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Robert P. Brangiforte
Feb 12, 2017
Brangiforte, Robert P. of Braintree, passed away February 12, 2017.
Robert was born November 2, 1945 to the late Salvatore Brangiforte and Theresa (Alessio) Brangiforte. Robert attended Braintree Schools and was a dedicated employee of the Town of Braintree for 29 years before retiring as Superintendent of the Braintree Highway Department. Robert was a proud U.S. Navy veteran during the...
William F. Sybertz
Feb 11, 2017
William F. Sybertz, a longtime Quincy resident originally from Dorchester, died February 11, 2017, he was 88 years old. The beloved husband of the late Ellen (Sullivan) Sybertz. Father of Rosaleen MacAuley and her fiance John Berg of Wilmington. Brother of Leo Sybertz of West Roxbury, Sister in law of Joyce Sybertz of Walpole. Jerome F. Sybertz and his...
Margaret June Kiley
Feb 11, 2017
Kiley, Margaret June (Finn) of Weymouth, died February 11, 2017.
June adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and her faith was very important to her, receiving daily communion and acting as a Eucharistic minister. June was kind, generous, and always thinking of others. She was a very social and strong woman who will be...
Michael P. Veneto
Feb 10, 2017
Michael P. Veneto, 43, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2017 of natural causes.
He was born February 21, 1973, in Boston. He grew up in Hingham and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1999. He was a 1991 graduate of Hingham High School and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1995. A lifelong legacy of outstanding athletic achievements...
Laurence J. “Larry” Laitta
Feb 10, 2017
Laitta, Laurence J. of Hingham, formerly of Hull and Cohasset, died February 10, 2017. Larry worked as a Petroleum Engineer for Atlantic Richfield for over 40 years. He was a world traveler and had a great passion for flying. He will be dearly missed.
Beloved husband of the late Angela (Angelus) Laitta. Devoted father of Gina White of Raynham, ...
Paul V. “Pj” Cappella, Jr.
Feb 10, 2017
Paul V. “PJ” Cappella, Jr. passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 after battling cancer for over a year, he was 51. He leaves his beloved children Anthony, Sarah and Margaux of Hingham. Loving son of Paul and Francine (Riley) Cappella of Hingham. He is survived by three siblings and their families. Kathy(Cappella) Longo and her husband Mike and their...
Ruth B. Porter
Feb 9, 2017
Porter, Ruth B. (Andrews) of Quincy, Age 94, died February 9, 2017.
Loving daughter of the late Langdon F. Sr. and Carolyn S. (Baker) Andrews. Beloved wife of the late Ralph C. Porter. Cherished sister of Wilma Carol (Andrews) Cavanaugh and her husband James of Hingham, Beverly (Andrews) LaPointe and her husband Richard of Brunswick, ME, Paul Andrews and...
Lucille “Lucy” Innello
Feb 9, 2017
Innello, Lucille ‘Lucy” J. of South Boston, died unexpectedly on February 9, 2017. Daughter of the late John and Sarah (Arico) Innello. Loving sister of Rosemarie Marrone of Quincy and the late Mary Mirisola, Carmella Goff, Josephine Jacobs. Joseph, Francis, Anthony and Michael Innello. Lucy is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A lifelong South Boston resident, Lucy worked...
Janice M. Kelley
Feb 8, 2017
Janice M. Kelley (Haygarth) of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2017.
The beloved wife of the late Robert J. Kelley, Ret. QFD. Cherished mother of Joan M. Edson and her husband Mark of Southborough, Robert J. Kelley ,Jr. and his wife Deborah of Worcester, James J. Kelley,QFD and his wife Terry of...
Donald W. Massie Sr.
Feb 8, 2017
Mr. Donald W. Massie, Sr. of Whitman, died February 8, 2017.
Don proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War for 20 years, and later worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 22 years.
