DOLAN, Alfred John (“Sonny”), 90, died peacefully at home on September 25, 2018 after an illness. He is survived by Ann (Mulhern) Dolan, his wife of 56 years. He is the brother of the late Richard Dolan of Jamaica Plain, and Edward Dolan of Dedham.
Alfred, affectionately called “Sonny” by some family members, was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Alfred and Freda (“Leipersberger”) Dolan on August 18, 1928. He graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in Attu, Alaska during WWII and later on board the U.S.S. Wasp during the Korean War. Alfred was a machinist by trade. He was employed by the Blanchard Machine Company in Cambridge, and later at the Gillette Company for 20 years before retiring in 1990. Alfred loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed long walks, watching Red Sox games and doing crossword puzzles. He was a volunteer usher and daily communicant at St. Theresa’s Parish in West Roxbury. He was known and loved by all for his silly sense of humor and storytelling.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Mary Butler and her husband, Eric of West Roxbury, Kathleen Dolan and her husband, David Hermitage of Weymouth, John Dolan and his wife, Teresa of Walpole and Ann Flanagan and her husband Dennis of Weymouth, as well as seven grandchildren: Jessica, Sara, Cory, Ann, James, Daniel and Ryan and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephew.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Friday Sept. 28, at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
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