Obituaries 01-26-2023

Arthur Kennedy, Jr.

US Postal Service Retiree

Arthur F. Kennedy, Jr. of Winthrop passed away at home on January 20. He was 86 years old.

Born in Somerville, he was the beloved son of the late Eleanor (Lentz) and Arthur F. Kennedy, Sr. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War earning the rank of E-3. After his honorable discharge, he went on to work as a clerk for the United States Postal Service.

He was the devoted husband of Clare (Kinsella) and the loving father of Maura Souza of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Sheila Kennedy of Denver, Colorado and the late Stephen Kennedy; dear brother of Joanne Letch of Melrose and the late Carol Aloi, Paul Kennedy and Robert Kennedy and cherished grandfather of Madeline Souza, Owen Souza and Jameson Hamm.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, January 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with military honors in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Charles O’Leary

Member of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club and Winthrop Lodge of Elks

Charles S. O’Leary of Winthrop passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20.

He was 72 years old.

Born in Winthrop, he was the cherished son of the late Charles E. and Helene (Wilson) O’Leary.

Prior to his retirement, Charles worked as a painter at MIT University. Charles was a member of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club in Winthrop and the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078.

He was the devoted father of the late Charles P. O’Leary, the dear brother of Daniel F. O’Leary and his wife, Paula and Dennis M. O’Leary and his wife, Stacy, all of Winthrop and the late Patricia A. Miner and her surviving husband, Michael of Winthrop and the late Brian J. O’Leary and his late wife, Linda; the loving uncle of Erin Delaney and her husband, Patrick, Casey O’Leary and his fiancé, Allison, Brian O’Leary and his wife, Maria and Justin O’Leary.

Visiting hours will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Wednesday, February 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in

Winthrop Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to a charity of your choice. To sign Charles’ guestbook, please visit:

www.mauricekirbyfh.com

Henry Bailey Jr.

Mass State Tax Examiner, Very Proud of His Irish Heritage

Henry E. Bailey Jr. of Winthrop passed away on January 13. He was 58 years old.

Born in Quincy, Henry was the cherished son of the late Henry E. and Cecelia M. (Carr) Bailey.

Henry was currently employed at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue as a tax examiner. Henry received a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Galway in Ireland. He was an avid reader and music lover, loyal Boston Red Sox and Bruins fan and devoted supporter of Glasgow Celtics football club. Henry was very proud of his Irish heritage.

Henry was the dear brother of Rosemary Bailey and her husband, David Davenport of Tasmania, Australia. He was the loving uncle of Erica and Finn Davenport.

Visiting hours will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St.,

Winthrop on Saturday, January 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop (St. Michael’s Parish) 320 Winthrop St. Winthrop at 11:30 a,m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private. To sign Henry’s guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com

John Scandone

Proprietor of Always Open Towing in Boston

John L. Scandone of Winthrop and formerly of Dorchester passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital on January 15. He was 57 years old.

Born in Winthrop, he was the beloved son of the late Lucille (Fitchner) and Alphonse Scandone. Prior to his passing, he was the proprietor of Always Open Towing in Boston. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Towing Association, the Mystic Valley Gun Club, Massachusetts Police Association and the Boston Gun Club.

He was the loving father of Brittany Reposa of Medford, the dear brother of Lawrence Scandone and Robert Scandone, both of Winthrop and the late Linda Scandone and cherished uncle of Nicholas and Gina Scandone.

A funeral service was held in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Sunday, January 22. Interment private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Joslin Clinic at www.joslin.org.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Eugene D’Avolio

U.S. Air Corps Veteran of WWII

Eugene T. D’Avolio of Winthrop and formerly of East Boston passed away at the Lighthouse Nursing Care center in Revere on January 18. He was 101 years old. Born in Chelsea, he was the beloved son of the late Margaret (Scandone) and Charles D’Avolio.

A resident of Winthrop for over 38 years, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during WWII serving in Normandy and the Ardennes. After his honorable discharge, he went on to work as a carpenter until his retirement. He was also a member of the East Boston Civic Club and a former member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was the devoted husband of the late Jeanette L. (Fougere) and the loving father of Charles D’Avolio and his wife, Lois of Sarasota, Florida, Eugene D’Avolio and his wife, Janice of East Boston, Leonard D’Avolio and his wife, Deborah of Delray Beach, Florida and Peggy Wilson and her husband, Robert of Winthrop; dear brother of Charles D’Avolio of Florida, Margie Stephens of East Boston and the late Michael D’Avolio, Mary Staffier and Domenic D’Avolio. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Wednesday, January 25 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Services concluded with military honors in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Kevin McCarthy

Lifetime Member of Winthrop Elks, Winthrop Yacht Club and a Member of the Teams Boston Mailer’s Union

Kevin J. McCarthy of Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on January 19. He was 70 years old.

Born in Winthrop, he was the beloved son of the late Grace A. (Flanagan) and John P. McCarthy. A life-long resident of Winthrop, he worked as a newspaper mailer for the Boston Globe and several other local newspapers. He was a lifetime member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, the Winthrop Yacht Club and a member of the Teamsters Boston Mailer’s Union.

He was the devoted husband of Deborah A. (Donovan) and the loving father of Colleen E. McCarthy of Winthrop, dear brother of Maura G. McCarthy, Paul J. McCarthy and his wife, Lisa and Brendan P. McCarthy and his wife, Diane, all of Winthrop, Dennis B. McCarthy and his wife, Linda of North Billerica, Brian D. McCarthy and his wife, Lauren and Kathleen Walsh and her husband, John, all of Winthrop and the late Sean S. McCarthy; brother-in-law of William A. Donovan, Jr. and James M. Donovan and former brother-in-law of Mary Donovan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Tuesday, January 24, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Services concluded with interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.

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