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Michael F. Flaherty

06/07/1945 - 11/04/2007

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Obituary For Michael F. Flaherty

Michael F. Flaherty, 62 died on November 4, 2007 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He was born in Boston, son of the late Michael F. and Margaret (Sheehan) Flaherty he was raised and educated in South Boston graduating from South Boston High School in 1963. Michael was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired in 2006 after a twenty-year career as a mail handler at the South Postal Annex in Boston. Active in youth hockey for more than 20 years, he had been a longtime coach and board member of Rockland Youth Hockey. He served as President of that group and had also been a member of the Rockland High School Hockey booster Club for many years. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Donovan) Flaherty, his children, Michael F. Flaherty and his wife Lisa, Kelly McGuire and her husband William, Kerry A. Flaherty and her fiancé Ken Rau all of Rockland and Joseph J. Flaherty of Fl. He was the proud grandfather of Michael and Erin Flaherty and Billy McGuire. He was the brother of Maureen Reidy and her husband Jim of Rockland, Patricia Johnson and her husband Frank of Whitman, Eleanor Piers and Donna Owens and her husband John of South Boston and the brother in law of Joseph and Bridget Donovan of Kingston, Patricia Joyce of Braintree, Kevin Doolin of Attleboro and the late Ronald Piers, Joanne Doolin, Noreen Whitehouse and Paul Donovan. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. A Funeral was held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Friday, November 9th at 8:15 AM. A Funeral Mass followed in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Calling hours were on Thursday, November 8th from 4-8 PM. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester

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  • 05/25/2021

    Pa, Merry Christmas! We love you and we miss you a whole lot. Thank you for wii...we love it! Love always, Michael & Erin

  • 05/25/2021

    Mrs. Flaherty, Mike, Kelly, Kerry & Joey, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Flaherty's passing. He was beloved by all that knew him. I am fortunate to have had him as my Coach. He was Rockland Hockey! Sincerely, Eddie Rose

  • 05/25/2021

    Mrs Flaherty and family: I was shocked when I came upon this announcement. I remember Mr. Flaherty when we were younger all living in RP. I can picture him on the side while we were playing street hockey and ice hockey at Reeds Pond. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, Angela

  • 05/25/2021

    To say farewell to our Uncle Mike & to hold Kathy and the family in our hearts. The name Flaherty means family. The love the strength that your family has its been built by a wonderful man you should all be very proud of what your family stands for. May God Bless and hold you all within his arms. We will miss you uncle Mike and know you are watching over us. Love Dan & Michelle Jim, Katie, and Daniel

  • 05/25/2021

    Flats: I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Hang in there. - Malloy

  • 05/25/2021

    My heartfelt condolences to the Flaherty Family. Mike was a gem, great with all kids not just his own. He touched so many, we will all miss him. Our prayers are with you all. The DiRenzo's

  • 05/25/2021

    TO THE FLAHERTY FAMILY,WE OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES,MIKE WAS A GREAT CO-WORKER AND A HELL OF A MARINE,HE EXEMPLIFIED OUR MOTTO,SEMPER-FI,IN EVERYTHING HE DID,HE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED,BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN, SEMPER-FI,MARINE,GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER

  • 05/25/2021

    Mike, Lisa & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We send our deepest sympathy and please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. The Donahue Family

  • 05/25/2021

    We will always remember how great Mike was with all the kids growing up and how much they loved him whether he was in the stands, coaching or encouraging them to do their best. Please accept our sympathy.

  • 05/25/2021

    I have very fond memories of Mr. Flaherty. He opened his home to me on many weekends (as long as I didn't sit in his chair). It was fun to watch the exchanges between him and the kids and Mrs. Flaherty - always in fun and always in love. He gave you his opinion whether you asked for it or not. He was a great guy who always made you laugh. He will be missed by many, but especially his family. My heart goes out to all of you.

  • 05/25/2021

    I know all the people I skated with have many fond memories of Mr. Flaherty. Always quick to lend encouragement and direction; always willing to lend a helping hand and ALWAYS working hard to make everyone smile. Thanks for sharing your husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather with all of us. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kerry and Family, I am so troubled to hear of this. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take good care. -Jeremy A.

  • 05/25/2021

    In your heart he will always be. Mrs. Flahery, Kelly, Kerry, Mike & Joe,our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Such fond & fun memories thru the hockey years. Love Tim & Rebecca

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy, Mike, Kelly, Kerry & Joe I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a great guy and he will be missed dearly. I am sure my mom and him are up in Heaven having a lot of laughs together. You are all in my prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    We have some of the best memories of "Mike" from the hockey rink, and what a great guy he was. He will be greatly missed by us. Mark and I are so sorry for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    ToKathy and Family please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Michael he will missed. The Barrett Family

  • 05/25/2021

    To the Flaherty family....We are sooo sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Aunite Kathy Michael,Lisa,Kelley,Bill,Kerry,Ken & Joe just wanted to say I love you all and uncle Mike was the best Steve and I & Emily will miss him

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa and Flaherty family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. God Bless all of you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Everytime I saw Mike he always had a big smile on his face. We shared many a good laughs together. He will be missed but will always be in hearts of people who were fortunate enough to have know and loved him. Our deepest sympathy to all of the Flaherty's. He will not be forgotten.

  • 05/25/2021

    I have many great memories of "Mr Flaherty" from growing up with youth hockey. As a coach, skate tightener and all around great guy he will be missed. I am very sorry for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    Michael & Family, I am SO sorry to hear of your loss. I know its been years since I've seen you but please accept my sincere condolonces & know that you & your family are in my prayers. Take care.

  • 05/25/2021

    To the Flaherty family..I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless. Hope King (& Riley, the yellow lab) 62 Lincoln Rd

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy & family I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you have.

  • 05/25/2021

    We lost "The Best" simply ?The Best? Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grand-father, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, & Friend. Loving Husband to Kathy...The Greatest Father to Mike, Kelly (McGuire), Kerry, & Joe, The Most Wonderful "Pa" to Michael & Erin Flaherty & Billy McGuire, An Awesome Father-in-Law to Lisa Flaherty & Bill McGuire and soon to be Father-in-law to Ken Rau. He will always be in our Hearts, our Minds and as little Michael said?will Always be on our Shoulders. We Will Miss & Think of "Pa" Everyday! From the family of Michael Flaherty?Thank you all for everything. We have incredible family and friends. Everyone has been so thoughtful and so generous. We appreciate EVERYTHING! Love always, Kathy, Mike, Lisa, Michael & Erin, Kelly, Bill & Billy, Kerry & Ken, And Joe

  • 05/25/2021

    To the Flaherty Family we offer our condolences. We were saddened to hear of your loss. He will forever be alive and well in your hearts and memories. God Bless

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