Born and raised in South Boston, Agnes was a graduate of the Gate of Heaven High school and was proud of her roots and lifelong friendships made there.
While constantly busy raising eight children, Agnes never forgot the importance of helping others and giving back to the communities where was raised and where she lived. Agnes volunteered her time at various organizations including the old Hamilton House Nursing home and the Meals on Wheels program. In addition, Agnes was a proud and longtime supporter of many organizations over the years including the Laboure Center in South Boston, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, The Boston Police Athletic League, The JFK Library Foundation, St. Joseph Parish, the Needham Community Council and BID-Needham.
A longtime resident of Needham and North Falmouth, family and friends were of great importance to Agnes and she delighted in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her home or at the Cape. Agnes 'quick wit and love a good joke was endearing to all that new her. Agnes' independence, integrity, resilience and generosity were inspiring to both her family and friends alike. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church, 1362 Highland Avenue, Needham on Monday, January 29 at 11:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Avenue, NEEDHAM on Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Agnes's memory may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham, Attn: Samantha Sherman, Development Office, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492. Gifts may also be made online at www.bidneedham.org/giving.
Born and raised in South Boston, Agnes was a graduate of the Gate of Heaven High school and was proud of her roots and lifelong friendships made there.
While constantly busy raising eight children, Agnes never forgot the importance of helping others and giving back to the communities where was raised and where she lived. Agnes volunteered her time at various organizations including the old Hamilton House Nursing home and the Meals on Wheels program. In addition, Agnes was a proud and longtime supporter of many organizations over the years including the Laboure Center in South Boston, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, The Boston Police Athletic League, The JFK Library Foundation, St. Joseph Parish, the Needham Community Council and BID-Needham.
A longtime resident of Needham and North Falmouth, family and friends were of great importance to Agnes and she delighted in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her home or at the Cape. Agnes 'quick wit and love a good joke was endearing to all that new her. Agnes' independence, integrity, resilience and generosity were inspiring to both her family and friends alike. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church, 1362 Highland Avenue, Needham on Monday, January 29 at 11:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Avenue, NEEDHAM on Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Agnes's memory may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham, Attn: Samantha Sherman, Development Office, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492. Gifts may also be made online at www.bidneedham.org/giving.
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