Obituaries

Elizabeth A. “Bette” Rizzo

Jul 22, 2021

RIZZO, ELIZABETH A. “Bette” of Weymouth, MA passed away on July 22 at the age of 96.

Bette was born on April 24, 1925 to Rose and John Brown.  As a young woman, she worked as a telephone operator, until through cousins in the U.S.Navy, she met the love of her life, Jim Rizzo.  They married in 1946 and enjoyed...

Dorothy R. Palmer

Jul 22, 2021

 

Dorothy Rose (Papani) Palmer, of Hingham and Nantucket Island,  93, internationally acclaimed artist known for her vibrant paintings, notably her colorful floral compositions, passed away after a short illness, on July 22, 2021.

Everyone admired Dorothy‘s intuitive spirituality, her love of entertaining, and boundless energy. Dorothy was compassionate, empathetic and loved her community. Palmer, daughter of Nicholas and Rose...

Olga J. Marella

Jul 21, 2021

Marella, Olga J. (Amara) of Rockland, formerly of Hyde Park, died July 21, 2021 at the age of 92.

Olga was born and raised in Hyde Park, where she lived for many years.  She was a talented hairdresser who would travel to elderly communities and cut hair for those who were in need.  Olga was an avid walker and enjoyed...

Patrick J. Mccarthy

Jul 21, 2021

Patrick J. McCarthy of Quincy died surrounded by his family on July 21, 2021. Patrick was born December 3rd, 1925 in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland. He was educated at Dungeel National School; Killorglin Intermediate School and Ballyhaise Agricultural College, County Cavan, Ireland. Patrick came to America in 1949 and was inducted into the United States Army in 1951, he volunteered...

Jane R. Galvin

Jul 21, 2021

Galvin, Jane R. of Weymouth, passed away July 21, 2021. She was born in Weymouth to the late George and Kathryn Galvin. Jane was a lifelong resident of Weymouth. She was a graduate from Archbishop Williams High School and Stonehill College. Jane worked for the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance for 47 years as a social worker. She was also...

John E. Mattson

Jul 20, 2021

John E. Mattson, of Nottingham, NH, formerly of Weymouth, died July 20, 2021. He was 78. John proudly served in the US Navy and went on to have a successful career as a plumber. He was a 54 year member with Local #12. He avidly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a kind and quiet man and...

Patricia Joan (Butler) Spillane

Jul 20, 2021

Patricia Joan (Butler) Spillane, of Hull, formerly of West Roxbury, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 20,2021, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham.

Born in Boston, she was raised in West Roxbury and was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Louise N. (Sullivan) Butler.

A homemaker, Pat raised her family with love and devotion. A woman of...

Joseph “Joe” Mogan, Jr.

Jul 19, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Mogan, Jr., of Quincy, died suddenly in an industrial accident on Monday, July 19, 2021, in Everett. He was 38.

Born in Boston on June 19, 1983, Joe was raised in South Boston and Dorchester. He was the cherished son of Joseph S. and Donna M. (Kilduff) Mogan. Devoted father of Gavin Joseph Davis of Quincy. Loving brother...

Sherie A. (Loconte) Harris

Jul 19, 2021

Mrs. Sherie A. (LoConte) Harris, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 19, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 64.

Sherie was the VP of Bank of Boston for many years. After her children were born, she worked from home as a legal transcriptionist to spend more time with her...

Judith (Pagnini) Carnevale

Jul 19, 2021

Mrs. Judith A. (Pagnini) Carnevale, of Weymouth, died July 19, 2021 after a short illness.

Judy was born in Attleboro on July 29th, 1945, and was raised in Mansfield. Always meticulous with numbers, she enjoyed a successful career as bookkeeper and comptroller for an electrical construction company. She loved Italian cooking, preparing healthy meals and sharing new recipes, especially with...

Alfred E. Kelly

Jul 19, 2021

Kelly, Alfred E. “Al” of North Weymouth, died July 19, 2021. Al was born in Boston to the late Elizabeth and John Kelly. He attended Quincy Trade School and was a proud U.S. Army veteran. Al worked for many years as a union insulator for Insulators and Allied Workers Local 6 Boston. A devout Catholic, Al had been a parishioner...

Kevin Stephen Riley

Jul 18, 2021

Kevin S. Riley of Hingham passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 18, 2021; he was 78.  He had battled sarcoidosis for twelve years.

He was the loving husband of Susan Bertz Riley for 50 years and loving father to Kate Riley O’Leary of Kingston, J. Terrence Riley of Dorchester and Victoria A. Riley of South...

James “Jim” Leo Berlo, Sr.

Jul 18, 2021

James “Jim” Leo Berlo, of Quincy, passed peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was 80.

Jim, son of Henry and Susan Berlo, was born in Boston, attended South Boston High School and began his 40-year telecommunications career with New England Telephone company. A long-time member of IBEW 2222 and the New Outlook Pioneers. Jim was past...

Flora “Trudy” Gertrude Mclaughlin

Jul 17, 2021

Flora “Trudy” Gertrude (McDougall) McLaughlin of Needham, MA, was born in Boston, MA on November 3, 1944 and died peacefully Saturday July 17, 2021 at the age of 76 from complications of Alzheimers.

Much loved daughter of the late Claire J. Parenti (Powers) and step-father Leo J. Parenti. Loving sister of Michael McDougall and his wife Fran, Peter McDougall...

Xuan “Sue” Dzung Vo

Jul 17, 2021

Xuan “Sue” Dzung Vo of South Weymouth, died suddenly on July 17, 2021. 

Sue was the daughter of Thoa T. Nguyen of Portland, OR and the late Dzung V. Vo. She was the loving mother of Katherine Denton of Whitman, Linh Chau of Sarasota, FL, and Lee Chau Munger of Portland, OR. Sue was a proud grandmother to 7...

William F. Henderson, Iii

Jul 17, 2021

William F. Henderson, III of Hull died peacefully at home on July 17, 2021 at the age of 75. He was the son of the late William F. Henderson, Jr. and Beatrice A. (Morgan) Henderson. Beloved husband of 52 years to Nancy (Kelley) Henderson. Loving father of Lisa M. Flaherty and her husband Michael of Rockland; William D. Henderson...

Patricia A. (Tajc) Caldwell

Jul 17, 2021

Patricia A. (Tajc) Caldwell, of Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Carney Hospital in Boston. She was 79.

Born in Pennsylvania on April 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Irene (Stefanik) Tajc. Patricia attended local schools and graduated from Quincy High School.

A homemaker, she was devoted to her family and...

Glenn S. Haas

Jul 16, 2021

Haas, Glenn S. of Weymouth, passed away peacefully in his home on July 16, 2021. He was 71. Born in Ossining New York, the son of the late Gilbert and Joyce Haas.

Glenn was a graduate of Northeastern University with a master’s in environmental engineering.

He worked for 40 years as an Environmental Engineer for the Department of Environmental Protection....

Catherine (Keane) O’Connor

Jul 16, 2021

Catherine (Keane) O’Connor, of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, Portland, Maine and Galway Bay, Ireland, died peacefully at Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was 80.

Born in Galway Bay Ireland on August 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (Flaherty) Keane. Catherine attended local schools in Ireland, and in 1957, Catherine...

Bernard Robert “Bernie” Anderson

Jul 15, 2021

Bernard Robert “Bernie” Anderson of Quincy (OFD), passed away after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma surrounded by his loving wife, family, friends, music and laughter on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was 47.

Bernie was born on July 19, 1973 in Boston to Linda (Osborne) of Quincy and the late Paul Anderson.   Beloved husband and best friend of Marianne (Blaikie)...