Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Wednesday morning at 10:30 am.  Burial St. Joseph’s Cemetery, W. Roxbury.  Donations may be made in his memory to the Elizabeth Ann Tarpey Memorial Scholarship Fund 15 Lincoln St. Braintree, MA 02184.  

Link to Mass Livestream 

https://vimeo.com/event/3492125

Frederick J. Tarpey, longtime resident of Milton, passed away June 8th surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Dorchester, he was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Mission High School, Boston College, class of 51 and served in the Army during the Korean War.  He worked at the South Postal Annex for over 40 years and also worked at Jordan Marsh as a Distribution and Transportation Manager for over 30 years. Fred also worked for many years as a Professional Funeral Assistant at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home.  In his free time Fred enjoyed attending BC football games and alumni events, hosting Thanksgiving, attending grandchildren’s sporting events, playing and teaching tennis to his grandchildren, traveling to Ireland, going to the Cape and spending time with family.  He was a long time parishioner of St. Agatha’s Church in Milton where he was a Eucharistic Minister and CCD Teacher.  He was also a member of the Castle Island Association, the Irish Cultural Center, the Quincy Elks and the McKeon Post.  

Beloved husband for over 50 years of the late Kathleen A. “Kay” (Dowd).  Devoted father of Christopher Tarpey and his wife Mary and their children Nathan and Noel of Braintree, Kathy A. Gaide and her husband Bob and their children Tara & Mary Kate of Milton, Kara McGaffigan and her children Declan, Justin, & Peyton of Quincy and Frederick “Rick” Tarpey of Quincy.  Brother of the late Daniel Tarpey and Elizabeth “Betty” Flaherty.  Great grandfather of Charles Tarpey and Pepper Corey.  He is survived by many nephews and dear cousins.  He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Tarpey.