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JOHN DIFFER Obituary

DIFFER, John J. In Sudbury, formerly of Brookline, on August 13, 2019. Beloved son of the late John J. and Nora T. (Foley) Differ. Loving brother of Denise C. "DeDe" Whitcher and husband Charlie of Quincy, and the late Dawna J., Stephen C. and William F. Differ. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning, August 17, in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE, from 9:00-10:30, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Brookline, at 11:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment private. Late member Brookline Lodge of Elks # 886 and Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14, Watertown. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Brookline Lodge of Elks Building Fund, Attn: Treasurer, 40 Kent St., Brookline, MA 02445, would be appreciated.
Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2019.

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January 20, 2020

RIP. cousin Johnny

Ari R

September 14, 2019

While volunteering at the Wingate nursing home today with my therapy dog, Nelson, I went to visit John as I had done in the spring. While my brother and I were not very close to John, we were so sad to hear the news. He made a lasting impact on us with his positive and outgoing personality. He was funny and always found something good to talk about. I will miss him every time I visit the nursing home and I know this loss hurt so many Wingate residents and nurses too. To the Differ family, I am so sorry for your loss and please know that John was a very special man.

Paul Perry

August 16, 2019

To the Differ family, so sorry for your loss,John was such a great guy. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Davey D

August 15, 2019

Dede, GOD will remember the help, concern, sacrifice and attention you and Charlie devoted to Johnny. Another loving cousin gone. JD had a heart of gold. Always a smile as big as the room. He loved to laugh. Things all the Family will miss.
He was a great supporter and friend of the Brookline Fire Dept.
He listened to his scanner everyday.

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All out on the box Big John. You can head on home.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

Aug

17

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

Brookline, MA

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376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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