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GERARD DELANEY Obituary
Born in Hyde Park, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Delaney, and Margaret (Rooney). Jerry was a United States Army Veteran, and worked for over 46 years for the Jordan Marsh Company in Downtown Crossing. He was a daily communicant of Sacred Heart Church in North Quincy, and served as an usher for many years. Jerry was an avid Boston sports fan, enjoyed big band music - especially Tommy Dorsey, and watching Lawrence Welk.
Jerry was the beloved husband of 55 years of Gertrude D. (McGee) Delaney, brother of the late Mary Wightman, and "Uncle Butch" to many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Visiting Hours on Tuesday from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Family and friends will gather in the Funeral Home beginning at 9 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Expressions of sympathy in Jerry's memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, 386 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.
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February 20, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. One day Gerard will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25. Until the fulfillment of Gods promise, may you be comforted by your cherished memories.
My deepest sympathy
Evelina Z
Susan Wightman-Abaid
February 18, 2019
Sorry for our loss. He was a fine man and I'll miss him, love you.
T W
February 18, 2019
Sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen your family during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)
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