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Joseph Killion Obituary

KILLION, Joseph F. Age 77 of Falmouth, formerly of Wollaston & West Quincy, died suddenly, Monday May23rdat Falmouth Hospital. He leaves his loving wife of 50 years Rosalie E. (McDonald), a son Sean and his wife Doreen of Hingham and a daughter Julie and her husband David Stockless of Marshfield. He is survived by 5 grandchildren Michael and Jake Killion, Katherine, Emily and Kevin Stockless, a greatgrandchild Mason James Killion. He was pre deceased by a son Jamie Killion. He is the brother in law Of John McDonald of KY and Margaret Dooley of Canton. He is the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Born Sept. 20, 1933 in Quincy, he was the son of the late James C. and Catherine (Joyce) Killion. He was the beloved brother of the late James C. Killion, Jr. and grandson of the the late "Jake Kilrain" who was the last bare knuckle fighter who fought John L. Sullivan 75 rounds. Visiting Hours will be Friday May 27, from 4-7 PM at Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home 475 Main St. (Rt. 28) Falmouth Center. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 28, at St. Thomas Chapel, Falmouth HeightsRd.Falmouth. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities or to a charity ofone'schoice. For online guestbook and directions www.ccgfuneralhome.com Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home 475 Main St. Falmouth 508-540-4172

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Published by Boston Globe from May 25 to May 27, 2011.

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Chris Morrison-Henderson

June 21, 2011

Dear Rosalie and family: So sad to hear about Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 9, 2011

We will miss you Joe, you were good to us all. Love,Peter and Nancy, Andria, Briana

June 5, 2011

Dear Rosalie, Sean and Julie: So sorry to learn of Joe's passing. He was a real genuin person and respected by everyone that met him. He is now with Jamie and you can pray to both of them. Love, Fran and Peggy Plante

Jean & Peter Dindy

May 30, 2011

Dear Rosalie, Sean , Julie,
You know how much our memories are linked to yours on Grandview Ave. We will always remember Joe as a quiet but thoughtful gentleman and wonderful husband,father and neighbor. We know he is in a special and better place, but your sorrows must be overwhelming. We send our love and prayers to you and your families.

Michael Killion

May 30, 2011

Hi Nana Rosalie its Michael i just would like to tell you how great you and grandpa have always been i love you guys so much. I have always looked up to grandpa and always will take that with me for the rest of my life. After hearing all of the great things people had to share about him i was amazed. I have always looked up to him and now i look up to him even more. All the time in the world is never enough with the ones we love. Family is by far the most important thing in this world everything else comes second even i forget that every now and then. I keep looking at the picture of My son Mason James and the two of you and there is no picture like it. Allison and I are very happy that my dad captured that picture. Mason will be very thankful! I will make sure he carries the Killion family name to the fullest someday!
I love you grandpa wish i told you in person and Nana I love you so much I will see you soon. Love you Dad Mom Jake Julie David Kevin, Emily and Catherine

Susan Dooley

May 29, 2011

There was no couple I admired more than my Uncle Joe and Aunt Rosalie.

Some of my fondest childhood memories harken back to Grandview Avenue where I first witnessed the special relationship you had. Whether you were going out for a side-by-side run, playing a game of tennis, or enjoying cocktails by the pool or in front of those roaring fires in the back room, I can still hear Rosalie's hearty laughter followed by Joe's quiet chuckle. Opposites indeed attract.

Until you meet again, I hope that you Rosalie, Sean, Julie and your families take comfort in knowing what an incredible life and impact Joe had here on earth. We will all miss him and are grateful for the time we had together.

Love always,
Susan

May 29, 2011

Dear Rosalie, I will always remember you and Joe as an amazing couple and wonderful grandparents together. It has been a pleasure to be and I am proud to be your daughter-in-law. Joe is forever in all our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Love Doreen

Connie Sweeney

May 28, 2011

Dear Rosalie, Sean and Julie,
We are so sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good man and admired by all. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Connie and Ardelle Sweeney

Bobby Ryan

May 27, 2011

Dear Killion Family. Joe and I were great friends in West Quincy in our teen age years. Many nights were spent at his folks home always with a full fridge.I was with him when he ran and finished his first Boston marathon. He was a super kid who matured to become a super man.

