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BILLY O'NEILL JRLast Name
February 6, 2020
IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
Shawn Flaherty
February 4, 2020
Condolences to the O'brien Family. Sorry for your loss.
Cheryle Ward
February 4, 2020
So sad ,RIP Jimmy our prayer s for friends and family . Cheryle ward and (the D'Andrea family ). East second street.
February 3, 2020
To kathy and children,The entirer OBrien Family Iam heartbroken to hear about Jimmy he was a loyal friend stand up guy always there for me i loved that man like a brother..He will be missed forever. RIP my Brother SCOTT BOIDI
Edward Kennedy
February 3, 2020
Jimmy,
You are gone to early, you are one of my best friends growing up on East Second Street. The fun and crazy things we used to do, like go to Cleveland Circle pool in the summer time, ride the MBTA every color every train, with the transfers we got from the buses parked at City Point. Driving around Boston with fire extinguishers asking people of they knew where Watertown was. Hitting the college kids parties, driving around in Perkie's van the brown fence in Quincy, going on the Phyllis A 11 around Boston harbor with Vinny Zandi. Sitting on the stairs listening to Jenny Prosser's 8 Track of Elton John we listened to over and over.
Many good times my friend. Until we meet again on the corner of P and 2nd in the sky. Our deepest condolences to the O'Brien family and Cathy and your girls. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
Jimmy till we meet again my friend.
Barbara Hogan
February 3, 2020
Sue , Christopher and family I am so very sorry for your families loss ..may God bless James and may he watch over you all . .sending prayers and love to your family..
Edward Kennedy
February 3, 2020
Jimmy,
Till we meet again, Can't stop thing of all the crazy things we did on second street. I would not trade that for anything, going to Cleveland Circle pool in the summer, driving around with fire extinguishers asking people if they knew where Watertown was. The parties, the friendships, the memories, all sitting on the stairs listening to Jenny's Prosser's 8 track tape of Elton John. Riding the sub way from one end to the other on the transfers we used to get from the buses at the point. Going on the Phyllis A 2 Vinny Zandi's boat, getting rides in your dad's Boston Police tow truck to the Perry School.
You are one of my best friends, I will miss you, until we meet again on the corner of O and 2nd in the sky.
Betty Washburn
February 2, 2020
Cathy: Uncle George and I are so sorry to hear this news. Jim's suffering is over and he is in the arms of Jesus. Let your wonderful memories keep you going. He will be missed by everyone
Kathleen Keller
February 2, 2020
God Bless. You will be missed Jimmy. Love the Keller Family
February 2, 2020
The Keller Family is so sad for another one taken too soon from us. We are so sorry for your loss. A lot of memories we will treasure in our hearts. God Bless
Anne Rheault
February 1, 2020
Cathy , girls and family .
I am heartbroken for the loss of Jimmy . He was the best person I could have asked for Cathy . He was kind , honest but most of all he just loved her and the girls , and later the grandchildren . He was there Papa . He made Cathy feel like a woman in love for the first time ever . Trips that she would have never been on herself , he took her , he showed her the world . They became homeowners together , I could have happier for them . Jimmy showed Cathy what real love felt like . And boy did she call hard in love . I could hear it her voice and they put there family first .
I'll him razing m on the phone ,while Cathy and I try to talk . I feel bad for my best friend no longer has her husband at her side .
But , he is heaven always watching his girl ... And Bobby too .
I'll miss you Jimmy ❤ May You Forever Rest in Peace .
Susan O'Brien
February 1, 2020
R.I.P Jimmy i will miss you my brother.
Mary Ritchie
February 1, 2020
Sorry for your loss Patti, Gary and the entire faminy
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