Obituaries

Angela J. Tantillo

Apr 19, 2021

Angela J. Tantillo of Boston, passed away on April 19, 2021.

Angela was a social butterfly who loved her family and friends, music, fashion, and cosmetology.  Daughter of Annie Hunter of Braintree and Anthony D. Tantillo of Weymouth. Mother of Destiny A. Tantillo of Braintree, and Paul N. Roberson, III,  of Randolph. Sister of Anthony Tantillo and KaSandra Tantillo both...

Francis J. “Frank” Shaughnessy

Apr 19, 2021

Shaughnessy, Francis J. “Frank” of Marshfield, died suddenly on April 19, 2021. 

Frank is survived by Katherine (Kane) and their 4 children and spouses, Kerri and Peter Duggan of Quincy, Brian and Jordan Shaughnessy of Brookline, Stephanie and Keith Swenson of Milton and Meaghan and Sean McNamee of Greencastle, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.  Frank is brother to Ellen Giachetti of...

Iola “Lee” Slattery

Apr 19, 2021

Iola “Lee” (Evans) Slattery, of Hingham, died peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was 86.

Born in Boston on February 17, 1935, she was the daughter to the late Florence B. and Charles H. Evans, raised in Hyde Park and then Milton, where she lived through adulthood. Lee established a 40-year career in the dental industry where she not...

Phyllis Ann Rebecca Tench

Apr 18, 2021

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to virtually attend Phyllis’ funeral service on Saturday, May 1 at 12pm.  Please click the link below to join.

https://mit.zoom.us/j/92576598561

Phyllis Ann Rebecca Tench, affectionately known as “Phyl” to her family and “Teacher” to her friends and former students, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

Phyllis was born in Tela,...

Joe E. Montoya

Apr 17, 2021

Joe E. Montoya, Retired BFD of West Palm Beach, FL, and Weymouth originally from Savin Hill, died unexpectedly on April 17, 2021. The beloved husband of Francine ( Feldhandler ) Montoya of West Palm Beach, FL and husband of the late Elaine G. (Albanese) Montoya. Loving father Elaine Cavicchi of Weymouth, Stephen Montoya, Ret. BFD and his wife Gayle of...

Denise M. “Dee-Dee” Flemming

Apr 17, 2021

Flemming, Denise M. ” Dee-Dee” of Weymouth, passed away after a brief illness on April 17, 2021. Denise was born and raised in South Boston where she attended South Boston High School Class of 1974. Dee-Dee worked as a Bacteriology Lab Technician for 46 years at Boston Medical Center (a/k/a Boston City Hospital), where she had many friends who became...

James J. “Jimmy” Griffiths

Apr 17, 2021

Griffiths, James J. “Jimmy” of Marshfield, formerly of Roslindale, 60, passed away April 17, 2021. Jimmy was born in Boston to the late Francis and Mary (Dailey) Griffiths. He grew up in Roslindale and was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. Jimmy worked as a Supervisor for many years at White Hall until 2001. He enjoyed spending time at...

Dorothy M. Schatzl

Apr 17, 2021

Dorothy M. (Belliveau) Schatzl, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died April 17, 2021. Dorothy was the quintessential homemaker. She took great pride in caring for her family and home. She enjoyed her soap operas, word searches and catching up with friends on the phone. She will be sorely missed. 

Beloved wife of the late George E. Schatzl, Sr. Devoted...

Norma Stenstrom

Apr 17, 2021

Norma Stenstrom  of Quincy, died on April 17, 2021.  Daughter of the late Eric and Gladys (Colivet) Stenstrom. Sister of  Anita  Curran of Marshfield, Erik Stenstrom of Wareham, Gladys Schlager and her husband Richard of Florida, Susan Rodriques of Brockton, Karl Stenstrom of Taunton and the late Peter Stenstrom and his wife Jan of Florida. Norma is also survived by...

Robert “Bobby” O’Brien

Apr 16, 2021

Robert “Bobby” O’Brien of Quincy, died on April 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, he was 61.