Paul & Julie Dindy

May 27, 2011

To Rosalie, Sean, Julie & family,
We are very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

May 27, 2011

Dear Rosalie,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Our sympathies go out to all. Fondly, Don and Sally McCusker

Ellen O'Brien

May 27, 2011

Rosalie,

My sister Mary Raux and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Joseph.

Joseph Forte

May 27, 2011

To:
Sean and family.
I hope you will not mind my sharing
your grief.
Certain your Dad is in the loving arms
of the Lord.
Joe Forte

Laura (sweeney)moran

May 27, 2011

Rosalie,Sean and Julie, Im so sorry about the sudden loss of Joe. I have never forgotton his quiet kindness. He was a true gentleman. Just know you are all in my thoughts.

May 27, 2011

Dear Rosalie and Family:
We always looked up to Joe as a inspiration for his accomplishments and both of you as a warm loving couple. I'm sorry for your loss at this time. 'Till you see him in heaven.... Sheila (Sweeney) Bouchie

COLLEEN MORGAN

May 27, 2011

DEAR ROSALIE,
JUST HEARD THE NEWS ABOUT JOE'S PASSING. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE IN THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
LOVE, COCO (COLLEEN MORGAN)

Caren Barravecchio

May 27, 2011

So upsetting to hear about Joe.I will never forget him. I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch and if you need anything please give me a call. Love Caren

Rosalie Killion

May 26, 2011

UNTIL WE MEET IN HEAVEN

I LOVE YOU

RO

Frank Moran

May 26, 2011

Rosalie, I cannot tell you how sad I am to hear of Joe's passing. I spent many wonderful hours working with him and just "hanging out". In more than three decades as a court reporter, Joe was without question one of the finest lawyers I knew. And he was a real gentleman. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Heaven's gain is our loss. May he rest in Peace. Love.

Jerry Di Salvio

May 26, 2011

I entered the army with Joe&James back in 1955.We were the only 3 that left from Quincy that day and went to training together.They were 2 of the nicest people I have met. SO sorry for your lost.

Anthony Losordo

May 26, 2011

Rosalie,
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing, please know that some old friends are thinking of you and remembering the good times
Tony & Mary-Ellen Losordo

May 26, 2011

Dear Rosalie and family -- we are saddened to hear of Joe's sudden passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Linda and Jim Rendle

Jake Killion

May 26, 2011

Grampa i will miss you very much, i have many good memories that i will never forget and cherish forever. Love your grandson.

May 26, 2011

Rosalie, Sean, Julie
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He was a great friend all these years and a gentle giant. Remember the ski lodge and games of chance. Love Jake/Jean Monahan

May 26, 2011

Rosalie, I was sddened to hear of Joes passing We were childhood freinds at Saint Mary's grammer school in West Quincy. I will keep him in my prayers

John Vallier Marshfield (formally of West Quincy)

Vi Murphy

May 26, 2011

With deepest sympathy on your loss. May many wonderful memories of a life well lived bring you comfort and peace. Joe was a quiet, kind man who will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

May 26, 2011

The Killion Family: Sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Our prayers & thoughts are with the family at this time. Cecil, Effie Kilrain & The Kilrain family (Quincy MA)

May 26, 2011

TO THE KILLION FAMILY: SORRY TO HEAR OF JOE'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE KILLION FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. DIANE KILRAIN QUINCY MA

Mary and Mark Ashland Ashland

May 26, 2011

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. He was a great man and will be missed. Best wishes to the family as they deal with this difficult loss. While we all morn the loss of Joe we must find comfort in knowing that he is in heaven waiting for us to join him.

Barbara

May 26, 2011

Thank you Mr. Killion for your service to our country, rest in peace.

TOM AND PATRICIA BARRY

May 26, 2011

TO ROSALIE AND FAMILY
WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF JOES PASSING,
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
TOM AND PATRICIA BARRY.

Sean Killion

May 26, 2011

Dad, you were not just my father but my most best friend. We will all miss and love you forever. If anyone was to ask me what my most favorite thing in the world to do was, i would have to tell them hanging out with my dad.I love you dad your son Sean & family

Peter and Beverly McGonnigal

May 26, 2011

Rosalie , Our deepest sympathy to you and your family , on the passing of Joe , He was a great guy .

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