Patrick J. Flaherty

Patrick J. Flaherty obituary, Dorchester, MA

Patrick J. Flaherty

Patrick Flaherty Obituary

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FLAHERTY, Patrick J. In Dorchester, died January 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Lorraine S. (Chaplik) Flaherty. Son of the late Thomas and Nora (Walsh) Flaherty. Loving brother of Patricia Dooley of Quincy, and the late Mary "Sis" Nee, Anne Whalen, Frances Kane, Agnes Crosson, and Teresa Dooley. Survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, and great-grandnephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Patrick's life by gathering for a funeral service in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Wednesday morning, January 23, at 10 A.M. Burial will follow in Cedar Grover Cemetery, Dorchester. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. Patrick was a veteran of WWII in the U.S. Army. He was a retired employee of The Department of Defense for many years.

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October 15, 2020

David Porter posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2019

Peter & Staff posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2019

Sean Kane posted to the memorial.

David Porter

October 15, 2020

Lorraine, I am so sorry to recently hear that your beloved husband Patrick passed in January 2019. You and Patrick were a beautiful couple.
May Patrick J Flaherty Rest in Peace and May the Memory of Him be a Blessing to Us

Peter & Staff

January 23, 2019

To Lorraine and family we here at Dorcchester Market will miss Pat. He was a great man and lovely to chat with. RIP Pat

Sean Kane

January 22, 2019

Dear Lorraine,
Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. Sonny meant so much to our family. It is a privilege to have known him. Love, Sean Kane, Lauren and Julia.

Phil, cousin Tootsie and family LaMarca

January 22, 2019

Dear Lorraine, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Pat. He was a great man and will be missed by his loving family and friends. You have a lifetime of wonderful memories that you shared together. God bless you Lorraine and may you find peace at this difficult time. Love you, Tootsie

jenn burke

January 20, 2019

lorraine, I am truly saddened of the death of uncle sonny. He was a true gentleman. love,pattylou,jenn &Shannon

Ruth Aluffi

January 20, 2019

To my sweet first cousin, Lorraine - I am heartily sorry for your loss; Pat, husband of 60 plus years. I cannot imagine the depth of your loss. I always enjoyed being in his presence and the stories he shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Lorraine. I wish you peace and strength. Much love, Cousin, Ruth

Chris Kane

January 20, 2019

Sonny you were like a second Dad to me and many others. Your integrity, strength and love have left a lasting impression on me forever. Lorraine, you are in my prayers.

Rozie & Bill Buccella

January 20, 2019

To Loraine and family. We are so sorry for you loss. Pat was a great loving man. He will be missed.

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