Gilligan, Joseph K. 72 of Norwood, formerly of West Roxbury, suddenly on March 4, 2019. Beloved husband and best friend of Maureen (Dewan) Gilligan. Devoted father of Kerry Nero and her husband, David, of West Roxbury and Kevin Gilligan and his wife, Annette (Polcino) of Massapequa, NY. Amazing Papa to Joseph and Emma Nero and Avery and Joseph Gilligan. Loving brother of Claire Sheppeck of Scituate, Brian Gilligan of Dennis and Marco Island and the late John Gilligan. Cherished son of the late Lillian Gilligan.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Friday March 8, at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, from 3:00 to 8:00pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the Oncology Floor Resource Room, Room 6 North at Children’s Hospital, Boston. Contributions can be made online at www.bostonchildrens.org/givenow or checks made payable to Boston Children's Hospital can be mailed to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301. Please include Joseph’s name in the memo line of check.