Obituaries

John Silvia

Dec 29, 2021

John  Silvia of Quincy, formerly of North Reading and Taunton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  He was 87.

He was born to John Silvia, Jr. and Hilda (Oliveira) and raised in Taunton.  After graduating from Taunton High School, he earned his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University.  He worked with GE...

Joseph R. Cox

Dec 28, 2021

Joseph R. Cox of Hull, formerly of Milton, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He was 66.

Joseph was born to Clarence James Cox and Angelina Theresa (Veneto) and raised in Milton.  After graduating from Milton High School, he went to the school for Culinary Arts.  He was passionate about...

Paul F. Moody, Sr.

Dec 28, 2021

Paul F. Moody Sr, of Quincy, passed on December 28 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.  Born in Quincy, MA, he was the son of the late James B. and Anne V. (Wojcik) Moody. Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years Karen E. (Clark) Moody, his sons, Paul F. Moody, Jr. QFD...

Stuart E. Coull, Sr.

Dec 28, 2021

Stuart E. Coull, Sr. of Quincy passed away December 28, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Dale F. (Fanning) Coull of Quincy, he was the loving father of Tracy O’Sullivan and her husband Patrick of Hanover, Stuart E. Coull, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Milton, and Tammy Gallagher and her husband John of Quincy; loving brother of Dennis Coull...

Robert J. Cochlin

Dec 27, 2021

Robert J. Cochlin, a diehard Bruins fan from Hull, died at home on Monday, December 27, 2021, after a long illness. He was 38.

Bobby was born in in Boston and raised in Hull. He excelled as a student and a hockey player at Hull High School.  He worked as an operating engineer while always maintaining his lifelong love of...

Diane W. Saleski

Dec 26, 2021

 

Diane W. Saleski, 91, of Hingham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2021 after a brief illness.   Born in Vincennes, IN, Diane was the daughter of Helen (Watson) and Russell Wolf.  She was pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth Saleski, son Douglas Saleski, and sister Gail Garcia.Diane moved regularly at a young age as her father advanced...

Maryanne C. Guiducci

Dec 26, 2021

Guiducci, Maryanne C. of Weymouth, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2021. Maryanne was born and raised in Weymouth and attended Weymouth High School. She worked for many years as a secretary for State Street Bank and as a server at Denly Gardens. She enjoyed visiting Nantasket Beach, cooking delicious meals and spending time with her family. Loving mother of...

Eleanor A. Venezia

Dec 26, 2021

Eleanor A. (Spinale) Venezia, 89, of Quincy died peacefully on December 26, 2021 after year-long illness. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore R. Venezia for more than 68 years and the honored and cherished mother of Steven of Boston, Marianne Venezia-Looney (J. Timothy) of Saugus, Angela of Somerville, and Christine Vella (Chad) of Westwood. Eleanor is survived by four...

Elinor O’Neil

Dec 25, 2021

Elinor (Swide) O’Neil of Hingham passed away on December 25th at the age of 87. 

She was the daughter of the late Albert Swide and Mathil (Dow) Swide and beloved wife of the late Joseph F. O’Neil and sister of the late Emily Boosahda. She is survived by two daughters, Allison O’Neil and her husband Patrick Fischoeder of Boston...

Laurence A. Collins

Dec 25, 2021

Laurence A. Collins, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died December 25, 2021 at the age of 71.

Larry worked as a millwright for Armstrong in Braintree for 15 years. He later worked for the Weymouth DPW for many years, where he retired in 2014, and also worked alongside his wife for her company, Sharon’s Cleaning Service. He enjoyed visiting...

Joanne T. Keefe

Dec 25, 2021

Keefe, Joanne T. (Castelli) of Braintree, passed away December 25, 2021.  

Beloved wife of the late William Keefe. Loving mother of Jean Kilduff and her husband Brian of Norwell, Michael Keefe and his wife Lauren of Middleboro, Linda Keefe of Carver, and the late Richard Keefe and his surviving wife Rachael of Walpole. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and...

Nancy A. Marini

Dec 25, 2021

Marini, Nancy A. (Fruzzetti) of Weymouth, passed away December 25, 2021. Nancy was born and raised in Quincy, later moving to Weymouth to raise her family. She worked for many years as a Home Health Aide. Nancy enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. 

Beloved wife to the late Neil F. Marini. Loving mother of David F....

John P. “Jack” Brennan

Dec 24, 2021

Brennan, John P. “Jack” of Weymouth, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2021.

Jack was a longtime resident of Weymouth and attended Weymouth High School, Class of 1975. Despite suffering a brain aneurysm at the age of 17, he worked for many years as a filing Clerk for The U.S. Coast Guard, MBTA and through to retirement at Mass Health....

Loretta Koch

Dec 24, 2021

Loretta (Cluett) Koch,  a lifelong resident of Quincy, died at her home, surrounded by her family on December 24, 2021. She was 91. The beloved wife of 52 years to the late Karl J. Koch, Sr. Cherished mother of Jeanmarie Alibrandi and her husband Frank of Weymouth, Karl John Koch, Jr. of Quincy, Kenneth J. Koch and his wife Diane...

Phyllis M. Blandino

Dec 24, 2021

Phyllis M. Blandino “Phyl” of Weymouth passed away on December 24, 2021 at the young age of 67 surrounded by loved ones.

Beloved wife of Michael Littlefield who had a son Michael Jr. from a previous marriage. Michael Jr. is married to Stephanie and has 4 children, Hailie, Mikey III, Tyler and Samantha. Phyllis loved her step son, daughter in...

Dorothy D. Monroe

Dec 23, 2021

Dorothy D Monroe, July 15, 1930 – December 23, 2021. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to an army family, she traveled the country to her father’s different posts. Graduated Marlborough School in Los Angeles 1948, where her love of ballet flourished under the tutorship of choreographer and teacher Ernest Belcher. Graduated Vassar College,1952, majoring in Drama. Summer work brought her...

Joseph P. Young

Dec 23, 2021

Joseph P. Young of East Weymouth, Massachusetts passed away on December 23, 2021 after a short illness, at age 70.  Son of J. Eugene and Ann Young, deceased, of Weymouth, Massachusetts. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann (Shields) Young and is survived by his daughter, Sarah Young of East Weymouth, Massachusetts.  Joseph also leaves his long- time friend, Marie...

Carol A. Fleming

Dec 21, 2021

Fleming, Carol A. (Beel) 74 of Naples, FL, formerly of Squantum and Braintree, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness on December 21, 2021.

Carol was born and raised in Squantum, MA, the only child of John and Rose (McKenna) Beel. Carol graduated from North Quincy High School in 1964 and began her life-long career...

Denise M. Flaherty

Dec 20, 2021

Denise M. Flaherty of Rochester, NH died December 20, 2021 at the age of 59.

Denise cherished her role as a grandmother and was so proud to be the “Nana” of Mia Anderson. She enjoyed taking cruises and had a special place in her heart for her dogs Chico, Marley and Pedro.

She was the daughter of the late Dennis...

Gary C.Y. Chung

Dec 20, 2021

Gary Chung of Boston, died peacefully in his home on December 20, 2021.

He was the loving husband of the late Kelly Chung, and the devoted father to Sara Chung as well as Dylan Chung and his wife Amanda. He was the cherished son of the late Thomas and Jennie Semler and a caring brother to Nancy Chung-Welch, Susan Chung-Campos,...