Obituary of Francis X. Herlihy

Francis X. Herlihy of Amherst, NH formerly of Burlington, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center of July 24, 2017, after a brief illness, with his loving family by his side. Francis was the youngest of five boys born to Dennis and Catherine (Murphy) Herlihy on May 3, 1929. He was born in Weymouth and attended Weymouth schools. He was a graduate of Boston College and was employed by the Hallmark Corporation for over forty years. He leaves his wife, Janet (Conveney), son Michael & his wife Cheryl of Burlington, Matthew & his wife Nancy of Woburn and daughter Bridget of Amherst, NH. His daughter, Anne, predeceased him. He was the proud and loving grandfather of ten grandchildren. During his retirement his greatest joy was attending whatever sporting event or activity they were involved in. They are Caroline, Mary Jo & Keith of Burlington, Brianna, Evan, Sam & Caleb of Woburn and Katelyn, Patrick & Tommy Casper of Amherst, NH. He loved family times, being Irish, Boston College, Bar Harbor & playing golf with his grandkids. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was a good man and he will be missed. Funeral from the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt., 128/95 Woburn side) on Saturday, July 29 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers memorials in Francis’s name may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 15 Mt. Carmel Road, Danvers, MA 01923.