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JOAN SPILLANE Obituary

SPILLANE, Joan G. (Green) Of Quincy, formerly Dorchester, died October 20, 2017. Joan adored her family and loved shopping, cooking, decorating, and entertaining. She enjoyed hosting holidays and a nice cup of tea. Her husband John was her soul mate, other half, and they shared an old fashioned romance since the day they met. She was the matriarch and caretaker of her family. When others needed strength, she was there to help and guide them. Joan was strong willed, reserved, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Joan is survived by the love of her life of 63 years, her beloved husband John F. Spillane Sr. Loving mother of Kathryn J. O'Mara and her husband Edward of Plymouth, John F. Spillane Jr. and his wife Mary of Norwell, Joanmarie (Jody) Spillane of Quincy, Michael J. Spillane of Quincy, and Julieann Cirafice and her husband William of Hanover.Cherished grandmother of Kaitlin E. O'Mara of Plymouth, Lauren A. Tucci and her husband Eric of Duxbury, Edward G. (Teddy) O'Mara Jr. and his wife Kelsey of Plymouth, MaryKate J. Spillane of Burlington, VT, Caroline E. Spillane of Portland, ME, John F. Spillane III of Quincy, and Arianna K. Cirafice of Hanover. Devoted "GG" of Peter E. Tucci, Edward G. (Trey) O'Mara III, and Andrew T. Tucci. Also survived by her twin sister & best friend Jean C. Vannelli of Braintree. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 9:00-10:30 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY followed by the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Quincy at 11 AM. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joan may be made to St. Jude Foundation, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2017.

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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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