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Joseph Dolan Obituary

DOLAN, Joseph C. Of Dedham, formerly of Dorchester, October 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Theodora "Teddie" (Piontkowski) Dolan, passed away with his loving wife Teddie at his side. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Mone) Dolan. Father of Joe of IL and Melinda of Wrentham. Grandfather of Brandon, Michael and Jayna. Joe battled his whole life with Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne. He never considered this to be a disability. Proud owner of the Franchise of Ma Magoo's Sub Shops in Brighton, Allston, Cambridge and Somerville. Also founder of the J.C. Dolan Insurance Co. in West Roxbury in 1981. He will always be in our hearts. Funeral from the Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home, 44 Perkins St. (corner of So. Huntington Ave.), JAMAICA PLAIN, Thursday at 10:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St John Chrysostom Church, Washington St., West Roxbury at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Willy

February 4, 2024

Super friend RIP WILLY

James Demetropoulos

October 10, 2008

dear Joe You were a visionary, i want to thank you for creating such a great sub shop Ma MAgoos, of which I jimmy Demo am the current owner who is proud to maintain the great reputation you created. I hope to expand soon, and all of my family's success could not have been possible without you thanks again and RIP

Helen Miceli

October 10, 2008

Dear Teddie and family..........my family and I send you and yours our deapest sympathy and prayers in your time of need........Joe will always be remembered by all who had the privilage to know him He never forgot anyone...especially my sister Alice during her time of need we all love you Joe.......Alice's sister and family...........Helen & Bob Miceli

Matt O'Malley

October 8, 2008

Dear Teddie and Family,

Joe was a great man. His spirit and love of life was contagious. I'll think about him often. My love and prayers to all of you.

robert harnish

October 8, 2008

not sure if joe is the same joe,when we were at the canton hospital school,if the same i send my sencere condolences,iether way,we had alot of good times at the cottage,

Ginney Behn

October 8, 2008

Dear Teddie:

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. From what Doris told us, Joe was a wonderful man. Your gift of caring for him so lovingly is something that you can hold onto forever. He will remain with you always in spirit.

Sincerely,
Ginney Behn and all of Doris' friends at NE Rehab

Betty Bonner

October 8, 2008

Dear Teddie:

My heart goes out to you at this very trying time. You are in my thoughts and prayers - I love you - I will be in touch with you very soon.

Jeanne Simmons

October 8, 2008

Dear Teddy and Family, I would like to extend to you all, my heartfelt sympathy, we ,my family and I will miss this good man , he was always there to help, no matter the time or day, he could always find a solution to help, to know him was an honor , he will be missed and will always be in our hearts. God Bless you all in this enormous sadnness, My prayers are with you always

Tom & Marie Rountree

October 8, 2008

Dear Teddi & Family
May God bless each of you at this time of sorrow, and may the memories of him sustain you and bring warm & wonderful memories of your loved one. Joe has always been a very special person in our life. His courage and strength was an inspiration to everyone who met him. He will be in our prayers and sorely missed by those who loved him.

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