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Nicholas L. Kontanis
Oct 14, 2017
Kontanis, Nicholas L. “Nick” of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died October 14, 2017.
Nick loved his pets, gardening and astrology. He was a man of strong beliefs and solid values. His work ethic was admired by his entire family. He will be missed by all those who loved him, especially by his sister Madelyn.
Loving brother of Madelyn J. Buchanan...
Libera M. Gioioso
Oct 14, 2017
Gioioso, Libera M. (Feccia) “Lina” of Braintree, died October 14, 2017. She was 85.
Lina was a true matriarch who was fiercely devoted to her family. She was a skilled seamstress, an excellent cook, an avid gardener and a woman of devout faith. Lina was also a member of the Braintree Sons of Italy. She will be sadly missed.
Beloved...
David B. Dunn
Oct 13, 2017
Dunn, David B. of Quincy, died October 13, 2017.
David was a resident of Quincy. He worked for Brigham and Womans Hospital in the Materials Management Department. He enjoyed sports, especially Boston Sports teams. He loved his family dearly. David will be remembered for being a kind hearted and quiet individual. He will be sadly missed by all who...
Frank J. Sacco
Oct 13, 2017
Frank J. Sacco, a long-time resident of Quincy and formerly a well-known letter carrier in his native Hyde Park, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Ellis Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility in Norwood following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 84.
Mr. Sacco was born in Boston and raised in Hyde Park, where he worked...
Joseph Austin O’Malley
Oct 13, 2017
O’Malley, Joseph Austin, Boston Police Dept. (Ret) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died October 13, 2017.
Beloved husband of the late Pauline (Farragher) O’Malley. Devoted father of Mary Mackintire and husband Paul of Weymouth, Kathleen Milott and husband Paul of Cambridge, Joey O’Malley of Weymouth, Mickey O’Malley and wife Nancy of Pembroke, Tommy O’Malley of Weymouth and the late Stephen...
Harold E. Allen Ii
Oct 13, 2017
Allen II, Harold E., of Cohasset, formerly of Hull, died at South Shore Hospital Oct. 13. He was 70, and had waged a long and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Mr. Allen was a Hull native. He joined the Air Force after graduating with Hull High School’s Class of 1965. A member of the Security Police during the Vietnam War,...
Michael Bradley
Oct 13, 2017
Bradley, Michael of Quincy, died October 13, 2017.
Michael was born in Co. Derry, Ireland and was a resident of Quincy, previously of Dorchester. He worked as a meat cutter for Kinnealy Meats for many years. He was a longtime member of the K Club and the McKeon Post. Mike also spent time as an Usher for St. Brendan’s in...
Andrew L. Walsh
Oct 12, 2017
Mr. Andrew L. Walsh, of St. John’s Florida, formerly of Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 12, 2017, at the age of 89.
He was employed for over 30 years with the Boston Housing Authority. Andrew was an avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, and Notre Dame Football. He was a proud Korean War Veteran...
John E. Schmidt
Oct 11, 2017
Schmidt, John E. of Middleborough, died October 11, 2017.
Beloved husband of Ellie Schmidt (McManus) of Middleborough. Loving father of William Schmidt and his wife Rowena of North Carolina, James Schmidt and his wife Barbara of Ashland and the late Colleen Schmidt. Cherished step father of Joseph Wieners and his wife Vicky of Middleborough, Nicole Tinkham and her husband Dan...
Charles J. “Charlie” Raffa
Oct 10, 2017
Charles J. “Charlie” Raffa of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away on October 10, 2017 at Marina Bay Nursing and Rehab Center after a brief illness. He was 82.
Charlie was born in Boston. In Charlie’s earlier years he tendered bar for Jimmy Higgins Pub in Dorchester. Later in life he cleaned offices for Feenan Financial Group in Quincy...
