John Edward Larkin, Jr.
John Edward Larkin, Jr. of Rockland, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Tuesday, June 23 surrounded by his loved ones. John was the beloved husband of the late Priscilla (Pagel) Larkin. Devoted father of Adelaide Burke of Quincy, Warren Hoppie of Whitman, Nancy Palhete of Rockland, Arlene MacDonald of Holbrook, Al Hoppie, Joan Edlin and Sue Larkin all of Marshfield, Priscilla McMahon of Pembroke, Shirley Larkin of Whitman, Alexander Larkin of New Hampshire, Scott Larkin of Marshfield and the
late Richard Hoppie and John Edward Larkin, III. Brother of Trudy McLocklin of Littleton, Albert Larkin of Norfolk and Rita Elsmore of Rockland. Also survived by 34 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
John was a Red Sox fan and loved playing cards and shooting pool at the Rockland Senior Center.Retired member of District Council 35, Local 579 Painter’s Union. John was a US Navy Korea Veteran.
Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St.
DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday, June 28, 2-6 pm. Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, the Funeral Mass and Interment are private.
If desired, contributions in John’s memory may be sent to South Shore Visiting Nurse Association, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370.
Guestbook Entries
So sorry about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Dad’s beautiful soul is in heaven with many Larkin loved ones. May he rest forever in peace. Tom and Joanne Barry and family.
Dear Albert, Trudy and Rita,
On behalf of all the Curran Cousins, I’d like to express my condolences to all of you double-cousins who’ve lost your brother, and to all of the next generations who knew and loved John. I saw him in early 2000 while with my mom, Josie (Curran) Gallahue in a store, and remember how pleased she was to have run into him. Amazingly, he seemed to remember me as well. May there be many happy memories to sustain his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in this time of loss. I like to imagine that John and Priscilla are now with Gigi, Lolly, and Ralphie, are they’re having one heck of a reunion with Uncle Johnnie, Aunt Gertie, and Granda Lynn. God Bless. Kimi
Shirley, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you, Jason and the rest of family. He sounded like a wonderful and loved man!
Mr. Larkin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Deepest Condolences to all… Godspeed John!