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MARTIN O'CONNOR Obituary

O'CONNOR, Martin John age 84, of Roslindale passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Connor). Cherished father of Patrick O'Connor and his wife Josephine of Weymouth; Ann Marie Montagna and her husband David of Waltham; Mary Ellen Dean and her husband Donald of Mansfield and Noreen Sheehan and her husband Ken of Marshfield. Loving ""Papa"" of Sean, M.J., Jacqueline, Courtney, Patrick, Shannon, Marianne and David. He was the son of the late Patrick and Catherine O'Connor. Brother of the late Margaret Petitti, Deborah Kerrigan and Patrick O'Connor. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Martin retired from the MBTA and was a member of IBEW Local 103, a member of the Norwood K of C and the Irish Social Club of West Roxbury. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martin's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or at act.alz.org. For directions and guestbook, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25, 2019.

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February 25, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Hugs and Prayers!

Gerrie & Joe (Pipers Grandparents)

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Keith Mulkern

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Gino Cruciani

February 23, 2019

Sorry for your loss, your dad was one my and my dads favorite people on the planet. My thoughts and love,Gino Cruciani

Tessie Monaghan

February 23, 2019

So sorry to hear about Marty who we enjoyed his company at many Sacred Heart events & family gatherings & his proud Irish roots from Co. Kerry. May God give you strength through family and friends during this very difficult time of sorrow. Love & Prayers, Paddy Joe & Tessie Monaghan,
Noreen

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

MA

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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