Lawrence P. “Larry” Donnelly Jr., peacefully, two weeks short of his 87th birthday, of East Milton and formerly of Dorchester Lower Mills, Thursday April 15, 2021.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Flanigan) Donnelly. Survived by two sons who adored and looked up to him, Lawrence P. “Larry” of Wicklow, Ireland and Thomas J. “Tommy” of East Milton, their wives Eileen and Jesse, and grandchildren Seán, Larry and Tommy. Larry is also survived by his beloved siblings, Louise Lydon of Milton, Paul Donnelly of Beacon Hill and Brian Donnelly of Dennis, as well by many nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws, close friends, neighbors and former colleagues in the US, Ireland and Scotland.

He is a retired federal administrative law judge and state administrative judge and graduate of St. Gregory’s School, Hyde Park High School, Stonehill College and New England Law – Boston. Veteran, US Army.

Larry was a wonderful, kind and intelligent gentleman who, above all, was a great and dedicated husband and father. He will be missed by very many who take comfort now from his being reunited with Mary, the love of his life. The family would like to thank the staff at Winter Valley and at South Cove Manor where he spent his final years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Friday April 23 at 10:45 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

To watch the Mass Livestream, please visit, https://vimeo.com/537735348