Coakley --- Rhoda (O’Brien) of Roslindale, January 7, 2012. Beloved wife for 65 years of James J. Coakley (Ret. BFD Ladder 4). Loving mother of James J. II and Judy Coakley of Cape Cod and Venice, FL, Denise and Bob Fitzgerald of Stoneham and St. Petersburg, FL, Stephen and Kathy Coakley of Dedham, Jodi and Charlie Frawley of Franklin, Mickey and Barbara Coakley of Roslindale and the late Robert Michael Coakley. Devoted grandmother of James J. III, and Christopher Coakley, Stephen, Jenna and Brian Coakley, Nicole and Michelle Frawley and Michael, Kelly and James Coakley. Cherished great grandmother of Kayleigh and Christopher Coakley. Loving sister of the late Elizabeth Iannacci, Helen Bradfield, Catherine McEachern, Josephine Brooks, Francis O’Brien, Margaret Marenghi and James O’Brien. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Wednesday Jan. 11th at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan 10th from 4:00 – 8:00pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rhoda’s name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure www.komenmass.org 89 South St, Suite 406, Boston, MA 02111 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
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