John J. “Buddy” Maher – formerly of South Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022 in Boynton Beach, FL at the age of 76.
Born to the late John J. Maher and Lenore (Sullivan) Maher in 1945, he grew up in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School in 1964. In 1965, Buddy, as he was known to his family, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1968. John was a wonderful and gentle man who brought joy, kindness and laughter to anyone who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved and cared for him.
Buddy was the devoted brother of Mary Ann Graziano and late husband Joseph of Braintree, MA; Jean Christian and husband Edward of Boynton Beach, FL; Eileen Logan and late husband, James of Hanson, MA; the late Thomas and wife, Patricia or Pembroke, MA; Joseph and wife, Lesley of Braintree, MA and the late Francis of South Boston, MA. He also leaves many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom he adored. John was also predeceased by his longtime companion, Joey Marinucci.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend John’s memorial service at New Calvary Cemetery, 800 Harvard St., Mattapan, MA at 10:30 AM on September 7, 2022.