Patrick-McCloskey-Obituary

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Patrick J. McCloskey

Somerville, Massachusetts

Jan 13, 1932 – Jan 20, 2023

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January 13, 1932
DIED
January 20, 2023
LOCATION
Somerville, Massachusetts

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville Obituary

McCloskey Patrick J. Jr. of Milton (formerly of Somerville and Medford), died peacefully with his family by his side, on January 20, 2023, at 91 years old. Son of the late Patrick J. Sr. and Mary T. (Morandi) McCloskey. He was the loving husband of Evelyn M. (Johnson), for 67 years. Everyone that met them immediately knew it was a true love story.
 
Patrick was a US Air Force veteran. He worked for New England Telephone and retired from Nynex after 40 years. A longtime parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church in Somerville. He was an ever present family man (devoted to his family) and had many, many friends. He had a sharp wit with an infectious sense of humor that he shared with everyone.
 
Survived by his five children, Patrick J III (Linda) of Watervliet, NY, Janet M of Milton, MA, Thomas M (Patrice) of Hilton Head, SC, David F. (Karen) of Littleton, MA and John F of Dorchester, MA.
 
Dear brother of Dorothy O’Keefe (Arthur) of N. Andover and James McCloskey of Boston.
Predeceased by his siblings Richard McCloskey and Jean Fabian (Richard).
 
Also survived by eight grandchildren Lisa, Graham, Thomas, Rachel, Michael, Aidan, Mary, and Colin and three great grandchildren Gianluca, Sean and Lily. Several Nieces and Nephews. Longtime friend to Jane Hunt.
 
Calling Hours will be held at Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway, Somerville, on Thursday, January 26th, from 4-7 PM, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated the following morning, January 27th, at 10 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 264 Washington St., Somerville, MA 02143. Relatives and friends invited to attend. An elevator and accessible entrance available on the right-hand side of the church. Services will conclude with the burial at Milton Cemetery, Milton, MA, 211 Centre St., Milton, MA 02186.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patrick’s memory can be made to the Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Dr. Norwell, MA 02061.
https://www.nvna.org/charitable-fund
 

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Mr. McCloskey, the entire McCloskey Family and many other families growing up in our Union Square circle, was a truly integral part of all of childhoods. I always remember Evelyn and Pat as a happy, kind and generous couple, and their children counted amongst my best childhood friends. God bless, Mr. McCloskey, and may the entire McCloskey clan know God's grace, and peace, in the difficult days ahead.

~Susan (McDonald) Nionakis

Mr McCloskey was a very special friend of my parents, John & Evelyn McGreevey. We shared many happy times with Pat and Evelyn. I never remember Mr McCloskey without a smile on his face! Great people, happy memories. So sorry for your loss.

Evelyn and family so sorry for your loss! I still remember the great times we had up in York Maine. Lynne McGreevey Sheehan

I am so sorry that I couldn’t be with you all tomorrow. I am thinking and praying for you all. Wonderful memories of you visiting us for the summer in Maine! He was a special man and one thing I remember he loved his family.

May your family and friends be with you as comfort today and precious memories of Pat be your comfort always. With Love , Art and Becky

60 years ago I used to jump from prospect hill tower to mr.mccloskey's garage roof I could tell he was not pleased. Who would k ow that 13 years later I would be coaching his daughter Janet. I got to know everyone in this family.and what a great family it is.so sorry for your loss. You did a great job caring for them. Barbara Whittle

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale

Pat How lucky I was (and Bill) to have had your friendship for 60 years. You were there in the best of times like our trips to Fl. Bermuda and most of all Mt. Washington. You were the best friend to Bill when he needed someone the most. You were always “my Buddy” and I will cherish those 60 years. Rest in peace my friend.

Patrick you went and left me to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without you. Last year we talked about a new shirt I was going buy for you. Like the one I worn. I will think of you this St Patrick’s Day
Evelyn, Jan and family I am so sorry in his passing. I know the pain an sorrow when you had a loved one for 66 years..
He always had a friendly word for me and sometimes a hit with his Irish humor. Always smiling and willing to give you a hand when asked.
You will be missed