HEALY, John J. of Marstons Mills formerly of Dedham, December 12, 2013. Born in Cork City, Ireland. Beloved husband of Mary A. (McHugh) Healy for 52 years. Devoted father of Kevin J. Healy and his wife Susan of Carlsbad, CA, Michael P. Healy and his wife Georgianne of Leesburg, VA, Mary E. Holbrook and her husband Chris of Lexington, KY, John C. Healy and his wife Kimberly of Delmar, NY, Shannon M. Sparkman and her husband Ricky of Campbellsville, KY, and Dennis E. Healy of Kingston. Brother of Mary O’Neil of Dublin, Ireland, Christina Healy and her spouse Alice of Jamaica, VT, and the late Catherine O’Riordan and Denis, Timothy, Michael, and Philomena Healy. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
John was a retired Master Plumber. Member of the Plumber’s Union, Local 12, Boston. Co-founder of the Dedham Youth Soccer Program.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Tuesday, December 17 at 10 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 11 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday, December 16 from 3-8 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in John’s memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.