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ANDREW J. GOLDY Jr.

1935 - 2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street

Reading, Massachusetts

ANDREW GOLDY Obituary

GOLDY, Andrew J., Jr. Of Reading, formerly of Somerville, August 3, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Fitzgerald) Goldy. Cherished father of Donna K. McKinney and her husband Michael of Atkinson, NH; Stephen A. Goldy and his wife Carolyn of Reading; and Denise A. Pennucci and her husband David of Newnan, GA. He is also the loving grandfather of 8 and loving great grandfather of 2. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 9, at St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., READING, at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Wood End Cemetery, Reading. Visiting hours will be held at the church on Monday from 4:00-8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Andy's memory to Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Rd., Reading, MA 01867. Andy was a veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Army. For directions and online guest book, visit johnb douglassfuneralhome.com Douglass Funeral Home Reading, MA. 781 944-0284

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 5 to Aug. 7, 2016.

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Deacon Steven Murphy

July 31, 2021

Andy was a classmate of mine and a brother in Orders, ordained to the order of Deacon. He was a wonderful man and a very spiritual person. May he rest eternally in the peace of Christ. Deacon, Steven Murphy.

Janet Goldy Davis

July 30, 2021

To my Uncle Andy I think of you often, I know your family misses you ,I also know how blessed you are in heaven.
Prayers from my heart

Kevin Driscoll

August 12, 2016

to Andy Goldy: My Uncle, my boyscout leader, and my godfather - thank you for being there when it seemed no one else understood me. I will never forget your kindness. God Bless you -please say hi to my Mom

Mary scannell

August 7, 2016

My deepest sympathies to all the Goldy family. Andy was a wonderful person
Mary Scannell
Marietta Ga

Steven Murphy

August 7, 2016

Deacon Andy, may you rest eternally and peacefully in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. You brother in Christ, Deacon Steven "96".

Meridith Jones

August 7, 2016

I have so many wonderful memories of Andy! He was the kindest most generous man. We had many fun nights enjoying wine, cheese and crackers, music, and good conversation. Andy was someone I always could trust and confide in. We shared lots of laughs. I was so proud to know him and be his friend.

Janet Goldy Davis

August 6, 2016

With deepest affection and sadness I want to extend my sympathy to Donna , Denise, Stephen and families...Uncle Andy was such a wonderful person. My heart breaks for you...he will be missed..Love and prayers to all of you Janet Goldy Davis...Niece

Ann Affannato

August 6, 2016

Dear Goldy Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. God Bless. Ann and Charlie Affannato + family.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

August 5, 2016

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

Christine Dalba

August 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss Donna. Sending hugs and kisses to you and your family❤ May he rest in peace
Chris Dalba

Nelson and Anne Lavoie

August 5, 2016

Rest peacefully Mr. Goldy. Your loving family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

August 4, 2016

Andy, We had so much fun together as a family. Summers at Bracketts, hayrides, fire pits and our nightly trips for corn...Then Wareham, with all the kids and Ma & Dad and Aunt Mary & Uncle Tom. (watching the nightly fire-work) Such good times, so many laughs and of course your very special giggle. Well, we will miss you. I don't think there is a kinder more gentle Man around than you. Now your work is done. You can finally be complete. Give Kathy a big Love from us. Your finally together and you will always be missed. Thanks for being such a wonderful part of our lives. Love You more Andy. Your very sad Sister and Brother in Law, Mary & Jim

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Aug

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Agnes Church

186 Woburn St., Reading, MA

Aug

9

Burial

Wood End Cemetery,

Reading, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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