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Charles Breen Obituary

BREEN Charles J., III “Charlie” of Hull, passed away December 13, 2012, surrounded by his family. Charlie was the loving son of the late Charles and Rita Breen of Dorchester. He was 63. Beloved husband of 42 years to Tina (Domke) Breen. Loving father of Lori A. Wood and her husband, Brett, of Norwood, Michael C. Breen, BFD, and his fiance, Kate Keller, of Dorchester, and Christopher J. Breen and his fiance, Christine Maturo, of Braintree. Loving Papa of twin granddaughters Samantha and Rebecca Wood. Brother of Joseph Breen and his companion, Linda Lombari, Michael Breen and his girlfriend, Mary Sahlas, Marianne Kast and her husband, Stephen, and Carolyn Gillis and her husband, Timothy all of Quincy, and Janet Scarafone and her husband, John, of Carver. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Charlie worked for many years for Local # 17 as a sheet metal engineer. He was also a retired Naval reservist and a long-time coach for Neponset-Dorchester Youth Hockey. Charlie will be fondly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 2:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. on Monday prior to the Funeral Mass in Saint Mark's Church, 1725 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Herald on Dec. 15, 2012.

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Chuck Ford

December 8, 2023

Charlie is been 11 years now your gone but not forgotten. Miss you and will reunite some day. Until then my friend

John Shea

December 8, 2020

52 years next month we went to Bootcamp! someday we will have another laugh, see you then my friend!

Chuck Ford

December 8, 2020

Charlie miss you today just as much as i did in 2012. Until we meet again my friend.slant'e

Chuck Ford

December 8, 2019

God Bless Charlie it's been 7 years time flies when your apart. Still miss ya and think of you from time to time.Tina hope all is well. And family.. R.I.P.

Deb & Bob Beresford

December 22, 2012

Tina, and Family, Bob & I just heard today about Charlie's passing. My heart breaks for you and your family. I am glad that we got to see him after all these years fairly recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

December 20, 2012

Tina, so sorry to hear the news today about Charley. We had a lot of fun and great basketball games together down at the Park. Charley had the best over the head two hand shot. He was one of the wainwright park boys and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

ed keenan

December 17, 2012

Charlie RIP, you were a character, a good guy. My sympathy for your family and friends

Chuckie Ford

December 17, 2012

you will be missed by all!! was hoping for that fishing trip. Will have in his memory. rest in peace Ann, Joe , Chuck

December 17, 2012

we are really sorry to hear about Charlie, we will miss him Ray & Cathy Graceffa, Sandwich Ma.

John E. Shea

December 16, 2012

My "BOOTCAMP" pal is gone,so sad. Charlie thank you my "upper bunkmate" for all the laughs inspite of that rotten place!See you down the road someday,we'll have some more laughs! You're a good man Charlie Breen!

Cathy Frizzell // Verizon

December 16, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to Joe & Linda and the Breen family. Let the memories of love and happiness surround you always.

Peggy Connolly

December 15, 2012

Tina and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of "Charlie" our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love you all
Connolly Family
Mark and Peggy

Linda Mihal

December 15, 2012

Sorry to hear about Charlie. We all have some fun memories. Prayers and thoughts are with you all

December 15, 2012

So sorry to hear of the passing of another beloved 'character' of our younger days in St.Marks. Charlie Breen,possessing the darkest of black hair and some freckles on his nose,and a smile with an accompanying handshake, that spread across Dot Ave. and beyond. Will cherish the memories of a fellow altar boy and a good man. Rest In Peace,my friend. Donny Cyr and the Cyr & Skahan families.

Paul Nightingale

December 15, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.

Paul and Joanne Nightingale

Marianne Kast

December 15, 2012

I lost my big brother Charlie today. The family will never be tha same.We will always love him and miss him terribly. Tina,Lori,Michael & Christopher I love you all.

Barbara

December 15, 2012

Thank you Mr. Breen for your service to our country, rest in peace.

Wally and Erin McDonough

December 14, 2012

To the entire Breen family Charlie was a great guy he was a devoted husband and father son brother uncle, a real family man. He made us laugh whenever he was in the room and those and those memories will last forever..he is in a better place and out of pain and having a social up with his dad and mom as we speak. RIP "Chuckles" you will be deeply missed

Nancy Graham

December 14, 2012

Bettina, If I could wrap you up and take away some of this pain, you know I would. But that is not possible, so we will just remember our days in the '57 Chevy and the guys that drove us wild in their wing tips and barracudas. We will ride again and how fun it will be. I will never forget either. Hold fast to the memories; they will sustain you. Love to you all, Nancy

Nancy Graham

December 14, 2012

Bettina, If I could wrap you up and take some of this pain, you know I would. But I can't so let's remember the '57 Chevy and how much fun it was to be dating those great looking guys with the wingtips and the barracuda jackets. I will never forget him either! Our lives have forever connected and I can't wait for the ride in the yellow Chevy once again. I love you all. Nancy

Kevin & Arlene

December 14, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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