Boston, Roslindale, Milton, Massachusetts
(Ret. BPD Detective) of Milton, suddenly, on June 17. Beloved husband of Donna M. (Kelley). Loving father of Joseph P. Brine, II of Los Angeles, CA, Kelly Brine Carey and her husband Timothy of Swansea and John T. Brine of Roslindale. Proud Papa of Connor Michael Carey and Victoria Grace Carey. Brother of Helen V. Fitzgerald of Roslindale and Marie Ryan of Alfred, Maine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the F.J. Higgins Funeral Home, 4236 Washington St., ROSLINDALE SQUARE Saturday, June 21 at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Anne's Church, 79 W. Milton St., Readville at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours on Friday, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williams Syndrome Assoc., P.O. Box 1297, Clawson, MI 48017-0297 or www.williams-syndrome.org. Late Retired Detective, Boston Police Dept. for over 20 years. For directions & online guestbook: www.fjhiggins.com. F.J. Higgins Funeral Home (617) 325-0455
Read MoreI miss you Joe Brine - Everytime I see Donna's 3+ decades of laugh lines I will think of you and smile and will be grateful that you had a chance to give every one of them to her.
Cuddles
September 21, 2008 | MA
Dear Donna,Kelly, Joe and John...Vera just calledto let me know of Joe's passing....can't tell you how shocked and saddened I was to hear of this terrible news! Joe was the "glue" that kept all of us old friends together and although we didn't see each other often enough, I will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He had a heart of gold and was certainly "one of a kind."
Karen (Keefe) Thissell
June 30, 2008 | Norwell, MA
Please accept my sincere sympathy Your memories will keep you strong. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Lou (Khouri) Amatucci
Mary Lou Amatucci
June 21, 2008 | Hyde Park, MA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. So sorry to hear of the loss of Joe.
donna barbato (cassano)
June 20, 2008 | Franklin, MA
Joe Jr., Kelly and John I'm sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good friend and supporter whenever he was needed. I had the pleasure of working with him on the BPD and he was a joy to work with. You can be proud of the man he was.
Frank Dewan
June 20, 2008 | Fort Myers, FL
Tim
So sorry to hear of your father-in-law. My best to you, your wife and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You
Hugh
Hugh Kenworthy
June 20, 2008
Guys,
Sorry for your loss , Joe was one of a kind and will be missed by all. I know the Mahoney boys are going to miss him dearly and have quite a few fond memories.
Sincerely Tiger
robert mahoney
June 20, 2008 | Braintree, MA
Dear Donna, Joe, Kelly & John:
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel over Joe's passing. I couldn't have asked for a finer friend. Even though I only came North on occasion these last few years, I knew I'd get a much welcomed hug when I knocked on his door. I know how much he missed Raymond & Billy and I have faith they are reunited again. I wish I could be there for the funeral and see you all. He was such a good man and never said no when you asked for help. I will miss him, but I...
Elaine Ahern
June 19, 2008 | North Fort Myers, FL
To the family of Joe. My name is Stephen McNair, I am the son of Bette L. McNair. I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Joe for all the times he treated me and my brothers John and Greg with kindness and a true concern for our well being when we were little ones. My mother Bette was a dear friend of your family and many times My mum, John Costello and of course, the three of us kids had the times of our lives because your family cared to make sure we were invited to all the cookouts...
Stephen McNair
June 19, 2008 | Hull, MA
