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George Cokely Obituary

COKELY, George F. In West Roxbury, Feb. 13, 2011. Formerly of Readville. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Hennessy). Devoted father of Richard and his wife Noreen Cokely of Canton, Kathleen and her husband Paul Petrucci of Readville, Paul Cokely of Needham and the late Beverly Ann Cokely. Grandfather of Megan and Courtney Cokely of Canton, Dana and Kristen Cokely of Cambridge. Brother of Edmund Cokely of Portsmouth N.H., Margaret Harris of Sterling, Mildred Faherty of Gloucester, Kenneth Cokely of Bróckton and the late James and Robert Cokely. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 9:15 to 11:15 am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Chapel at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Deutsches Altenheim Patient Needs Account, 2222 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2011.

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John Dupre'

February 16, 2011

I remember meeting George at his brother Ed's 90th birthday party and was impressed by his delightful sense of humor.

Megan Cokely

February 15, 2011

Papa, thank you for all that you have done for me and all that you have taught me. Your laugh still rings in my ears and your memory will always remain in my heart. I miss you and I love you. Megan xx

Barbara Rooney

February 15, 2011

He was "Jock"to me growing up - my uncle with the beautiful smile and the big heart.
Love Always,Barbara

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