John Farrell

John V. Farrell, 89, of Wakefield died on Thursday, July 30 at his residence.

Born in Somerville on March 28, 1926 he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Sullivan) Farrell.

John was a graduate of St. Clements High School in Somerville. He had served in the United State Navy during World War II. He was retired from Akers Motor Lines in South Boston and was the owner of Farrell Wallpaper and Painting. He was also a member of the Wakefield V.F.W. and the local 25 teamsters union.

John was the husband of the late Lillian M. (Mitchell) Farrell. Mr. Farrell is survived by his three daughters; Amy Farrell Cook of Wakefield, Jean Young and her husband Richard of Oakland, ME and Kathy Kenneally and her husband Joseph of South Dakota and his sister Mary Farrell of Lynn. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Farrell was predeceased by his brother Richard Farrell and his two sisters Lillian Ryan and Roseann Hackett.

His Funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Wednesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in the Most Blessed Sacrament Church 1155 Main St., Wakefield at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-8pm. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield.

August 04, 2015
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

August 05, 2015
10:00 AM

Most Blessed Sacrement Church
1155 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2080