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Rev. William F. Kenneally

Rev. William F. Kenneally, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home at Regina Cleri, Tuesday October 12, 2010. Faithful priest of the Archdiocese of Boston for 57 years.

Fr. Kenneally was born in Roxbury and graduated from Jamaica Plain High School, Class of 1942. He attended Boston College for 18 months, then entered the US Army and was discharged in 1946. He resumed studies at Boston College and entered St. John’s Seminary in 1947. Fr. Kenneally was ordained in 1953 and was assigned to St. Jerome’s Church, Weymouth, St. Mary’s Church, Dedham and St. Andrew’s Church, Forest Hills. He entered the Army Chaplain Corps and served in Korea from 1963 until his discharge as a Captain in 1967.

Fr. Kenneally served Holy Name Church in West Roxbury for four years, St. Ann’s Church, Quincy for two years and was named Pastor of St. Matthew’s Church, Dorchester from 1973-1976; St. Mary’s Church, Foxboro 1976-1986; and St. Bonaventure Church, Plymouth 1986-1997. He became a Senior Priest-In-Residence at Saint Agatha Church, Milton, April 1997 and later resided at Regina Cleri Residence, Boston.

Devoted son of the late John and Elizabeth Kenneally. Beloved uncle of John of West Roxbury, Jean of Mansfield, Barbara Yates of Norfolk, Joan Walker of Whitman, Susan DiBona of Laconia, NH and Janet O’Neil of Worcester. Also survived and loved by grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Cherished brother of the late John Jr., Mary Peloquin and Katherine Kenneally. Loving uncle of the late Andrew Peloquin Jr.

Fr. Kenneally will lie-in-state at Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Friday October 15, 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Saturday at 11:00 AM. Interment Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Regina Cleri, c/o Mr. Stephen Gust, 60 Wm. Cardinal O’Connell Way, Boston, MA 02114.

Evelyn J. (Kavanaugh) Kennedy

Evelyn J. (Kavanaugh) Kennedy, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed peacefully into eternal life, Tuesday October 12, 2010.

Born in Calvert, Newfoundland, she came to Boston at 18 years old and raised her family in Dorchester.

Beloved wife of the late Maurice (Dom) Kennedy. Survived by daughters E. Theresa Crowley of Lynnfield, Caryl of Quincy, Mary of Dorchester and Elizabeth of Weymouth. Preceded in death by daughter Joan M. Kennedy, RN. Also survived by siblings Mame Geary of Ontario, Anne Puddister, Gen Clowe, Pius and Bill Kavanaugh of Newfoundland and Labrador; sons-in-law Jack Crowley and Stephan Papay; granddaughters Maureen, Kathleen and Marissa; grandson Dominic; great-granddaughter Cailin; and many nieces and nephews in the US and Canada.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Saturday October 16 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 4-8 PM. Entombment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Frank M. D’Angelo, Jr.

Frank M.  D’Angelo, Jr., a long-time resident of Milton, Massachusetts and most recently  of Allentown , PA ,  died  on Sunday,  October 10, 2010 at Lehigh Valley Hospice after a short illness.  Frank was 65 years of age.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Frank was educated in the Milton Public Schools and the Industrial School for Crippled Children.  Beloved son of Antoinette M.  D’Angelo,  and the late Frank M. D’Angelo. He is survived by his two sisters, Maria Trozzi  of Boston, MA and Paula J . Margraf of Allentown , PA.   He was the cherished uncle of  Dr. Melissa (Trozzi) Nass, Elizabeth A. Trozzi, Alexandra M. Margraf and Trevor M. Margraf, and two great-nephews, William and Benjamin Nass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton at 12 noon, on Saturday,  October 16, 2010.  Visitation will be on Saturday at 11:00AM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton MA.  Interment at Milton Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Epilepsy Society  ( www.aesnet.org)  and  The Friendship Home of Norwell,  (www. friendshiphome.net) .

Louis P. Hoffmann

Mr. Louis P. Hoffmann, a resident of Hull, MA passed away on Saturday, October 9th 2010 at the age of 71 after a long bout with multiple myeloma.  Louis was born in West Roxbury, and lived for many years in Milton.  He was married for 31 years to the late Mary Joyce Murray Hoffmann, and most recently to Mrs. Harriet Palm Hoffmann for 13 years.  He is survived by his four loving children, daughter Jane, son Louis and his wife Mirsada Pasalic Hoffmann, daughter Mary Joyce, and daughter Audrey and her husband, Derek Schug.  He leaves a beloved grand-child, Olivia, and was expecting a second.

