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BRENDAN CRAVEN Obituary

CRAVEN, Brendan "Mike" (Ret. Sgt. BPD) - Of Quincy, Aug 12, beloved husband of Diana M. (Tompkins) Craven. Devoted father of Brendan M. Craven, II and his wife Leigh Selby Craven of Falls Church, VA. Son of the late Hon. John J. Craven, Sr. and the late Hon. Katherine (Kane) Craven of Hyde Park. Cherished brother of Patricia Ross of Dedham, Sheila and James Middleton of Milton, Kathleen Passanisi of West Roxbury and her late husband Charles, Barbara and Jay Broderick of Quincy, Timothy and Nina Craven of Dedham, and the late Hon. John J. Craven, Jr. and his surviving spouse Patricia, Maureen and Donald Slade, Pauline and Asaf Qazilbash, Francis X. Craven, and Susan Borek and her surviving spouse Richard. Treasured Uncle "Mikey" to over 50 nieces and nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, West Quincy, Mon. Aug 17, at 10:30 am. Visiting Hours in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave, MILTON VILLAGE, Sun. 2-6 pm. Internment St. Michael's Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's name may be sent to Cops for Kids with Cancer at www.copsforkidswithcancer.org. For further information, please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16, 2015.

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mary cole

August 7, 2023

Rest in peace my friend. I am sure you have everyone in Heaven laughing.
Love, Mary Cole

Mary Cole

August 7, 2020

Diana, When I think of Mikey a smile comes on my face. He was a funny, thoughtful guy. We had a lot of good times on the Cape. He left us too soon. My thoughts are with you and your family today. Stay safe and well.

Sincerely,

Mary Cole

August 23, 2015

Ted aka Brendan, very sorry to see the news on your father many days ago. Kelly and I have thought of you often during the last couple weeks. We hope you and your family have been holding up well at this very sad time. Prayers to you all.
Again very sorry to hear the sad news.
Bill and Kelly Spencer

Peggy Printy Keating

August 17, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the Craven family. I am so sorry for your loss. May he be at peace.

August 16, 2015

the ross family will always love and think of many happy times together love always

August 15, 2015

Diane, I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a sweetheart. Please take care. Love, Mary Cole.

Jeannette Passanisi

August 14, 2015

Our hearts and prayers are with you. You touched our lives and made them better. We will miss your positive outlook and will pay it forward. Love you forever.
Jeannette & Charles Passanisi

August 14, 2015

Dear Barbara and all of Brendan,s family, My heartfelt sympathy to you on your loss. Brendan was fine man and a devoted public servant. He now rests in peace. May God give you all the grace to bear your loss.
Fr. Jack Cashman,C.P.

Virginia Wells

August 14, 2015

Sheila and Jim I am so sorry for your loss and extend my sympathy and prayers.

Tim Callahan

August 14, 2015

A GOOD MAN. REST IN PEACE MIKE.

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St. Mary's Church

West Quincy, MA

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