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PAUL LABRECQUE Obituary
"Boppa" Age 97, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Saturday, January 30, 2016, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family. He was born, raised, and educated in Quincy. Paul was a graduate of Quincy High School. As a young man, Boppa worked at the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy. He was a proud member of the Pile Drivers Union Local 56 for many years. Following his retirement, Boppa owned and operated Kayweld. Boppa was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed attending their many activities and supporting them in their pursuits. Beloved husband of the late Catherine E. (McNamara) LaBrecque. Devoted father of Paul A. LaBrecque, Jr. and his late wife Helen of Nashua, NH, James R. LaBrecque and his wife Patricia of Weymouth, Corinne LaBrecque of Lincoln, VT, Ann E. LaBrecque and her spouse Jacqui Dary of West Wareham, Deborah C. McMahon and her husband Robert of Plymouth, and the late infant, Kathleen LaBrecque. Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, QUINCY, Thursday, February 4th at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, 757 Hancock Street, Wollaston at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the funeral home Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For those who wish, donations in Paul's memory may be made to the Massachusetts Hospital School Foundation, 3 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021. You are invited to visit:
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa Thompson (Racine)
February 11, 2016
To the LaBrecque Family,
It is so heartwarming to read all the remembrances from the Highland Avenue neighborhood!! We lived right next door to Boppa at 212 Highland Ave, and the Dohertys lived on the other side & the Pecks across the street. Boppa always provided popsicles to ALL the kids in the summer, but since I was the only girl in the group (until Katie grew up!) he would give me a fudgsicle!! I always knew when he saw me playing outside, becuz from wherever he was, I would hear his rendition of "Mona Lisa" being sung in my honor, at "Boppa" volume! :) I loved hanging out with Mikki (Michelle), even staying over at her house in Abington a time or two and remember looking up to Debbie being the "most beautiful girl"!! I remember cookouts on the deck, playing with Donna the dog and running through our connected backyards, as if all 3 backyards were one giant yard! The whole neighborhood truly was an extended family! Boppa was a one of a kind individual and remained so special to all of us even though we hadn't seen him in many years. He's forever a part of all our childhoods, and in our hearts!! My deepest condolences on the loss of Boppa, who impacted so many for generations!
Rose McCann
February 10, 2016
Jim and family, sorry to hear about your dad.
Peter Blouin
February 9, 2016
Dear Jim & Pat... I just found out about your dad's passing. Please accept my belated condolences. I know how much he meant to you Jim. Godspeed to him...
Peter & Lani Blouin
Loved my girls .
Matt Mcguiggan
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
We lived right around the corner on Brook Street but it was great in the summer I could run upstairs while watching the red sox and not miss a thing cause we could hear the game from Boppas screen house !!!! The best guy ever . Soooo good to all the neighborhood kids and the best neighbor ! He holds a special place in our hearts ❤
Mcguiggan Family
February 4, 2016
R.I.P Boppa.
Jay Goodrich
February 4, 2016
To the LaBrecque family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Boppa was a true Wollaston original. Salt of the earth as they say. Quincy is less of a place without him. I can still hear the red sox games playing on the tv in the back yard on those summer nights. The way he would call for his cat to come in at night. I remember him riding his bike through the neighborhood whistling away. His infectious laugh and the ever present smile. Rest in peace Boppa.
Our deepest condolences,
the whole Goodrich clan
Karen Kunevich
February 4, 2016
To the LaBrecque Family,
Growing up on Highland Ave was the best neighborhood,friends and families. No other street had a more kind,loving, generous neighbor than Boppa. Always offering a ride, ice cream, making sure you were taken care of. Happy cherished childhood memories will be in our hearts... thank you Boppa. Heaven just received another angel.
Karen Masciulli Kunevich
Tony & Peggy Direnzo
February 3, 2016
Jim & Pat sorry for your loss, I will pray for your dad.
Sandy Verhault
February 3, 2016
To the LaBrecque family, I just want to say that Boppa will be soooo missed on Highland Ave. I have been lucky enough to have known him most of my life he was one of the most gentlest, kindest men I have the pleasure to know. RIP my friend.