Colleen C. O’Donnell
Oct 9, 2017
Colleen Clare O’Donnell died on October 9th 2017 after a short illness. She was the beloved daughter of the late Florence and Edward O’Donnell and step-daughter of Virginia O’Donnell of Quincy. She was the sister of Priscilla Hatch of South Boston, Susan Mahan of Weymouth, Denise McLeod of Dorchester, Edward “Ted” O’Donnell of Dorchester and Catherine O’Donnell of Quincy and ...
Rosemary P. Greene
Oct 8, 2017
Greene, Rosemary P. (Callahan) of South Chatham, formerly of Hingham, passed away October 8, 2017 with family by her side.
Rosemary’s family was the cornerstone of her life, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Rosemary loved Irish music, dancing, cooking, and fashion. She traveled the world with her husband Joe. Rosemary will be dearly missed and always...
Richard J. Hall
Oct 8, 2017
Hall, Richard J. of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly October 8, 2017.
Richard grew up in Weymouth and attended Weymouth High School. He was a hard worker, loved to joke around and always kept busy.
Beloved son of Herbert L. Hall Jr. of Randolph and the late Catherine M. (Castle) Smith. Loving brother of Terri Flanagan and her husband William of...
Fran Sullivan
Oct 8, 2017
Fran Sullivan of Hull, MA passed away on October 8th at The Pat Roche House in Hingham surrounded by her family.
Fran was the former wife of the previously deceased Thomas McCaffrey and leaves behind two sisters Karen Evans of Quincy, MA and Brenda Perroni of Nahant, MA as well as two brothers and their wives, Robert and Colleen Sullivan...
Savannah Grace Curran
Oct 7, 2017
Savannah Grace Curran of Holbrook, died by accident on October 7, 2017 at the age of 4.
Savannah was bubbly, loving and always had a smile on her face. She was constantly on the move and loved to run and dance. Her mom called her the “Star of the Day”. Savannah’s favorite color was purple and her favorite characters from...
Joanne F. Desario
Oct 7, 2017
DeSario, Joanne F. (Garofano) of Braintree, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 7, 2017. Joanne was born and raised in East Boston to the late Frank and Mary Garofano. She attended East Boston Girls High School and worked for many years at Marsh and McClennan Agency. Joanne enjoyed reading and was intellectually savvy. She was also a...
Adam G. Salhaney
Oct 6, 2017
Adam G. Salhaney of Weymouth passed away unexpectedly in San Diego, California on October 6, 2017. He was 27 years old.
Adam had an authentic gift for inspiring others to explore, travel, and pursue their dreams. He was loved by many people, friends old and new, around the world.
Adam was the beloved son of Karen Salhaney Smizer and her...
Cecilia Jean Cogswell
Oct 6, 2017
Cogswell, Cecilia Jean (Smith) of Candia, NH formerly of Weymouth, MA, died suddenly on October 6, 2017.
The beloved wife of over 50 years to the late William Cogswell. Loving mother of Kent Cogswell and his partner Lola of Laconia, NH, John Cogswell and his partner Liz of Fall River, Charles Cogswell and his wife Audrey of Windsor, ME Cecilia...
Claire M. Summers
Oct 6, 2017
Summers, Claire M. (Carroll) of Quincy, formerly of Canton, died October 6, 2017.
Beloved wife of the late John V. Summers. Loving mother of Lynn Summers of Ventura, CA, Stephen Summers and his partner Glen Gonzalez of Houston, TX, John Summers and his wife Rosetta of Braintree, and the late Scott Summers. Grandmother to Alessandra, Michael, Juliana, Thomas, John, and...
Marea E. Giaquinta
Oct 5, 2017
Giaquinta, Marea E. of Quincy, died October 5, 2017.
Daughter of the late Salvatore and Elizabeth Giaquinta. Sister of the late John Giaquinta. Longtime girlfriend of the late John Trainor.
Marea was a graduate of North Quincy High School and the Cambridge School of Radio and Broadcasting. She worked for Channel 5 as the TV Traffic Lineup Coordinator. Marea also...
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