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JOHN PASSALACQUA Obituary

PASSALACQUA, John B. "Passy" Of Dennis, formerly of Charlestown and Quincy, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara W. (Callahan) Passalacqua. Loving father of Mary Ann Passalacqua of Pembroke, Barbara Passalacqua of Quincy, Lynn Frank and her husband Charles of Walden, NY, Joan Haydon and her husband Mark of Hanson, Lisa Berardinelli and her husband Philip of Braintree and Maria Wills and her husband Forrest of Irwin, PA. Devoted brother of Gilda Getz of St. Petersburg, FL. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., Braintree, until 9:30 AM on Saturday, January 6th, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday, January 5th, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the Woodlawn Foundation, 56 Harrison St., Suite 401, New Rochelle, NY 10801 or [email protected]. For directions or to leave a sympathy message for the family, visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2018.

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John Kelley

January 8, 2018

Our Deepest Condolences to the Passalacqua Family, My Mother Mary Passalacqua Kelley from Charlestown is John's Cousin. Her Parents were Giovanni & Patrina Passalacqua from Charlestown / Somerville. Wishing You Peace And Wonderful Memories. John Kelley

Janet Guliuzza

January 6, 2018

Barbara and family, Joe and I were so sorry to hear about John. May he Rest In Peace. We fondly remember our beach brunch with you, John and Maryann and will always remember his smiling face. We will keep him in our prayers. Jan and Joseph Guliuzza from the Pars - Chicken Joe.

Pat Lynch

January 5, 2018

BarbaraSo sorry to see this. Sending caring thoughts of sympathy to you and your family. Love lives on forever in the memories and hearts of all whose lives have been touched by this VERY special person. Passy's Love and legacy will live on in the hearts he left behind.I'm in Florida so i will not be able to attend services.P.S. bet there is a big cribbage and basketball game going on in Heaven

Gail Ruxton

January 3, 2018

My deepest condolences to all the Passalqua family. I have such fond memories of you all through our childhood years together. Wishing
you peace and wonderful memories!

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St. Francis of Assisi Church

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