Retired Boston Police Officer, James E. "Sam" Furlong, a 40 year resident of Revere and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Roslindale. He was 97 years of age.
Sam was born in Boston on October 11, 1921, a son of the late Thomas Furlong and Bridget (Fortune) Furlong. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated at St. Francis De Sales Parochial School and graduated from Charlestown High School . He enlisted into the United States Navy on December 18, 1941 and served his country with honor and courage during World War II. He was honorably discharged on October 3, 1947 with the rank of Storekeeper First Class. Sam joined the Boston Police Department in 1949 and was assigned to several different areas throughout the City of Boston. He retired in 1987 following 38 years of dedicated service to the City of Boston. He was a member and Past President of The Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association, Bunker Hill Council # 62, Knights of Columbus, Revere V.F.W. Post and Revere Elks. He was very active in the City of Revere civic organizations for many years and he also enjoyed playing golf and playing cards.
Sam is the beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (McFadden) Furlong. He is the devoted father of Donna Burke and her late husband Thomas, David Furlong and his wife Barbara, Debra Furlong and her husband Joseph Rock, Denise Furlong and her husband Dana Levy, Doreen Rizzo and her husband Dave and the late Diane Furlong. He is the loving Grampy to 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is the beloved brother of the late Ann Keenan, Walter Furlong, Lester Furlong, Thomas Furlong, Marion Furlong, Nicholas Furlong, Agnes O'Neil and William Furlong. He is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sam's visiting hours on Tuesday morning, December 18, 2018 from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 11 A.M. His burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Sam's name to The Boston Police Foundation @ bostonpolicefoundation.org