Howard J. MacKilligan's Obituary
Howard Joseph MacKilligan died on May 7, 2012 at 88 years old. He was born in Medford, MA on February 15, 1924 to Ruth (Boxell) and William J. MacKilligan, deceased.Howard was raised in Greenwood, MA and attended Greenwood Grammar School and graduated Wakefield High School in 1943. He volunteered for the Army in March 1943 and was in the 36th. Texan Division in Italy. He was wounded in South France when they were storming Normandy on August 25, 1944 and won a purple heart.Howard married Jean M. Geary on January 16, 1948. He is survived by Jean, a beautiful loving wife. They were married for 64 years. They have two surviving sons, William J., pharmacist and his wife Dr. Kristine Bertini of Kennebunk, Maine and Robert G., realtor of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and his partner Jesse Durko. Also surviving are four granddaughters Kelly, Courtney, Mimi and Jade MacKilligan.Howard was a great lover of baseball and hockey and played these sports until he was 55. He graduated Bentley College, A/B and Williams College School of Banking. His career was in Banking Management and he retired as VP of Malden Trust Bank. His beloved wife worked by his side at home and work. Howard will be sadly missed by his family.
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