Adrian P. Doolin

Adrian P. Doolin obituary

Adrian P. Doolin

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9

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Casper’s Funeral Home

187 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA

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Adrian Doolin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Casper Funeral & Cremation Services on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Adrian P. Doolin, Born on July 17, 1959 of South Boston, Ma passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025 after a long illness. Adrian was predeceased by his father Edwin C. Doolin and Anita Reddy Doolin of South Boston, Ma and is survived by Cheryl A. Keough and her husband William of South Boston Ma, Edwin C. Doolin and his wife Mary of Dorchester Ma, Kathleen A Keough and her husband Brian of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gerard W. Doolin and his wife Kimberley of Clinton Ma, Timothy M. Doolin and partner Michelle Lattanzio of Stoneham, Ma, and his long time companion Karen O'Brien of South Boston, Ma. He was survived by many nieces and nephews.

Adrian was a graduate of South Boston H.S. class of 1977. Shortly after that he became a correction officer for the Commonwealth of Ma, Department of Corrections @ Walpole State Prison. He retired from Walpole State Prison in 1990. After his retirement he worked @ Joseph Bakery in South Boston for approximately 20 years. He thoroughly enjoyed working there.

Adrian left us way too soon. He was one of a kind. His tenacity and lively vivacious spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A Celebration Of Life Will Be will be held @ Casper's Funeral Home 187 Dorchester Street, South Boston, Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 - 4:00p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

9

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Casper’s Funeral Home

187 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA

Send Flowers