Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Judith “Judy” Sudak, a longtime resident of Quincy, originally from Dorchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  She was 73.

Judy was born in Boston to Mary (Lee) and Harry Lawson and raised in Dorchester with her 4 siblings.  Judy worked for many years as a driver for special needs students and took pride in caring for the...

Apr 3, 2024

Sheila L. Wojdakowski, of Quincy, formerly of Charlestown, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 69.

Sheila was born in Cambridge on March 14, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Stanley A. and Margaret M. (Kenneally) Wojdakowski. She was raised in Charlestown and attended local catholic schools.  She worked...

Apr 3, 2024

William J. “Bill” Harnden of Hingham, died April 3, 2024, at age 80. Bill was the son of George and Ethel Harnden and the beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Leavitt) Harnden. Sister of Carole Palmer of Harwichport, the late June Hennessey of Hingham, and the late George “Mickey” Harnden of California. Brother in law of Shirley Esposito and Sandra Kentel...

Apr 3, 2024

Pinto, Alma M. (Gelenian) of Weymouth, passed away on April 3, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 92.

Born in Malden in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Alice Gelenian.

Alma was very dedicated to her family and cared deeply for them; always making sure everyone was taken care of. She was very independent,...

Apr 2, 2024

Anzalone, Stephen of Weymouth, passed away after a brief battle with an illness on April 2, 2024. He was 70.

Born in Everett in 1953, he was the son of the late Giro and Carmella Anzalone.

Steve was a dedicated son, husband, father, papa, uncle, cousin, coach, mentor, and friend. He was able to make a friend and touch lives...

Apr 2, 2024

Eileen Catherine (Mogan) Kearney, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was 68.

Eileen was born in Boston on November 6, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Ryan) Mogan. She was raised in South Boston, attended local schools, and graduated from...

Apr 1, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

Ward, Russell A., Jr. AKA Gadget Man of Weymouth, passed away on April 1, 2024. He was 80.

Born in Stoughton in 1943, he was the son of the late Russell and Meltha (Delano) Ward.

Russell was a proud veteran of the USMC and National Guard and a retired MBTA employee who enjoyed working in his yard and fixing things...

Mar 31, 2024

Maryann Arria (Benenati) of Hingham, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2024.

Maryann touched everyone with her passion for life, love, determination and drive. She will be greatly missed by all who were inspired by her spirit.

Maryann leaves behind husband Robert Arria, and sister Josephine Allen. She leaves behind brothers-in-law Paul, Michael, Ronald, and Stephen. Maryann...

Mar 31, 2024

Frank L. Curtis of Weymouth, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was 51.

Devoted father to Franklin Curtis of Hull, Justin Curtis of Weymouth, and Ryan Curtis of Weymouth.  Loving brother to Susan Curtis of Hingham.  Cherished son to Helen Curtis (Nicoli) and the late Paul G. Curtis.  Also survived by an aunt, several cousins, extended family, and...

Mar 31, 2024

Charles H. “Chuck” Tarbox IV, age 66, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at South Shore Hospital, following a brief illness. He was a resident of Braintree and spent many years living in Quincy.

Born September 6, 1957, in Milton, he was the son of the late Charles H. “Charlie” Tarbox III and Alice I. (Thornley) Tarbox.

Chuck...

Mar 30, 2024

Steven Philip Locke, of Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. He was 70.

Steven was born in Brockton on March 13, 1954, and was the son of the late Stanley Warren and Madeline Louise (Greene) Locke. He was raised in Brockton and Quincy, attended local schools, and graduated from Quincy...

Mar 30, 2024

Gordon Kenneth Stone, of Houghs Neck, a life-long resident of Quincy, died peacefully in AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was 68.

Gordon was born in Weymouth on August 10, 1955 and was the son of the late Kenneth P. and June S. (Sullivan) Stone. He was raised in Houghs Neck, attended local schools...

Mar 30, 2024

Catherine “Kay” Connolly (Doherty), age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, peacefully at her home in Quincy, MA. 

Born May 18, 1934 in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Mary Doherty of Donegal, Ireland.

Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Patrick (PJ) Connolly whom she wed on September 8, 1962....

Mar 29, 2024

DiSciacca, Julie R., of Fort Myers Florida, formerly of Quincy Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday March 29, 2024 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers Florida. She was 74.  

Julie was born in New Haven Connecticut on January 10, 1950 and was a daughter of the late Joseph Pasipanki and Late Virginia Rogers (DelGrego), Julie was raised...

Mar 29, 2024

Janet L. (Hakanson) Jepson, of Hull, passed away in her home suddenly on March 29, 2024.

Born March 30, 1952 to Dorothy and Elmore Hakanson in Woburn, MA. An inspiring woman who attended Lasell Junior College for her associate’s degree, and then attended Washington University where she got her occupational therapy degree soon after. A real trailblazer, she worked many...

Mar 28, 2024

Gay Tapley Carbonneau, musician, educator, and long-time resident of Quincy, died soon after her 95th birthday on Thursday, March 28th, surrounded by her family and close to her home in Quincy, MA.

Over the course of her 21-year career with Quincy Public Schools, Gay taught music at more than seven of the city’s elementary schools with as many as 1,500...

Mar 28, 2024

Helen M. (Sullivan) Slattery of Quincy originally from South Boston, died peacefully in her home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, she was 90. The beloved wife of the late Dudley “Jim” Slattery. Cheished mother of Maureen Oldham and her husband Edward of North Quincy, James Slattery of North Quincy, Donna Slattery of North Quincy, George Slattery...

Mar 28, 2024

Rosemarie (Arciprete) Mahoney of Marshfield originally from Quincy, passed away on  March 28, 2024, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was 82. Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Genio D. and Frances (Marella) Arcipete. She was raised in Quincy and spent most of her life here before moving to Marshfield.  Rosemarie was a graduate of North Quincy High...

Mar 27, 2024

Thomas “Tom” J. Lee of Norwell, formerly of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Tom was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to the late Ralph and Esther (Mahoney) Lee. Tom was a graduate of North Quincy High School, after graduating Tom enlisted in the United States Navy. After the Navy he...