Edward F. McGilvery Jr.
Edward F. “Ted” McGilvery Jr., of Milton and East Sandwich, passed away January 23rd at his home after a lengthy illness.
Raised in Quincy, Ted was a hall of fame defensive tackle and graduate of Boston College High School. He is an alumnus of College of The Holy Cross, where he starred on the field as well. Ted made his career in the commercial flooring business and founded Independent Flooring in 2000. A lifelong golfer, Ted had his first hole-in-one at Brookside Golf Course at the age of 67.
Son of the late Kathleen and Edward McGilvery. Beloved husband of 47 years to Jane (Howe) McGilvery. Devoted father to Susan of Quincy (his favorite), Brian and his wife Emily of Milton, Keith of Hartford, CT and Mark his girlfriend Liza of Charleston, SC. Loving brother to Judy Barnstead and her husband Bill of Brewster. Adoring and funny uncle to Kim, Beth, James, Jennifer, Eric, Pam Daniel, Justin, Caitlin and Kerry. Cherished Grampy to Teddy and Eloise.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Agatha Church, East Milton, Tuesday January 29 at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE. Interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, Donations in Memory of Ted may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Jane, So sad to see the passing of Ted. My deepest condolences to you and children. He left this world much too young. May your faith and your children bring you thru this hard time. Claire
Dear Jane and Family,
Peggy and I offer our sincere condolences to you for the loss of this great guy. Although I only knew Ted for the last twenty years, I treasured his friendship and the phone calls from “The President of The Cape Cod Men’s Golf League” inviting me to a match. He is one of the best and most genuine men I have ever known and I will miss him greatly! I can only imagine your sorrow. Please take some comfort in the knowledge that he is remembered as a great man who cared deeply for others. God Bless.
Jane and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Ted. I have fond memories of him in the earlier years. Life separated us all but I often thought of all my cousins. May He rest in peace and suffer no more. God bless and watch over you all.
( John and Kay’s daughter Marcia)
Dear Jane & Kids
Eddie & I are heartbroken to hear about Ted’s passing. I will always remember his sense of humor, kindness & generosity. You & Ted have raised a wonderful family and it is through them that he will live on.
Our heartfelt sympathy,
Ann & Eddie Oakes
Dear Jane and family,
Although many years have passed since I last saw Ted I will always remember what a gracious man he was. We would bump into one another at funerals of old school mates from St. Mary’s and have a quick conversation about our lives. Always enjoyable. A good man, needless to say.
Prayers for strength and faith that all will be ok.
PBD
Dear Jane,
Carol and I were devastated when your son called. We should of realized that things were not going well. You know that you and Ted will always have a special place in our hearts.
We will miss you “Ed”. We will miss your friendship. We will miss your unbelievable but true stories. We will miss your great sense of humor. We will miss the occasional get togethers in Mansfield or most recently at the Cape. And we will especially miss those laugh until it hurts way too infrequent phone calls
Rest In Peace Eddie.
Jim and Carol McClowry
Dear Jane and Family,
We were deeply saddened by the news of Ted’s passing. Jane, you and Ted will always hold a special place in our hearts.
We will miss you, “Ed”. We will miss your stories, your great sense of humor, your kindness, and our all too infrequent get togethers and phone calls that always made us laugh to the point of tears. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. RIP, old friend. You will be dearly missed. Jim and Carol McClowry
Dear Jane and family,
I was so sad to hear of Ted’s passing. He was one of the strong, funny and moral men that we loved so well.
Dear Jane and Family,
It was with great sadness that we learned of Ted’s passing. Jane, you and Ted will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will miss you “Eddie”. We will miss your stories, your great sense of humor, and your kindness. Our visits, golf games, and phone calls always resulted in laughter to the point of tears.
Rest in peace old friend,
Jim and Carol McClowry