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Michael Chesna Obituary

CHESNA Michael C. of Hanover, died July 15, 2018 at the age of 42. Following 9/11, Mike joined the U.S. Army to serve his country with the 187 10th Mountain Division, serving two tours of duty, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He later fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a police officer with the Town of Weymouth. Mike was a massive sports fan. Besides being an avid basketball player in his weekly men's league, he followed all the Boston sports teams with a passion and had a particular devotion to Bill Belichick. Mike was a collector. Among his collection were watches, bobbleheads, baseball cards and football helmets. He was smart and generous, but most of all he loved wrestling with his son Jack and doting on his favorite girl Olivia, who will always remember her Dad's hugs. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia "Cindy" (Doran) Chesna. Loving father of Olivia and Jack. Cherished son of Maryann "Mimi" P. (McAvoy) Chesna and Charles F. Chesna of South Weymouth. Loving brother of Eric S. Chesna of Weymouth. Son in law of Marie and Frank Doran of Marshfield. Brother in law of Jeanne and David Hicks of Weymouth, Debbie and Joe Comperchio of Pembroke and Frankie and Melissa Doran of Marshfield. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. in St. Mary's Church, 392 Hanover Street, Hanover. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Hanover on Friday at 11:00 A.M. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations in Officer Chesna's memory may be made to the Officer Michael Chesna Family Fund, and mail or drop off the checks at the Weymouth Police Station, 140 Winter St., Weymouth 02188. Arrangements cared for by McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, Weymouth. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by Boston Herald on Jul. 18, 2018.

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stuart d kaplan

July 12, 2022

I can not believe it has been 4 years my friend . Still miss you and hope you are resting in peace.

Jessica Allen

November 25, 2019

Always remembering the chesna family in my thoughts and prayers ❤

Glenn McCarthy

July 14, 2019

One year has passed since you were taken so sudden, I keep my Blue Light on at my front porch in your Honor.Today I display a Blue Line Flag in remembrance to you and those like yourself who put there Lives on the line everyday. Thank you for your Service to our Country and Community. Weymouth Lost one if it's Finest and we Pray for your Family to Heal as time moves forward. I believe you unknowingly showed your Brothers in Blue just how much we as a Community and as Citizens of this Great Nation how much we Care. Rest in Peace Sir.

Adam and Gail Ahlstedt

August 5, 2018

Please accept our condolences. Our hearts are saddened tremendously by your tragic loss. May God surround your family with light. RIP Officer Chesna.

Gail & Adam Ahlstedt

August 5, 2018

My family would like to send our condolences to your family. We didnt know Michael personally, but my father in law use to do details in Weymouth with him. May God surround your family with love.

Stuart Kaplan

July 30, 2018

It's been 2 weeks my friend and I miss you more. Condolences to Cindy, Olivia and Jack and your whole family. Rest in Piece buddy !

Patty Barrett

July 26, 2018

Rest in peace

July 24, 2018

Thank you R.I.P

Lorna Fournier

July 21, 2018

You are a true hero thank you for your service my prayers are with your family

Amy Lynch

July 21, 2018

I wanted to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Chesna. My family does not know the Chesna family personally but I really Feel somehow that we are all apart of their family now. Such an emotional week totally crushed, heartbroken and absolutely devastated for the family and friends and fellow brothers and sisters in uniform! WE LOVE U ALL! Please know that u are not alone! I

Cheryl Chesna

July 20, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss .... I feel that our families may be connected in some way... my son in law is also a police officer, soon to be Sargent, May he Rest In Peace... Cheryl... (Mrs Michael W Chesna SR )

Karin Collins

July 20, 2018

RIP Officer Chesna

Karin Collins

July 20, 2018

I express my condolences to the family from Webster Mass

Richard Pumphrey

July 20, 2018

Thank you for your service and we will pray for your family. Your father was a hero and your husband was a gift to our town. May he rest in peace.

Weymouth Resident

July 20, 2018

To the Chesna family and the Weymouth Police Department : words cannot express how Sgt. Chesna's death has ripped through the Town of Weymouth, and the community as a whole. It is my hope through this tragedy that you remember him with fond memories and kind words. Please know that Sgt. Chesna is looking down on all of you and would want happiness for you all after this. In a world with so much adversity, please remember there is more good than bad out there and may God be with all of you during this difficult time. Let his cruiser be visible for the community as it helps bring closure for all who loved him and those who really do appreciate everything that the police do as a whole to keep the community safe. All gave some. Some gave all.

