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Paul J. Murphy
Feb 25, 2020
Paul J. Murphy, 56, of Hanson, formerly of Quincy, was joyfully reunited with his late son Michael P. Murphy on February 25, 2020. Son of the late William P. Murphy and Dorothy A. (McGowan) Murphy.
Paul (Bic) was born in Boston and raised in Quincy. He attended local schools and graduated from NQHS class of 1982. Paul worked as a...
Mary Ellen Mooney
Feb 24, 2020
Mary Ellen (Towle) Mooney formerly of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Hingham, Massachusetts on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Born in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Bertram Mundy Towle and Margaret (Moore). Mary Ellen was raised in Detroit, graduating from Dominican High School and University of Detroit. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s...
Robert F. Christmas
Feb 23, 2020
Robert F. Christmas of North Weymouth, died February 23, 2020 at the age of 88.
Bob was a lifelong movie buff and enjoyed attending Red Sox games. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor. He worked as an office manager for Locke Furniture and Goodman knitting. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. Family was everything...
John W. Squire
Feb 23, 2020
Squire, John William, 93, of North Weymouth formerly of Somerville, and the son of the late Francis and Effie Squire, passed away at The Dwyer Home on Feb. 23, 2020.
John was a WWII veteran and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 16. He participated in the landings at Normandy on D-Day. John was an Engineering and Business...
Kathleen M. Gallagher-Grennon
Feb 22, 2020
Kathleen M. Gallagher-Grennon, of Quincy and formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 22, 2020 after a short, but valiant battle with brain cancer. She was 65 years of age. Kathleen was the beloved wife of Edward Grennon, who she met in Jamaica Plain as a teenager and with whom she shared over 50...
Joyce Mcdonough
Feb 22, 2020
McDonough, Joyce (Tenczar) of Hingham, died February 22, 2020.
Joyce was front page news from day one. Born on the first of January 1943, to the late Joseph and Janet (Smialek) Tenczar, she was featured on the front page of the Holyoke Daily Transcript as the first child born in Holyoke MA that year. Raised in Holyoke, Joyce went on...
Carol Wood
Feb 21, 2020
Carol (Zella) Wood, of Braintree, died February 21, 2020.
Over the years, while raising her family, Carol worked at Taryn’s Bridal in Braintree, The Curtain Factory in Weymouth and Eric & Ralph’s Restaurant in Braintree. She enjoyed going to the beach, playing cards with friends and following New England sport’s teams. She will be deeply missed.
Beloved wife of...
James P. Cifrino
Feb 21, 2020
James Paul Cifrino died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home in Cohasset after a long and happy life at the age of 94. Mr. Cifrino was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1925 of Italian immigrants who had come to America as children: his mother Mary Ferroli from Tramonti de Mezzo in northern Italy; and his father, Paul Cifrino,...
John Joseph Carey
Feb 20, 2020
John Joseph Carey, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Hull, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Boston Medical Center. He was 69.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Hull and was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Carey. John attended local schools and graduated from Hull High School with the Class of 1969. After high school, John...
James W. Cox
Feb 20, 2020
Of Quincy, James “Jim” Cox, went to be with his best friend and wife of 51 years Mary “Louise” (Goodhue), his son James “Jidge” Cox and son-in-law Bob Twitchell on February 20, 2020.
Jim is survived by his loving daughter Elaine Twitchell and devoted son-in-law Shawn Kennedy of Quincy and is the beloved Bonka to his granddaughter Samantha Twitchell...
Josephine A. Fay
Feb 18, 2020
Josephine A. (Rizzo) Fay of South Weymouth, died by motor vehicle accident, along with her daughter Julie Smith and her grandchildren Jaxon and Scarlett, while on vacation with her family in Florida on February 18, 2020. She was 76.
Josephine worked for Quincy College as a Professor of Early Childhood Education for 18 years. Previously, she taught at several elementary...
Julie A. Smith
Feb 18, 2020
Julie A. (Fay) Smith of Whitman, died by motor vehicle accident, along with her son Jaxon, her daughter Scarlett and her mother Josephine Fay, while on vacation in Florida on February 18, 2020. She was 41.
Beloved wife of Shane S. Smith. Loving mother of Shalie, Skylar, the late Jaxon, and the late Scarlett. Cherished daughter of William M. Fay...
Marjorie A. Ortiz
Feb 17, 2020
Ortiz, Marjorie A. (Miller) of Weymouth, died February 17, 2020 after a long fight with a horrible disease.
Beloved wife of 39 years to Francisco J. Ortiz of Weymouth. Loving mother of Sandra L. Marriott and her husband Richard of East Boston, Lyn M. Greenwood and her husband Thomas of Abington, John J. Mattina and his wife Susan of...
Lina V. Ehrstein
Feb 17, 2020
Lina Vera (Salmi) Ehrstein, 76, Braintree, MA passed away peaceful in her home on Monday, February 17, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Neil A. Salmi and late Elvira (Newhouse) Salmi. Lina was employed at the Corporate Office for Bradlees Stores, Inc. for many years. Lina was the devoted mother of...
Helene Nancy Lenahan
Feb 17, 2020
Lenahan, Helene Nancy Died peacefully on February 17, 2020.
Born March 22, 1933 in Boston, MA to Helen and Bill Dunn, sister of Pauline (Pommie) Finn Lanata. Nancy attended Hyde Park Schools and graduated from Colby Sawyer Junior College in New London, NH. Nancy summered in Scituate where she met and married the love of her life the late Charles...
Patrick P. Pacino
Feb 16, 2020
<FLAG> Pacino, Patrick P. “Gyppo” of Hull, passed away February 16, 2020. Patrick was born in Boston to the late Pasquale and Pauline Pacino. He grew up in Roxbury and attended Brighton High School. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and worked for over 20 years at Bob’s Speed and Auto Parts. Patrick was an avid Patriots fan, liked...
James C. Barkas
Feb 16, 2020
Barkas, James C. “Jamie” of Hingham, died suddenly February 16, 2020.
Jamie adored his family and was the most kind and thoughtful soul you’d ever meet. He played lacrosse in high school and was the fastest kid around. He was very creative and artistic working as a barber for All Star Barber Shop in Dedham. He was a “Jack...
Donald J. Grief
Feb 14, 2020
Donald J. Grief 96, of Hingham, died at his home on Friday February 14, 2020.
Born in the Bronx, NY he was a son of the late Harold G. Grief and Eva L. (Moore). Donald earned a bachelor’s degree in marine science from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston College. He was...
Agnes A. (Morris) Powers
Feb 13, 2020
Mrs. Agnes A. (Morris ) Powers, formerly of Quincy and Norwell, died February 13, 2020.
Agnes was well known for her homemade kahlua, meatballs and she always enjoyed knitting especially when she made beautiful blankets for all her family, friends, and charity. She treasured the times spent with her family and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all those...
H. John Turley
Feb 13, 2020
H. John Turley, a long time Dorchester resident, died February 13, 2020, he was 83. The beloved husband of the late Carole (Hunt) Turley. Loving father of Karyn Turley-Pedretti of West Bridgewater and the late Donna Haskins. Brother of the late Patricia Miller. Devoted grandfather of Kimberly Haskins of Quincy, Hunter Pedretti of West Bridgewater. Great grandfather of and Isabella...
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