Thursday, May 21, 2015
John, Shawn and Tim
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
John Devaney
John
Joseph Devaney, Sr., 68, of Burlington, MA, and Delray Beach, FL, passed away
after a long illness peacefully at his home, with his family at his bedside, on
May 5, 2015. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Francis and
Julia (Colarusso) Devaney. Beloved husband for 43 years of Catherine M. (Bryan)
Devaney of Medford, MA. Loving father of Renee and her husband Lance Simmons,
Jr., Stacy, Alison and her husband Gregg Serra, and John J., Jr., all of
Burlington, MA. He was the proud papa of Cody and Dustin Serra. John was big
brother of Robert and his wife Judi Devaney of Reading, MA. He is also survived
by several nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of University of Massachusetts, Boston (Boston State). He worked for over 40 years at Cambridge Hospital.
John served his country as a proud U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Melrose, Post 1606 and Disabled American Veterans Organizations. He was a longtime member of the Cambridge and Delray Beach Elks, Post 1770.
He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Meadowbrook Golf Club in Reading, MA. He was the coach of the Sheraton Commander’s Men softball team. He was a high school hockey coach for over 40 years. Assistant coach of Watertown High School, and started the hockey program as the head coach at both Trinity Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School. During his coaching career Trinity Catholic was the Catholic Central League, DIV II, Champs (07-08). John received the coach of the year award for hockey in 2014.
The family will take with them all the wonderful memories of their vacations in Sand Hills, Scituate, and Disney World, which included his grandchildren.
Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, Burlington (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Saturday, May 9th at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara’s Church, 138 Cambridge Road, Woburn, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
John was a graduate of University of Massachusetts, Boston (Boston State). He worked for over 40 years at Cambridge Hospital.
John served his country as a proud U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Melrose, Post 1606 and Disabled American Veterans Organizations. He was a longtime member of the Cambridge and Delray Beach Elks, Post 1770.
He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Meadowbrook Golf Club in Reading, MA. He was the coach of the Sheraton Commander’s Men softball team. He was a high school hockey coach for over 40 years. Assistant coach of Watertown High School, and started the hockey program as the head coach at both Trinity Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School. During his coaching career Trinity Catholic was the Catholic Central League, DIV II, Champs (07-08). John received the coach of the year award for hockey in 2014.
The family will take with them all the wonderful memories of their vacations in Sand Hills, Scituate, and Disney World, which included his grandchildren.
Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, Burlington (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Saturday, May 9th at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara’s Church, 138 Cambridge Road, Woburn, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Friends of Brian Update
Last Saturday, April 18th several of Brian Cashman's friends gathered to remember him and make a donation to Matignon High School in his name. As many of you know, Brian attended Matignon from 1972-1976 and was co-captain of the football team his senior year. The night raised over $4,000 which will be directed to Matignon students needing tuition assistance.
From left to right: Tim Connors, Shawn Murphy, Toby Darling, Ray Darling, Billy Connell,
Glenn Tegan, Tony DiBona, Tom Byrne, Mark Haynes, Billy Sullivan, Steve O'Leary
Bob Endicott, George White and Jerry Connors.
Not pictured but particpating in the evening: John Regan, Frank Thomas, Kathleen Kuhn,
and Bumper Sullivan
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Brendon Scalesse
SCALESSE, Brendon M. "B-Dog" Of Everett, on April 10th, age 17. Beloved son of Joseph J., Jr. and Catherine McDonald, both of Everett and both formerly of Cambridge. Brother of Kristin Wheeler of Malden, Kayla McFarland of Tewksbury, and the late Brittany Ann. Grandson of Joseph and Carol (Perry) of Everett, formerly of Cambridge and the late Anna Alfano. Also survived by one nephew, Brendan C. and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Thursday, April 16th at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, Everett, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brendon's memory may be made to the Brittany Ann Scalesse Scholarship Fund, c/o East Cambridge Savings Bank, 243 Salem St., Medford, MA 02155. Interment will be in the Cambridge Cemetery. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the funeral home during Wednesday's Wake.
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