Kevin J. Doris, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home in Charlestown. He was 77 years of age.
Kevin was born in Boston on May 29, 1947, a son of the late John E. Doris and Alice E. (Wilmot) Doris. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School. Kevin enlisted into the United States Army on May 24, 1968, and served his country with courage and pride during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorably discharged on May 22, 1970, with the rank of Specialist-4. Kevin worked for the United States Postal Service and retired as a Supervisor following over 20 years of dedicated service to his country. He was also a member of The Bull Gang at Boston Garden. Kevin could always be seen tricycling around Charlestown and enjoyed hanging out at Eden St. Park with his childhood friends.
Kevin is the devoted father of Isaac Doris and his wife Jennifer, Lori Doris, Christina Doris and Rebecca Doris and her husband Scott Wade. He is the loving "Funny Grandpa" to Charlotte and Luke. He is the beloved brother of retired Boston Police Detective John "Bud" Doris, Ellen O'Rourke, retired Boston Police Detective Kathleen "Katie" Thornton, Brenda Dowd, retired Boston Police Captain Stephen Doris, Dennis Doris and the late Joan Tiernan, Donald Doris, Brian Doris, Carol Ryan and Maureen Kruger. He is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Kevin's visiting hours on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. followed by his Funeral Service at 1 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. His burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Kevin's name to The Friends of Ryan "Duce" Morrissey Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 290009, Charlestown, Mass. 02129