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CHRISTINE M. "CHRISSY" JOY

1958 - 2018

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St

Brookline, Massachusetts

CHRISTINE JOY Obituary

JOY, Christine M. "Chrissy" Of West Roxbury, formerly of Brookline after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2018. Loving mother of Jacqueline M. "Little Jackie" and husband Matthew Cugini of Chestnut Hill. Devoted daughter of Dolores M. (Gaffney) Joy of Brookline and the late Edward P. Joy, Drill Sgt. U.S.M.C. Cherished "Big Nana" to Collin Joseph, Fiona Dolores and Finn Patrick. Dear sister of Jacqueline Joy of Walpole and the late Kevin, Thomas, Edward, Paul, Joseph and baby Michael Joseph. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE from 9-10:30 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Brookline at 11. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chrissy made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, www.DFCI.org would be appreciated.
Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2018.

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Robert Messier

December 22, 2018

Had so much fun in High school and especially in our twenties. Remember you baking birthday cake for Teddy and I we had the same birthday September 27.I will always remember your lovely smile.til we meet again.

Sena Shaffer Griggs

October 28, 2018

My deepest condolences to Christines family and close friends I have very fond memories of Chrissy and her beautiful curly hair and she always had a smile on her face . Chrissy was a kind and very sweet girl and I'm so sorry to know we have lost another childhood friend Heaven gained an angel may she rest in eternal peace and may God provide strength and courage to her family during this very sad time intheir lives Sena Shaffer Griggs

Paul Perry

October 25, 2018

Mrs Joy & Jackie, so sorry for your loss. May Chrissy Rest In Peace.

Cheryl

October 25, 2018

Chrissy, it had been many years since seeing you. I feel blessed that I saw you at my nieces benefit. I know that you are in the arms of angels now and are at peace. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who are affected by this loss. RIP Chrissy

October 25, 2018

My thoughts and sympathies are with you as you mourn this tremendous loss. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer. Isaiah 57:18

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Oct

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

Oct

27

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

5 Linden Place, Brookline, MA

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376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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