John J. Boland

John J. Boland

John Boland Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 27, 2005.
BOLAND
JOHN J., March 25, 2005; beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Hagan); brother of Mary Boland and William Boland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Tuesday 9 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., Pa. Mass of Christian Burial to follow 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations in his memory to Our Lady of Confidence Day School, 314 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, Pa 19090.

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