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EDWARD CONNERNEY Obituary

CONNERNEY, Edward P. Age 88, on Jan. 24, 2019, at Briarwood Nursing Home-Needham. Born and raised in Brighton, he then lived in West Roxbury, Stoughton, and Dedham. Beloved son of the late Francis J. and Mary E. (Rooney) Connerney. Predeceased by his four siblings, Francis J., Thomas R., and Joseph M. Connerney, and Mary R. Tierney. He leaves his sister, Alice Drew of Newton, his brother, William R. of Needham, and many nieces and nephews.

Ed served with honor in the US Air Force in Korea during the Korean War. In civilian life, he worked for both Wilson Sporting Goods in Newton and Morse Shoe in Brockton. Ed found great pleasure in music, particularly playing the piano. Noted for his quick wit, he enjoyed lively debate and discussions with family and friends. For many years he worshipped at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Stoughton, where he was a cherished member of the coffee group.

Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Tuesday, January 29th, from 10-11am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Needham, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons

Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2019.

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Donna Tierney

January 27, 2019

May you rest in peace now, Uncle Eddie. I hold on to the special memories you gave to Mom and I. Those holiday calls you made disguised as the Thanksgiving Turkey, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Lucky Leprechaun always had the both of us laughing. We also loved & enjoyed your surprise visits on Saturday mornings for coffee. Driving up from Mass. to Maine to see us meant so much. Fly with the Angels and play your music, knowing you are loved by so many and will be missed so much.
Love & Kitty Kisses too,
Your niece,
Donna

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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St. Joseph Church

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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