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John McElligott Obituary

In West Roxbury, Dec. 8, 2007. Beloved husband of Ann Clare (Griffin). Loving father of John J., Jr. of West Roxbury, Maureen Sullivan and her husband Kenneth of Westport. Grandfather of Owen John Sullivan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brother of Rita Quigley of Hanover. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, Dec. 13th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Former Municipal Census Director for the City of Boston and Executive Secretary, Boston Election Dept. Late Korean Veteran, U.S. Army 82 Airborne, member of VFW and DAV. Late Co-Owner McElligott Real Estate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 295 Devonshire St., 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. For directions and guestbook: www.gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2007.

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Mike Casey

December 13, 2007

Mr. McElligott,
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 in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a member of the 82nd Airborne "All American" Division. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Airborne All The Way!

The Martignetti Family

December 12, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.Jack will always be remembered.

Mickey Malloy

December 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael Madden

December 11, 2007

Jack was a great guy to talk to when I worked at City Hall. My condolences.

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