Dr. John J. McGillicuddy - Of Needham formerly of Waban, January 14, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise (Godvin) McGillicuddy. Devoted father of John M. McGillicuddy of Rockport, Christopher D. McGillicuddy of Evanston, IL, Patrick C. McGillicuddy of Medford, Johanna M. Shea of Allston, Jerry L. McGillicuddy of Newton and the late Maura E. McGillicuddy. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Brother of Mary Crowley of Lynn, Sheila Galligan of Canton, Geraldine Langdon of Winter Park, FL, Thomas McGillicuddy of Wayland and Naples, FL, Rita Condon of Sugar Hill, NH and the late Anna Marie McPeak.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, on Friday at 9:00 AM. Funeral mass in St. Ignatius Church, Chestnut Hill, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John McGillicuddy’s Memory to the National MS Society, 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-1115, 781-890-4990.
Late World War II Veteran, U.S. Army. Graduate of Boston College, Class of 1934 and Yale Medical, Class of 1938. Received “Favorite Son” award of Boston College, 1966. Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Sancta Maria Hospital. Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sancta Maria Hospital. Orthopedic Surgeon for Boston College and the Boston Red Sox. Avid golfer, Charles River Country Club, Newton.