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Ronald J. Healy
Jan 26, 2018
Ronald J. Healy, of Rockland, died January 26, 2018.
Ron lived in South Boston, Wakefield and Weymouth before settling down in Rockland. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force before serving the community as a Boston Police Officer for many years. After retirement Ron worked with the security department at both the Boston Wang Center and Winchester Hospital....
Evelyn M. Moriarty
Jan 26, 2018
Moriarty, Evelyn M. (Keenan) of Carver, died January 26, 2018.
Evelyn grew up in South Boston and moved to Quincy where she raised her family. After her husbands passing, Evelyn moved to Middleboro where she lived for 12 years before most recently moving in with her daughter in Carver. Her family was the center of her life, especially the time...
Katherine Jordan Adams
Jan 25, 2018
Katherine A. Jordan-Adams of Onset, passed away January 25, 2018.
The proud mother of Richard Adams of Fall River and Jessica Adams of Onset. A dedicated Mimi to Desarae and Nathan LeBeau. Loving daughter of Barbara Jordan of Quincy and the late Michael Jordan. Step daughter of the late Leonard Celata. Cherished sister of Laura Jordan of Brockton, Michael Jordan...
Norinne M. Powers
Jan 25, 2018
Powers, Norinne M. of Quincy, died January 25, 2018.
Norinne was born in Boston to the late William and Honora. She grew up in West Roxbury and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1941. Norinne was a Sister of Notre Dame and a dedicated algebra teacher for many years. She also worked for the Bedford VA as a respiratory therapist,...
Matthew S. Foley
Jan 24, 2018
Matthew S. Foley of Centerville, 74, formerly of Weymouth, died January 24, 2018.
Matthew was born in Quincy to the late John and Ellen Agnes Foley. He attended Archbishop Williams High School and later worked as an Engineer and Project Manager for Verizon. Matthew enjoyed boating, golfing and spending time with his family.
Loving father of Barbara Crosby and her...
Cesar Ignacio Gonzales, Md
Jan 24, 2018
Cesar Ignacio Gonzales, MD, age 83, passed away on Wednesday January 24, 2018 after a prolonged illness at south Shore Hospital in Weymouth surrounded by his family.
Cesar is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Gilda V. Gonzales. Devoted father of Augusto Gonzales and his wife Khoeuch of Ashland, John Gonzales of Quincy, Luis Gonzales and his wife...
Katie H. Hall
Jan 23, 2018
Hall, Katie H. (Kontsas) of Weymouth, died January 23, 2018.
Beloved spouse of 30 years to George Carnes of Weymouth. Loving mother of Michael Eschuk and his wife Jennifer of Brockton, Tanya Blackmore and her husband John of Dorchester and Elena Eschuk of Weymouth. Devoted Yia -Yia to Samantha and Amanda Eschuk, Brianna Blackmore, and Ava and Lily. Whitcomb. Cherished...
Marilyn Hamel
Jan 23, 2018
Marilyn (Bubier) Hamel of Quincy, died January 23, 2018.
The beloved wife of 65 years to Armand A. Hamel,Jr. of Quincy. Cherished mother of Sandra, Linda, Joanne, Robin, Michele, Jon, Mark, Judy, Nancy and the late Paul Hamel. Marilyn is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Marilyn volunteered at Manet Health Center for...
Paula M. Onorato
Jan 22, 2018
Paula M. Onorato of Weymouth, died January 22, 2018. She was 38.
In her early years Paula enjoyed modeling and ran in the Miss Massachusetts Pageant. She had a love for music, animals and the art of tattoos. She was outspoken, fierce, and had a wild spirit. Paula loved her children and always strived to be better for them.
Beloved...
Elizabeth J. Ballem
Jan 22, 2018
Ballem, Elizabeth J. “Donna” died January 22, 2018.
Former wife of Paul Dunphy and Edward Fitzgerald.
Donna was a resident of Braintree, but lived in Dorchester, Quincy, Framingham and Weymouth, MA, Quechee, VT, Princeton, NJ, and Plano, TX. Donna will be remembered for being a loving and thoughtful person, concerned with politics and social justice. She loved movies and her...
