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JOHN MAGANZINI Obituary

MAGANZINI OFM, Bro. John B. Age 76, passed away Nov. 10, 2024 – one day before his birthday – at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, following complications from a stroke. He was a professed Franciscan friar for 43 years. Much of Br. John's ministry was focused on education and pastoral ministry. He served in the U.S. Army. Br. John was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Eva (Alo) Maganzini. He is survived by his sister Marie Boudreau and her husband Walter; friends and friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Visitation Friday, Nov. 15, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 a.m., at St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston. He will be Buried in a private ceremony at the friars' plot at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bro. John's memory may be made to St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110, www.stanthonyshrine.org For complete obituary, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14, 2024.

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MaryEllen Wolff

December 29, 2024

Brother John was a great mentor, teacher, and friend. The children loved him when he was Assistant Principal at Holy Cross in the Bronx. He was always so supportive and patient with the students and staff. I learned so much from Brother John and kept in touch with him for almost thirty years. He was a wonderful role model for everyone. May he rest in peace.

Reggie DeFilippo

December 15, 2024

Brother John thank you so much for ALL your blessings over the years. And for always being there for me during tough times, I always knew I could visit you at the Shrine or e-mail you after I moved away and you would give me words of comfort and a blessing that helped me so much. GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER JOHN

Joan Whitney Puglia

November 15, 2024

John you were so haopt when you joined the Franciscan community. May you rest in peace.

Ginny Pollard

November 15, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to Marie, Walter, his family friend Rom, and to his family at St. Anthony Shine. He was a kind, gentle man and a proud Veteran who made a difference in our lives and in this world. Ginny, Joe & Gwynne Pollard

Patrica Slattery MacNeil

November 14, 2024

RIP John we went to elementary school together in Somerville! Thanks for your service to the Lord!

Jim Considine, Charlestown

November 14, 2024

Thank you your service to God and country. May you rest in peace.

Fr. Charles Sammons, OFM Cap.

November 13, 2024

Br. John was the vicar of the house at Holy Cross in the Bronx when I was a postulant with the friars there. He was always so good and encouraging to us. May eternal light shine upon him.

Michael Rivera

November 13, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, and our community Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.

~Salute~

VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

November 13, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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100 Arch St, Boston, MA

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St. Anthony Shrine

100 Arch St., Boston, MA

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