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John McDonagh Obituary

Of Somerville, formerly of Aran Island, Galway, September 28, 2007. Beloved husband of Mary T. (Conneely). Loving father of Maureen Kenneally of Medford, Theresa Schrafft of Chatham, Margaret McDonagh of Somerville, Ann Sermos of Andover, Paul McDonagh of Cambridge, John McDonagh of Medford, Rita Dirrane of Braintree, Eileen Hallinan of Andover, Nancy Wetzonis of Malden and the late Sheila McDonagh. Brother of Theresa Conneely of CT. Also survived by several brothers and sisters in England and Ireland. Dear grandfather of 18 grandchildren. Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE Tuesday morning at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, Somerville at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Late Veteran, US Army Korean Contlict. For more information, visit: dohertyfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2007.

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Elizabeth McCarthy

September 23, 2022

Remembering all those breakfast get togethers at S&S with you, Paul, Chickie and my kids. Stories and laughs. You are missed, Daideo. 15 years. Liz xo

Elizabeth McCarthy

September 23, 2021

You touched people's lives because you helped them, you worked with them, you socialized with them with your awesome stories and kind way. You are always remembered fondly.

Elizabeth McCarthy

January 29, 2008

Happy Birthday, Dado! January just isn't the same without you. We think of you always. Love Liz, Owen and Family

Casey Leon

October 12, 2007

Nancy

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything dont heistate to call.

Sandy Camacho

October 1, 2007

So sorry you lost someone so special in your life. I believe you now have your own special guardian angel now watching over your family.
Love to you in your time of grief
The Camacho's ( Frank,Sandy & Nicky)

Kevin Perrault

October 1, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love are with you, Eileen and family.
Enjoy his memories always and keep him dear to your heart.
Love the Perrault Family

Sean Conneely

September 30, 2007

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
May he rest in Peace. Our sincerest sympathy to his family.
--Sean Conneely and Family (nephew)--

Kerry Michalosky

September 30, 2007

John,

My heart goes out to you and your family.

Nancy

September 30, 2007

We miss you Daddy!

Nancy, Michael, Sean and Ronan

Bridget Hussey

September 30, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family Love the Hussey's

BIGGINS FAMILY

September 30, 2007

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

Patrick & Beverly Concannon

September 30, 2007

We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Edward & Lois Flaherty

September 30, 2007

Our sincerest sympathy,

Cheryl Moran

September 29, 2007

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family

Cheryl, Rob, Nick, Dan, and Kasey Moran

Mike Casey

September 29, 2007

Mr. McDonagh,
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 U.S. Army in the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Bert @ Dorothy Kelly Gay

September 29, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Carol Hallinan-Schiavone

September 29, 2007

So sorry for your loss of your dad. Our hearts go out to the family.
You are all in our prayers.
Carol Hallinan-Schiavone, Jonathan and Darin-james

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