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Matthew J. "Knocko" "Joe" O'Toole

Matthew O'Toole Obituary

O'TOOLE Matthew J. "Joe", "Knocko” of South Boston, August 13, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Patricia A. (Cronin) O'Toole. Beloved father of Joseph, his wife Rose of South Boston, Tish O'Toole, her husband Seamus Martin of County Meath, Ireland and the late Ann Kyne and her husband Micheal of South Boston. Loving Grampy of Conor, Aidan and Colman O'Toole, Aisling,Tadhg and Finbar Kyne and Matthew and Rose Martin. Dear long time friend of Barbara Walsh. Son of the late Patrick and Kate O'Toole. Brother of the late Martin and Packy O'Toole. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Proud founding member of the South Boston Information Center. Past long time President of Local #20, Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union. Late veteran US Army, Korea. Joe was a proud lifelong resident of the Lower End. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in 'Joe's" memory to the South Boston Catholic Academy, 866 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127. Visiting hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Thursday from 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass in St.Vincent Church, 363 E Street, South Boston, Friday at 10:00A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Highland Cemetery,Norwood.

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Published by Boston Herald from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2012.

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Tom and kristen Connolly

August 22, 2012

O'toole family, Please accept our condolences on your loss.

Rose O'Toole

August 18, 2012

Pops,There was no one like you.You were all that was good about Southie.Your loyalty was to your family and to your faith and the community of South Boston.We will miss you all the days of our lives.

Victor L'Esperance

August 17, 2012

Tish and Joe and everyone - sorry for your loss. We are in Spiddal where many relatives and friends are remembering your Dad. We all have many great memories of the good times and share a sense of sadness and sorrow. Please know that you and he and your sister Ann are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!

Tricia Brinson

August 15, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Tish and the O'Toole family as well as Mike Kyne and Family.

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