Obituary: Denis Lynch, 67, Lifelong Malden Resident

The following is from Breslin Funeral Home.

Denis J. Lynch, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014.

He was born in Malden on Aug. 31, 1947 to his parents, Eugene F. and Corinne (Hubbard) Lynch. Denis had been a lifelong resident of Malden, graduating from Malden High School, Class of 1964. He worked as a printer for the Boston Herald for many years before becoming a laborer for the City of Malden Department of Public Works. He retired after 18 years of service to the city. He is a life Member at the Irish American Association in Malden. Denis was a big fan of Boston College sports and enjoyed listening to sports radio on a daily basis.

He is survived by his children, Maureen A. Khoury and her husband Michael of Somerville, Amy R. Cason and her husband Randy of Tewksbury and Dennis Lynch and his girlfriend Heather of South Boston; by his grandchildren, Mary Kate, Nate, Samantha, Michael and Christopher; and by his siblings, Eugene “Buddy” Lynch of Malden, Edward Lynch of Malden, John Lynch of Lynnfield, Mary Lynch Blackstone of Braintree and James Lynch of Bedford, New Hampshire. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden, on Wednesday, May 28, at 8 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 9 a.m. Services will conclude with interment in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 27, from 4-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Dr. Janet Murphy and in memory of Denis J. Lynch to Cancer Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Checks are to be made payable to Massachusetts General Hospital and mailed to: Cancer Research in Honor of Dr. Janet Murphy and in Memory of Denis J. Lynch, c/o MGH Development Office, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114.