Edward E. “Ed” O’Neil
Edward E. “Ed” O’Neil, 54, of Quincy, died on January 29, 2012. Born in Boston, Ed was a lifelong Quincy resident. He graduated from Quincy High School and UMass-Boston. A US Navy Veteran, Ed worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
Ed worked for several years at the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans on Court Street in Boston and most recently ran the RISE Program at the Brockton VA Hospital.
Beloved husband of Rosalie (Lane) O’Neil. Loving father of Sarah O’Neil Evjy and her husband Jonathan Evjy, Katie, Samantha, and Shaun O’Neil, all of Quincy. Brother of Robert of Randolph, Richard of Nantucket, Ellen Lyons and William O’Neil, both of Quincy. Devoted grandfather of Keeley Evjy. Ed is also survived by many nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1015 Sea Street, Houghs Neck, Quincy, on Friday, Feb. 3 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Thursday, 4-8PM. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in Ed’s memory may be sent to Volunteer Services for the VA RISE Program, 940 Belmont St. Brockton, MA 02301.
Guestbook Entries
Rose, I cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear of your loss. Ed was an amazing person. He will live forever in your heart and in your many wonderful memories. You, the kids and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With condolence,
Katie
Ed was a great person I had the opportunity to meet and get to know him while residing at The “Reach” program in 2003. He always gave me encouraging words of wisdom, funny stories and shared his love for his family. I will no longer be able to call him for his advice and support. To his wife, family and children he always expressed his love for you all. He did great things while here especially for this veteran. My most sincerest condlences to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your brother. Sharyn and Robert may you have happy memories and be surrounded by the love of your family and friends. Sharon and I will be there for anything you may need.
We will miss you brother. Rest Well.
Ken Smith
To the Family-memories of Ed will live on through all the lives he touched. I did not know him well-but-I do know a good man loves his family and friends and that’s what he did, and that made him a great man.
TO THE FAMILY OF ED ONEIL;
I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS…
ED WAS A MAN WHO’S LEGACY WILL SHOW THAT HE HELPED MANY VETERANS TURN THIER LIVES AROUND LED BY HIS COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING …ED MADE A DIFFERENCE IN SO MANY LIVES INCLUDING MYSELF THAT WORDS ALONE CANNOT TRULY EXPRESS HOW GRATEFUL I AM TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A GOOD MAN AS ED ONEIL..
REST WELL ED..HOPEFULLY WE’LL MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY..
MARK HELBERG
CO-FOUNDER
THE NEW ENGLAND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
Rose,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in thoughs and prayers.
Love Keri
Rose,
We’re all sad to hear about the sudden death of Ed. He will truly be missed. He was a great husband, father and friend to us all. RIP, my friend. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to us.
With condolence,
The Scott Family
I am so sorry for the loss of a dear husband, father, friend, and grand-
father. I saw the Facebook picture of Ed with his granddaughter, my
great-niece, Keeley. This is a picture I will hold in my heart from now
until forever.
I loved him from the moment I met him. That’s a feeling that will never
go away. God Bless You, Ed, for everything that made and will continue
to make you special with every day.
Much Love,
Kari Grier Evjy
Rest easy Papa Oneil. We will all miss you. Sarah, Katie, and Rose, I love you all. Give all the kids kisses and hugs everyday and always remind them how amazing papa was and how much he loved them.
To Ed’s family, we just became aware of Ed’s passing, our heart goe’s out to you. My memorys of Ed go back to when we were kids in Houghs Neck, alot of laughs together inspite of the hard times we both lived through.
fair wind, following seas now….. Dave
Fair winds now Ed rest easy. Dave
I hadn’t seen Ed in many years, and extremely saddened to recieve the news only yesterday. Rest in peace, Ed.. you’re going to be missed.
Mojo