Beloved husband of Janice M. (Kveraga)Massie. Loving father of Donald W. Massie, Jr. and his wife,...
Orilla Marie Cummings
Feb 7, 2017
Cummings, Orilla Marie (Thibodeau) of Weymouth, passed away at home with her family by her side on February 7, 2017.
Orilla was an employee for many years at the Singer Sewing Company before retiring as manager. All of the women in Orilla’s family had handmade wedding dresses that she made for each of them. Orilla loved to travel all over...
Joseph W. Breen Sr.
Feb 7, 2017
Breen, Joseph W., Sr. of Quincy, originally from Dorchester, died February 7, 2017.
Joe loved his family and being a “Papa” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with them and making memories. He liked to fish, watch sports, and get morning coffee with friends. Joe was “OFD” and later moved to Quincy. He was a...
Francis W. “Frank” Symonds
Feb 4, 2017
Francis W. Symonds, Frank, born December 24, 1947 passed peacefully on February 4th into the loving arms of our Lord and our Mom and Dad. His good friend John and his beloved dog Lucy were by his side.
Frank was an Army veteran and welder by trade. As the only son, he had a special love for our Mom and...
Mary D. Leon
Feb 4, 2017
Mrs. Mary D. (Carbone) Leon, of Plympton, formerly of Weymouth and South Pasadena, FL, died February 4, 2017, after losing her battle with cancer.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Bruce F Leon of South Pasadena, Fl, Loving mother of Sandi Roberts and her husband Mark of Silver Springs, FL and William D’Entremont and his wife Karen...
Severino Sceppa – Mass Moved To 9Am Instead Of 1030Am Due To Weather!
Feb 4, 2017
Severino Sceppa of Weymouth, died February 4, 2017 at the age of 88.
Severino moved to the U.S. in 1966 from Italy and worked as a welder for New England Steel Tank Company for many years. He enjoyed caring for his home, gardening, and spending time with family.
He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Antonia (Palmiero) Sceppa....
Thomas F. Goode – Rescheduled From Thursday To Saturday Due To Weather!
Feb 4, 2017
Goode, Thomas F. of Hull, passed away on February 4, 2017. He was 80.
Thomas was a member of Teamsters Local # 25. He drove double box car trucks for Signal Delivery and Sears. He retired from driving with over 30 years of experience. He served at the Naval Air Station in Squantum as a Reserves. Thomas was also a...
John R. “Jack” Hatfield, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
John R. “Jack” Hatfield, Sr., a lifelong Quincy resident died February 3, 2017, he was 87.
The beloved husband of the late Joan L. (Kerrigan) Hatfield. Devoted father of Carol Hatfield of Quincy, John R. Hatfield, Jr. and his wife Tracy of Whitman, Maureen Aronson and her husband Jeffrey of Weymouth, Michael Hatfield and his fiance Marie Daniel of Quincy,...
Lawrence Romano
Feb 3, 2017
Lawrence Romano of Weymouth, died peacefully at home on February 3, 2017 at the age of 83.
Larry was born and raised in Roxbury and has been a resident of Weymouth for over 50 years. During the Korean War, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. After 30 years of service as a truck driver, he was retired from the...
Arthur L. “Andy” Anderson, Iii
Feb 2, 2017
Mr. Arthur L., III “Andy” Anderson, of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on February 2, 2017. He was 72.
Mr. Anderson taught English for over 20 years at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Dorchester. Arthur enjoyed visiting his friends at the Mill Wharf Restaurant in Scituate. He enjoyed reading and doing his daily crossword puzzles, and loved watching Jeopardy and the...
Concetta D. Sciaraffa
Feb 2, 2017
Concetta D. Sciaraffa (Mangiaratti) of Rockland, died February 2, 2017 at the age of 94.
Connie was one of the great “stay at home moms” of the 50s; that old fashioned comfort you feel knowing that someone is always home. Only later on she would go out to work at Hit or Miss where she was employed for 15 years...