Brian E. King

Brian Edward King, a long-time resident of Lynn and part-time resident of Naples FL, passed away in his Lynn home after a brief illness on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the age of 63. Born on September 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Former Governor Edward J. King and Josephine T. (Hurley) King. Brian was raised in Winthrop and was a graduate of Dom Savio High School in East Boston. In June of 1975, Brian married, Kathleen M. (Leary) King in Winthrop and the couple soon settled in Lynn to begin their lives together. Brian was an avid reader and loved to get lost in books. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and he also traveled throughout the United States, he recently completed his mission of visiting all 50 states. Brian was a passionate referee for: EMOSA (Soccer), ANEFO (Football), NSSUA (Softball), BFHUA (Field Hockey), FSHAA (Soccer in Florida) and EMWLUA (Lacrosse).

In addition to his wife, Kathleen, Brian leaves his cherished daughters: Lauren Davis and her husband, Kevin of Andover and Meredith King of Watertown, his grandsons: Owen and Andrew Davis of Andover, his loving brother, Timothy King and his wife, Mary of Middleton, his nieces and nephews: Ryan Leary and Kathryn Leary both of Winthrop, Timothy King, Jr., Edward King, and Elisabeth King all of Middleton, and his mother-in-law, Ellen Leary of Winthrop, as well as

many cousins, friends and family. Brian also leaves his beloved canine companions, Lucy and Penny and the late Scarlett.

Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St. Lynn at 11am. Interment services will be held privately. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory may be made to either: or the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970 or Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Co. 100 Cummings Ctr. Ste. 222c, Beverly, MA 01915. However, Brian would also be very happy if you just kept your money!