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John W. Nelligan Veteran
November 24, 2021

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NELLIGAN, John W. Of Dedham formerly of Dorchester and P.E.I., Canada, November 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Noreen (Ryan) Nelligan. Devoted father of Mary Blundell of Walpole, John W. Nelligan Jr. of Dedham, Joseph P. Nelligan of Boston, Mark Nelligan of Marshfield, William F. Nelligan of Dedham, and Ann Marie Ralli of Norwood. Grandfather of Lauren Blundell, Kerry Nelligan, Erin Nelligan, and Madalyn Ralli. Brother of the late Barbara Kelley. Son of the late Frederick and Thecla (Dorgan) Nelligan.


John was a graduate of Northeastern University and a retired employee of Boston Edison.

A visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham on Monday, Nov. 29 from 8:30-10:15am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham
456 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
781-326-0500