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Peter O'Farrell Obituary

Of Arlington on Dec. 14th. Best friend, soul mate and deeply loved husband of Karen Fine Coburn. Devoted and adored father of Nathan and Leah O'Farrell. Beloved brother of Paul J. O'Farrell, Sr. and his wife Valerie of Murfreesboro TN, Capt. Kathleen A. O'Farrell, MC, USN and her husband Stephen Doyle of Italy and Jean R. O'Farrell of Belmont. Brother-in-law of Philip Fine and his wife Beverly Holley of Wellesley. Much-loved uncle of Paul and Mary Kathleen Doyle, Ciaran Ussher, Alexander Fine and his wife Vicki, Arielle Fine, Ben Holley and Kathryn Holley. Friend to all he met. Funeral Services will be held Thursday Dec. 29 at M.I.T. Chapel, 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge, 11 AM-12 Noon. Relatives & friends warmly welcomed and invited to gather at 151 Summer St, Arlington commencing at 1:30 PM following Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peter's name to Robbins Library Trust Fund, 700 Mass Ave, Arl., MA 02476 are much appreciated. DeVito Funeral Home Arlington 781-643-5610

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 18 to Dec. 25, 2005.

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Doug Karo

December 28, 2005

I remember Peter from his extraordinary presence at the Sloan School. What superb spirit and what a fine friend.

Jon Bailey

December 28, 2005

Peter O’Farrell, the Irishman with a heart of gold. He enjoyed those from all walks of life, inviting them to his house for a drink and an evening of interesting conversation. I brought several friends and my wife to meet Peter while attending school and working in Rhode Island. They all left with the same impression of Peter, a man of great intelligence, grace, and just fun to be around. I will miss Peter and extend my family’s condolences to Karen, Nathan, and Leah.

Bill Hildebrand

December 27, 2005

Peter was a very special person. From the first time we met I felt a kinship with him. He was uncommonly intelligent, witty and a great conversationalist. Our family extends it's deepest sympathy to Karen, Nathan and Leah.

Michael Guttman

December 27, 2005

Peter was a wonderful, charming, and intelligent man at the prime of his life and career. As a professional colleague, I know he will be mourned and missed by many, many people. My heart goes out to his extended family and close friends, and most especially to his dear Karen, who will no doubt mourn and miss him most of all.

Mike Walsh

December 19, 2005

My condolences to the O'Farrell family. As a fellow St. Vincent alum, I know many of Peter's friends from the class of '68, and had heard many great things about him. I am sorry that we never had the chance to meet, but he will remain a presence in the lives of his friends and fellow classmates.

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