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Nicholas W. "Bill" Colomey Jr.

Nicholas Colomey Obituary

Of Dedham, September 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Mary P. (Rooney) Colomey for 44 years. Devoted father of William P. Colomey and his wife Denise of Norwood, Sean T. Colomey of Chino Hills, CA, Brian E. Colomey of Medford, Kevin G. Colomey of Dedham, Timothy J. Colomey and his wife Marci of Claremont, CA, and Cara-Ann M. Papavasiliou and her husband Peter of Westwood. Brother of Edward Colomey of Mashpee and Maryellen Carter of Foxboro. Brother-in-law of Sr. Peggy Rooney, CSJ of Dedham. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Thursday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, 5-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Nicholas' memory to the Bethany Hill School, 89 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01702. Late retired Engineer for Boston Edison. Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Air Force. Member of the Dedham American Legion & D.A.V. Graduate of the Peterson School of Steam Engineering. Online guestbook and directions at: www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2007.

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Julie Larkin

January 8, 2008

Dear Mary,
I just heard about Billy's death yesterday, January 7. I am shocked. All I can think of is his great smile. When we were younger,
we were so close. Will call you.
Love, Julie and Bill

Bob Zorn

October 3, 2007

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
With all my love and affection, Bob

Sincerely Billy De Napoli and all of the De Napoli Family

September 28, 2007

Dear Mary and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy from our family. May God Bless you all. The Rooney Family has always had a special place in our hearts.

Edward and Donna Colomey

September 28, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Gerry MacLellan

September 26, 2007

Brian and Family - Sorry I couldn't be there to personally express my sympathy, but my prays are with you all.

Mike Casey

September 26, 2007

Mr. Colomey,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF in the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Ellen and Steve Weinstein

September 26, 2007

Billy, Denise and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jamie Reardon

September 26, 2007

Mary and family, words can't express the feelings you must all have right now. My sincerest condolences on the loss of Bill. I'm sure he is now in a place where he's not burdened with health problems. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you- Jamie

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