Karin Pendergast
February 3, 2016
Boppa I will miss you so much. Thanks for always being such a loving caring man.
February 3, 2016
The Roche Family (214 Highland) sends our sincere and heart felt condolences to all of the LaBrecque family. We all remember Boppa. There is a lot to remember. When my mother was pregnant with my brother Patrick (1969), we were all waiting to see if he would be born on Boppa's birthday (which he was!) Boppa pulled into his driveway that day and I was siting on that little iron fence i your front yard waiting to give him the good news! Boppa yelled out the window of his car as he pulled into the driveway "Did your mother have the baby?!"
When we visited with Boppa on his front lawn or porch, we really visited with Boppa and Donna (his Boston Terrier). He loved to sit out on that front porch and he waved to all the kids in the neighborhood, and he knew us all by name. Thank you Boppa for all of the great memories on Highland Ave.
The Roche Family... (Mrs. Sheila Roche, Mary Roche, Tim Roche, James Roche, Sheila Roche and Patrick Roche)
Helen LaRose
February 3, 2016
The world would be a better place if there were more Boppa's! He genuinely cared about people and showed it in his many acts of kindness. He loved to give ice cream and cookies to the neighborhood kids! His smile was contagious!
Boppa rode a bike until he was in his 90"s! Because he had trouble with his hearing, I believe he had an angel by his side. About 10 or 15 years ago, we rode about 8 miles, and I was probably more tired than he was. He was amazing! I will treasure our bike rides and many wonderful chats!
Anyone who knew Boppa was blessed to have HIM in their lives!
I am very thankful! I will miss you so much!
You are now with your beloved Kay!
Peace and prayers to the entire family,
Helen
Kathy McMahon
February 3, 2016
Debbie, Bert and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Boppa was one of a kind. His kindness and care for everyone he met was a legacy that will never be forgotten. He lives on in all of you. We feel privileged to have known him.
Peace to you all,
Tom and Kathy McMahon
February 2, 2016
Please except my sincere condolences on your loss. May Ps.46:1 bring you comfort.
~ Monique L.
nancy labrecque
February 2, 2016
Paul was the best uncle ever He was always there for us. I thought for sure he would live to be 100+. I am sure he will be missed by many such a great man. May he rest in peace.
Bill Mullen
February 2, 2016
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You don't know me but I delivered the Patriot Ledger to your home 1963-1967 before my brother Jerry took over.
Your father was my BEST tipper. I would collect the SIXTY CENTS every Friday... and by the time I got to your home on Belmont it was SUPPA time.
Your father would always insist I come in to the kitchen where everybody was sitting around eating.... he would always give me at least 50 cents... if not a dollar.... back then when most people would give a nickel, dime or a few a quarter.....
I remember your dad always in his dirty work clothes... sitting at the end of the kitchen table... he was always joyful and full of laughter...It was always my highlight of my Friday....
About 10 years ago... I took a bike ride through that neighborhood ( I still live in Quincy) and you father was outside.
I didn't expect to see him... ... we talked... he remembered me..... and also my brother jerry. I told him I never forgot what a great tipper and supa friendly guy he was! We both laughed....
/// My brother Jerry had just e-mailed me about his passing and the obit on the Ledger website.... In my brothers subject line was: BIG TIPPER!
P.S.......
The more I think about this.... I think I knew Anne.....as we both had a friend from St.Ann's school.....Billy Weed......
( I attended St. Ann's for 8 yrs) Every time Anne and I would see each other we would always say: "Do you know Billy Weed"... this went on for years...........
I may however be mixed up on this......but somehow my memory tells me I knew Anne.
Again, sorry to hear about the passing of your supa nice fatha!
Billy Mullen
Quincy
[email protected]
Anne: Let me know if this "Billy Weed" story is correct........
Tony & Edwina Voislow
February 2, 2016
Jim, Pat and family.
Sorry for your loss. Remembering all the hockey games that your Dad attended, seems like yesterday. He was a nice man and enjoyed life. Thinking of you all.
Tony & Edwina Voislow
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