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HERBERT GLEASON Obituary
Beloved husband of the late Nancy A. Gleason, father of David and Alice, father-in-law to Sonia Caus Gleason, and Stephen Lane, and grandfather to Christopher and Matteo, on December 9, 2013. A memorial service is being planned at Arlington Street Church for January 11, 2014. Complete notice to follow.
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John Fiske
January 15, 2014
Herb brought me and many others into public service, building a great law firm for the City of Boston in the process. He had an eye for talent: Edith Fine, later a judge of the Appeals Court; Suzanne DelVecchio, later Chief Justice of the Superior Court; Wayne Budd, later United States Attorney for Massachusetts etcetc. He was a great friend, mentor and supporter for me as his First Assistant. What an honor. I just learned of his death and have not recovered yet. I'm sure the entire Law Department remaining members feel the same way, all agreeing on the great gratitude we have for this splendid leader and man. Thanks again Herb, John A. Fiske
Ernest Coston
January 9, 2014
Herb was trueley one of the Good guyes both a servant and a defender of the communities and neighborhood from thoes that would over reach their authority. Attorney Herbert Gleason will be missed and mourned by the neighborhoods and communities of Boston
Fare thee well old friend!
Roxbury's HighlandPark.
December 22, 2013
I am forever grateful to him for his expert advice and help fighting bus pollution in my Southie neighborhood-just because it was the right thing to do. He's my hero.
Rashi Fein
December 18, 2013
Herb was a person whom one liked and a person whom one respected. Warm and friendly and a man of impeccable judgment that derived from his values. It is an honor to have known him. Rashi Fein
Philip Hresko
December 16, 2013
I loved knowing and working with Herb. He always brought the right touch of professionalism to everything he touched. I feel honored to have known him.
Al Wallis
December 16, 2013
Herb was a giant in the Boston legal community, especially in municipal law. I will miss his friendship, regal bearing, keen intellect, character, humanity generosity and commitment to community.
Michael Nichols
December 13, 2013
Consummate gentleman. It was an absolute honor to hear you speak before Ward 5 and to have you preside over the candidate forum in October.
Malick Ghachem
December 13, 2013
A great man and a great lawyer, and someone I cherished as a mentor as I was learning the ways of the Boston legal profession. Will miss you Herb.
December 13, 2013
John and Audrey Yacos send our condolences to the Gleason family on the death of their dear father, Herbert
Matthew Shochat
December 13, 2013
I was so glad to have known Herb in life, albeit briefly.
David Scondras
December 12, 2013
Advisor, thoughtful friend, brave and insightful, he was the Spock of our ship during the Flynn administration, always there when you needed clarity.
December 11, 2013
always the perfect gentleman and will be remembered for his civility.
Martin Berman
Don Dwight
December 11, 2013
Herb was a quality attorney and a quality person who served served Mayor Kevin White and the people of Boston with wisdom and understanding. Don Dwight
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