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Joseph McGillicuddy Obituary

Joseph B. McGillicuddy, a lifelong Quincy resident, passed away peacefully Nov. 21, 2020. Known as "Just a good guy", he was the cherished husband of Claire (Shannon) McGillicuddy; loving father of Joseph and his wife Judy of Quincy, Sheila of Whitman, Michael and his wife Linda, Mark and his wife Kathleen all of Quincy, Peter and his wife Kristin of Sandwich; beloved grandfather of Kelley, Keith, Joseph, Anna, Thomas, Bryan, James, Grace and Brendan; sister of Corrine Higgins of Scituate and Frances Duggan of Quincy. Due to current health conditions, funeral services were private. Joe was buried in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For online condolences, please visit www.hamellydon.com. Donations may be made in Joe's name to the Standish Village Activities Dept., 1190 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 5, 2020.

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Dave Deschamp

December 9, 2020

Joe the big boy down the street. We shared the same birthday. Although ten years older you were like a big brother. I loved you and your family more than my own.
My sympathies to Claire , Corrine , and Franny.
Every year on April 14th I think fondly of your whole family.
RIP Joe

Dick Laracy

December 5, 2020

Condolences to Claire and the family as you know we go back a long way not many of us left hope Joe went to the lord peacefully may he Rest In Peace my prayers are with you

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