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JOHN SENNOTT Obituary

SENNOTT, John L. Of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, just a few months short of his 80th birthday. John was the longtime loving companion of Christine O'Brien. Born in Cambridge, he was the cherished son of the late George and Katherine (Langton) Sennott. John worked for many years as a bank examiner for the Commonwealth of MA, and then as a bank executive and loan officer in various Massachusetts community banks. In later years, John owned and operated a small business (Showcase Laundromat) in Winthrop, with many devoted customers and employees, until retiring again last year. John was the devoted father of John ("Jack") L. Sennott, Jr. and his wife Donna of Simsbury, CT, Kevin Sennott and his wife Colleen of Warwick, RI, and Heather and Kelly Sennott, both of Winthrop. He was the adored grandfather ("Papa") of Katherine, Rachel, Brian, Anna and Elizabeth Sennott and Alanna Hernandez and her husband Antonio, Kevin Sennott and his longtime companion Anna Doten, and Samantha Legere and her husband Anthony; and loving great-grandfather of Sadie Grace Legere. Dear brother of the late George Sennott. John was the former husband of Grace M. (Conway) Sennott of Winthrop. A resident of Winthrop for over 60 years, John leaves many friends, nieces, and nephews, both in Winthrop and in Florida. A Funeral Service will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, on Thursday, July 27, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home from 4-8PM on Wednesday, July 26. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to WINARC, P.O. Box 520240, Winthrop, MA 02152 or to Friends of Fatima, 32 Fatima Road, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837. For guestbook and directions, please visit our website at www.mauricekirbyfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 22 to Jul. 24, 2023.

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Lois Gillooly

July 24, 2023

I was a bank examiner and worked with John in the banks for many years. He was very intelligent, a good teacher, very kind and very funny.
RIP, John.

Judy Dyment

July 23, 2023

John will be missed! I hope he and Larry meet again and catch up on all the latest news !

Thomas O'Brien

July 23, 2023

John was a very nice person. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to his family and Christine O´Brien.

Martin Lawler

July 23, 2023

John was a great friend for many years and he will be missed.

Ellen Bentivegna

July 23, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.John was always kind and considerate was a pleasure working for him in the presence of God is the fullness of joy that´s wut he brought to everyone !!!!R.I.P

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