Edward F. O’Gara

O’Gara, Edward F. of Quincy, died October 10, 2015. The beloved husband of 53 years to Rayne (Bencivenni) O’Gara of Quincy. Loving father of Edward O’Gara and his wife Theresa of North Stonington, CT, Kristin O’Gara of Roslindale and Maura O’Gara and her husband Michael Pratt of Quincy. Brother of Robert O’Gara and his wife Mary of Braintree, Maureen Vogus and her husband Peter of Sandwich and the late Joseph O’Gara and his wife Ann of Quincy and James O’Gara and his wife Evelyn of Milton. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Ed was originally from South Boston. He spent some time in Dorchester before moving to Quincy 46 years ago. He worked for 36 years as a salesman for Boston Gas. Ed enjoyed being active, going for runs and playing ice hockey, softball, racquetball, and golf. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a dedicated member of the Quincy YMCA and a past member of the American Legion Old Dorchester Post and the North Quincy Knights of Columbus. A proud United States Coast Guard Veteran, Ed will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be sadly missed.  

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in Holy Trinity Parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Quincy at 11 AM.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Edward may be made to the South Shore YMCA, 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 02061.