The beloved son of the late Paul J. and Lorraine (Downing) O’Brien. Devoted brother of  Kathleen Wills and her husband David of Quincy and MaryAnn Russo and her husband Brian of Randolph. Uncle of Courtney and Michael Wills and Shannon and...

Robin D. Mastrorilli

Apr 16, 2021

Robin D. (Kinnear) Mastrorilli of Pocasset, formerly of Quincy, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. The beloved wife of Frank “Chick” Mastrorilli of Pocasset. Devoted mother of Melissa Mastrorilli and her fiance Nicholas O’Connor of Marshfield and Ashley Ruka and her husband Brian of Dorchester. Cherished Nana...

Margaret C. “Peggy” Casey

Apr 16, 2021

Casey, Margaret C. “Peggy” (Campbell) of Braintree, died April 16, 2021.  

Peggy adored her family, especially her grandchildren and loved having sleepovers and spending time together. She enjoyed reading, watching and knowing all of the answers on Jeopardy, and watching the Red Sox and Patriots games. She loved traveling all over in her younger days and spent time in...

Robert D. “Chipa” Norton

Apr 15, 2021

Robert D. “Chipa” Norton of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died April 15, 2021.

Chipa proudly served in the US Navy in the Vietnam War. He was an vid boater and lifelong member of the Port Norfolk Yacht Club where he was blessed with many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

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Thomas J. Gillis

Apr 13, 2021

Mr. Thomas J. Gillis, of Boston, formerly of Weymouth, passed away tragically on April 13, 2021. He was 42.

Beloved son of Deborah A. (Danubio) Gillis of Weymouth, and the late Thomas M. Gillis.

Father of Anthony M. Gillis, of Braintree, ThomasMichael J. Gillis and Gavin P. Gillis of South Boston. Brother of Lori Gillis – Hart and her longtime...

Cheryl Ann (Hennebury) Morano

Apr 13, 2021

Cheryl Ann (Hennebury) Morano, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was 66.

Born in Quincy on September 2, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mildred Jean (Russo) Hennebury and attended local schools. Cheryl worked for Quincy Public Schools-Food Service Department. She enjoyed her career and the...

Kathleen B. O’Sullivan Armstrong

Apr 12, 2021

Kathleen B. O’Sullivan Armstrong, of Quincy, formerly of Braintree. She died peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021 at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham. She was 89.

Kathleen was born in Rhode Co. Offaly, Ireland on January 30, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen (Cronin) O’Sullivan. Kathleen graduated from Loreto College Secondary School in...

William J. “Bill” Morton

Apr 11, 2021

Morton, William J. “Bill” of Weymouth, died April 11, 2021. 

Bill worked a very long career in plumbing, followed by working in the maintenance department at Norfolk County, where he retired.  Bill was a member of the Sons of Italy and the Morrisette Post.  He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with those he loved, especially his grandchildren.  He...

Lois Irene Oxenford Brandes

Apr 9, 2021

Lois Irene Oxenford Brandes was born to Dorothy and Frank Oxenford in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on October 12, 1942, and she passed away at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts on April 9, 2021.

Lois is survived by her sister Susan and husband, Michael Rose, her sister Lyn and husband Paul Jasinski, her sister Eunice, and their children and families!

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Carol A. Glover

Apr 9, 2021

Glover, Carol A., of Quincy, died peacefully on April 9, 2021. 

Carol was a kind, gentle soul who had an affection for all animals, especially her dogs and birds.  Her career as an X-Ray Technician brought her so much joy.  She took the train into Boston while working for 35 years at MA General Hospital.  She will be missed...

Marguerite E. Brennan

Apr 9, 2021

Marguerite E. (Crowley) Brennan of Weymouth, died peacefully at home in the care of her family and hospice on April 9, 2021 at the age of 90.

Marguerite grew up in Jamaica Plain and worked for the Boston Gas Company where she met Gene. After marriage they lived in her mothers three decker until moving to a brand-new post...