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Frank Coady, Lawrence towing legend and philanthropist, dies at 74

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LAWRENCE — Tow trucks were lit up, police stood by and a bagpiper played on Marston Street on Saturday night as the body of Frank Coady was escorted past his business and then to a funeral home.

Coady, 74, the owner of Coady’s Garage & Towing Service at 139 Marston St., died Saturday. He was nationally known for his towing service and abundantly charitable nature.


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