February 13, 2009
Lance Corporal Kevin T. Preach, United States Marine Corps, died on Feb. 7 from wounds he received while serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Kevin was a Machine Gunner with 2nd Marine Division 3/8 Weapons Company. He was age 21.
Lance Corporal Preach was born on July 9th, 1987 in Miami FL. He was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School class of 2007 and Marine Corps Boot Camp , Parris Island , SC on January 25 2008.
Kevin was the beloved son of Laurie Hayes of Bridgewater and the late Daniel Mark Preach. Loving brother of Private Daniel James Preach, USMC of SC, Michelle Bailey and Kristen Pagnotta both of Brockton. Proud grandson of Peter and Nancy Bresciani and the late Frank and Kathy DeAngelo. Loving and devoted boyfriend of Brianna Kelliher of Bridgewater.
A Funeral Service with full Military Honors will be held on Wed. Feb 18 at 11:00 am at the Central Square Congregational Church, 71 Central Square, Bridgewater, MA. Visiting Hours to be held on Tues. from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00 pm at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rt18) Bridgewater. Burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers donations in Kevin’s memory may be sent to Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 PMB 609 ,Oceanside, CA 92057
For directions and online guest book, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason Bridgewater 508-697-4332
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