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JOHN LOFTUS Obituary

LOFTUS, John F. Formerly of Dover, MA, died peacefully in Three Rivers, MI, May 11, 2012. Beloved son of Frances A. (Guastello) and the late Kevin T. Loftus. Devoted father of Lincoln P. Loftus of Three Rivers, MI. Brother of Brian J. of Wellesley, Christopher P. of Boston and Elizabeth A. Loftus-Rafalin of Maplewood, NJ. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (Nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON Friday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. A Boston College graduate, Class of 1994, John worked in corporate operations, landscaping design and home renovations, before becoming a full time Dad to his son Lincoln Patrick. He continued to pursue his passion as a singer songwriter and had just begun coaching his son's Little League Team. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the John Loftus Memorial Educational Fund dedicated to Lincoln Patrick Loftus at the Needham Cooperative Bank, 1063 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA 02492. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home Brighton 617 782 1000

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Published by Boston Globe from May 15 to May 16, 2012.

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jessica fleming

January 14, 2013

john, ur son is so much ur image. u were an incredible father. u were mybest friend. olivia loved u so much. u were a true blessing in disquise. as much as i wish u were still here w us all, im know u r at peace watching n protecting at gods side. u were my angel. i love u.

May 17, 2012

Brian and Christina ~~ so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother and brother-in-law. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paula Belford (Marlboro, MA)

May 17, 2012

Fran, I am so deeply saddened to hear of your son's passing. May he be at peace now and forever. Betty Davidson

Shawna Sweitzer-Wakeland

May 16, 2012

Boston you were loved by so many people and you will be missed by all. RIP Boston

May 16, 2012

dear fran.....kathy and i were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son john. please know that we are thinking of you and that our prayers are with you and with your family. rich fitzsimons

Ashley Warner

May 16, 2012

RIP Boston!

May 16, 2012

Chris -So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love Joan and Don

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