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JOHN KIVLAN Obituary

KIVLAN, John P. Of East Sandwich, formerly of Dover and Brookline, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan J. Kivlan. Loving father of Laura Kivlan and Anna Kivlan and her husband Jonas. Adored grandfather of James. Devoted son of the late Thomas J. and Lillian M. (Karrer) Kivlan. Dear brother of the late Mary and Eric Kivlan. Also survived several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:00 AM in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 5 Linden Pl., Brookline. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours have been omitted. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org Late veteran U.S.M.C, former First Assistant District Attorney of Norfolk County. Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 376 Washington St. Brookline, MA. 02445 617-277-7652
Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2023.

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Alice Connolly Kelleher

January 17, 2023

Dear Susan and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of John´s passing. Matt always had such high praise of John as a prosecutor and friend. John was my classmate at BC law and all who knew him there will be saddened at the loss of this handsome, kind and brilliant gentleman.

Dianne Quinn Woods

January 17, 2023

I remember John from Heath School in Brookline. He was a good student with several dreams which all came true. His family lived in my neighborhood. I remember watching him on dateline years ago. I thought wow John you are a real success. RIP John

Joyce Hooley

January 16, 2023

John. The first word that comes to me about you is Gentleman. You are so intelligent and kind. I know you were a tough prosecutor but always fair. As a member of the Parole Board, I saw, first hand, your commitment and dedication to fairness in your decisions. You were a joy to work with and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. You brightened our days and you will missed tremendously. Joyce Hooley. Past Parole Board Member.

American Heart Association

January 16, 2023

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

January 15, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale

Michael Sullivan

January 15, 2023

To the Kivlan Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

jeff moreno

January 14, 2023

Rest in peace, John. Thank you for your service and a life well lived!Jeff Moreno and Family

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St. Mary of the Assumption Church

5 Linden Pl, Brookline, MA

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