July 20, 2018

To the Chesna Family,

My family is a law enforcement family. My brother is a Sgt. in Warwick, RI. He was at the services today to pay his respects. Please accept my condolences for your tragic loss. There is nothing more honorable than a person who will sacrifice their lives to serve and protect others. Michael did this in the Army and then as a Police Officer. May the light of God's love surround him always and may God bless his family, friends and loved ones. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

G & T

July 20, 2018

Deepest condolences go out to the Chesna family.

Anonymous Wife & mother of three

July 19, 2018

I do not know Officer Chesna or his family but the news of his passing deeply saddens me. A man who would devote his life to serving his country and his community can only be described as a true hero. His love and dedication to his country is absolutely touching and inspirational. My heart breaks for his beautiful wife and children as well as the rest of his family. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you all must be going through. Know that we mourn with you. Kids, know that your dad was a real life hero. Know that news of his passing is felt in communities far and wide. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. He will not be forgotten. Officer Chesna, thank you for your service, thank you for keeping all of us safe and thank you for your sacrifice. May you rest in peace and may the good Lord hold you in the hollow of his hand. You Sir, are the real Captain America.

Julia Russell

July 19, 2018

Dear family of Michael Chesna,
My heartfelt prayer to you and for you in this very difficult time of loss.
No words can speak to your deep sorrow but so many are sharing this sorrow with you.
God bless you and be with you.

Glenn McCarthy

July 19, 2018

Please Accept our Sincere Heartfelt Condolences . Sargent Michael Chesna will be forever in our Hearts and thoughts as our Community tries to understand. Please know your Family will be in every body's thoughts and Prayers.My Late Brother Joe retired after 40+ years Serving the W.P.D. I know in my Heart he is welcoming You in Heaven with The Angels in Blue.Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice.May you Rest in Peace.

Charlie & Patty Guilbault

July 19, 2018

Our hearts are broken for the CHESNA Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless you and may the Lord wrap his arms around you all to comfort you in your time of suffering..

Lynda O'Connell

July 19, 2018

"He will raise you up on eagles wings"...
The love never leaves...
Thank you for service!
Lynda O'Connell & Family
Hanover

Carol & Dave Archer

July 19, 2018

I did not know you personally, But my heart breaks for you & your family. I have so much respect for you. RIP sir

Mandy

July 19, 2018

Condolences to all who knew and loved you.
Thank you for your service. RIP Hero

The Forrest Family

July 19, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mr. & Mrs. James Benoit, Jr.

July 19, 2018

Your brave sacrifice must not be forgotten.

Praying for your family.

Respect the badge.

Brian Hickman

July 19, 2018

God Bless You Michael. You are certainly a Man of Courage who made your family and friends very proud to have known you! Rest In Peace Michael!

July 19, 2018

Thank you for your service.May you rest in peace. We in Weymouth will NEVER forget our lost heros.. God bless and be assured he will always be watching over your family.

diane galanif

July 19, 2018

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WHO KNEW HIM. I'M SO DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THE CHILDREN. I WANT TO THANK ALL THE LOCAL AND STATE POLICE FOR THEIR SERVICES AND PUTTING THEIR OWN LIVES ON THE LINE TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE. DIANE FROM MASSACHUSETTS USA

Cynthia DiSanto

July 19, 2018

I do not know you, I know of your courage and dedication as a hero of America. Your loss as a police officer hits hard, as my baby brother is a law enforcement officer.

You are a true American hero. Prayers for your family and your community's loss. RIP dear sir, thank you for your service to Weymouth PD and our country.

Pam Mullin

July 19, 2018

Chesna family, my sincere condolences for your loss. May all of your cherished memories sustain you during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts to you all.

Janice Farren

July 19, 2018

Dearest Chesna Family, our deepest heartfelt sympathies are with all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, the Weymouth Police Department and all the lives Michael has touched. He is the true definition of Hero. God Bless All Of You, with love & sympathy ~ The Farrens

J Graf

July 19, 2018

My sincerest condolences to Michael's wife, children and family. No words can make the pain go away. But know that there are many prayers and kind thoughts. As a retired police officer, this cuts to the bone.

