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1935
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2021
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PAUL DUNPHY Obituary
Born in Boston in 1935, he raised his family in Quincy. He loved both cities for their history, walkability and accessibility to the natural beauty of the Boston Harbor Islands.
If you saw Paul on one of his thousands of walks on Wollaston Beach over the years, he was happy you stopped to say hello and he told one or more of his children or grandchildren about the encounter.
Paul was a lifelong learner and kept in touch with his fellow students from all levels of his formal and informal education from his "woody" crowd in Dorchester to his friends and professors with his independent studies at UMB and Harvard.
Paul managed The Beach Buoys, formerly of The Beacon Hill Rotisserie League and there he was a terrific assembler of salads and "spreads" but not of winning teams.
He loved and studied world history even though his favorite book was Rostand's "Cyrano de Berderac" and he saw no contradiction there.
Paul arranged annual gatherings for his children and grandchildren from Kennebunkport, ME, to Falmouth, MA - attendance was not mandatory.
Paul is survived by his friend and companion, Anne Fitzgerald, who often bested him at Jeopardy. He was the devoted father of Linda Dunphy and Jim Kosko of St. Augustine, FL, Donna Dunphy and John Tempesta of Saugus, Paul and Mary Dunphy of Hull, Thomas and Evelyn Dunphy of Quincy, and James and Kimberly Dunphy of Raleigh, NC. Loving grandfather to Marina, Paul, Joseph, Daniel, Sarah, Jennifer, Rachel, Taylor and Drew. He is also survived by his siblings: William Dunphy and Ellen Mooney, both of Falmouth, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his sisters: Joan Murphy and Barbara Butler and their parents: Paul V. and Margaret (DeLorey) Dunphy.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during Visiting Hours on Tuesday, August 17, from 3-6 PM at the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 18, at Devine Mercy Parish, Sacred Heart Church at 10 AM. Cremation to follow. Please see www.keohane.com for online condolences and directions. In lieu of flowers, please send bottles of Dewars to 34 Walker St?just kidding. Please consider making a memorial donation in Paul's name to the Martin Richard Foundation, 1452 Dorchester Avenue, 4th Floor, Dorchester, MA 02122.
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Memories and Condolences
for PAUL DUNPHY
Mary Jo Ballem
August 7, 2022
I´m thinking of Uncle Paul today. He always had an exuberance about life. Something many of us struggle with. Love to you all.
John & Diane Ballem
August 20, 2021
Uncle Paul was always a gentleman and always made me smile. He will be missed. Go Bruins.
Kenny Koch
August 18, 2021
So sorry for your loss!
Pat Adamczyk ( Lillian Sullivan's daughter )
August 18, 2021
He was wonderful with my mother
She enjoyed their bowling competitions
She would have been 108 yrs young tomorrow
Maybe they will rekindle their matches.
Debbie Ballem
August 17, 2021
Dear cousins, I am thinking of you and sending my condolences. I am so sad to hear about Uncle Paul. Your dad was such a genuinely kind and happy person and so much fun to talk to. He will be greatly missed. Love and sympathy to you all.
Joanna Grant
August 16, 2021
With the passing of cousin Paul, the world is a poorer place. He was fun, smart, caring and valued family and friends. Our collective Dunphy
clan acutely feels the loss of this lovely man. Condolences to his siblings, grandchildren and the entire circle of people who loved him.
Bob Barra
August 16, 2021
Uncle Paul's passing makes the world a little less bright. He was always ready with a kind word and a smile that lightened the heart of everyone he met. His enthusiasm for life, for people and for knowledge was gift to us all. I'm sorry he's moved on. Hugs to the whole family.
Ed Fitzgerald Sr
August 15, 2021
Very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Paul going back 75+ years. He was a true friend.
Mary Jo Ballem
August 15, 2021
I am very sorry to hear that Uncle Paul has passed on. Speaking as a niece, I remember the love, fun and laughter he shared with us, always.
Mike and Betty Barra
August 15, 2021
So sorry to hear Uncle Paul passed. He was always so kind to us and our Girls. So many great memories! Our deepest sympathies to my cousins and their families love you all
Stephen and Linda Bean
August 14, 2021
Always remember Cousin Paul and his sense of humor. How he loved and cared for his family. Another member of the Dunphy clan has gone home. We are missing you already cous.
Kathy(Dunphy) & Tim Skala
August 14, 2021
Always so kind and caring, always so interested in family, always so great to converse with, always loved, will always be remembered with love!
David and Pat Bean
August 14, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of another of the wonderful Dunphy boys. Paul was one of a kind. Our condolences to family and friends.
Ginny and Michael Travers
August 14, 2021
My heart is sad....very, very sad! Paul was one of a whole bunch of wonderful Dunphy Boys, some still with us, and some gone before us.
Our hearts go out to Anne, Paul´s children, grandies, siblings, and to the rest of our extended family and friends. His loss is immeasurable.
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