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Thomas Coyne Obituary

Thomas J. Coyne of South Boston passed away on March 29, 2023. Devoted father of Stacey Coyne of South Boston, Amy Mullen and her husband Kevin of Dorchester. Loving and devoted grandfather of Anna and Sarah Mullen. Brother of Catherine Flynn and the late Francis Coyne, John Coyne, and Mary Ann Downs. Son of the late Francis and Winifred (McDonagh) Coyne. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Tommy was a lifelong South Boston resident. He was an avid sports fan and cruciverbalist. He showed up for anything and everything that involved his grandchildren. He found great joy doing simple things that involved his family. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a retired telephone lineman and technician. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., South Boston on Tuesday, April 4th from 5-8pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, April 5th at 10am in the funeral home. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tommy Coyne may be made to the St. Augustine and St. Monica Food Pantry, PO Box 270799, South Boston, MA 02127. For directions and guest book please visit www.obrienfunerals.com



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Published by Boston Herald on Apr. 2, 2023.

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Mary MAC

December 17, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Tommys passing, i just found out yesterday. He was a great friend of mine from Deeney OMalley and the Blackthorn days. He was the nicest man I have ever met from South Boston. My heart is broken for your family. May he RIP

Karen Grafton

April 2, 2023

Stacy and Amy so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

April 1, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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