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Joseph McGonagle Obituary

Of Lynnfield, formerly of Medford & Burlington, May 24. Husband of Phyllis A. (Lapsley). Father of Elaine M. Moorman & husband Stephen of Lynnfield, Janice K. Coye & husband William of Plaistow, NH and Daniel J. McGonagle of Oakland, CA. Brother of Prof. Edward F.C. McGonagle of Pelham, NY & the late Grace Sheehan. Grandfather of Andrew Moorman, Caitilyn, Joseph, Lauren & Lindsey Coye. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lynnfield at 10:00. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday 4-8 PM. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mc donaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 25 to May 27, 2007.

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Lauren

July 16, 2025

Still Miss you Grandpa
When I think of you I still remember you swinging Lindsey and I in between your legs, no matter how big we got. You use to to it about 5 times to each of us, than 4, than 3, than 2 than once.
I´m sorry we didn´t get to know each other better or had more time, but I think of you often and hope you can somehow hear me when I talk to you.

Bunky Hartwell

May 29, 2007

To all the McGonagles I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your Dad. May God bless you all. Bunk Hartwell

Steven Patti

May 28, 2007

to all of the McGonagles:
I wish I could be there with you all for the funeral. I have many good memories of growing up on Fox Hill Rd. in Burlington, of swimming in your pool in the back yard, all such fun times. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Steve Patti

Bob Gravino

May 27, 2007

I was sad to hear of Joe's death. He was a good friend and provided excellent professional advice to those of us in the public works arena. He will be greatly missed.

Jane Varkonda(Broderick)

May 26, 2007

Dear Elaine

Sherry told me that your dad passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family. I have fond memories of your dad from our high school years. Take care.

Annie McKillop

May 25, 2007

Dear Janice, you have often spoke so lovingly of your father, what a great loss to your family. Everyone is thinking of you.
Big hugs & God bless,
Annie McKillop

Dolores Sprague

May 25, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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