Joseph F. Commane, a resident of Milton and South Dennis, died at his home in Milton, Thursday January 29, 2015. He was 84 years old.

Born and raised in Kilnamona, County Clare, Ireland, Mr. Commane immigrated to Boston in 1949. He was a light rail vehicle repairman for the MBTA for over 25 years, retiring in 1991. He was active with the Irish Social Club and the Irish Music Club.

Beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Greene) Commane. Father of Eileen M. Commane of Norwell, Maureen T. Commane and her husband Robert Lynch of Needham, Patricia M. Commane and her husband Thomas Fedak of Andover and Nancy Zachariades and her husband Savvas of Chatham, NJ. Grandfather of Carolyn Buckley, Elizabeth Buckley, Charles Zachariades and Eleni Zachariades. Brother of the late  Martin Commane, Gerard Commane, William Commane and Philomena Barry. Joseph is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Thursday February 5 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to St. Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary’s Rd, Milton MA 02186 or Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.