Cooley, Francis B. “Bud” (BFD, Ret.), of Hanover formerly of Dorchester, June 23, 2008. Beloved husband of 65 years to Carmella “Penny” (LaMacchia). Loving father of Patricia Gaudet of Dorchester, Francis B. “Brad” Jr. of Hanover, and Richard & his wife Carla of Ridgefield, CT. Devoted grandfather of Scott Gaudet & his wife Lisa of CA, Beth Sweeney & her husband James of Hanover, and Sean Gaudet & his wife Jenn of Dorchester. Proud Papa Bud to 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of James Cooley, (BFD, Ret.) of Westminster, and Marion Nolan of Amesbury. Also survived by many nephews.
Visiting hours in the John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER on Tuesday from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Neponset Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment Centre Cemetery, Hanover.
Late WWII Navy Veteran of the Pacific Theatre.