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Kevin O'Toole Obituary

Of Dorchester November 27, 2007, retired Captain B.F.D. Beloved husband of Mary (McColgan). Loving father of Elizabeth Emery, Kathleen Fahey, John & Stephen O'Toole, Jennifer Boles all of Dorchester & the late Ann Ryan. Devoted brother of Peter O'Toole of Burlington, Brian O'Toole of NV, Lawrence O'Toole of NY, Terrence O'Toole of CA & the late Maureen, Dermott, Paul and Stephen O'Toole, also survived by 14 grandchildren. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER Friday 3-8 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan's Church DORCHESTER Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited. Veteran Korear War. Founding member & President of the Boston Gaelic Fire Brigade. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Brendans School, 23 Rita Rd., Dorchester. MA 02124. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. For directions and messages of condolence, www.oconnorandson.com.

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

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David Jamieson

February 20, 2021

I am better to have known you. God bless

Kathleen O"Toole

November 26, 2008

Dad It will be a year tomorrow and I think about you all the time. We miss you so much and nothing is quite the same without you. We will gather tomorrow on Thanksgiving, a day you were always such a part of.....to remember the good times and your warm smile......I love you ....pray for us.

Frankie Dolan

January 29, 2008

My condolences on the passing of Kevin

Michael Connolly

December 2, 2007

All of the Connolly family sends our sympothy. We will keep you in our prayers, especially during this Christmas season!

Nancy Smyth

December 2, 2007

Beth,
May you find what peace you can at this time. Know that you've added to your influence in heaven. With Ann, your Dad is still available for love, protection and FAVORS.

Rick Gendrolis

December 1, 2007

Dear O'Toole Family:

My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of uncle Kevin. He was a great man and, one uncle I'll truly miss. He was a hero on two fronts, In Korea, the other as a Fire fighter in Dorchester. He was a great cook at Florian Hall. I will never forget his love towards people and family. He put his life on the line every day for others and protected our safety for many years. Thanks uncle Kevin, I love you and always remember you.

Rick Gendrolis originally from Savin Hill

Matthew joyce

December 1, 2007

ronan and jack. ronan, I know what you are going thorugh. But I want you to know that you dont have to focus on hockey. Take your time comming back. Jack,like I said I have been through the same thing. your freind
[Joycey] Matt Joycey

Kathy Minehan

November 30, 2007

To the Otoole Family,
My condolences on the passing of Kevin.He always had a smile and a Hello to give as he passed you wherever you were..One of the great guys in this world . Many thoughts and prayers
Kathy Minehan

Neil Murphy

November 30, 2007

please except my depest sympathies. I worked with kevin in the first national stores at 16 went to school with terry . just retired from the Boston Police Dept. 2006 lived on 4 Endicott Terr Dorchester and 39 Granite av Dorchester

November 30, 2007

John, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. As you know, your Dad and mine ran the streets together in their youth. I truly believe that they are now reunited.

Bob Stone

November 30, 2007

Dear O'Toole family,
I was one of the nurses at BMC. Mr O'Toole was a gentleman and gracious. He was a pleasure to care for. He was gallant in his ability to handle his illness.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Kathryn carroll

November 30, 2007

Mary and family, I want to express my deepest symnpathy to all of you at the death of your dearly loved husband and father.Im sure you will be happy with all the good memories you have shared with him . God bless all Kay (Shortt) Carroll

Mark Connolly

November 30, 2007

John,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark, Karen and Taylor

Paula & Tommy McColgan

November 30, 2007

We are saddened and so very sorry for your loss.

William Steeves

November 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family. Kevin worked part time for me at First National Stores. Always a gentleman, a hard worker and easy to get along with. He will be missed by not only his family but by everyone that ever knew him.

Frank Barresi

November 29, 2007

It was an honor and a pleasure to have worked with Kevin in the F.I.U.
Frank P. Barresi (retired F.I.U.)

Michael McColgan

November 29, 2007

To The O'Toole Family,

I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all,Aunt Mary,Kathy,Beth,Stephen and Jenny.It is with the deepest respect and reverence that I will always hold my uncle Kevin.

With Love And Respect,

Michael McColgan

Craig Galvin

November 29, 2007

To The O'Toole Family

At this trying time for your family , I wanted to let you know that I along with many others will have kind thoughts and prayers for all of you.Mr.O'Toole was always around with a smile and a wave a real Dorchester gentleman !

Craig Galvin

November 29, 2007

To The O'Toole Family

At this trying time for your family , I wanted to let you know that I along with many others will have kind thoughts and prayers for all of you.

Doug and Maryann Bosse

November 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your great family.

Karen Gill Fitzpatrick

November 29, 2007

To the whole O'Toole family,
I feel so bad that you and your father have suffered so much - you are such a close family and will help each other through this - Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and let us know if there is anything you need
Take care,

Stacy Barton (formerly of Gallivan Blvd)

November 29, 2007

Dear Mrs. O'Toole, Beth, Kathy, John, Stephen, and Jenny

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. O'Toole's passing. My mother just called me at work to tell me. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and I'm so very sorry that I can not be there to convey them in person.

with love, Stacy

PAT & TOM MARSTERS

November 29, 2007

SENDING OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,,,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..
TOM & PAT MARSTERS
ENG 2 LD 19 B.F.D

Kerry Walsh

November 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. My sympathies for your loss.

Mike Joyce

November 29, 2007

John, so sorry for your loss buddy! There's really nothing anyone can say to make you feel any better but for me, I thought about how long I had my dad around and the quality of that time and it helped me a great deal. If there is anything I can do for you, Rose or the kids please let me know.

George(ret.BPD)&Grace McGrath

November 29, 2007

So sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin. Remembering the good times and laughs we had while working at the First National Stores years ago.

Mike Casey

November 29, 2007

Mr. O'Toole,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served during the Korean War and secondly for the citizens of Boston when you served with the BFD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Rick Splaine

November 29, 2007

I worked with Kevin at the Boston Arson Squad for a number of years. He was always thinking of ways to help his family or friends. He was from the old school. I respected and really liked him and can truly say he was a man's, man and a firefighters, firefighter.

Greg DeCenzo

November 29, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Peggy Connolly

November 29, 2007

Steve,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family.
You're father was a gentlemen and a sweetheart of a guy, he will be sadly missed by myself and the staff at the Boston Firefighters Credit Union.
Sadly

Michaela Collins

November 29, 2007

Dear O'Toole Family,

With my deepest sympathy I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. O'Toole is a special man, always witty with words and kind in thought. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love,
Michaela

Bill & Betty Brackett

November 29, 2007

Mary and Family,
We are saddened to read about your loss. We remember Kevin as a wonderful neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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