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JOHN DRISCOLL Obituary

DRISCOLL, John T. Age 93, of Milton, March 11, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Jean M. (Francis) Driscoll. Loving father of John T. Driscoll Jr. and his wife Nancy of Camden, ME, William J. Driscoll of Machias, ME, James F. Driscoll of Scituate, Jean M. Williams and her husband Stephen of Norwood, Paul J. Driscoll and his wife Christine of Canton, Maureen LeBlanc and her husband Robert of Milton, and Robert E. Driscoll and his wife Maureen of Milton. Papa of 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Nicholas J. Driscoll, Mary A. Cook, William P. Driscoll and Helen C. Zona. John is survived by his beloved companion Margaret "Peg" Vahey of Milton, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Friday March 15 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday, 4-8 PM. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. He was Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority for 20+ years, and Vice-President for Administration at Boston College, his beloved alma mater, for 15 years. Earlier in his career, during the late 1950's and early 1960's, he held elected office having served as a State Representative in the Massachusetts House and later as State Treasurer of Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Jean M. Driscoll Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Boston College, Office of University Advancement, Cadigan Alumni Center, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2019.

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Jim and Susan Lehane

March 5, 2021

Time passes quickly and we go on with our lives, as we must. But forget John? Never happen. We hear his words, his expressions when we most need them. We are grateful that he still counsels and guides us and we thank him everyday for the man that he is. We may miss his physical presence but are comforted by the very real fact that he is ever with us. We miss you, old friend.

March 23, 2019

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Gary McNeill

March 17, 2019

To the Driscoll Family,

So sorry for your loss - he was / is a GREAT MAN !

He always greeted me as if he knew me forever - he invited me to the Mike Millbury introduction at BC and loved seeing him at Blue Rock, Olivers, Wimpy's etc.... Seeing your Dad always reminded me WHY his generation truly was The Greatest Generation !!!

My condolences - he will be missed but not forgotten.....I know he is looking down fondly and proudly on you all - Loved Him - Love You !

Gary

March 15, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May you draw strength in knowing the fact that the True God is the creator of life and he is able to restore life to someone who has died. Acts 17:24,25

Debra Ashton

March 14, 2019

I was so sorry to hear of John's death. When I was at Boston College from 1993-2000, I worked with him in our Development Department. He was such a loyal alum and wonderful volunteer. He will be missed. Debra Ashton, former Director of Gift and Estate Planning.

Barbara Sullivan Janelli

March 14, 2019

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He and your mom are such a big part of the Sullivan childhood memories. Always a good, caring friend...

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Linda Durant

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March 14, 2019

John
Your neighbor Larry & Dotty Fahey are sorry we cannot say goodbye as we are in Florida and we will miss you RIP John and God Bless

Brian Fallon

March 14, 2019

To the Driscoll family. Sorry for your loss. I met John Sr. through John Jr. back in the 90's. John Sr. was a very pleasant and kind man with the countenance of a true statesman. May he rest in peace.

Brian Fallon

Cheryl Morris

March 13, 2019

To the Driscoll Family,

Michael, Haley and I were so sad to hear of your dad's passing.
Every time we saw him, he was such a gentleman and showed such an interest in how we were doing. Such a success in all that he did! May he rest in peace.

Love,
Cheryl, Michael and Haley Morris
(Steve Williams sister)

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Bob Morse

March 13, 2019

An outstanding individual, a great leader and good friend who will be missed.
Some people come into your life and are quickly forgotten, others stay for a while and forever change you, John was one of those men you would never forget nor ever replace.
The men and women of MSP Troop E and BCPD salute you and thank you, one last time, for all that you did for us, your family, your friends, the State of Massachusetts and your Country.
Rest in Peace..........

March 13, 2019

Driscoll family,Sorry to hear fo your dad,s passing.He was a wonderful man and a legend.I FIRST MET YOUR DAD TROUGH MY PARENTS AND THEN LATER ON AT wOLLSTON g c AND LATER AROUND bc,mILTON And on the Cape especially at Olivers. May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort you all . Timothy F P Lyons Jr

March 13, 2019

Driscoll Family,Sorry to hear of your father,s passing.He was a true gentleman and a good friend . met your dad through my parents and later at Wollasto C G and then around town and on Cape.He was always up and fun to be with. I will miss running in to him especially at oliver,s.God reat his soul and god bless you all. Timothy F P Lyons Jr

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Barbara Kenslea

March 12, 2019

Maureen, Rob and kids,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know the wonderful memories that you have will help get you through the sad times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Michael Sullivan

March 12, 2019

To the Driscoll Family

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael and Walter Sullivan

Liz Norcliffe

March 12, 2019

Grace and Family--Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember and celebrate your Papa.

Raymond Molinaro

March 12, 2019

What a gentleman! I first met John at his favorite restaurant - Common Market. Little did I realize we lived at the same senior living complex. Thereafter, while riding together to and from the restaurant, I had the opportunity to hear of Johns deep love for his family and challenging events he successfully resolved while working for the state of Massachusetts and Boston College. My sincere condolence to Johns family and Peg. John will surely be missed by many. RIP
Ray Molinaro

Biff Kelley

March 12, 2019

My sympathy to all of the Driscoll's on the loss of your Dad. He was a true gentleman. Have many memories from Seagate Circle days!

March 12, 2019

To The Family,Sorry for the loss of your father a great man and friend.He was a pal of my parents and was always cheerful and friendly to me.This is a tough loss. may he rest in peace. Timothy F P Lyons Jr

Jim and Susan Lehane

March 12, 2019

What a giant of a man! My best day ay Boston College was meeting John when I came to work there in 1997. He showed me the ropes, advised me, befriended me. We talked a lot about things of a far-reaching nature, from Boston politics, to human nature, mutual friends, university politics and most importantly, what it meant to live a life of meaning and grace. My best friend growing up lived in the house John's dad built and in which he grew up in Jamaica Plain. Weren't we surprised to discover that commonality! And my mother knew his brother Nicky, another surprise. He also gifted me with happy days playing golf as his guest at Cummaquid and beat me every time! He was so very kind to my wife Susan when he first met her. Her dad, with whom she was very close, had just died and John showed her such compassion that a special bond grew between the two. So many more stories to tell but I risk boring you all. But I'll always remember them with gratitude thanks to this good and kind man. Thank you for the gift of your father. He came into our lives at just the right time and thank you for the gift of meeting some of you. It has been a great pleasure and an honor.

Tina Solletti

March 12, 2019

Very sorry for your loss , he was a kind and respectful man who always had a smile .
May he Rest In Peace .

TIM & PAT HICKEY

March 11, 2019

TO THE DRISCOLL FAMILY,

JOHN T. "ONE OF THE BEST" I FIRST MET JOHN IN 1963 WHEN I

GOT ELECTED TO THE HOUSE FROM CAMBRIDGE AND HE WAS

THE STATE TREASURE WOULD HAVE MADE A GREAT GOVERNOR.

PLEASE BE ASSURED WE WILL KEEP HIM AND YOUR FAMILY IN

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT MASS THIS ST. PATRICKS DAY

HERE IN FLORIDA. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

FONDLY,

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Visitation

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

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Saint Agatha Church

432 Adams Street, Milton, MA

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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