KENNETH F. STARR

STARR, Kenneth F. Age 74, a lifelong Braintree resident, died unexpectedly, Monday, February 11, 2013 at the South Shore Hospital, after a long illness. Ken was a well-known self-employed stone cutter. He loved his job, was old school and a master at his craft. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Beloved husband for fifty-one years of Judith A. (MacDonald) Starr. Devoted father of Debra J. Starr of Braintree, Kenneth M. Starr and his wife Andrea of Canton, and the late Kevin F. Starr. Loving grandfather of Kayleigh Devlin and her husband Brian, Ryan Helbig, Emily Helbig, Ava Starr, and Grace Starr. Son of the late Harold F. Starr and Donatella (Sacchetti). Stepson of the late Fred DiBona, who raised Ken and introduced him to the engraving trade. Brother of Pat Lear and her husband David of Braintree, Dennis Starr and his wife Myrna of Natick, Jacqueline Walsh and her husband Jack of Braintree, Leonard DiBona and his late wife Diane of Rockland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, QUINCY, Friday, February 15th at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington St., Braintree at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours at the funeral home Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment with Military Honors at Braintree Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken's memory may be made to Expect Miracles Foundation, c/o 6 Quail Run Road, Hingham, MA 02043orat www.expectmiraclesfoundation.org You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.