DOOLAN, Rev. Vincent P. Of Randolph, passed away February 25, 2021. Fr. Doolan was born in June 1951 in Jamaica Plain. Fr. Vinnie is the beloved son of the late Vincent P. Doolan, Sr. and Mary Rita Doolan (Dowd) and his late sister, Ann Marie Hammond (Doolan). Vinnie, the heart of our family, will be remembered by his brothers and sister; Jack Doolan and his wife Sandra of Hyde Park, Eileen Doolan-Jutze and husband Skip of Colorado, Paul Doolan and his wife Andrea of Walpole. He had a very special bond with his nieces and nephews; Colleen Seiden, Stephanie Kinsella, Jack Doolan, Shannon Kane, Leah Doolan, Erica Doolan, Alanna Doolan, Wesley Doolan and Dylan Jutze, as well as, many grandnieces and nephews. Fr. Vinnie attended the Massachusetts College of Art for two years before he began his journey for the priesthood. He attended the Salesian Seminary in New Jersey and then St. John Seminary in Brighton. He was ordained a Priest on June 14, 1980 by Humberto Cardinal Medeiros. He offered his first Mass on June 15, 1980 at St. Matthew Church in Dorchester. Fr. Vinnie was a force of life that left a long-lasting impression on anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. Throughout his life, he held a strong sense of faith in which he used to serve others through the teachings of the Lord. Everyone who met him loved and cherished his kind soul, compassion, dedication, and sense of humor. Fr. Vinnie was devoted to his vocation of Priesthood and was assigned to many parishes and responsibilities to include; •St. Francis De Sales-Associate Pastor, Charlestown; 1980-1982 •Our Lady of Lourdes-Associate Pastor, Jamaica Plain; 1982-1989 •Catholic Relief Services -Diocesan Director, Boston; 1989 •Matignon High School- Chaplain, Cambridge: 1989-1996 •Immaculate Conception-(In-Residence), North Cambridge 1989-1996 •St. Christine Church-Parochial Vicar, Marshfield; 1996-2002 •St. Joseph Church- Pastor, Quincy: 2002-2014 •Our Lady of Sorrows Church-Parochial Vicar, Sharon, Blessed Sacrament Church, Walpole, St. Mary Church, East Walpole- 2014-2015 •Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Sharon, Administrator 2015-2019 •St. Mary Church- Senior Priest, Randolph, 2019-2021 With pride and adoration, Fr. Vinnie celebrated his 25th silver jubilee in June, 2005. Following the COVID-19 precautions, a private viewing and service will be held at St. Mary Church, 211 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368. Viewing will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021. A private Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM. The Funeral Mass for Fr. Vinnie will be professionally live streamed for family and friends. Please join us virtually: https://www.productivemedia.com/funerals/194a7c In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Memory of Fr. Vinnie's mother, Mary Rita Doolan and his sister Ann Marie Hammond. Fr. Vinnie's memory will continue to live in our hearts. A celebration of his life will be held at a later time. For online guestbook and directions, visit www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for VINCENT DOOLAN

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Janet Lynch

February 23, 2024

I often think of Fr Vincent Doolan. He was so easy to talk to and had a very good sense of humor. With affection,

Janet Lynch

February 22, 2023

I will never forget Father Vincent Doolan . He was gentle and loving.

Nancy Kenny

March 2, 2021

Fr. Vinnie was a wonderful priest and pastor at St. Joseph's Church in Quincy. We hated to see him leave but will never forget him. He was a blessing to whomever he met. I was sorry to hear about his death and especially sorry for the loss to his family and parishioners. God bless you, Fr. Vinnie! Rest in peace! We love you!

Nancy Kenny

Michael Dillon

March 2, 2021

There is not enough I can say iam glad I could see you throughout my life and greatfull you said the mass not only for my grandmother but my father and all of our extended family members. My fondest memories are at all the cookouts and gatherings that meant the most, I want to thank your sisters and brothers and mother and father for being so gracious. I will never forget you as long as I live because of your compassion for people and the community's and the difference you made in this world....and making me a better man for it.....my heart,head and soul. Your cousin michael

Carol Brown

March 1, 2021

He was at St. Christine's in Marshfield and I was a CCD teacher and he would often come out and greet me. I would say "Hello Father" and he would say "Hello daughter". I loved him.

Carolyn Burke

February 28, 2021

Father Dolan was a wonderful priest at Our Lady of Lourdes. I remember him fondly and am very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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Billy Marsden Jr

February 28, 2021

When I attended St Francis de Sales in Charlestown he was a priest at our parish and aside from him playing guitar at mass I will ALWAYS cherish his demeanor when hearing confessions of all the kids.... he NEVER made you feel ashamed he instead offered heartfelt advice and when your confession ended you left feeling like a better person !!! Thank you Fr Doolan!!! Rest In Peace!!

Janet Lynch

February 28, 2021

Father Vincent Doolan was a gentle person. He was easy to talk to. I had many pleasant conversations with him at St Mary Parish, Randolph. He included humor in his homily that we don’t ever seem to hear at the pulpit. I will miss him. God bless his family. He is in my prayers.

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