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DONALD FLAHERTY Obituary

FLAHERTY, Donald J. Of Burlington, formerly of Medford and Somerville, March 5th. Beloved husband of Sheila (Fazio). Loving and proud father of Christopher of Woburn. Brother of John F. Flaherty, Jr., and his wife Michelle of Burlington, Maureen Neary of Woburn, Patricia O'Connor-Fluhr and her husband Charles Fluhr of Charlestown, and Timothy J. Flaherty of Andover. Loving cousin of Darlene Griffin of Burlington, Joanne Grande of Medford, and Susan Mantia of Burlington. Don is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting Hours will be held at the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON, on Thursday, March 10th, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Friday, March 11th, at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret's Church, in St. Veronica Parish, 111 Winn St., Burlington, at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Don's name may be made to Burlington Cable Access Television (BCAT), 123 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA 01803. For directions, obituary, online guestbook, and memorial video, see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2022.

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Dee.Dolores Sciarappa

March 10, 2022

Sheila Chris and family so heart broken to hear of Donnies passing. He was a great man and his legacy will live on forever.
Donnie thank you for being there back in the day. You were an amazing friend both to me and Kenny. We are glad we chose you to be Karen's godfather such a blessing. May God raise you to the heavens where you will have eternal peace. God be with you.

Tom Killilea

March 8, 2022

I too grew up in Somerville at Lincoln Park. Also moved to Burlington. Met Don here about ten years ago. He loved to discuss politics and sports. He had a great sense of humor. He and his brother were the bonfire kings of Lincoln Park after Christmas. Rest In Peace big guy .

Cousin Billie

March 8, 2022

A life well lived. We will always remember.

Roger Nowicki

March 7, 2022

Shelia and Family:
When Jack told me about Don's passing I was very sad. I am very sorry for your loss of Don, he was a good friend. I worked at Hanscom with Don and he was always cheerful and friendly, I will miss him and his smile. Rest In Peace Don.
Your friend,
Roger

Barbara Keller

March 6, 2022

Dear Sheila and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Donnie. I am sending prayers your way.

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43 Winn St., BURLINGTON, MA

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