Edward L Gately

Edward L Gately obituary, South Boston, MA

Edward L Gately

Edward Gately Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston on Feb. 16, 2025.

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Edward L. Gately Jr. of South Boston passed away on Feb. 13, 2025. Beloved father of Edward L. Gately III of Braintree (Boston Police Department) and loving Grandfather of Ryan Moran of Braintree. Loving brother of Mary Woletskas of Braintree, and Helen Mackie of South Boston. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, cousins and good friends. United States Marine Corps Veteran, Vietnam. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester St. South Boston on Tuesday Feb 18, from 4-7pm. Prayer service on Wednesday Feb. 19th at 11am in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Edward can be made to Vietnam Veterans of America 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
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February 18, 2025

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Paul Burke

February 18, 2025

So sorry to have missed the wake and Mass our prayers are with you Eddie and your family

Jeanine Murphy

February 18, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear about Ed´s passing. He was a sweet man and was always laughing when we talked on the phone. My condolences to his family.

Rita Larsen Radeos

February 17, 2025

My condolences to the family. I remember Uncle Eddie well,. He was always so kind to me when I was a child.

Bob cappellano

February 16, 2025

Sincere condolences to all Eds'family,friends and loved ones on his passing. Worked with Ed at Brookline P.O. for many years. He loved his family, Southie,and his Marines. RIP Ed.

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