Louis was the son of the late Louis Herman Hoffmann and the late Margaret I. O’Callaghan Hoffmann.  Louis went to Boston College High School and was an avid athlete, excelling in track and field.  Throughout High School, he also played golf and worked to earn his commercial pilots license.  A graduate of Norwich University, Louis was a commissioned officer in the US Army serving two years in Germany and a further four years in the Army Reserves.  Louis’ parents were both influential in the insurance field, and he followed them into the brokerage business, earning an MBA at Suffolk University and eventually starting his own insurance agency in 1979.

Louis was an active community member, advising the town of Milton on budget and insurance matters, and joining the Milton Hoosic Club which he served as President from 1982-1984.  He was a board member and treasurer of the Huntington General Hospital, and served as the Vice President of the University of Massachusetts President’s Advisory Council.  Since moving to Hull, he had been an avid boater, and was widely known in the community for being amongst the first to commute daily by water between his home in Hull and his waterfront offices in Boston.  As with so many things in his life, he mixed his interest in boating and his love of the outdoors to add adventure to the routine of his Boston commute.  He was proud of his record of water safety spanning more than twenty years.

Louis is known by friends and colleagues alike for an endearing enthusiasm, and an energy which he brought to both personal friendships and his spirit of entrepreneurialism.  Supported by his faith, he brought a deep sense of conviction to all undertakings in life.  Amidst the discipline of his professional practice, he was known for a deep love of life – even the odd spot of mischief and an occasional wager – as well as a deep sense of compassion for the family and friends who will miss him dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Wednesday 4-8PM. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louis’ memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute c/o Dr. Paul Richardson and Team for Multiple Myeloma Research, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.

Rev. Stephen C. Doyle, OFM

Rev. Stephen C. Doyle, OFM, 76 years of age, a professed Franciscan Friar for 54 years and a priest for 48 years, died Friday evening, October 8, 2010 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., where he had been a patient since suffering a stroke several weeks ago.

Fr. Doyle was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 12, 1934, the eighth of nine children of John and Marie (Lawlor) Doyle. He attended Holy Child grammar school and LaSalle High School in that city before discerning a vocation to the Franciscans. He then enrolled at St. Joseph Seraphic Seminary, Callicoon, NY, where he studied from 1950-55.

He was received into the Order of Friars Minor at St. Raphael Friary in Lafayette, NJ, July 14, 1955 and professed his first vows there July 15, 1956 before Rev. Celsus Wheeler, OFM. He completed his philosophical at St. Francis College in Rye Beach, NH from 1956-58, receiving a BA from St. Bonaventure University. He then went on to study theology at Holy Name College in Washington, DC from 1958-62. He professed his solemn vows as a Franciscan August 18, 1959 at Christ the King Seminary in Allegany, NY and was ordained to the priesthood March 17, 1962 by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, Apostolic Delegate at Mount St. Sepulcher, the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC.

Fr. Doyle then pursued graduate studies, receiving a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of America in 1963. He then taught for two years at St. John Vianney Seminary, East Aurora, NY (1963-65), before studying Semitic languages at Catholic University and then Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, where he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture in 1967.

Fr. Doyle then devoted himself to an extensive ministry of teaching, preaching and writing. He taught scripture at Christ the King Seminary in Allegany, NY from 1967-69 and then was a member of the retreat team at Christ House, Lafayette, NJ (1969-1971). In 1971 he began his long association with the Boston area, becoming professor of Scripture and Homiletics at Pope John XXIII Seminary, Weston, MA. He resided first at Saint Francis Friary in Brookline, MA where he served on the novitiate team from 1971-75, and then at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston.

For over three decades, he gave workshops on Sacred Scripture and preaching throughout North America and in Latin America, Ireland, India and Japan. In addition to contributions to the New Catholic Encyclopedia and the Catholic Biblical Quarterly, he published a number of books, including Covenant Renewal in Religious Life, Understanding the New Testament, The Pilgrim’s New Guide to the Holy Land, most recently, Apocalypse: A Catholic Perspective on the Book of Revelation. He also made frequent appearances on radio and television and produced a series of videos on the Bible, preaching and the Holy Land.

From 1988-90 he was director of programs for continuing education of clergy at Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Israel. Returning to St. Anthony Shrine in Boston in 1990, he devoted himself full time to his work of preaching, lecturing and writing. He guided well over 100 pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Greece, Asia Minor and Italy and conducted numerous retreats for clergy ad religious. He was listed in Who’s Who Among American Catholics and was made a Knight of Sepulchre.

Fr. Doyle’s activity was limited after suffering a stroke in 2006 and he was assigned to the Franciscan’s retirement facility at St. Anthony Residence, 103 Arch St., Boston until being admitted to the hospital several weeks ago.

