Obituaries

Jan 2, 2018

Theresa M. Dunford of Whitman, died January 2, 2018.

Theresa grew up in Weymouth and lived in Bridgewater for many years before moving to Whitman. She worked as a registered nurse for 15 years, including time in the Massachusetts public school system and most recently at Pembroke Hospital. Theresa was an avid member of the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club. She...

Jan 1, 2018

Carousso, Stephen M. “Steve” of Quincy, died January 1, 2018.

 

Steve was born and raised in Queens, New York and eventually moved to Quincy where he had been a longtime resident. He earned his master’s degree at City College of New York. He worked as an electrical engineer at Draper Laboratory, and prior to that for many years at...

Jan 1, 2018

Maurice Cooper, 88, of Abington, MA, passed away peacefully New Year’s Day 2018, surrounded by his family and loved ones, at the home of his son, Maurice Cooper, Jr., in Nazareth PA after his battle with super nuclear palsy.

Maurice was born on June 18, 1929 in a tent in Peabody, MA and named after the doctor that delivered him....

Jan 1, 2018

Clasby, Patricia A. “Pat”  (Ruzzo) of Braintree, passed away with her family by her side on January 1, 2018.

Pat was born in Beachwood, NJ to the late William and Marie Ruzzo. She attended Toms River High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in French from Georgian Court College, graduating cum laude. Pat also earned her Bachelors of Science in...

Jan 1, 2018

Candito, John B. of Hull, died January 1, 2018.

John was born and raised in Hingham and, after marrying his wife Mary, moved to Hull in 1951. In his younger years, John worked for Cronin Farm Diary in Weymouth and then became Head Custodian at the Memorial School in Hull. He was quite the handyman and enjoyed being a craftsman....

Jan 1, 2018

Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. of Weymouth, died January 1, 2018.

Tom installed fences for many years and also worked as a custodian at St. Francis Xavier Parish, where he was an avid parishioner. He was a council member of the Knights of Columbus, an avid sports fan and skilled golfer. He will be dearly missed.

Lovingly survived by 4 children....

Dec 31, 2017

UPDATE TO SERVICES:

VISITING HOURS ARE NOW FRIDAY 10 AM – 12 PM WITH A FUNERAL HOME SERVICE AT 12 PM.

Eleanore (Johnson) Swanson of Hingham, formerly Wollaston, died December 31, 2017.

Eleanore grew up in Wollaston before moving to Hingham. She graduated Boston University in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in education.Eleanore was a member of the Eastern...

Dec 30, 2017

DAY AND TIME CHANGE

 

Marion Ann DeSantis (Laccona), age 95, died peacefully on Saturday, December 30th at Hancock Park Nursing Home in Quincy.  Marion was born in Hingham to Nicola and Natalina (Papandrea) Laccona.

 

The beloved wife of 66 years of the late Frederick J. DeSantis, Sr., she was the mother of Frederick J. DeSantis Jr. and his...

Dec 29, 2017

VISITING HOURS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED

TO FRIDAY 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM  

 

Preston, Margaret Mary “Maggie” (Fraser), age 75, passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness, on December 29th, 2017, at her home in Braintree, MA. Maggie is survived by her husband, Patrick “Paddy” Preston, their eight children & spouses, as well...

Dec 29, 2017

Russell, Margaret P. (Wilson) of Quincy, died December 29, 2017.

Margaret adored her family and was a devoted wife and mother. She was an accomplished artist and had a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Russell, Sr. Loving mother of Margaret Pitcher of...

Dec 29, 2017

*** SERVICES HAVE BEEN MOVED ONE DAY DUE TO THE STORM***

Helen T. Davey (Morrissey) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died December 29, 2017 after a brief illness. The beloved wife of 60 years to the late Francis C. Davey. Loving mother of Lorne Davey and his wife Linda of MI and Brian Davey and his wife Sandra of Hanover....

Dec 29, 2017

KNIGHT John Paul, Sr. of Weymouth, MA passed away December 29, 2017.

Beloved Son of the late Charles and Viola Knight. Loving father of Jacqueline Knight of Braintree, John Knight Jr. and his friend Rosemary Daly of Rockland and David Knight and his wife Pam of Hanover. Grandfather of Allison, Jamie, Jessica and Sean. Also survived by his brothers, Robert...

Dec 29, 2017

Deborah Ellen (Dolan) Rizzotti, of Canton, after a courageous battle with cancer for 13 years, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on December 29, 2017. Loving wife to Richard Robert Rizzotti for 42 years, and loving mother to her three children Annmarie Rizzotti O’Brien and husband Joseph of Canton, Major Michael Anthony Rizzotti of Kansas City, MO,...

Dec 28, 2017

Rose, Margaret. Bemis “Mardi” of Hingham. Born St Louis MO, grew up in Brookline and Cohasset MA died December 28th 2017.

Mardi attended Windsor high school where she held the record of most goals scored in Field Hockey for many years. In 1949 she earned a B.A from Stanford Unversity with a major in pre-Architecture. In 1953 she became the...

Dec 28, 2017

Robert S. Mirabito of Hingham passed away peacefully in Boca Raton, FL on Dec. 28, 2017 with his family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Driscoll) and his two daughters, Camille Hyde and her husband Paul of Marion, and Laura Mirabito of Mattapoisett. He is the grandfather of Robert and Emily Hyde, Carly and Serena...

Dec 28, 2017

McCann, Gloria E. (Albert) of Weymouth, died December 28, 2017. Gloria was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada and grew up in Madawaska, Maine. She earned her Associates Degree from Bay State Junior College. For many years Gloria worked as an Executive Administrator for Classic Fire Control. Gloria was a member of the Weymouth Eagles, she enjoyed gardening and working...

Dec 28, 2017

Castle, John Harold “Jack” of Hull, died December 28, 2017.

Beloved husband of 37 years of Mariruth Castle (Kecskemety) of Hull.   Loving father of Joseph Davis and his wife Brandy of ME, Paul Davis of Hull, Sheila Ranson and her husband William of Hull and Brad Castle and his wife Danielle of Hull.  Devoted grandfather of Virginia, Michael, Joseph, Dakota,...

Dec 27, 2017

Dec 27, 2017

Dec 27, 2017

Shea, Mary E. (Ristuccia) of Hingham, 95, passed away on December 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary had worked for 20 years for Stop and Shop Company as a manager and bookkeeper. Mary was a very proud United States Navy veteran and one of the last surviving females serving in World War II as a WAVE. She...