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JOHN PATRICK MCGONAGLE

1957 - 2021

JOHN PATRICK MCGONAGLE obituary, 1957-2021, Foxborough, MA

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Roberts & Sons Funeral Home - Foxborough

30 South Street

Foxboro, Massachusetts

JOHN MCGONAGLE Obituary

McGONAGLE, John Patrick Age 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Foxborough, surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late John and Catherine (O'Donnell) McGonagle of Dedham. John was born in Boston, on October 7, 1957. He attended the St. Mary's School in Dedham and was a graduate of Xaverian Brothers High School, class of 1975. He graduated from Bentley College in 1981. He and his wife Maureen (McHallam) were married at St. Susanna's Church, in Dedham, on January 6, 1979. John and Maureen have resided in Foxborough for the past 40 years. John began his career in accounting in 1980, with Ferngold Company of Boston. John became a partner in Ferngold Co. in 1986 and remained with the company when it merged with Livingston & Haynes in 2002. He was a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPA's and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle. Beloved husband of Maureen (McHallam) McGonagle; loving father of Jennifer McGonagle Dziedzic and her husband Douglas of Scituate, Kathleen (McGonagle) Ferry and her husband J. Alain of Harwich, and John P. McGonagle III, of Foxborough; devoted grandfather of Emelia, Eleanor, Kendall, Kyla and Kelsea; loyal brother of Mary A. McGonagle of Walpole and Kathleen (McGonagle) Iadonisi and her husband Louis of Washington, NH; caring brother-in-law of Joseph McHallam of Tuscon, AZ, Joanne McHallam of Beaufort, SC, Patrick McHallam and his wife Beth of Medway, MA, Janet McHallam of Medfield, MA, the late Linda Barletta of Walpole, and the late Christopher McHallam of Medfield. He was the uncle to many nieces and nephews he held dear to his heart. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM, at St. Mary's Church, 58 Carpenter St., Foxborough. To leave an online condolence, please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to racecancer.org/john to support Dr. David M. Miller's Merkel cell cancer research, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Visiting Hours: Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Calling Hours on Monday, November 22, 2021, from 4-7 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St. in FOXBOROUGH. Roberts and Sons Funeral Home 508-543-5471

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2021.

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Selina Dauria

November 20, 2021

I am so sad John left us so suddenly. I still could not believe that he is gone just like that. He would always come to our office bringing great humor, making us laugh together with him. He is one of the best Auditor, accountant that I have always aspire to be. A good, kind and wise man. Everyone in our company loved him. I will always remember John as one of the most wonderful person in this world, not because of what he has but by how much he is being loved by all who knows him and shall keep my fondest memories of him close to my heart.

May Jesus Christ bless John's family with his strength as they overcome their grief of John's passing.

Jean Sullivan Greer

November 19, 2021

Maureen and family, I am so very sorry for you. John was one of the good guys. Always professional and so helpful. You will all be in my prayers and heart.

Cheryl Cohen

November 18, 2021

I had the pleasure of working with John for almost 10 years. Although technically he was my boss, he was more like a friend. We shared a lot of laughs and great talks. He was such a kind, good man. I am beyond sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to Maureen and his entire family.

Mike Everett

November 18, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy and Stephen Strasnick

November 18, 2021

We hope John´s wonderful and sweet memories are a comfort to you and your family.

Jen Hartford

November 17, 2021

To the entire McGonagle Family, our hearts are broken to hear of John´s passing. It was always so nice to see John over the last few years at gatherings, and to see the kids have to much fun with him! He was one of a kind, and his life and legacy will be celebrated by those who knew him for a long time to come. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time. Sending all of our love and sympathy, Jen, Gracie, Willy, and Mimi

Andy Marcus

November 17, 2021

My condolences to John's family on his passing. Have known John on a professional basis for over 40 years. I will miss our talks, the laughs and his advice....Rest in peace my friend.

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Roberts & Sons Funeral Home - Foxborough

30 South Street, Foxboro, MA 02035

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58 Carpenter St., FOXBOROUGH, MA

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