Frank DeSario

July 19, 2018

Chuck and Mimi and family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that your son will always be remembered as a hero. Prayers and thoughts for you and your entire family.

July 19, 2018

To Sergeant Chesna's family, friends and the Weymouth Police Department. We hold you all and your beloved Michael in our thoughts always.

July 19, 2018

Dearest Mrs. Chesna,
I am from South Yarmouth where we are all still trying to recover from the loss of our treasured Sgt. Sean Gannon. My late husband served with the Norwood Police Department for thirty nine years until his illness forced him into retirement.
I consider all that know and have loved our brave law enforcement officers as brothers and sisters. While I can not attest to your pain and that of your family I can definitely relate to the tragic and needless loss that you and your family have been forced to endure.
My entire being is with you in the most sincere and loving thoughts and prayers.
May you treasure your life with Michael for the rest of your days.
He was a man, husband, father, son and police officer that many can only hope to be.
With heartfelt love,
Your sister, Marsha W.

Eva Santos

July 19, 2018

Dear Chesna Family,I am so sorry for your loss. Your Husband, Son, Father and Brother. Will forever hold a special place in my Heart. I will forever remember the comforting touch he swept along my forearm and telling me I will be fine, while he was sitting in the back of the ambulance with me. Michael was a 1st responder at my place of work when I was having early signs of an Aura Seizure while at work. May Sargent Chesna R.I.P.

Brian and Deborah SMITH

July 19, 2018

There are some who bring a light so great to the world even after they have gone the light remains

Michael Sullivan

July 19, 2018

To the Chesna Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely

Michael Sullivan

Susan Smith

July 19, 2018

God bless you all.

Sue Furman

July 19, 2018

Dear Mrs Chesna
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband Michael .My phone number is 7813309546 in case you just want to say hello and would like to talk to you so please call me up.
If you call and I do not answer please leave your name and phone number and I will call you back.
Sincerely,
Sue Furman

Francis Moran

July 18, 2018

Dearest Off Chesna,
Thank you so much for all your service to our nation and the people of Weymouth.
May the Angels lead you into Paradise to receive your very just reward
May they also console your heartbroken family and loved ones and your hurting fellow officers
"Greater Love than this has no one."
Rest in Peace
F. Moran, USA Med NCO
RVN 69-79

July 18, 2018

R.I.P,,,,,,

Eileen Velez

July 18, 2018

Dear Family of Michael Chesna. I am so very deeply sorry for your tragic loss. May God bless, protect and bring you peace. He is now your special Angel in Heaven.

Mary Lafleur

July 18, 2018

Rest In Peace.

Patti

July 18, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the entire Chesna family and the WPD. May God watch over your family. I hope your family will find peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy, Olivia, and Jack. God bless you.

Patti

July 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to your beautiful family and to the Weymouth Police. I hope you all find peace. Thank you for your service and protection. Your a great man . God bless your family and rest in the sweetest peace.

July 18, 2018

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Michael and also to the Weymouth Police Department. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

With Love,
Jim Parker and Family
W. Wareham, MA

July 18, 2018

I would like to express my deepest condolences to Sergeant Chesna's family and fellow Weymouth Police Officers during this tragic time. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! Thank you Sergeant Chesna for your service to your Country and for your bravery you showed everyday as a Police Officer! Rest in peace! Heroes Never Die! Lisa Clark

Barbara Dooner

July 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to the Chesna/Doran family. My heart is broken thinking about this senseless tragedy.
Rest In Peace Officer Chesna.

Annie Roman

July 18, 2018

Rest in peace Sgt Chesna. Thank you for your service. Thank you for protecting our town. We are forever grateful and you will be in our hearts for ever. God bless your family and friends and the Weymouth Police and all who risk their lives for us everyday

Barbara and Stan Stewart

July 18, 2018

You have left, too soon, a legacy of selfless courage and service. May this, in the painful days ahead, provide some solace to Cindy, Olivia, Jack, your Mom and Dad, and your brother Eric. The country is mourning with them for their indescribable loss of your priceless presence in their lives. Rest in eternal peace, Sergeant Chesna. Your loved ones will continue to be supported in every possible way. You were truly one of the best!

Andrea Farretta

July 18, 2018

To the family, friends and fellow Brothers in Blue of Officer Chesna,

I am so incredibly sorry for the tragic loss of your beloved Michael and the horrific way in which you lost him.

