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Kevin Joy Obituary

Of Wareham, formerly of Brookline, suddenly August 27, 2008. Husband of Joan E. (Griffin) Joy. Loving father of Keri Elizabeth Joy of West Roxbury and Thomas Edward Joy of Brookline. Devoted son of Dolores M. (Gaffney) Joy of Brookline and the late Drill Sgt. Edward P. Joy, USMC. Dear brother of Christine Joy of West Roxbury, Jacqueline Joy and Paul Joy both of Norwood, Joseph Joy of East Boston, and the late Thomas, Edward, and Baby Michael Joseph Joy. Also survived by his five nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE, Saturday morning at 9:10 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Brookline at 10:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday (Today) from 3-8. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kevin may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund, 5 Linden Place, Brookline, MA 02445. Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 617-277-7652

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2008.

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courtney fleishman

September 3, 2008

Keri, Thomas and Joanie - -

I am so sad for you that you have lost Kevin. Keri, you are very wise and beautiful; Thomas, you are strong and smart, and Joanie; you are extremely loving and supportive. Kevin was lucky to have a family, children & wife like you.

I love you

Courtney

Steve Crowley

September 1, 2008

Dolores,
There must be a seat in the top row of heaven reserved for you. My heart goes out to you for all the sorrow you must be feeling. I'm happy Kevin finally gets to see Teddy, Tommy and Big Ed again. My prayers to the whole family.

Cynthia Collins Leary

September 1, 2008

To the Joy family, Joanie and Keri and Thomas I am deeply saddened by the news of your fathers death. I pray for you to have the strength to endure this sorrow. I'll always remember kevin as a sweet gentle and fun loving person. To his wife Joanie you are strong and wise and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cindy Leary

Pat Harran

August 30, 2008

To the Joy Family our deepest sympathy to you all in this time of sorrow. May he rest in Peace. All our love the Harran Family
Bill, Bob, Joe,Deb,Maggie,Regina and Pat

Kathy, Joan, David & Dennis Carroll and Da Cruz families

August 29, 2008

Our sorrow goes out to the whole family. God called Kevin home and we will keep his special memories in our hearts. He's free now and with his Dad and brothers - God bless them all.

Bill Varden

August 29, 2008

My deepest and heart felt condolences to all the members of the Joy family. Although I did not know Kevin long, he had a very gentle way about him. You and Kevin shall remain in my prayers.

Heidi Wilkinson

August 29, 2008

Jackie and Family
My words cannot express the sadness that I feel....Life can be so unpredictable and one says to themselves "why"...but I believe that things happen for a reason...and these reasons we arent suppose to understand...I hope that you can find comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel watching over all of you.

AMY MCCARTHY

August 29, 2008

MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JOEY, AND YOUR FAMILY, GOD BLESS.

Cynthia Epstein

August 29, 2008

My prayers and sympathy go out to the Joy family. Kevin is in a better place,at home with his father our Lord God. God Bless YouAll. Christine,I have said the prayer you asked me to,and more.

Jackie Joy

August 29, 2008

My big brother Kevin

I think of so many times of your gentle soft ways. As a little girl in your 'Plymouth Fury Convertible' riding down Beacon St. with the top down...just me and my big brother.
Always so peaceful and gentle witnessing your love for family and your pride and joy with Keri and Thomas..your love for them was beautiful........I know Dad,Tommy and Teddy took your hands when our lord called you home.

Thank you all for your prayers,calls and cards.

Kevin it was a joy you gave...and joy you will now receive.

Love your little sister Jackie.

Jacob Carter

August 28, 2008

My heart goes out to Thomas, Keri, and Joan during this time of difficulty and grief. If there is anything I can do for any of you to help you through this, please let me know. With deepest sympathy,

Bill Ward

August 28, 2008

Dear Joy Family, I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. My thoughts of Kevin go way back to St. Mary's grammer school and our little league team. Seems like a lifetime ago. Peace.

Robert & Marjorie Mello

August 28, 2008

Dear Jackie, Rob & I were sorry to hear of your brothers passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

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