Joseph W. Breen Sr.

Breen, Joseph W., Sr. of Quincy, originally from Dorchester, died February 7, 2017. 

Joe loved his family and being a “Papa” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with them and making memories. He liked to fish, watch sports, and get morning coffee with friends. Joe was “OFD” and later moved to Quincy. He was a proud Navy Veteran and served during Vietnam. He worked for the telephone company for over 35 years before retiring. Joe was a jokester and always knew how to make people laugh. He was a generous and caring man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Son of the late Charles and Rita Breen. Survived by his loving family Linda Lombari of Quincy, Candace Boone and her husband Ryan of Middleboro, Joseph Breen Jr. of Easton, and Charles Breen and his wife Shannon of Englewood, FL. Loving brother of Michael Breen and his wife Mary of Quincy, Marianne Kast and her husband Stephen of Quincy, Carolyn Gillis and her husband Tim of Quincy, Janet Scarafone and her husband John of Carver, and the late Charles Breen and his surviving wife Tina. Devoted “Papa” of Michael, Ryan, Charles, Jacob, and Kaitlyn. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his close friend Packy Halpin

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 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 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mark’s Church, Dorchester at 11 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joe can be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.