Obituaries

Jun 7, 2019

On Friday June 7, 2019 Geraldine A. (Ywoskus) Polimeno, of Quincy, left her earthly body unexpectedly, at 8 AM in her own bed.  Gerry was the daughter of John and Aldona Ywoskus of South Boston.  She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Stephen P. Polimeno, her older brother  Anthony Ywoskus and his wife Peggy, her younger brother John Ywoskus,...

Jun 6, 2019

Richard P. “Dick” Brooks, Sr., a Quincy resident for over 50 years and formerly of Dorchester, passed away in peace on Wednesday, June 6, 2019, after a long battle to recover from injuries and illness he suffered in a car accident nine years ago.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and was the son of the late John...

Jun 6, 2019

Alfred J. “Al” Grazioso, a longtime Quincy resident, returned home to the Lord peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Dwyer Home in Weymouth. He was 98.

Born in Quincy, he was the son of the late Carmine and Carmina (Seracina) Grazioso. Al attended local schools and graduated from the Quincy High Trade School Class of 1939 before entering...

Jun 5, 2019

Whitham, Leroy F. “Lee” of South Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his family on June 5, 2019.

Lee was born in Bristol, CT to Leonard and Ellen Whitham. He was raised in Wolcott, CT and spent summers on the beach in Lordship, CT. He attended Stratford High School and enlisted in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War in...

Jun 4, 2019

Mary E. (Coulon) O’Connor of Weymouth, died June 4, 2019. She was 95.

Born in Quincy and raised in Weymouth. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School in Weymouth. She worked at Raytheon as a supervisor and at Proctor and Gamble Quincy plant for 31 years. An avid square dancer she and her husband Gene traveled through out the...

Jun 3, 2019

 

William J. Skudris, Jr. of South Boston, formerly of Quincy, died June 3, 2019.  The beloved husband of the late Louise (Zaidan) Skudris. Father of Marianne Flynn and her husband Bob of Falmouth and Paul Skudris and his spouse Colleen Campbell of Quincy. Son of the late William J. and Anna (Galanis) Skudris. Brother of Marie Kleponis of Reading...

Jun 3, 2019

Andrew James “Andy” Lane of Hingham, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday June 3, 2019, he was 40.  

Born in Weymouth, and raised in Hingham, he was the beloved son of the late Gail F. (Lincoln) Lane, and James F. and Gloria Lane of Hingham.  Andrew attended Hingham High School and played lacrosse, and was co-captain of...

Jun 2, 2019

Elizabeth A. “Liz” (Martel) Brennan of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday evening June 2, 2019, she was 64.

Born in Weymouth and raised in Hingham, she was a daughter of the late Romuald and Nettie (Hutchins) Martel.  Liz was a 1972 graduate of Hingham High School.  She was the Office Manager for many...

Jun 2, 2019

Colleen J. (Ridge) Hogan of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, died June 2, 2019 after a long illness. She was 49.

Colleen worked as a letter carrier at the Dorchester Center post office. She devoted her life to her family as a loving wife and mother.

She was the beloved wife of Richard Hogan. Loving mother of Katharine Mullen of...

Jun 1, 2019

Tsoumas, Harold “Harry the Greek” of Naples, FL and Hull, MA, died June 1, 2019.

Harry attended Harvard College from 1952-1954. He did a tour in the army during the Korean War 1954-1956 with the 11th & 82nd Airborne. Upon return he became a line worker for Ma Bell, later to become an engineer at AT&T. He retired after 20...

May 31, 2019

 

James R. “Bobby” “Okie”  O’Connor of Weymouth, died May 31, 2019. The beloved husband of 52 years to Janice (Ptak) O’Connor of Weymouth. Devoted father of  Erin Keenan and her husband Joe of Weymouth, James O”Connor and his wife Liz of Sudbury and Colleen Bilello and her husband Chris of Hanover. Brother of Ronald O’Connor and his wife Georganne...

May 31, 2019

William F. “Bill” Sullivan of Weymouth, formerly of South Yarmouth, Winthrop and Charlestown, died May 31, 2019.

Bill was an accountant for many years, retiring from both Jordan Marsh and ABCD. He was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus in South Yarmouth. Bill loved gardening and in his early years was an avid bowler. His family fondly...

May 30, 2019

May 30, 2019

Gifford, Barbara A. (Mullen) of Bridgewater, died May 30, 2019.  

 

Beloved wife of the late William H. Gifford. Loving mother of H. Mark Gifford of Bridgewater, Joseph Gifford and his wife Kim of Michigan, Richard D. Gifford of Bridgewater, Barbara O. Gifford and her late husband Charlie of Abington, William M. Gifford of Michigan and the late Peter...

May 30, 2019

Keane, Joan M. (Youngson) of Quincy, died May 30, 2019.

Joan adored her family and friends. She was always loyal and would do anything for anyone. She was a graduate of the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for over 50 years and worked per diem into her 70’s after retiring. Joan loved to...

May 30, 2019

MCKENNA, Joseph P. 82, of Quincy passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Massachusetts General Hospital with his family by his side. 

Joseph was born in Boston to John and Mary McKenna. He was the devoted husband of 55 years to the late Kathleen M. McKenna (D’Arcy) and the beloved father of Joseph P. McKenna, Jr. and his...

May 29, 2019

Koch, H. Marilyn “Honey” (Johnson) of Weymouth passed away with her family by her side on May 29, 2019.

Marilyn was born in Quincy to the late Edwin and Gertrude Johnson. She graduated from North Quincy High School as well as Hickox Business College. Marilyn was married in 1953 and raised her family in North Weymouth. She was a woman...

May 29, 2019

McManus, John M. of Holbrook, formerly of Weymouth, died May 29, 2019.

John was born in Boston to the late John McManus and Viola Barron. He had an illustrious career for 35 years at Richmond Hardware where he has made many lifelong friends. He had been involved in a multitude of sports both as a participant and a fan his...

May 28, 2019

Mary B. (McClelland) Congdon of Quincy, died at home on May 28, 2019, surrounded by her family.  The beloved wife of the late Jack Congdon. Cherished mother of  Debbie Congdon of Plymouth, Doreen Gaylord and her husband Bruce of New Mexico, Diane Prakop and her husband Philip of Middleboro, Jack Congdon and his wife Marybeth of Duxbury and Jill Bowman...

May 28, 2019

John R. “Jack” O’Brien, of Quincy and formerly of Brookline, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Milton Hospital. He was 87.

Born in Brookline, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Helen (Guthrie) O’Brien. Jack graduated from the Brookline High School with the Class of 1949. Following high school, Jack enlisted in the...