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Edward G. "Lefty" Deely Sr.

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Edward Deely Obituary

Of Roslindale, June 22, 2008, age 82. Beloved husband of the late Ruth J. (Fitzgerald). Loving father of Edward Deely, Jr. of Nashua, NH, Geralyn Szczesuil & her husband Walter of Mansfield, Maura Holland & her husband Michael of Mansfield, Kevin Deely & his wife Sheila of Roslindale, Christopher Deely & his wife Kathleen of Foxboro, Kerin Deely & her husband James Dion of Medway, & Kim Deely Emery & her husband Jamie of West Roxbury. Cherished Papa to 17 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by several sisters & brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces & nephews. WW II Veteran (U.S. Navy). Retired Asst. General Counsel for the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Comm. of Mass. Funeral from the F.J. Higgins Funeral Home, 4236 Washington St., ROSLINDALE SQUARE on Friday, June 27 at 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale at 11:30 AM. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours on Thursday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Boston (www.arth ritis.org/donate) or to Heart Beats c/o Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Hwy., Roslindale, MA 02131. For directions and on-line guest book please visit www.fjhiggins.com F.J. Higgins Funeral Home (617) 325-0455

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 25, 2008.

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Mike Casey

September 25, 2008

Mr. Deely,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Catherine Morgan

September 17, 2008

To All The Deely Children,

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. I was sorry I couldn't make it to the services. Your dad was always so good to me and the kids. He will be missed. He was one of gods special people. God Bless him and all of you.
Catherine Morgan, Emily, James, Giovanna and Valencia.

Stephen Dolley

August 12, 2008

Kerin / Deely Family,

I was sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers.

michael bernier

June 27, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jane Brennan

June 25, 2008

Dear Maura, Michael, Jillian, Laura & Michael and all the Deeley clan,
Papa will be missed. When I think of all the family parties, holidays and special occasions, I see Papa...handing out his boxes of Thin Mints! He always had a way of making us laugh. I'm sure there will always be plenty of Thin Mints in Heaven for Papa!
Love to all, Jane & Steve

Carrie Carter

June 25, 2008

Kerin and family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Carter's

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