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CHRISTOPHER SPELLMAN Obituary

SPELLMAN, Christopher Of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Westwood and Jamaica Plain. Passed away suddenly of a known cardiac condition on April 23, 2018 in Buffalo, NY. Christopher was 45 years of age. He leaves his wife Cara (Doherty) and his daughters Nora (9) and Thea (7) of Buffalo, NY. He was the beloved son of Herbert (Ret. BPD) and Barbara Spellman. Brother of Kevin and his wife Tracy, and Brian and his wife Carla. Also survived by several nephews and a niece. A Mass for the Repose of the Soul and a celebration of the life of Christopher will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. in St. Denis Catholic Church, 157 Washington St., Westwood. Family and friends kindly invited. A reception will follow at the VFW Post, 193 Dean St., Norwood from 12 - 4 p.m. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 13 to Jun. 17, 2018.

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M

July 28, 2023

Miss you Chris

June 19, 2018

My heart is so heavy for Barbara, Herb and all the Spellman family ...sending prayers, hugs, and my deepest condolences. Xoxo
Gail Ruxton

Lynn

June 19, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May the God and father who binds up the broken-hearted,comfort and strengthen all those who mourn,sustain and soothed the family during this difficult time of grief and pain. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends.Isaiah 61:1,2..GP

Daniel Dovidio

June 16, 2018

Herb and Barbara,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your son Christopher.

Dan and Deirdre Dovidio

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Jun

23

Memorial Gathering

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VFW Post

193 Dean St., Norwood , MA 02132

Jun

23

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Denis Catholic Church

157 Washington St., Westwood, MA 02132

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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