David L. Broderick

He was born in Manchester on February 17, 1951, the son of Francis J. and Mary (McCaugney) Broderick. He was educated in the local school system and was a 1969 graduate of Bishop Bradley High School. He received his bachelor's degree from The College of The Holy Cross in 1973 and earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, class of 1977.

Prior to his illness, he had been an assistant U.S. attorney for many years. Previously, David had been an attorney with Malloy & Sullivan, specializing in media law. A former Democratic activist, he was former chairman of the Hillsborough County Democratic Party in the 1980's and was sought out for advice by many candidates. He was a chairman and commissioner of the Manchester Transit Authority and was Parish Council President for the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

An avid reader, David was also a fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He most enjoyed the time he spent at the beach with his family and friends.

Members of his family include his wife of 30 years, Ruth A. (Kayler) Broderick of Manchester; one son, David L. Broderick Jr. of San Diego, CA, and Manchester; two daughters, Kathleen Broderick of Manchester and Patty Broderick of Manchester; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Francis J. and Mary Broderick of Hampton; brother-in-laws, Hillsborough County Superior Court Justice James Barry of Manchester and Robert R. Kayler of Hopkinton, NH; many nephews, nieces, cousins, four aunts and an uncle.

He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ann Barry five years ago.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Catherine Church, corner of Webster and Hemlock Streets, on Tuesday February 12, 2008, with Monsignor John E. Quinn officiating. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.