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MICHAEL O'DWYER Obituary

O'DWYER, Michael J. "Mickey" Of South Boston, February 14, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (O'Donnell) O'Dwyer. Devoted father of Mickey O'Dwyer and Judy Abdon of Milton, John O'Dwyer of South Boston, Billy and Marisa O'Dwyer of Braintree, Peggy and Joe Callahan and Barbara O'Dwyer all of South Boston. Proud Papa of Billy, Colleen, Ryan, Randy, Jared, Michael, Danielle, Sean and Jake. Proud Great Grandpa of Rory, Ellie and Nora O'Dwyer. Son of the late Philip and Margaret (White) O'Dwyer. Brother in law of Bill O'Donnell of South Boston, Chuck and Rita O'Donnell and Les Hopkins all of Lynn. Visiting hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St. SOUTH BOSTON, Thursday from 3-8PM. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid Church, 841 East Broadway, South Boston, Friday at 10:00AM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Relatives and friends are invited to attend all services. Late veteran WWII, US Navy. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mickey's memory to the South Boston Special Kids, c/o Harry Uhlman, 741 East Sixth St. #19, South Boston, MA 02127.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2016.

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Carol and Jeff Jensen

March 5, 2016

Peggy, Joe,and Family

Heaven has gained a special angel! Your dad was one of a kind and has a one of a kind family to match. The love you all have for each other is so special. I know he will be missed dearly! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love being sent your way.

Lina Frato

February 20, 2016

Billy, Marissa i am so very sorry for your loss. I am devasted Mickey was the best always very friendly and kind. May he rest in peace

Mary and Ken Hodge

February 20, 2016

Mickey you will be missed by the alumni. Mary and I always loved to see you at the games with that smile of yours and always a kind word.. Billy and Marisa our thoughts are with you at this sad time and we hope time will heal the loss you are feeling. One great man!!!!

Joe and Beverly Fernald

February 20, 2016

To all the O'Dwyers-
We love your Dad so much and will miss his smile. He was such a kind and loving man. Thinking of all of you. Our deepest sympathy.

Gerry & Brad Park

February 19, 2016

Our best wishes to the entire O'Dwyer family!

February 18, 2016

To Billy, Marissa and Family. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless your Fathers Soul. Tommy O'Malley BC

Richard Pascarelli

February 17, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Mr.O s passing, he was such a role model for me and taught me so much, he always treated me good and always had my back. I will miss him dearly, thinking of you all!

February 17, 2016

I will miss you Michael ODwyer in your family to and Barbar O Dwyer to for Richard donovan

Jill Cox

February 17, 2016

Barbara Ann thank you for sharing a lot of great times with both of your parents! Don Bosco Hockey Games were among my favorite! God Speed Big Mick❤

February 17, 2016

Billy and Marisa and Family. So sorry to hear the your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Anne & Steve Lavoie

Michael Ewanouski

February 17, 2016

Billy,Marisa and Family
We are blessed to have special memories of such a great man .Your Dad and your family are in our prayers.

Michael and Kim Ewanouski

louis rocco

February 17, 2016

Mickey and Judy: Condolences on your dad passing thoughts and prays with you and your families.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jones Family

February 17, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that all the wonderful memories you shared will put a smile on your face and that the God of all comfort will get you thru this difficult time

February 17, 2016

Billy, Marisa and family,
You and your family are in our prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Peggy, Kevin and Keagan Gallagher

Patrick Kreatz

February 17, 2016

Very sorry to hear about your father barbara, R.I.P Mr.O'Dwyer patrick kreatz.

Craig Cemate

February 16, 2016

Billy, on behalf of the Don Bosco hockey family our sincere condolences. Your Dad was one of our biggest supporters.

Joey, Jaimée and Sean Fernald

February 16, 2016

Papa- We love you so much and we will miss you more. Forever in our hearts.

Beverly Fernald and family

February 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the O'Dwyer family. Mickey,"Papa O'Dwyer" was loved so much by all of us. He was the kindest, loving man, and is with the love of his life now. Forever in our prayers. xoxo

Patty Morales

February 16, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time.I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm going to miss seeing his wonderful smile every week. He was something special!!! With a very special family to back him up...Sincerely, Patty Morales

Rachelle Moody and family

February 16, 2016

Our thoughts are with you during your loss.May he rest in peace.

February 16, 2016

Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.

SBIAS Board of Directors

February 16, 2016

On behalf of the Board of the South Boston Irish American Society please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. O'Dwyer

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