Emmett Larkin

Emmett Larkin, 52 City of Attleboro Recreation Commissioner Emmett Larkin, 52, of Bishop Street, Attleboro, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011 unexpectedly at home. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Healy) to whom he was married for nearly 27 happy years and the devoted father to his three sons, Brendan (25), Danny (23) and Ryan (18). Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 25, 1958, he was a son of Nora E. (Monahan) Larkin of Attleboro; formerly of Westwood and the late Edward Joseph Larkin who died the previous day, Saturday, January 29, 2011. Raised and educated in Westwood, Emmett was a 1977 graduate of Westwood High School. Prior to moving to Attleboro in 1987, he was a resident of Quincy having moved there from his native community of Westwood. Emmett treasured the times spent with family and friends and was proud of his Irish heritage. He served as a City of Attleboro Recreation Commissioner and was actively involved in Attleboro Youth Baseball for many years. He mentored countless youth in his love of sports and team-building over his many years of coaching. He was also an ardent sports enthusiast and was among the most dedicated and devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. Emmett dearly loved his devoted dogs Dublin and Liam and looked forward to reuniting with his old friends, Brady and Casey, in his next life. Emmett earned his A.S. in Electronics Engineering from RETS School of Electronics in Boston in 1982 and was a certified project manager with Hewlett Packard and received additional training in Microsoft Network Training and Channel Delivery and Development Certification. Previously, he worked for Compaq Computers, Inc., Boston until the firm was acquired by Hewlett Packard. From 1993 1998, Mr. Larkin was employed as a service and support manager for Unicom/MicroAge in Dedham and Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to his wife, sons and mother, Emmett also leaves; a sister: Kathleen P. Connell of Upton; two brothers: James M. Larkin of Brockton and Dermott J. Larkin of Attleboro and a large extended family consisting of many in-laws, several nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends all of who will greatly miss him. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 4, 2011 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. For those in need of local transportation to visitation please call the funeral home directly at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis service. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7:30 AM from Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM in St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 14 Park Street, North Attleboro with Bishop Francis X. Irwin and the Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor, con-celebrating. Burial will follow in North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at the Moose Cabin in Attleboro. Childrens room available during visitation and while the funeral procession is being organized prior to the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Larkins name and in honor of his memory may be made to the Emmett Larkin Fund, c/o the Attleboro Recreation Center, 81 Pine Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. To send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.