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Joseph Kilfoyle Obituary

Of Peabody Sept 2, age 79, retired employee of Social Security Administration-Boston Office. Beloved husband of Teresa C. (Walsh) Kilfoyle of Peabody. Loving father of Kevin V. Kilfoyle & his wife Patricia of Swampscott and the late Mark Kilfoyle & Maura Kilfoyle. Cherished grandfather of Matthew & Kevin Keane & Lisa Kilfoyle. His funeral will be held from the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 46 Washington Sq. (At Salem Common-Rt 1A) SALEM Thursday at 9AM followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Salem at 10am. Relatives & friends invited. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7pm. Online guestbook @ www.legacy.com. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 15 Mt. Carmel Rd, Danvers, MA 01923 O'Donnell Funeral Service Salem & Danvers 978-744-2350

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2007.

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David April

December 3, 2007

I was saddened to read of Mr. Kilfoyle's death in the Boston College Magazine. Years ago I was in one of Mr. Kilfoyle's science classes at Danvers High School (where my late father was principal). He was a wonderful teacher and a caring human being. I extend my sincere sympathy to the entire family.

Thomas & Anthony O'Donnell & The staff at the O'Donnell Funeral Home

October 25, 2007

The O'Donnell Family and Staff of The O'Donnell Funeral Home wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you

Pauline (Devitt) Grasso

September 5, 2007

My condolences to all the Kilfoyle family members...my prayers are with you. I remember the family from years ago when I lived in Salem on Clifton Avenue and attended the same schools as they did. Mary went to school with my brother Tom and one of the Doctors with my brother Robert.

Evan Diamond

September 5, 2007

To the Kilfoyle family:
I wish to express my sorrow for the passing of Joseph Kilfoyle. I work closely with Kevin at Minuteman and have always been particularly impressed by his loving actions toward his parents. From frequent lawn-mowing to making sure that his parents have proper care, he did what needed to be done. I have felt his dedication as I now feel his family's grief.

Maureen Kilfoyle

September 4, 2007

Uncle Joe kept "hanging in there" throughout all of the challenges that life had in store for him. In his own quiet way, he was an inspiration for his entire family. We will miss him.

Eleanor, Chris and Sean Derby Kilfoyle

September 4, 2007

Uncle Joe modeled courageous steadfast determination in a sweet gentle way. I appreciated how much he loved his family,especially Aunt Theresa, Kevin, Pat and their children. He had a great sense of humor! Thanks for all those family photoes Uncle Joe. Have fun out there reuniting with family on the other side. We all will miss you on this side. With love from VT

Louise Cox

September 4, 2007

My condolences go out to the entire Kilfoyle family at this time of sorrow. I am going to miss Uncle Joe very much. My thoughts are with you.

Billy Cox

September 4, 2007

Courage, will power, humor, quiet determination all describe Uncle Joe. A good roommate, a wonderful Uncle and a great God father will be missed. I pass onto my children "freddie the frog" and "peter the rabbit" and how strong convictions and belief in God can overcome the strongest temptations. With the passing of Uncle Joe, the table is now full of Kilfoyle's and Shortell's laughing and telling stories. How I miss those days. I love you!

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