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JOHN KENNEALLY Obituary

KENNEALLY, John Francis (Ret. Captain MDC) Of Milton, formerly of Mission Hill, Roxbury, June 18. Husband of Carmel (Harrington) of Milton and the late Helen Marie (McCusker). Devoted father of Susan A. Kenneally & her husband, James N. Brower of West Bridgewater. Cherished grandfather of Ashley M. Brower. Loving brother of Sr. Alice Kenneally, SC, of Roxbury, Joseph P. & Thomas A. Kenneally of W. Roxbury, Francis X. Kenneally of Jamaica Plain, & the late William J. Kenneally and Margaret Smith. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Fri. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Thurs. 4 to 8 PM. Retired MDC Police Captain. Longtime active parishioner of St. Agatha Church. WW II Navy Veteran & former Commander of DAV Navy Yard Ch. 17. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams St., Milton, MA02186. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2012.

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June 24, 2012

Susan, Jim and Ashley,
We are sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. You are such a wonderful family. You are all in our prayers at this time. God Bless.
The Roberts Family-Allen, Kristine Jackson and Jefferson

June 20, 2012

Dear Kenneally Family,

Please accept my most sincere condolonces on the passing of your wonderful father,grandfather and husband. I met the Captain on a trip to Italy in 2005. We shared some great times after that.It could be Red Sox opening days, our Thursday luncheons at the Pub, his 80th birthday or our visits to the the VA in Brockton, John was a truly "great" man who cared about others and was always the first to offer to help.Rest in peace my friend. Your loss is a loss to all of us.

Bill McGreal, Sgt/Retired MA State Police

Karen & Brian Chase

June 20, 2012

Susan,
We're so sorry to hear about your father. I believe the memories you have of your dad will help you to get through this time. God Bless you and Jim and Ashley. With you in our thoughts, Karen, Brian, Sarah, & David

Retired Association of Metropolitan Police

June 20, 2012

On behalf of the Retired Association of Metropolitan Police please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Alan R. Keith (MSP, Ret.)

June 20, 2012

To the Kenneally Family; I am sorry for your loss. I was stationed in The Hills, '79-'88, mostly in the mounted unit. Rest in Peace, Captain.

Mary Noel Ritchie

June 20, 2012

Susan, sorry about your dad. Always loved that laugh of his.

Barbara

June 20, 2012

Thank you Mr. Kenneally for your service to our country, rest in peace.

Linda McCann

June 20, 2012

Susan,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, I know you are going to miss him terribly. Bill & I always enjoyed seeing him and are so glad we got the chance to get to know him. You were so devoted to him you are such a great daughter and I only hope that all the wonderful memories you and your Dad had will get you through some of the sad times ahead. Bill & I are here for you anytime you need us. Our Deepest Sympathies, Bill & Linda & Jamie

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