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Joseph Killion Obituary
Joe was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and former season ticket holder.
He was the beloved husband of Paula "Polly" (O'Brien) Killion. Father of Joseph Killion and his wife Cheryl and James Killion, Esq. and his wife Mariko. Grandfather of Rebecca Rose Killion and James Patrick Killion. Brother of David Killion and his wife Linda, Patricia (Killion) Rogers, Richard Killion and his wife Eibhlin and the late Robert Killion and Ruth (Killion) Sergi; he also leaves many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Friday March 17 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., Milton Village, Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Milton Cemetery. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to BC High, 150 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 02125. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com.
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John
December 18, 2018
One of the four greatest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing: Joe Killion, Charles Englebretsen, Robert Gray, and Jerome Given.
Ken Luke
April 11, 2017
Joe was a great guy who was always willing to help his friends however he could. He will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Janice Keefe
March 18, 2017
Joe Killion, a great man, very kind and helped me a lot. I will always have great memories of him. RIP
Tom Karp
March 16, 2017
As a lawyer and good friend I will miss Joe. He was my mentor. It is a sad day as I am just hearing about his passing. I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Tom Karp
Phil Corbett
March 16, 2017
I knew Joe briefly (for a year or two) sharing dormitory hallways and bathroom space in college and always respected his quiet good humor. We grew apart but I'll always think well of him. RIP, Joe.
Nancy Fallon
March 15, 2017
To the Killion Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Joe at the Brookline Court back in the 1970's when he was working in the capacity as Public Defender. His compassion and dedication for his clients cannot be overstated.
Many years later I would often bump into Joe at the Milton Fruit Center and we would share a memory of the "good old days." It was such a great moment to see him, with his broad smile and wonderful wit and charm!
May he rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Fallon
Michael Schaub
March 15, 2017
As a fellow classmate of the Class of 1960, our class president, and the captain of the varsity football team, Joe was always an example to me of the best that BC High could produce. His tragedies later in life only made me admire him more. May he rejoice forever in the light of our Saviour, and may he pray for all BC High staff, students, and alumni, that we too may become all that we were meant to be
Fred Dunfey
March 15, 2017
I am an old high school classmate. I never saw Joe after high school graduation. We went our separate ways. My heart "dropped" when I was notified of his death. My condolences, prayers and best wishes go out to his family and friends. Peace be with you, Joe
March 14, 2017
Please accept our condolences. We'll always remember him as a gentleman with a quick wit and laugh.
Julie and Danny Flaherty
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