Marie J. Bevacqua

Marie J. (Whalen) Bevacqua of Quincy, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Marie was born on Oct. 30, 1932 in South Boston, she was the first child of Martin and Mary Whalen and the eldest of 8 children. She lived in Quincy with her daughter Helen and her grandson Jason for many years.

Marie is the beloved wife of the late  Edward T. Bevacqua. Loving mother of the late Helen M. Bevacqua. Devoted grandmother of  Jason M. Bevacqua and his partner Cynthia Johnson of Quincy. Cherished great grandmother to Hailey and Derek. Loving  sister of Martin J. Whalen of Brockton, John J. Whalen of Squantum, William Whalen of Savannah, GA.  Helen Audette of Quincy, Florence Higgins of Bourne and Rita M. O’Connell of Weymouth. and the late Lillian Smith. Marie is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

Marie loved her family and will always be remembered as a wonderful Mom, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Rest in peace – our love goes with you.  A special thank you to Marie’s niece, Lorraine Curtin – for her support and guidance. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation  on Tuesday morning Jan. 12 from 10:30-11:30 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Funeral and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marie may be made to Huntington’s Disease Research @ Mass General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA  MA 02114.