Keohane Funeral Home

Josephine A. (Stanley) Early of Dorchester, long time resident of Quincy, passed away on Friday August 16, 2019, following a battle with Cancer.  She was 76.

Born in Boston, daughter of the late Warren and Anna (Iannaco) Stanley.  Josephine worked for many years as a waitress at the Parker House in Boston, and later in life as a bartender at the Dublin House in Dorchester.  Through her work, she formed many close and lasting friendships.  Josephine enjoyed cooking and home decorating, as well as being with friends, family, and her late canine companion Butchie.  She was a former longtime member of the West Roxbury Elks.       

Josephine was the beloved wife of 14 years of Stephen A. Azar of Quincy, and the sister of the late Warren “Shorty” Stanley Jr.  Josephine is survived and will be missed by many loving in-laws.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday August 21, from 4 to 8 PM at the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, QUINCY.  Services Thursday August 22, at 9:30 AM from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM.  Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Josephine’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.