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Patrick A. Real

08/28/1938 - 11/28/2016

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Obituary For Patrick A. Real

Patrick A. Real, 78 of Rockland died on November 28, 2016 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Facility. He was born in Limerick Ireland son of the late John and Josephine (Low) Real. Pat immigrated to the United States in 1967 after having served for several years in Canada as a Missionary.

Settling in Rockland he was employed at the E.T. Wright Shoe Co. in town as a stitcher and later he worked at the Merriman Foundry in Braintree. For 33 years prior to his retirement he worked at Sullivan Tire Co. first at their original location in Rockland and then as a driver and delivery technician, when he retired he was assigned to the company warehouse in W. Bridgewater.

Mr. Real had been a Boy Scout Leader in Rockland and he played soccer in several leagues throughout the South Shore. He was an accomplished amateur accordion player, however his greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Priscilla M. (Williams) Real and his sons, Sean P. Real and his wife Marie of Hanson, Brian T. Real and his wife Anne of Fredericksburg, VA, Kevin M. Real and his wife Penny and Christopher J. Real and his longtime companion Vince all of Rockland. He was the brother of Brenda Maloney, Pauline O'Doherty, Noel Real and John Real all of Ireland and the late Theresa Moran, Josephine Fitzgerald and Rose McCallister. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate his life on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, Rockland, from 5:00-8:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday Decembere 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in Pat's memory can be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 403 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370.

Services

2 Dec

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
3 Dec

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
3 Dec

Interment

12:30 PM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Janice Langton

    Our condolences to priscilla and her family. I remember uncle Tony as the life of the party at our Holiday get togethers. Cherish your memories,may he rest in peace. Love Janice and Dan

  • 05/25/2021

    Brian Real

    Just thinking of and missing you today. Luv ya.

  • 05/25/2021

    Michael real

    love u papa

  • 05/25/2021

    anthony

    sorry papa i miss you i love you

  • 05/25/2021

    BH

    Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you.

  • 05/25/2021

    I am very sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time.
    (John 17:3, 1Cor.1:3,4)

  • 05/25/2021

    kelley

    MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

  • 05/25/2021

    MAY God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time.Psalm 29:11.

  • 05/25/2021

    Lillie

    May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of loss. God certainly keeps our loved ones in his memory because they are truly precious to him. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joseph Frechette

    Sorry for your loss Kevin.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ann Shannon

    God bless you Tony. I hope there's an accordion in heaven. There will be a lot of people looking for you.
    Love,
    Ann and Vic

  • 05/25/2021

    Dean Gambino

    To the Real family,
    My deepest condolences. Tony was always a bright spot in every day.
    Hard not to smile when he was around.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joann DeSouto

    Kevin,
    on behalf of all of your friends and co-workers at Atrenne, our
    condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.
    Sincerely,

  • 05/25/2021

    Steve Walsh

    I have many fond memories of Tony and having worked with him for so many years there are sure to be many entries in his little book of comments that I have made,I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing but we had fun with it.For years I would hear him say that he was going to visit Mrs.Murphy but he never told me who she was,only after much persistence did he finally explain.My prayers go out to all of his family

  • 05/25/2021

    John Berkeley

    To the entire Real family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Donald Wood

    To the Real family, I very sorry to hear of the passing of Patrick. My wife's and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Don Wood

  • 05/25/2021

    Nancy Lincoln [email protected]

    Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    Noel, Kim, Alan, Kenneth & Lyndsay Real

    We are so so sorry to hear of Uncle Tony's passing. Thank God you were all there together. We're thinking of you all & hope you all get through the next few days ok. Take good care of yourself. Xxxxxx

  • 05/25/2021

    Patricia Hartnett

    My thoughts and prayers to Brenda, her sister and brothers, his wife and extended family.
    God be with you all at this sad time
    Patricia Hartnett , Parteen, Co Clare , Ireland

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