My heart aches for you all and only wish there were something I could do to take away a measure of the pain your feeling.

I'm eternally grateful to Michael for his service to and sacrifice for keeping my family and I --- and us all safe in our community.

Please know that my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Andrea Farretta

R D

July 18, 2018

Thank you Sgt chesna for your service to our country and your community.this country is a better place because of men like you.
May you rest in peace and God look over your family and friends

faith/rory tobin/dockett

July 18, 2018

Dear Chesna Family Rory and I wish to extend our condolences's to the chesna Family on the loss of Michael Chesna.he'll surely be missed very much.luv,faith/rory

Donna Fennessey

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace

M. Haskell

July 18, 2018

From my entire family to yours. May a light burn forever in your name. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Sincerely from the Haskell-Pinard-Brown family.

Maureen Haskell

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. My condolences to to all that who knew him and loved him. May god bless you all.

Maureen Haskell

July 18, 2018

Many thoughts and prayers to his family, his brothers in blue, friends and anyone who knew him. May he rest in peace. My sincerest condolences from myself and my entire family. God Bless.

Debbie Paduch

July 18, 2018

RIP Officer Chesna . Thank you for your service. Prayers being sent to all who loved you especially your wife, children , family and the WPD .

Anna Gates

July 18, 2018

Thank You For Your Service. Job Well Done.God Bless. Gates Family

Sarah Pina

July 18, 2018

Forever in our hearts. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to protect the great Town of Weymouth. We are all better to have police like Sgt. Chesna. Love, hope and good thoughts to all of his family!

Paul Moran

July 18, 2018

Very sorry for your loss, my condolences to the Chesna family.

Rest in Eternal Peace.

Mel Ahokas

July 18, 2018

Kim Bates

July 18, 2018

Rest in peace Mike! God Bless your family, friends & WPD.
Thank you!

Shaun Galvin

July 18, 2018

Dear Cindy, Olivia, Jack and all of officer Chesna's family, friends and fellow police officers,

I am very sorry to hear of officer Chesna's tragic passing. I thank officer Chesna for his service to the Community and Country. He worked very hard as do all of the Weymouth Police Officers to keep the community safe. Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care and God Bless you all.

Shaun Galvin

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your service to both your country and community. Prayers to your wife, children, your entire family and the Weymouth Police Department.

Lisa Mcleod

July 18, 2018

Sending prayers and hugs

David Belcher

July 18, 2018

Sgt. Chesna protected my family and our streets. His loss is great. My condolences to his wife, children and family. I hope in time you find peace.

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your dedicated service. My prayers are with your family. May they find peace.


A Weymouth native.

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your service to both country and community. To the Chesna Family our
deepest condolences. God Bless you all and keep watch over this family.

Dan &Alice Winters

July 18, 2018

Rest In Gods Arms, Bless your Loving Family and Thank You for your services.

Clooney

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your service.
Our thoughts and prayers for your family

Daniel OBrien

July 18, 2018

God Bless you and keep you by his side. There are not enough words to stop the stinging tears following this tragic event. Thank you for protecting Weymouth and our Country.

Lisa Rego

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country and community. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

THE O'BRIEN FAMILY

July 18, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chesna family, and all who love and mourn Michael. May he rest in peace, in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. May his friends and family feel the peace of Christ, as they go through the difficult days ahead.

A Very Grateful Weymouth Citizen

July 18, 2018

To the Entire Chesna Family -
My deepest sympathies. We lost an amazing police officer and human being. Weymouth will be forever grateful for Mike's sacrifice and service. May your family find comfort in knowing Mike is and will forever be a hero never to be forgotten.

July 18, 2018

Thank You for your Service, Rest in Heaven!

July 18, 2018

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your extended family. He was a wonderful man that just wanted to protect the people around him. Never will he be forgotten.

The MacMillan Family

July 18, 2018

Our family's prayers and thoughts are with you and your extended family.

The MacMillan Family

Grateful Citizen

July 18, 2018

Officer Chesna,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a true American hero. Rest in Peace.

July 18, 2018

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Officer Chesna and extend my sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. Thank you Officer Chesna for your service and sacrifice for our country. Rest in sweet peace in the hands of our Lord.

July 18, 2018

Thank you for your bravery, courage, and sacrifice in protecting Weymouth.
With love rest peacefully,
The Michelangelo family of Torrey Street

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