Henry --- Ralph F. Sr. (Ret. BPD) of Roslindale formerly of South Boston, January 8, 2009. Surrounded by his family and care givers at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. Beloved husband of the late Martha G. (Taylor) Henry. Loving father of Carolyn and Joe Kostigen, James and Kathy Henry, Ralph and Denise Henry Jr., Barbara Henry, William P. Henry (BPD) and Patricia Henry all of West Roxbury. Devoted son of the late Harry and Barbara (McDonough) Henry of Thomas Park, South Boston. Brother of Donald and Vivien Henry of Walpole, Robert and Ann Henry of Rockland and the late Hank and Claire Henry. Also survived by nine grand children and two great grand children.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury on Monday, Jan. 12th at 9:00am. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 2:00 – 6:00pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
U. S. Marine Veteran WWII, 35 Year Veteran with the Boston Police Dept. (Former Station #9 and Area 1 downtown Boston), member of the Emerald Society, Dorchester Yacht Club and the Castle Island Assoc. Ralph was a student of the Museum of Fine Arts and an accomplished Painter and Model Maker of nautical and naval themes.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ralph’s Name to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home
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