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EDWARD PHINNEY Obituary

PHINNEY, Edward F. Of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, December 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Jane (Tierney) Phinney. Edward is survived by his sisters, Mary L. Phinney of West Roxbury, Theresa Anderson of West Roxbury and Eileen DiMarzio and her husband, Donald of Hanover. Loving Uncle of Brian and Matthew Anderson, Christine Caponi, Lisa Cummings and Angela Swensen. Best friend of Tommy B., C.T., Joseph Haugh, Bobby D. and Mike G. Ed was a retired postal worker (1988-2013). He enjoyed his motorcyle rides on the weekends with his buddies and loved his Harley, Ol' Blue. Most recently Ed enjoyed attending the Laconia Motorcycle Week 100th Anniversary. Visitation at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, December 27, from 4 to 7PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, December 28, at 9AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury, at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Donations in Ed's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 W. Central St., Natick, MA 01760. For online guestbook, pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2023.

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Don & Eileen

December 18, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Donna Bradbury

December 26, 2023

To Jane and family
I grew up in West Roxbury and remember him driving his black falcon car. A few years ago I saw Ed and had a few laughs with him.again. He always had a good sense of humor RIP Ed.

gene ferola

December 24, 2023

will miss your presence at bike week
we had a good run
gene

Don DiMarzio

December 23, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Dec

28

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Dec

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

West Roxbury, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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