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Adrian Platteel
Feb 3, 2021
Adrian Platteel of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021.
Adrian was born on August 3, 1938 to the late Adrian and Ruth (Milford) Platteel. He served as a Military Police Specialist in the U.S. Army from 1957-1965. He was co-owner of Garryowen Electric and a master in the trade. He was a member of the Braintree Yacht Club,...
Helen Foniri
Feb 3, 2021
Helen (Mairer) Foniri of Hingham, died peacefully February 3, 2021. The beloved wife of the late James Dellot and the late Rocco Foniri. Loving mother to her 3 sons, Jim Dellot of Hingham, Tim Dellot of Saline, Michigan, and the late Dennis Dellot of Halifax, and the wonderful women they married, Robin, Vicki, and Julie. Sister of the late Charles...
Bruce A. Sweeney
Feb 3, 2021
Sweeney, Bruce A. of Boston, formerly of Malden, passed away February 3, 2021.
Bruce was born to the late Edmund and Elinor Sweeney. After graduating from Boston University, he entered the United States Army serving during the Vietnam era. His professional career was spent as an Affirmative Action Compliance Officer with the Federal Government, and he continued his commitment to...
Donald J. Murphy
Feb 3, 2021
Donald J. Murphy, 77, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted son of the late Catherine & John J. Murphy. Survived by Maureen (Molly), his beloved wife of 54 years, children Michael and his wife Aileen of Newton, David and his wife Amy of Quincy, and Jessica Colantonio and her husband Matthew...
James J. “Smitty” Smith
Feb 3, 2021
Smith, James “Smitty” of South Boston, died February 3, 2021 at the age of 95.
James was born in Roxbury and grew up in Dorchester. He was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served his country during WWII. James was a member of the South Boston VFW and a life member of Veterans of Foreign War. He enjoyed...
Charlotte “Debbie” Echelle
Feb 3, 2021
Echelle, Charlotte Deborah (Nord) “Debbie” of Quincy, died February 3, 2021.
Debbie adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She retired from the City of Quincy as a bus monitor for children with special needs. She loved going on car rides to the ocean and being at the beach, whether it be Nantasket or down the Cape, and riding on the ...
Rosalina G. Esguerra
Feb 2, 2021
Esguerra, Rosalina G. (Gozo) “Lina” of Quincy, died February 2, 2021. Lina was born in the Philippines before moving to the United States in May of 1972. She worked as a machine operator at Gillette before retiring. She loved to cook, especially Filipino food, play bingo, and garden. She was helpful, very outgoing, caring, and always smiling. She was the...
Robert L. Ellis Sr.
Feb 2, 2021
Ellis, Robert L., Sr. of Weymouth, died February 2, 2021. Robert was born in Audrain County, Missouri to the late Arthur and Essie Ellis. He graduated high school and also served honorably in the United States Navy. Robert worked for many years at the Robert C. Lavin Corporation in South Boston as a Sheet Metal Worker. He grew up working...
Mary A. Keller
Feb 1, 2021
Mary A. (Smith) Keller of South Weymouth, died February 1, 2021.
One of eleven children to Patrick & Bridget Smith from Co. Cavan, Ballyhaise, Ireland. Mary, not knowing how many hearts she would touch. Mary would light up the room with her infectious smile, She also had a very special gift – she was blessed with a beautiful voice. Mary...
Elizabeth “Lily” Flaherty
Feb 1, 2021
Flaherty, Elizabeth “Lily” of Quincy, originally Ireland, died February 1, 2021.
Lily moved to the United States when she was 18 and worked as a nanny her whole life. She adored the children she helped take care of and stayed in touch with some of them throughout the years. She loved her family, her faith, and her work. She...
Anthony J. Ywoskus
Feb 1, 2021
Anthony J. Ywoskus, age 79, died on February 1, 2021. He was a resident of New Durham, NH and South Boston, MA. He was the loving husband of Margaret “Peggy” Ywoskus. He was the beloved son of the late John and Aldona Ywoskus of South Boston. A graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston College, he worked and retired as...
Paul R. Barry Sr.
Feb 1, 2021
Barry, Paul R., Sr. of Weymouth, passed away February 1, 2021 at the age of 72. Paul was born in Boston to the late Leonard and Dorothy Barry. He grew up in Quincy and attended Norfolk Agricultural High School. Paul was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps, and worked for many years as an Elevator Constructor...
Leo N. Shamshak
Feb 1, 2021
Leo N. Shamshak, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Advinia Care in Wilmington. He was 82.
Born in Boston on May 19, 1938, he was a son of the late George and Alice (Clements) Shamshak. Leo attended local schools and graduated from English High School. After graduation, Leo enlisted into the United...
Robert T. Lindblad, Jr.
Jan 30, 2021
Robert T. Lindblad, Jr., of Weymouth, died January 30, 2021. He was 70.
Bob retired from Verizon after nearly 40 years. He was a longtime member of both the Quincy Elks and Quincy Knights of Columbus. Bob loved his family and his many friends. He enjoyed cooking, playing golf, being outdoors and spending time with family. He had a special...
Patricia A. (Maloney) Hartigan
Jan 30, 2021
Mrs. Patricia A. (Maloney) Hartigan of Weymouth, passed away on January 30, 2021.
Patty worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Unitrans Worldwide in Randolph. She was an avid Red Sox fan and always enjoyed watching the games. She also enjoyed talking on the phone for hours with her sisters to catch up on all the goings on. The...
Kevin P. Mccormack
Jan 30, 2021
McCormack, Kevin P. of Quincy, passed on January 30, 2021 with dignity and grace in the company of his beloved family from cancer and it’s complications at Seasons Hospice in Milton, MA.
He was born in Dorchester in May of 1946. Son of Patrick and Mary (Cady) McCormack. Kevin leaves his wife Marsha (Griffin) McCormack, who he was married to...
Erin E. Mclaughlin
Jan 29, 2021
McLaughlin, Erin E. of Weymouth, died January 29, 2021.
Erin was a lover of animals, especially her cat Whitey. She cherished all that life gave her and was grateful for all that she had. Erin enjoyed listening to music, nature and taking walks in the woods. In her earlier years, Erin was a student ambassador and traveled to Australia...
Robert E. Tracey
Jan 29, 2021
Robert E. Tracey, of North Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was 94 years old and a homeowner on Wilson Avenue in the Montclair neighborhood for 65 years.
Born in Boston on August 14, 1926, he was the son of the late Daniel and Ethel (McDonald) Tracey. He graduated from Mechanical Arts High School in Boston....
Isobel T. Flynn
Jan 29, 2021
Isobel T. (Saponaro) Flynn of Weymouth, died January 29, 2021.
Isobel was active in Immaculate Conception Church in Weymouth as a catechism teacher, and greeter. She volunteered at the Weymouth Food Pantry. She loved children and worked as a teacher at the Art Linkletter Preschool. She then earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood and became the director of the...
Jorgjia (Xhavo) Pojani
Jan 29, 2021
Jorgjia (Xhavo) Pojani, of Quincy, formerly of Korce and Tirana, Albania, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Milton Hospital. She was 85.
Born in Korce, Albania on March 6, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Dhimiter and Pavlina (Pocari) Xhavo. Jorgjia came to the United States in 2006 to live with her daughter. She enjoyed...
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