Edward F. "Bud" Slattery, Jr. Print E-mail

Edward F. “Bud” Slattery, Jr.

 
Former Athletic Director at G.L.T.H.S.
 
 Edward F. “Bud” Slattery, Jr., 80, of Hampton, NH, formerly of Lowell, died Thursday, April 13th at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Sara E. “Sally” (Regan) Slattery who survives him and with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on February 28th of this year.
 Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, April 10, 1937, the son of the late Edward F. and the late Mary (Murphy) Slattery, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1954. Following graduation from Lowell High, Bud attended Providence College on a baseball scholarship, and after completing an exceptional college career, signed a professional baseball contract with the San Francisco Giants.
 Bud served as Director of Athletics at Greater Lowell from 1974 until his retirement in 1982. He was one of the founding fathers of Greater Lowell’s highly regarded athletic program. In addition, he was one of the driving forces in the formation of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference, which was formed to meet the needs of vocational high school athletic programs in Eastern Mass., and a conference in which the Gryphons continue to compete to this day. Previously, he taught English, served as a coach and was Head of the English Department.
 He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Golf Club in Lowell.
 In addition to his wife Sally, Bud is survived by a daughter Kelly Britton and her husband Frankie of Hampton, NH; five sons Edward F. “Ted” Slattery, III and his fiancée Kelly Horan of Chelmsford, MA, Paul R. Slattery of Lowell, Kevin M. Slattery and his wife Andrea of No. Andover, MA, James Slattery and his wife Anne of Chelmsford, MA and David Slattery and his wife Ellen of Lowell; twelve grandchildren Molly, Emily, Patrick, Meghan, Connor, Shannon, Brianna, Ryan, Julia, Jack, Thomas and Kathryn; a sister Mary F. Slattery of Lowell; and many nieces and nephews.
 Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. from 4 to 8 P.M. on Monday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in Lowell (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) at 11 o’clock followed by his Committal Prayers at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Mt. Pleasant Golf Club Scholarship Fund, 141 Staples St, Lowell, MA 01851. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
Condolences (17)
  • Carolee Murphy  - Buddy’s cousin Billy Murphy’s daughter from Poughk
    I remember Buddy and Sally when I was a young girl and we would visit when we went to Hampton Beach and remember hearing about how beautiful their wedding was . Aunt Mary always was so proud of him and my dad always told everyone of Buddy being such a great ball player. He had a great smile as shown in the photo. I’m so glad he had such a loving family to share his life with.Sending you all my heart felt sympathy. I just found this obit while looking in the internet for our family tree on 2/5/18 so I apologize for my condolences being so late.
  • Fran Connolly
    James my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Still in Fla. Hope to see you soon. Best Wishes Fran Connolly
  • Glenn Olsen  - My Condolences Folks
    Great man, may he rest in peace.
  • Leslie & Jen Farrell  - Leslie & Jen Farrell Condolences
    Paul and David, We are so very sorry for your loss and send our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With sympathy, your former neighbors - Leslie & Jen.
  • Don and Carolyn Philbin  - Concolenes
    Dear Sally and family, Very sorry to learn of Bud's passing. He was a great man. I especially recall many years ago when he and I worked together at Hampton. You and he were certainly an extraordinarily popular couple. Sorry for your loss, Don and Carolyn
  • Steve White  - With Deepest Sympathy
    Kelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences go to you and your family. Sincerely, Steve
  • Mark Cavanaugh  - Thoughts and Prayers
    To the entire Slattery Family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all. To Kevin and James, love you both and know that the entire NU brotherhood is thinking of you all.
  • Jim Mitchell  - Condolences to Slattery family
    Louise and I were deeply saddend to hear of Bud's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sally and the entire Slattery family.
  • Jim Mitchell  - Condolences to Slattery family
    Louise and I were deeply saddend to hear of Bud's passing. He was a tremendous friend and role model for me throughout our years together at Lowell Trade School and Gr. Lowell Tech. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sally and the entire Slattery family. Jim Mitchell - Siesta Key, Florida. Former Athletic Director at Gr. Lowell Tech
  • Dennis Cailler  - valedictorian class of 1963 lowell trade high
    Thank you and good-by to my freshman basketball coach and English teacher. May God you and your family at this time of need.tQ
  • Norm Anderson & Bob "Shooter"  - Condolences for the Slattery Family
    We are so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. He was a great friend to all and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to Sally, Kelly, "Ted", Paul, Kevin, James and David and the rest of the Slattery family.
  • Malcolm and Barbara Haith  - Kevin and James and family, so sorry for your loss
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
  • David Beati
    Deepest condolences to the Slattery family...
  • Terry Hickey  - Condolences
    May the sadness of this day be eclipsed by the great memories of what your father brought to the lives of your family. I know he made an impact with me and my family for years and he will be missed by all of us.
  • Thelma Regan  - My deepest condolences to Sally and the entire fam
    I am sorry for our great loss. Buddy was always so gracious and kind to me. I enjoyed our conversations about literature, education, and the state of the day. He was an intelligent and humorous man. Buddy helped raise a beautiful family of loving people. I am glad Michael made me part of this family so I could enjoy the 46 years I have bathed in the Slattery love glow. You always have a special place in my heart. I will miss you, Buddy.
  • Kathy Owens  - grandfather
    Please except my condolences for your loss.
  • Kathleen McGuire  - Deepest sympathy
    Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad and husband. He was a fine man and he will be deeply missed. He will live on in his wonderful family - children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace. God Bless.
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