Lee, Coleman Thomas “Coley” of Quincy, originally from South Boston, died August 12, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Josephine (DiPerri) Lee. Loving brother of the late Patrick Lee and his wife Peggy of South Boston and their children Peter Lee, Martin Lee, and Mark Lee, the late Mary Lee Perry and her husband Gene and their daughters Mary, Laura, Diane, Jeannie, Christie, and Catherine Perry, the late Barbara Lee Yoncher and her husband Clayton “Ted”, and the late Vincent and John Lee. Cherished step father of Paul Healy and his wife Joanne of Rockland, James Healy and his wife Lisa Kelly of Quincy, and the late Thomas and Glenn Healy. Devoted grandfather of Alison, Kevin, Jack, Max, Cameron, Mia, Glenn, Alivea, and Lola.
Coley adored his family. He had a special bond with his granddaughter Mia and her husband Diarmuid, who helped him in his later years when he needed it. He loved golfing, fishing, and being social. He could talk to anyone and was always an outgoing and gracious man. He was a devoted Marine and proud to serve his country. He was also a roofer for Local 33. Coley will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday 8/19/2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY followed by the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM. Burial in MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Coley may be made to the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice House, 670 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184.
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