Obituaries

Barbara A. Tatreau-Desantis

Oct 13, 2021

Mrs. Barbara (Harshberger) Tatreau-Desantis, of Hanover, died October 13, 2021.

Beloved mother of  Melissa A. Roach and her husband, Brian, of Rockland.

Sister of William Harshberger of Pennsylvania. Grandmother of Brian  Roach, Jr and his fiance, Samantha Sarro of Plympton and Christabel Roach of Whitman. She alsonadored her dog, Gogmo.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family...

Anne (Egan) Larkin

Oct 12, 2021

Anne (Egan) Larkin, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on October 12, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Lawrence “Tippy” Larkin. Anne was the beloved mother of Linda Larkin Bernard, Mary Connolly of Plymouth and Caroline Mulrey of Quincy. Cherished Nana of Mary, Colleen, Rory, Brian, Ian, Joe...

Paul J. Morrison, Jr.

Oct 11, 2021

Morrison Jr, Paul J. lifelong resident of West Quincy, passed away October 11, 2021 at the age of 57.

Beloved son of Paul J. Morrison, Sr. and the late Anne T. Morrison (Flaherty).  Loving brother of Susan and husband PJ. Duggan of Holbrook, Tim Morrison of Quincy and Denise and husband David O’Dwyer of Cary, NC. Devoted Uncle of Sean,...

Dominic J. Galluzzo, Jr.

Oct 11, 2021

Dominic J. Galluzzo, Jr. of East Bridgewater, MA passed away on October 11, 2021 after courageously fighting a long illness.  

Beloved husband of Geraldine “Gerry” (Fairclough) Galluzzo of East Bridgewater, MA; devoted father of Helen Galluzzo of Whitman, MA, Mark and Lynne Galluzzo of Kingston, MA, Michael and Kelly Galluzzo of Kingston, MA and Christine and Butch Girouard of...

Dorothy H. (Heath) Schillinger

Oct 10, 2021

Dorothy H. (Heath) Schillinger, of New Hope, Pennsylvania and Bellmore, New York, died peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.    

Born September 14, 1933 in Queens, New York to Arthur and Dorothea (Langenberg) Heath and graduated from Richmond Hill High School with the Class of 1951.

Beloved wife of Joseph H. Schillinger for 67 years,...

Michael J. “Mike” Gillis

Oct 9, 2021

Michael J. “Mike” Gillis, of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was 69.

Mike was born in Quincy on October 7, 1952. He attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School with the Class of 1970.

Mike was a sheet metal worker with Local 17. He enjoyed his work and the relationships...

John J. Connolly

Oct 9, 2021

Connolly, John J. of Quincy, died October 9, 2021.  

John adored his family, especially his grandson Michael. He enjoyed going to all of his sporting events, fishing, and listening and humming to country music. He was a retired member of Laborers Local 223. John was easy going, helpful, giving, and friendly. He will be greatly missed by all who...

Drita Veselaj

Oct 8, 2021

Drita Veselaj, age 91 died peacefully in the arms of her children. Drita was the beloved wife of her late husband, Refik Veselaj. Drita is survived by her three children; Ermira Hoxha, Bujar Veselaj and Fatmir Veselaj. Drita was a wonderful grandmother to her six grandchildren; and now blessed with seven great-grandchildren. Besides spending time with her family and friends,...

William J. “Billy” Bent, Jr.

Oct 7, 2021

Mr. William J. “Billy”, Bent Jr. of Charlestown, died October 7, 2021, following a brief illness, and a long battle with drug addiction.

Born in Winchester and raised in Weymouth, he is  predeceased by William J Bent Sr and survived by his mother Charlene Bent-Mack of Weymouth, step mother Teresa Chapman of Dedham, siblings Kathleen Bent of Rockland, Kristin Francisco...

Mary Ella Simpson

Oct 6, 2021

Mary Ella Simpson (Hogue) of Quincy lived a happy 88 years and died peacefully on October 6, 2021.

Being surrounded by her family and loved ones brought her so much joy. She enjoyed trips to the beach, going out to eat with a view, and in recent years spending time with her four great grandchildren. She loved to read,...

Joanna R. (Leszewski) Millane

Oct 6, 2021

Joanna R. (Leszewski) Millane, of Quincy, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was 88.

Born in Boston on August 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Budziski) Leszewski.

Joanna was a woman of great faith and raised her family with love and devotion. A selfless person, Joanna lived her life in...

Dennis F. Tellier

Oct 6, 2021

Dennis F. Tellier, of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 67.

Dennis was born in Weymouth, on October 6, 1954, to Robert Tellier and the late Catherine (McGrath) Tellier.

Dennis was a construction superintendent and member of the carpenters’ union Local 424. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built...

Barbara Ann Mcgovern

Oct 5, 2021

Our beloved mother, Barbara Ann (Deane) McGovern, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021. She was the ninth of ten children born to the late Thomas and Mary Deane, of North Quincy, on May 31st, 1944. Barbara was a twin and joined this world moments before her sister Virginia (Ginny) Keane. They were inseparable and shared a...

Michael A. Gorman, Sr.

Oct 5, 2021

Michael A. Gorman, Sr. of Hull, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, surrounded by family.  He was 86.

Born in Boston to the late Evelyn Anna and William Duncan Gorman.  Michael was raised in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth High.  He was on the legendary 1953 championship team.  After High School, he went on to join the National Guard and was...

Timothy M. Maclean

Oct 5, 2021

MacLean, Timothy M. of Weymouth, died suddenly on October 5, 2021.

Tim was a proud graduate of Norfolk Agriculture High School. At the Aggie, he excelled in Horticultural (Plant) Science, won many awards, and developed the skills needed to own a successful landscaping company.  Tim was mechanical person which enabled his landscaping business to evolve and offer construction, plumbing...

James F. Harris

Oct 5, 2021

James F. “Jim” Harris of South Weymouth and Port St. Lucie, Florida died peacefully at home on October 5th, 2021.

Loving husband of Marie (Shea) Harris, they recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Prior to Weymouth, Jim had lived in Hingham and Milton for many years. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, son of the late George “Jack”...

Rosemary Bonisolli

Oct 4, 2021

Rosemary Bonisolli (Falletti) of Hull passed away on October 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at home.

Rosemary was born in Hingham, MA on March 24, 1937, the second youngest among 5 brothers and 7 sisters born to the late Rocco and Carmella Falletti. Rosemary and her siblings learned at a young age the value of hard work and...

William O. “Bill” Nurmi

Oct 4, 2021

William O. “Bill” Nurmi, 83, of Quincy, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

Beloved husband of Susan E. (Clark) Nurmi, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Devoted father of Cheryl A. Hindle and her husband Alan of Dunnellon, Florida and Michael W. Nurmi and his wife Rosemary of Quincy. Cherished...

Kevin J. Sullivan, Jr.

Oct 3, 2021

Sullivan, Kevin J., Jr. of Quincy, died October 3, 2021.  

Kevin was a funny person and struggled for many years with alcohol.  The love of his life was his son Mason.  Kevin had a large group of neighborhood friends that hung out and they still keep in contact to this day.  Kevin had a great sense of humor and...

William P. Barry, Jr.

Oct 2, 2021

 

William P. Barry, Jr. of Abington, died October 2, 2021. The beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Bowles) Barry. Loving father of  Janet Barry of Quincy, Patricia Smalley of Dorchester, Patrick Barry of Quincy, William P. Barry, III, of Abington, Susan Barry of Quincy, Carolyn McGrath  of Weymouth and the late John and James Barry. Brother of Nancy Ferrara...