Joseph H. Killion
Joseph H. Killion, of Milton, died Thursday March 9, 2017.
Joe was a graduate of BC High, College of the Holy Cross, Northeastern University (Masters Degree Science) and Suffolk University Law School and was an attorney in private practice at his firm Killion and Killion, Brookline. He was a member of the Bar Association of Norfolk County and the Patent Bar. Joe was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and former season ticket holder.
Beloved husband of Paula “Polly” (O’Brien) Killion. Father of Joseph Killion and his wife Cheryl and James Killion, Esq. and his wife Mariko. Grandfather of Rebecca Rose Killion and James Patrick Killion. Brother of David Killion and his wife Linda, Patricia (Killion) Rogers, Richard Killion and his wife, Eibhlin and the late Robert Killion and Ruth (Killion) Sergi. Brother-in-law of Jack O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien, Mary Caprio and the late Judith Bottiggi; he also leaves many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to BC High, 150 William T. Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 02125.
Guestbook Entries
PAULA AND FAMILY, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JOE WAS ONE OF THE BEST. I WILL SURELY MISS HIM. REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, PEACE.
Dear Paula & family,
I am so very sorry about Joe’s passing. I have nothing but wonderful memories of him…from his easy smile, kind words and quick wit.
He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all.
Take care and God bless ~
Polly, so sorry to learn this. Joe was a true mensch in every way, a good honorable human being and an excellent attorney who cared about his clients and about the law. He was the best.
Paula and Family,
Simply, Joe was one of the finest men we’ve ever known. We were privileged to call him a friend. Natalie, Derek, and I were all deeply saddened by his passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
My prayers go out to the Killion family for a true gentle-man who has passed on. He made the lives of others better, And not because he was a good attorney, although he was, But because he was a good man and cared about people professionally and as human beings. He showed his love all the time. We have lost a great soul today. His life was well done. Rest in peace, my friend.
Rev. Bob Gray
Paula & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of him playing quarterback at BC High. He put BC High on the road to football excellence that continues to this day.
A great football player and an even greater person.
Mary Lu and I wish to extend our condolences to Polly and family for the passing of Joe. I was Joe’s classmate and offensive center on the BC High football team. Needless to say, I have many fond memories of Joe at BC High. We last saw each other at our 50th BC High anniversary.
We are currently in Florida and unfortunately will be unable to attend Joe’s services. Our deepest sympathy go to the family for this loss.
To Joe’s family,
My condolences on your loss. I was a student with Joe many
years ago at B. C. High and would on occasion study with him
at his home. He was great. Big smile, funny, excellent Latin
student in Mr. Russell’s class, and a wonderful athlete. I have many fond memories of him, most particularly a car trip we made to Annapolis and the Naval Academy with Joey Navoy, another B. C. High grad. God Bless you all in your loss.
Kevin Collins
To Paula & Family
I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet such a fine and upright man as joe in all sense of the word he was a part of the old school of law and loved to talk about a reasoning for what made sense . I enjoyed his company be it professional or socially I known to many he will be missed for his big smile and sincerity. My prayers and thoughts are with you
Rest In Peace
To Paula & Family:
Joe will be dearly missed. He was a true gentleman and an excellent attorney to work with. I am sorry I cannot be there to pay my respect. I am in Florida for the winter but am thinking of Joe and your family.