Published in the July 13, 2015 edition
LYNN — John H. Holleran Sr., 77, of Wells, Maine and formerly of Lynn, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, July 11, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Born in Jamaica Plain on Feb. 25, 1938, John was the son of Dr. John H. and Muriel (DeSousa) Holleran. He was raised in Wakefield, graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers and held a BA in History from Norwich University, Vermont.
He was a regional manager for Caldor Department Stores for many years until his retirement.
John was the beloved husband of Patricia (Healey) of Wells, Maine; the loving father of sons John H. Holleran Jr. of Revere and James M. Holleran Sr. and his wife, Amelia of Saugus and daughters, Sherri Freeman of Lunenburg and Jill Holleran of Pittsfield; the proud Pops of newborn, James M. Holleran Jr.; the dear brother of Muriel A. and Gerald Holleran, both of Wakefield and Edward Holleran of Michigan; the cherished son-in-law of Mildred Healey of Lynnfield, and the uncle of several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special dachshund, Henry.
John’s funeral will be held from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn on Wednesday, July 15, at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at Our lady of the Assumption Church, 17 Grove St., Lynnfield.
Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, July 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
For online condolences, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.
