BUHL, FRANCIS J. "Frank" In Braintree, formerly of South Boston Aug 1, 2015 at age 89. Beloved Husband of Rita M Burke-Buhl Step -Dad of BPD Edward L Gately III and Grandfather of Ryan J Moran Beloved Son of Jesse E Buhl and Mary M Collins. Frank is pre-deceased by eight siblings. He was the Brother - In - Law of Dan Burke, Robert Burke, Paul Burke of South Boston and John Burke of Quincy. He was the Uncle of Quincy PD Sgt James E Buhl (Retired) and his Wife Flo of Weymouth Michelle Geraghty and her Husband Barry Geraghty Abington PD (Retired) from Whitman and Sharon McCormack of Whitman Elaine M Licciardi and her Husband Guy of Brockton Paul Riley and his Wife Virginia Robert Buhl of Texas Paul George and his Wife Beverly of Brockton. Also many great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in St. Vincent's Church, 363 E Street, So. Boston on Monday at 11 A.M. Followed by interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Frank is a Navy Veteran and served for 45 years as a Merchant Marine. He was a Life Time Member of the South Boston Yacht Club and enjoyed walking the beach at Castle Island. He loved the Red Sox. He was a proud friend of Bill W for 48 years. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in Frank's name to St Jude Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 50 Memphis TN 38101-9929.