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PAUL DUNPHY Obituary

DUNPHY, Paul J. Jr. Of Yarmouth Port formerly of Needham and Millis, September 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda G. (Carlson) Dunphy. Devoted father of Bryan H. Dunphy and his wife Kristel of Barrington, RI, Margaret E. "Meg" Ivatts of Barrington, RI, and Christopher P. Dunphy and his wife Paula of Marshfield. Grandfather of Priscilla, Henry, Lilly, Brigham, Hayden, Olivia, Bryan, Mitchell, Gwen, and Cydney. Brother of Margaret "Peggy" Zinck and her husband Arthur of Burlington, John Dunphy and his wife Alice of Naples, FL, and William Dunphy and his wife Janet of Phoenix, AZ. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was a member of the first graduating class of Catholic Memorial High School. Graduate of Northeastern University Class of 1966 where he played baseball in the 1966 College World Series. He taught English and history and coached baseball at Mansfield High School. He retired as the Vice President of Mt. Ida College, Newton. One of his many achievements was presenting an honorary degree to Muhammad Ali and they became very good friends. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 4-8 p.m. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to Catholic Memorial High School. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 23 to Sep. 26, 2016.

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Coretta Fearon-Meeks

November 24, 2016

I just found out that one the kindness and most generous man I have ever known as pass away. I met Mr Dunphy when I attended Mount Ida College 1991-1993. He was my mentor and he will be greatly miss.

Kelty Kelley

September 28, 2016

Bryan, Meg and Chris...I am so sorry to hear about your dad...Sending hugs and love your way!

Cherita Caisey

September 28, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Michael Foley

September 27, 2016

Dearest Jack and Alice,
We are very sorry for the loss of such a fine man. May he rest in peace with Our Lord.
Mary Ann and Mike Foley

September 26, 2016

With deepest sympathy for your loss, Marie Lemme (sister of Alice Dunphy)

Kathy Roane

September 26, 2016

To the Dunphy family. My sincere condolences for your loss. Mr. Dunphy was my English teacher at Mansfield High school when I was a sophomore. I learned a great deal from him and appreciated his sense of humor. I wish your family peace.

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27

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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28

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Sep

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Needham, MA

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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