Beloved son of the late John T. and Marie (Lawlor) Doyle. Brother of Joseph S. Doyle of Sunapee, NH, James K. Doyle of Wellington, FL, Rev. John T. Doyle, O.S.F.F. of Childs, MD, Gertrude Salerno of Greenwich, CT, Margaret Bouffard of Williamsburg, VA and the late Madelyn Kramer, Jane Donofry and Marie Doyle.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 4:00PM at Saint Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA. There will be no visitation prior to the mass, as Fr. Doyle requested that his body be donated to Harvard Medical School for research. May he rest in peace.

John F.X. Ambrose

John F.X. Ambrose of Milton, died on October 1, 2010. He was the beloved son of the late John F. and Anne (Murphy) Ambrose.  Brother of Carolyn Hayes of Milton. Uncle of Ambrose Hayes of Milton, Christopher Hayes of Jamaica Plain and Carrie Greenberg of Wayland.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint  Elizabeth Church,  Milton , on  Friday, Oct.8 at 10:00AM .  Relatives and friends invited. A Visiting Hour will be held at the DolanFuneral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON on  Friday, 8:30 to 9:30AM. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston.

Fritz A. Daleus, Jr.

On December 8, 1973, Fritz was born to Marie and Fritz Daleus in New York. As a young child, Fritz grew up with a lot of siblings. Fritz was known to be lovable, friendly and considerate and he loved helping others in need. Fritz was overprotective of his family. He was playful and loved to watch television. Growing up Fritz always wanted to be happy. Fritz loved to cook and cater to people who came to his house. Fritz was known for wearing his watch, silver cross chain and silver earring. Fritz also loved to sing everywhere he went and he would bless those with his beautiful voice. Fritz was a very hardworking man and never let anything stop him from supporting his kids. Whenever his mind was set on something, there was nothing that would stop him Fritz loved God. I can go on writing for years about Fritz, because he was good man. In the end we all know Fritz had a good heart and just wanted to be loved by everyone.

Fritz is survived by his mother, Marie T. Daleus and his father Fritz A. Daleus. Fritz was a father of three: Yesenia L. Perez, Issac J. Bourk, and Leeauna E. Daleus. Fritz had also had 4 sisters and 5 brothers: Fritzie Delince, Shirley Elliot, Arden Daleus and Carla Lowery. The Boys are Emmanuel J. Daleus,  Michael A. Daleus, Daniel G. Daleus, Samuel G. Daleus, Peter G. Daleus. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and all those who loved him.

Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 6-8PM. A Funeral will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 9:00AM. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Ellen A. (Laflin) Minsky

Ellen A. (Laflin) Minsky, of Milton, died on September 26, 2010 after an illness. Born in Springfield, MA, Ellen worked as a Registered Nurse at several local institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital and the former St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester.

Beloved wife of Ralph R. Minsky for 46 years. Loving mother of Kristin Pati and her husband Joseph of Canton, Mateusz Minsky of Boston, Karen Sudakov of Milton and Lawrence Minsky of California. Loving grandmother of Marissa, Joseph and Robson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church, Milton on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10:00AM. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Wednesday 4-8PM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

James Foley

James Foley, 68, of Quincy, died on September 25, 2010 at Brockton Hospital. Born in Boston, James was the son of the late Patrick and Anne (McGinley) Foley. Prior to his retirement, James worked as the Assistant Clerk at Dorchester District Court.

Husband of Patricia (Garland) Foley. Loving father of James, Jr., Sean and Sheila Foley. Brother of Rev. Thomas C., Francis, William, Bernard and Richard Foley, Barbara Pickering and the late John P. Foley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy, on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Monday, 4-8PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be made to South Shore Mental Health, Attn. Amy Katz, 500 Victory Rd, Quincy, MA 02171, www.ssmh.org.

David L. Burns

David L. Burns, 65, of Medford, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, Thursday September 23, 2010. He was the husband of Charlotte J. (O’Donnell) Burns. Born March 4, 1945 in Boston, he was the son of the late Harold R. Burns and Evelyn (Benson) Burns. Raised in Roxbury, he attended Boston Schools. David enjoyed reading, cooking and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He was a member of the Eagles Club of Hyde Park. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte J. (O’Donnell) Burns; his children, Eric D. Burns, Shawn M. O’Donnell and Tina M. O’Donnell; his siblings, Phyliss Ochalek, Diana Estano, Joseph Burns, Patricia Nemet, Michael Burns, Susie Simmons, Helen Davis, Carol Joyce, Harold Burns, Jr, Arthur Burns, Linda Burns and Donna Imperato; he is also survived by 5 other children from a previous marriage and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Bernadette Lastoria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom, 4750 Washington St., West Roxbury,  Monday, September 27th at 10:00AM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.