JOSEPH PATRICK THOMAS DAVEY

JOSEPH PATRICK THOMAS DAVEY

JOSEPH DAVEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2019.
DAVEY, Joseph Patrick Thomas In Roslindale, formerly of Kilavil, a small village near Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland, March 18, 2019. Son of the late Thomas Davey and late Bridget (Meehan) Davey. Beloved husband of Nancy (Drinan) Davey of South Boston and the late Mary (Callaghan) Davey of Newcastle, England. Loving father of Christopher Davey and his wife Christine of Barna, County Galway, Ireland; Eileen Davey of Anchorage, AK; Michael Davey and his wife Catherine; Francis Davey, Peter Davey, Catherine Chafe and her husband Larry, and John Davey and his wife Michelle, all of Roslindale; Stephen Davey of San Diego, CA and the late Maria Davey of Cardiff, CA. Brother of Francis Davey of Kilavil, Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland; Peter Davey of NJ, Sr. Una Davey of the Holy Union Sisters of KY, and the late Sarah Davey and Mary Smith. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Friday, March 29th, from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, Saturday, March 30th, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment, St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale. Late 60-year member of Piledrivers Local Union 56, past President of Piledrivers Local Union 56, "Bard of the Big Dig," and a daily communicant at Arch Street and the Wednesday novena mass at the Mission Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Davey may be made to St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110.

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October 6, 2020

Chad lavallee posted to the memorial.

May 3, 2019

Joseph W. Costa posted to the memorial.

April 15, 2019

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Chad lavallee

October 6, 2020

I worked with joe at modern for many years he taught me a lot. Such a nice guy I think about his sayings even now all these years later. Love all his poems. He loved everyone he worked with

Joseph W. Costa

May 3, 2019

To the Davey Family
In Loving Memory Of Joseph Patrick Thomas Davey
Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend
"Asleep in Jesus
Even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:14
Let us not imagine that the soul sleeps in insensibility. "Today you will be with me in paradise" is the whisper of Christ to every dying saint. They sleep in Jesus, but their souls are before the throne of God, praising Him day and night in His temple, singing hallelujahs to Him who washed them from their sins in His blood. The body sleeps in its lonely bed of earth, beneath the coverlet of grass. But what is this sleep? The idea connected with sleep is "rest," and that is the thought that the Spirit of God would convey to us. Sleep makes each night a Sabbath for the day. Sleep shuts tight the door of the soul and bids all intruders wait for a while, that the life within may enter its summer garden of ease. The toil-worn believer quietly sleeps, as does the weary child when it slumbers on its mother's breast. Happy are they who die in the Lord; they rest from their labors, and their works follow them. Their quiet repose will never be broken until God shall rouse them to give them their full reward. Guarded by angelic watchers, curtained by eternal mysteries, they sleep on, the inheritors of glory, until the fullness of time shall bring the fullness of redemption. What an awaking will be theirs! They were laid in their last resting place, weary and worn, but they will not rise in that condition. They went to their rest with furrowed brow and wasted features, but they wake up in beauty and glory. The shriveled seed, so devoid of form and beauty, rises from the dust a glorious flower. The winter of the grave gives way to the spring of redemption and the summer of glory. Blessed is death, since through the divine power it removes our working clothes and dresses us with the wedding garment of incorruption. Blessed are those who sleep in Jesus!I have, and will continue to miss you my good friend. You influenced my life more than you ever knew and I will never forget you...my friend and brother in Christ.
Until we meet again...
Love and Blessings,
Joe Costa

chris scanlon scanlon

April 15, 2019

chris Scanlon from Kerry I loved the guy he came to see me and my wife and daughter 3 times we miss you joseph davy

Precious Clinton

March 29, 2019

Giving my sincere condolences. I remember Mr. Joe congratulating me for getting the honor roll in high school and giving me $20. I was very appreciative. He didn't have to, but he did, and he always greeted me and my family with a smile when we'd visit my grandparents whom were his neighbors.
To his family, I wish lots of love and comfort will surround you during this time.
-Precious Clinton,
granddaughter of the Reeds, 818 Canterbury St, Roslindale

Rebecca

March 29, 2019

Dear Catherine, Brian, and Larry... i'm so sorry... sending you lots of hugs and comfort from Owen and me... xo Rebecca

Sr. Eileen Davey

March 28, 2019

Prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. Be at peace knowing that Joe has lived a full life as the Lord asked him.

Treasured Tribute Wreath

Brendan McLaughlin

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Catherine Chafe

March 26, 2019

Catherine Chafe

March 26, 2019

Catherine Chafe

March 26, 2019

Catherine Chafe

March 26, 2019

Love you and miss you.

David & Joanne Cuddy Family

March 25, 2019

To Pete and family sorry for the loss of your father.

Lucy Dudeney

March 25, 2019

Sorry to hear of Joe's death. We will miss his presence on Canterbury St.
Much love and prayers for comfort for family and friends. Peter and Lucy Dudeney

Peaceful Passage Arrangement

a loved one

Sent Flowers

March 24, 2019

Joe 2001

March 24, 2019

Papa Ally and Joe

March 24, 2019

Papa and Joseph

March 24, 2019

Joe with his Grandchildren Alison and Joseph

March 24, 2019

March 24, 2019

To the family of (Joe Davey) our loving and caring neighbor for over 10 years.

Our Sincere condolence to his loving family.

Mr. Joe as we called him will be truly missed by all of us. My children and grandchildren. My husband and I respected him so much. He was so nice and kind to everyone. We will miss his friendly smile, whenever he would drive up and say hello. He never forgot a name. He will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever.

The Reed family,
818 Canterbury street.

Patrick Paul

March 24, 2019

I remember working with Joe on the Big Dig and at the welding shop after he retired. He was always a character. You will be missed Joe.

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