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GERALD MCDADE Obituary

McDADE, Gerald A. Of Newton, August 25, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lea May (Clark) McDade. Devoted father of Gerald and his wife Allison McDade, Catherine Mahar and her husband David, Colleen Gulezian and her husband John, Michael and his wife Makaih McDade, David and his wife Kelly McDade and Christine McDade. Dear brother of Edward, Dorothy, Joanne, Patricia and the late Paul and David. Loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Gerry was a Veteran, having served in the United Stares Marine Corps. He was the first Eucharistic minister and a 50 year daily communicant of St. Bernard Church in West Newton, and a Knight in the Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Funeral from the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St, (Rte. 16), WEST NEWTON, Saturday, August 30 at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church, West Newton at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday evening from 4:00-8:00 PM. Interment in Newton Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2014.

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Fidelma Barrett

September 9, 2014

Joanne Dorothy and Eddie and Gerry's family so sorry to hear of your sad loss, We had the pleasure of meeting Gerry in April this year we had a nice chat about Donegal and the time he spent there God Rest his Soul

John Nicolazzo

September 5, 2014

Hi David I just heard about this and I am terribly sorry for your loss.
I have a lot of memories of your dad and it makes me smile, I hope it does the same for you.
Your friend.
John Nicolazzo

September 3, 2014

so sorry for your loss//....ronnie(dodd)gordon

September 2, 2014

Joanne, So sorry to hear about Gerry. HE lived a full life. He will be missed.

September 2, 2014

Joanne, Very sorry to hear about Gerry. He lived a full life. He will be missed.

Kimberly z Ziegler

August 30, 2014

Colleen, David and Family. Deepest Sympathy to you and your family

Kimberly Ziegler and my parent

August 29, 2014

David I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. Cindy Leonard McLaughlin

August 29, 2014

Gerry, Alison, Taykor, Lea
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Nancy, Ron and Greg Price

August 29, 2014

Dear Gerry, Allison, Taylor and Lea, I am sorry to learn that your father passed away. Please accept my condolence. Allen Whitestone

Joe & Sue Buckley

August 29, 2014

We will miss you Uncle Gerry. Rest in Peace.

Maureen Fairbanks

August 29, 2014

My condolences to the entire family. May he rest in peace.

Jan Oleson

August 29, 2014

My deepest condolences and thoughts are with you all.

Paul and Arlene McNulty

August 28, 2014

We are so sad to hear of Gerry's passing. He played a huge role in my life throughout the years, St. Mary's High School, joining the Marines, member of our wedding party and all the happy memories as we raised our families. Time has a way of losing touch, but memories never die. I can still smile at ours. My sincere condolences, "Tiger" , Colleen, Cathy, Michael, David and Christine

family bubalo

August 28, 2014

"Gerry will live on in our memories forever"

bubalo

August 28, 2014

"Gerry will live on in our memories forever"

Debbie Cononico

August 28, 2014

To all of you,
So very sorry to read this today. You are all in my thoughts and prayer. ((HUGS)) to all.

judy likely-colston

August 27, 2014

sorry for your troubles. Try to remember all the fun and laughs.

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29

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

Aug

30

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

Aug

30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernard's Church

West Newton, MA

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1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

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