Stephen M. Dabrowski, Sr.
Jan 22, 2018
Dabrowski, Stephen Michael, Sr. of Quincy, 84, died unexpectedly January 22, 2018.
Steve was born in Boston and a resident of Houghs Neck, Quincy for over 50 years. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local #3 for over 60 years. He loved his family and was an avid reader and history buff. He also enjoyed exercise and walked...
Raffaele J. Contrado
Jan 21, 2018
Contrado, Raffaele J. “Lefty”, “Fred”, of Hull, died January 21, 2018.
Lefty adored his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed old Western movies, John Wayne, Big Band music, and cooking. He was a professional boxer and left handed, which is where his nickname came from. He was a very active member of the Saint Anthony’s Society and the...
Phyllis Strungis
Jan 20, 2018
Strungis, Phyllis (Podbielski) of Quincy, formerly of So. Boston, died January 20, 2018.
Phyllis’ entire life centered around her loving family. She enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. A gifted artist, Phyllis was a longtime member of the Quincy Art Association and enjoyed painting, quilting and knitting. She was an active participant at her church for many years. ...
Mary Mariano
Jan 20, 2018
Mariano, Mary (Strungis) of Quincy, died January 20, 2018.
Mary was born in Athol and raised in Dorchester. She later settled in Quincy where she lived for over 60 years. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her many lifelong girlfriends and being with family. She was a wonderful story teller who shared her love of life with all who knew...
Dorothy May Voelkel
Jan 20, 2018
Voelkel, Dorothy May (Yout) of Wollaston, was reunited with her devoted husband of 58 years, William G. Voelkel on January 20, 2018.
She was predeceased by her parents Matthew and May Yout, her sister Mary Fenton, great grandson Braden Michael Yee and Chance Harris Eaton and many relatives.
At age 45 she was part of the first LPN graduating class...
Malvina Tenaglia
Jan 20, 2018
Mrs. Malvina (Porreca) Tenaglia, of Quincy, passed away on January 20, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late John Tenaglia. Loving mother of Daniel R. Tenaglia and his wife, Maura, of Weymouth and Lorraine E. Squatrito and her husband, Paul, of Quincy. Cherished Nonna to Sabrina, Adam, Sean, and Joseph. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are...
Mary Josephine (Josie) Seeley
Jan 19, 2018
Mary Josephine (Josie) Seeley (Healy/Conneely), of Clearwater, Florida, passed into eternal life January 19, 2018, at the age of 85.
Josie was the beloved wife of John Seeley and was the cherished mother of Joseph Conneely and his wife Claire. She was the proud grandmother to Fiona, Cora, and Maeve of Brentwood, NH.
Josie was the devoted daughter of the...
Veronica F. Wright
Jan 19, 2018
Veronica F. “Vonnie” (Murphy) Wright, age 76, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 19, 2018.
Beloved wife of William Wright of Quincy. Cherished mother of Anne Burns and her husband Scott of Braintree. Devoted grandmother of Ava Burns of Braintree. Loving sister of Philip Murphy and his wife the late Jean of Walpole, Mae Romey and her husband the late...
Theresa E. Johnston
Jan 19, 2018
Mrs. Theresa E. (Selvitelle) Johnston, of Weymouth, passed away on January 19, 2018.
She was devoted mother of five, and she enjoyed working for the United States Postal Service for many years. She also loved her summer vacations on Newfound Lake, NH. Some of her many gifts were her deep faith and generosity. Her upbeat personality and laugh will be...
Andrew F. Pniakowski
Jan 19, 2018
Andrew F. Pniakowski of Weymouth, died January 19, 2018 at the age of 87.
Mr. Pniakowski worked as a civil engineer bridge designer. He grew up in Poland and immigrated to the United States via Canada in the 1960’s.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret Pniakowski and the loving father of Mary Carlton-Jones of MD.
A Funeral Mass will...