Edward J. Mackey, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Bette M. Mackey, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

A carpenter by trade, Ed worked in construction management for more than 40 years. During his many years in construction he worked on multiple buildings that make up the Boston skyline, the work he was most proud of was the construction of the Boston Science Museum’s Mugar Omni Theater. His professional accomplishments were many but his priority in life was supporting, nourishing and loving his family. His life’s work and his growing family leave a lasting legacy across generations.

In addition to his wife, Bette, Ed is survived by his three children: Edward Mackey and his wife, Susan; Heather Dockray and her husband, John; and Christopher Mackey and his wife, Patricia.

He was the grandfather of Kayla Chauvette and her husband, Robert; Shane F. Mackey; Conor F. Mackey; Courtney M. Mackey; Thomas Dockray; and Andrew Dockray and his wife, Josie-Mae. He was also the great-grandfather of Emma and Madison Chauvette.

Ed is survived by his siblings, George Mackey and his wife, Sandy; Mary McCormick and her husband, John; Nancy Langevin; Richard Mackey and his wife, Denise; Dan Mackey and his wife, Sylvia; William Mackey; and Robert Mackey and his wife, Debbie. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Francis David and Stephanie Culhane and her husband, Eddie Rezek.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Mary Mackey, his siblings Eleanor Stone, Alan Mackey, and Suzanne Mackey, and his sister-in-law Naiomi Mulligan.

Ed will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Edward J. Mackey to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or via dana-farber.org/gift.

Dana Farber provided critical medical care to our father over the last 5 years of his life.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Sunday 10/4/2026 from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:45 AM on Monday 10/5/2026 prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston.