John Martin Brophy Sr.

John Martin Brophy Sr.

John Brophy Obituary

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John was born on April 3, 1930 and passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. John was a resident of Peabody, Massachusetts at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of Salem High School in the class of 1949. He entered the United States Air Force and served his Country during the Korean War. He was married to Patricia. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann Church 136 Lynn St. Peabody on Tuesday June 21 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There are no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Musary JRP Inc P.O. Box 2041 S. Hamilton MA 01982.

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June 21, 2016

Mary Ellen Holleran posted to the memorial.

June 18, 2016

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June 18, 2016

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Mary Ellen Holleran

June 21, 2016

My sincerest sympathies to the Brophy family.

Janice Patrizz

June 18, 2016

Dear Pat and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know you are all in my prayers.
Rest In Peace John
Janice Comeau-Patrizz, Claire Morans sister.

Mark Manning

June 18, 2016

Sorry to hear. Being around Mr Brophy was always fun from Italy, to the Cape, to Peabody. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark M

Rick & Jan Noyes

June 18, 2016

It is with fond memories and gratefulness this message is being sent. John mentored my husband Rick Noyes As a boy all thru his plumbing apprenticeship and was a major factor in the life and success we live today.
John's passing is a loss for all of us-

Bill & Mary Palinski

June 17, 2016

We got to know John Brophy, Sr. and his wife Patricia Brophy with great thanks to Bill O'Dowd and his wife Vel. It was a great honor to know them, and are so sorry to the whole family due to his death and their loss.

Dan White

June 17, 2016

Sorry to hear this news. Stay strong!
Dan, Christy & the kids

Donna Antonio-Riggs

June 17, 2016

R.I.P. Thank you for all the great memories from being a kid to growing up with your family and mine. From jumping in a pool on Route 1 with all your clothes on to the numerous 4th of July pool parties on Lakeshore Road.

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