Sylvester W. “Bud” Phelan

Phelan, Sylvester W. “Bud” of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Koch) Phelan. Devoted father of William Phelan, retired QFD, and his wife Mary of Braintree, Francis Phelan of Braintree, Ann-Marie and her husband Edmund LaPointe of Quincy and the late Vincent Phelan and his wife Jean of Newfoundland. Cherished Grandpa Bud of Christine Phillips, Michael Phelan and 7 great-grandchildren. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Bud was one of the first babies to ever be born in the Quincy Hospital maternity ward and went on to be a lifelong resident of Quincy, graduating from North Quincy High School. He worked as a chef at Walsh Restaurant in Quincy for over 40 years, retiring in 1975. In addition to his love for cooking, he was also an avid Red Sox fan and gardener, spending long hours caring for his beautiful garden. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation Saturday at 10 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, QUINCY, prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 12 PM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Sylvester may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Francis of Assisi, 856 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184.