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Joseph Flaherty Obituary

Of Milton, July 28. Beloved husband of the late Gloria A. (MacIsaac). Devoted father of Patrick J. and Daniel J. Flaherty, both of W. Quincy and Margaret A. Zywicz of CA. Father-in-law of Resie and Edel Flaherty and Edward Zywicz. Brother of Ann Walsh of Milton and James Flaherty of W. Quincy. Brother-in-law of Thomas Walsh. Survived by 7 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Mon. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas F.H., 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Sun. 3 to 7 PM. Founder & former owner of J.P. Flaherty Oil Co., Milton. Past Grand Knight of Ave Maria Council #1535, K. of C, W. Quincy and Cardinal Cushing Assembly 4th Degree Knight. Late member of the Morrissette Post, #294, A.L., Quincy, the Braintree Post #1702, VFW and life member of the Quincy Elks #943. Korean War Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to The Boston Foundation for the Gloria A. Flaherty Fund, 75 Arlington St., 10th flr., Boston, MA 02116. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton617-696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2006.

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Shannon Lee Riley-Douglass

August 6, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lynn Sagramoso

July 31, 2006

My deepest condolences for your loss. We are thiking of you!

Mary Tierney-Corrigan

July 31, 2006

My deepest sympathy to all of you on Joe's death. I remember him as a young man delivering oil to my parents house in Dorchester. He always had a smile and a kind word.

May he rest in peace.

Kim Shepherd

July 31, 2006

I met your Dad when I worked at Cronin's Publick House. He was always a bright light and a happy soul. He will be missed.

The Yankuns

July 31, 2006

He was a great man and a wonderful neighbor. With our deepest sympathy he will be missed.

Jeremiah Cronin

July 31, 2006

Joe was a special man and special friend to my dad, Denis. May God continue to bless both of them.

Yvon Blais

July 31, 2006

My deepest sympathies to your Family for the loss of your Father. God Bless.

July 30, 2006

Please except our deepest sympathy

Vinnie and Bernie Smith

Keith & Grace McAuliffe

July 30, 2006

A wonderful man, who will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Flahertys.

Ellie Golden

July 30, 2006

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your wonderful father, grandfather and father-in-law. You are all in my prayers.

Ellie Golden

Donna Rogantino

July 30, 2006

Dan and Edel, so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We wanted you to know you are all in our prayers.

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