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John May Obituary

Of Charlestown, Nov. 19, 2007. Beloved son of the late Margaret (McNamara) & Hubert May. Devoted brother of the late Margie May. Beloved cousin of Richard Scanlon & his wife Katherine of Quincy. Funeral Services at The Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN, Saturday at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8pm. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of The VietNam War & retired employee of Avis Rent A Car at Logan Airport. For guest book, obituary & directions visit www.carrfuneral.com "Semper Fi"

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, 2007.

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Robert Ryan

December 5, 2007

Johnny, We just learned of your passing. You will be deeply missed. You were a great Cousin and I have very happy memories of our times together. "Semper Fi" Your Cousin Bobby.

William Ryan

December 5, 2007

John, Sorry, I just learned that you passed away. You were more than a Cousin, you were a friend. I will miss you very much. "Semper Fi" Marine. Your Beloved Cousin Bill.

Halloran Tom

December 2, 2007

Johnny,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your passing.
Rest in peace and God Bless.
Your loving cousins,
Anna (Halloran) Scalli,
Peg (Halloran) Scanzillo
and Tom Halloran

Chaplain Art Enos Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League www.deptofmassmcleague.org

November 23, 2007

Semper Fi Marine May.
The Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League thanks you for your service to God, our Country, and to our beloved Corps.
To John's family we send our deepest sympathies and our prayers on your loss and the loss of our Brother.
John has now reported to the Supreme Commandant for his last assignment where he will once again serve with honor and distinction amongst his Brothers on the streets of Heaven. He will watch over you always till it is time to once again meet. May God bless you and stand at your side thru this sorrowful Time.
Semper Fidelis

Mike Casey

November 23, 2007

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

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

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