Sidney J. "Sid" McComiskey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.
Sid was born in Boston on December 10, 1953, a son of the late Sidney McComiskey and Helen (Ward) McComiskey. Sid grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1971. Sid worked as an electrician for many years.
Sid is the devoted father of Sidney "Sid" McComiskey II and his wife Jennifer, and William Allen. He is the loving Grandfather to Liam. He is the beloved brother of Rita Boyden, Clare Senna, Margaret Gallo, Mary Giannino and her husband John, and the late John McComiskey. He is the brother-in-law of Ellen McComiskey. He is the former husband of the late Laurie (Cahill). He is the nephew of Joseph Hicks, and good friend to John Toomey. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, Cousins and beloved friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sid's Funeral on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Sid's name to Caring For A Cure, c/o Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, 55 Fruit St. Boston, Mass. 02114.