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JOSEPH TIMILTY Obituary

TIMILTY, Joseph F. Former State Senator and Former Boston City Councillor, age 79, of Canton, passed away in his home on December 22, 2017. Beloved husband of 56 years to Elaine (Benson). Son of the late Walter Timilty and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Timilty. Brother of Norfolk County Superior Court Clerk Walter Timilty, Jr. and his wife Marcia of Milton, and the late Elizabeth Ann Tessier. Loving Father of Joseph, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Canton, Patrick of South Boston, Norfolk County Treasurer and former state Senator James and his wife Mary of Walpole, Gregory and his wife Jennifer of Boston, Bart of Canton, and the late Governor's Councillor Kelly Timilty and Kara Timilty. Beloved Grandfather to Olivia, Maryjane, Patrick, Kaitlin, Gregory, Madeleine and Taylor Timilty. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, December 27, from 3 pm-7pm at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, December 28 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Gregory Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester. Burial will be private and memorial service will be held at later date. Donations may be made in Joseph's memory to The Senator Joseph F. Timilty Adult Day Care and Memory Loss Center, c/o Kit Clark Senior Services,1500 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122. For directions and guestbook, please visit:  www.dolanfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2017.

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Tom Fitzpatrick

June 2, 2018

In Ireland they'd call Joe a Kerryman- take a good look now for you'll not see the likes of him again.
Joe was a good friend from the Y and his campaigns.
He didn't win but he gave Kevin White nightmares.
One of the great ones.

Jim Boyd

January 28, 2018

Sorry to hear about Joe's Passing.i remember joe from the Huntington ave YMCA he was a true leader even in the LOCKERROOM if you ever had a problem you talked to joe timilty.nobody worked harder on the stair master than joe it's funny sometimes I look over and I still see joe pumping away.

MJ Hanron

January 17, 2018

Elaine and family, I was saddened to learn of Mr. T's death. After hearing the news, endless happy memories came to mind. I can see him coming to our door on Halloween when the little ones were trick or treating, standing on the sundeck in Scituate getting a great tan, sitting on our deck chatting with my Dad, and trips to Front Street in the "Harbor" when he took the kids there for pizza and always invited my brother, David and me to go too!! I will always remember him and his wonderful wit and kindness. You've all been in my thoughts. Please accept my deepest condolences. May God comfort you and give you strength and solace. Mum is still with me and sends her love as well. Mary Jane

Buck Murray

January 15, 2018

My condolences to the Timilty family . I didn't know Joe , but for one meeting. but I remember playing stickball at the Skating Club at Pleasure Bay in Southie in the 60's when he stopped to say hello. I was so impressed how nice a guy he was , even kidding and teasing like we had grown up with him . Godspeed to a good man , my instincts were right about my old friend Joe .

Kelly Robinson

January 9, 2018

Joe was so kind to me during a very difficult time in my life. He spotted me crying at mass and took me into the Rosary group. I will always be thankful for his kindness. Rest In Peace my friend.

Brian Conroy

December 31, 2017

Another page has turned on the Timilty Legacy.God rest his soul.Thoughts&prayers for the Timilty's.Brian&Ellen Conroy

Anne Connolly

December 31, 2017

We were out of town and sorry to hear about Joe.He was a great guy and a hard worker.I know Elaine and the family will certainly miss him.Our thoughts are with you.Anne and John Connolly

Vidushi

December 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Timilty family. I'm so sorry to hear the loss of dear Joe. Like many others, I'm very fortunate to have known Joe. He was such a sweet, kind, and truly one-of-a-kind person. I'll miss his wit, warmth, and sense of humor. He'll be truly missed.

With gratitude,

Vidushi from Prudential Center

December 29, 2017

Thinking of the Timilty family at this difficult time. We still think of Kelly & Kara often, and hope you are comforted that they are now with their dear Dad once again.

Joanie (Giblin) McCabe
NCDS 81

Fred Fairfield

December 28, 2017

My deepest condolences to Joe's family. I have known Joe for many years and he always was a great guy and a gentleman. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends. Our blessings go out to all of you.

Fred and Marilyn

Honey Dotoli Vaughan

December 27, 2017

Elaine and Family,
I have no words to express my sorrow for the loss of Joe. Want you to know I'm thinking of you.

December 27, 2017

Greg, Jenn and kids
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marina Pasquale & family

Thomas DeFreitas

December 26, 2017

I knew Joe not primarily as the prominent Boston politician, but as the fellow who led the Rosary group at St Francis Chapel. I was part of that group for a few years in the late '90s. (But I dropped in on the group last March, and Joe was still there!) Truly, he was salt of the earth. My deepest sympathies to the Timilty family on their loss.

Peg Macozek

December 26, 2017

To Elaine and Family, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May he Rest In Peace!
Peggy (Ennis) Macozek

Jean Marie Duncan

December 26, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Timilty family.

Gene McCarthy

December 26, 2017

Joe was a great guy who will be missed.My thoughts
and prayers are with the Timilty family.

December 26, 2017

The Timilty Family:

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.

Love

Marilyn, Gene, Lynne Dawson

Margaret Donovan

December 26, 2017

To Walter and Marcia,

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your brother, Joe. I knew Joe from his days of campaigning for mayor and wished I could have done more to help him win.

Beacon Street in Hyde Park is not the same without the Cravens and the Timiltys.

I regret that I will not be able to attend Joe's wake as I am in Florida and won't be returning to Massachusetts until the middle of January.

My best to you both.

Marge Donovan

Mark MacMillan

December 26, 2017

Our prayers and sympathies are with you.
We lost a great guy.
God Bless

MacMillan of Jamaica Plain

Michael Sullivan

December 25, 2017

To the Timilty Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan
And the Members of the Superior Court Clerks Association.

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