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John Hallisey Obituary

HALLISEY, John J. Jr. Age 87, of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, October 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Josephine (Fasolino) Hallisey. Devoted father of John J. Hallisey and his wife Joan of Dedham, Maureen Smith and her husband Brian of Needham and Joseph F. Hallisey and his friend Philip DeStefano of Dedham. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey and Tim Smith and A.J. and Melissa Hallisey. Brother of Joseph F. Hallisey of West Roxbury, Helen Connelly of Scituate, Catherine Anton of Brookville, FL and the late Mary Roth of Hyde Park. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Saturday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Anne's Church, Readville, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02115. Late World War II Veteran, U.S. Navy. Life Member of the Dedham VFW Post 2017. Member of the Dedham Retired Men's Club and the Hyde Park Knights of Columbus. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 24, 2008.

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ADI

November 4, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to Joe and the Hallisey family.

Bill Poule

October 24, 2008

My sincere sympathy to you Jack, and your family. Please express my sympathy to my friend Melissa.

Linda Grinnell

October 24, 2008

My heartfelt loving thoughts and prayers to such a wonderful loving family. As a longtime neighbor and friend I will always remember John and his beautiful smile and wit. My fondest memory is of John outside bringing in all the neighbors barrels. May he soar with the angels and as this memory brings me comfort, may all your memories bring you peace .

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