In Memoriam – Tom Donahue

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In Memoriam – Tom Donahue

It is with immense sadness and heaviest of hearts to share that our loyal friend Thomas “Tom” Donahue, President of the Roslindale Day Parade Committee, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021.

Tom was the heart and soul of the Roslindale Day Parade. His greatest pride was organizing the parade, year after year, rain or shine.

There was no bigger champion of the Roslindale Community than Tom. Aside from the Roslindale Day Parade, Tom enjoyed giving his time and effort helping and supporting many other Roslindale based groups and events.

Tom’s enthusiasm, leadership, and most of all, friendship, will be deeply missed by all of us. He will always be with us in spirit, and will continue to inspire us all to carry on his legacy in Roslindale.

In honor of Tom and his 35 year plus service to the community we are honored to re-name the parade in honor of him, from now on every first Sunday in October with the exception of the Sunday Columbus day falls on the first Sunday in October it will be the Thomas M. Donahue Roslindale Parade.


Thank you for everything, Tom.

Roslindale Day Parade Committee
– Albert J. Todesca, III
– Michelle Kohanloo
– Nicole Mourkakos
– Andrew N. Cousino
– Joy Pennington
– Silvana Ragusa
– Mike Segal
– Cathy Slade

In Memoriam – Richie Laham

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In Memoriam – Richie Laham

The Roslindale Day Parade Committee regrets to acknowledge the recent passing of our dear friend Richard W. Laham.

In addition to his dedicated long-term service on the Parade Committee, Richie was the voice of several of our Roslindale Day Parades on the Boston Neighborhood Network and the “Mayor of Roslindale” for our 2003 Parade. He was also active in many other local community organizations.

Richie will be greatly missed.

  • Richie Laham - MC of Roslindale Parade
  • Richie Laham - MC at the Roslindale Parade Awards Banquet

The 2019 Roslindale Parade Committee Says Thank You!

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The 2019 Roslindale Parade Committee Says Thank You!

The  2019 Roslindale Day Parade Committee gratefully acknowledges all who contributed to the success of our 44th Annual Roslindale Day Parade:

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters

City of Boston Agencies

Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston
Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
Office of Neighborhood Services
Area E-5 Police – Captain Therese Kozmiski and Sgt. Scott O’Mara
Boston Police Department Bureau of Field Services
Boston Fire Department
Boston Public Works Department
Boston Transportation Department
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Boston Emergency Medical Services Department
Boston Water and Sewer Commission

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Annual Parade Fundraiser and Awards Dinner

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2019 Annual Parade Fundraiser and Awards Dinner

The Parade Committee wishes to thank all who contributed to the success of our recent Annual Spring Benefit Dinner.

Our profound gratitude goes out to the 2019 Grand Marshals Stephen Judge and the Delfino Restaurant Family for providing the fabulous dinner for the estimated 350 attendees!!

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO:

Our Event Hosts and Staff

St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church
Master of Ceremonies Glenn Williams
Photographer John Murphy
Lighting Technician Kevin O’Connell

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The 2018 Roslindale Parade Committee Says Thank You!

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The 2018 Roslindale Parade Committee Says Thank You!

The  2018 Roslindale Day Parade Committee gratefully acknowledges all who contributed to the success of our 43rd Annual Roslindale Day Parade:

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters

City of Boston Agencies

Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston
Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
Office of Neighborhood Services
Area E-5 Police – Captain Keith Dalrymple and Sgt. Scott O’Mara
Boston Police Department Bureau of Field Services
Boston Police K-9 Unit
Boston Fire Department
Boston Public Works Department
Boston Transportation Department
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Boston Emergency Medical Services Department
Boston Water and Sewer Commission

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The 2017 Roslindale Parade Committee Says Thank You!

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The 2017 Roslindale Parade Committee Says Thank You!

The  2017 Roslindale Day Parade Committee gratefully acknowledges all who contributed to the success of our 42nd Annual Roslindale Day Parade:

“Education – The Door to the Future”

Held Sunday, October 1st, 2017

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters

City of Boston Agencies

Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston
Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
Office of Neighborhood Services
Area E-5 Police – Captain Steven McLaughlin
Boston Police Department Bureau of Field Services
Boston Police K-9 Unit
Boston Fire Department
Boston Public Works Department
Boston Transportation Department
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Boston Emergency Medical Services Department

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In Memoriam – Walt Michalik

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Walt Michalik
Parade Committee
Founding Member

In Memoriam – Walt Michalik

The Roslindale Parade committee lost one of its founding members on February 17th, 2017.

Walt Michalik was a true Class Act who poured his heart and soul into Roslindale in many ways.

Walt was thrilled to be honored as one of the 2016 Parade’s Grand Marshals. His steady presence and contributions to the parade’s perennial success will be dearly missed.