Obituaries

Mar 6, 2016

Carney, Michael J., Jr. ”Jack” of E. Taunton, formerly of Quincy, died March 6, 2016. 

Jack was born and lived in Quincy for most of his life prior to the last 10 years in E. Taunton.  He was an engineer for Verizon and a United States Army Veteran.  Jack’s family was the focal point of his life.  He enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2016

Mar 4, 2016

Noyes, Robert Paul, age 68 of Quincy, passed away from a tragic accident on Friday, March 4, 2016. 

He was born in Boston to Frederick and Helen (Wilson) Noyes.  He served time in the Mediterranean as a Navy helicopter mechanic.  He loved cars and dogs, but mostly his family.  He was a kind and friendly man and in his...

Mar 4, 2016

Doyle, Justin J. “Jay” of Hull, died suddenly on March 4, 2016.  

Jay worked for Boston Public School as a custodian for many years.  He was an avid scuba diver and loved all water activities.  Jay enjoyed coin collecting, scratch tickets, and anything he did with his family.  His main passion was his family, especially his granddaughter who was...

Mar 4, 2016

Connors, James H. of Quincy, died March 4, 2016 peacefully after battling cancer. 

James was the son of the late James A. and Rose T. (Harvey) Connors.  He was predeceased by his brother James A. Connors Jr. and is survived by his brother Michael J. Connors of Portland, ME, sister Cathleen R. Walsh and brother-in-law James L. Walsh Sr.,...

Mar 4, 2016

Rocco Prestia of Hingham, a most respected and beloved man, passed away March 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was 78.

An only child, Rocco was born in Marina di Gioiosia, Italy, on May 29, 1937. At the age of 9, a close family friend took him under his wing after the sudden death of his father. It...

Mar 3, 2016

William E. Bratton, 89, father of New York City Police Commissioner.   For the past nine years, William Edward “Bill” Bratton followed a very simple but meaningful daily routine. He got up in the morning and drove to his favorite breakfast shop in Weymouth, Massachusetts where he bought a plain donut, a newspaper and a couple of scratch tickets before traveling...

Mar 2, 2016

Nielsen, Richard F. “Dickie” of Hull, died March 2, 2016.  

Dickie graduated from Watertown High School and later received a certificate as an electrical technician.  He worked for Raytheon in Quincy for over 45 years.  Dickie was a United States Navy veteran who served during the Korean War in an Aircraft Carrier.   He was an avid sports fan and...

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. William H. “Whale” McCombe,  of Weymouth, died March 2, 2016.

He always enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques, and for many years also worked at Fairmount Cemetery. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Loving son of the late Robert and Martha (Cipullo) McCombe. Brother of Patricia A. Perry of Plymouth, Michael McCombe...

Mar 2, 2016

Harrington, Lynn A. (Concaugh), 49, of Quincy, formerly of Framingham, died March 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. 

Lynn’s life revolved around her family.  She adored her three sons and they in turn cared for her during her illness. Nothing brought her more joy than seeing her three boys succeed.  In the earlier years Lynn loved the outdoors...

Mar 1, 2016

Mr. Jeffrey J. Zagrodny of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2016.

Jeffrey was born in Quincy, raised in Weymouth where he graduated from Weymouth South High School, Class of 1980. Jeffrey always enjoyed being outdoors and enjoyed the beauty of nature. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing...

Feb 29, 2016

Regina S. Kilfoyle, 58, of Hull, Massachusetts, died on February 29, 2016, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, Massachusetts.  She had a degenerative neurological illness.  

Regina was born in 1957, the seventh of eight children of Dr. Richard M. and Eleanor M. Kilfoyle, of Weymouth, Massachusetts. While growing up, she lived in several towns on the South...

Feb 29, 2016

Mary M.  (Devane) McCormack of Hingham, formerly of Rusheenamaugh Carna, County Galway, Ireland died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 29, 2016.

The beloved wife of 30 years to  Paul McCormack of Hingham. Loving mother of  Bernard McCormack of Arlington and Maura McCormack of Hingham. Daughter of Bridget (Walsh) Devane of Ireland and the late Michael Devane....

Feb 28, 2016

Paul V. “Chick” Gallagher, of Hanover passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 28th.  He was 66. 

Beloved husband of Shelley MacDonald Gallagher. Proud father of Chris Gallagher and his wife Crystal of Remington, VA and Greg Gallagher and his wife Jennifer VanGelder of Hingham, MA.  Long time father figure to Jillian Copell and Timothy Copell. ...

Feb 28, 2016

Paul E. Fandel of Braintree, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2016 at the age of 79.

Paul grew up in Roxbury and attended Boston English High School. He then went on to serve his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Following his service he returned home and joined John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance...

Feb 28, 2016

Nancé E. (McKenna) Stier of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth passed away, February 28, 2016. 

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth H. Stier.  Loving mother of Susan Struzik and her husband Alfred of Quincy, John R. Applegate and his wife Debbie of RI, Gerard Applegate and his wife Linda of Kingston. Dear sister of the late John P., Robert B., ...

Feb 27, 2016

Collins, Geoffrey J. of Hingham, formerly Jamaica Plain, was born in Knockawinna, County Kerry, Ireland and died February 27, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Theresa (Flannery) Collins. Son of the late William and Mary (O’Donoghue) Collins. Predeceased by 7 siblings. Cherished father of William M. Collins and his wife Nancy (Scituate, MA), John J....

Feb 26, 2016

Rose B. (Anzalone) Vincola of Weymouth, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully, February 26, 2016. 

Beloved wife of the late Mario F. Vincola.  Loving mother of Karen Pepe and her husband Michael of Weymouth, Donald Vincola and his late wife Donna M. of Weymouth and the late Keith Vincola.  Dear sisiter of Theodore Anzalone and his wife Joanne...

Feb 26, 2016

Stratton, Helen M. (Fuller) of Quincy, died February 26, 2016. 

Beloved wife of the late Clifton Stratton.  Loving mother of John D. Scott of E. Bridgewater.

At the request of the family, all services were private.

Feb 26, 2016

Kachin, Jean Merrill “Jeannie” (Josselyn) of Hingham, died February 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  

Jeannie adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She worked as a hairdresser out of her home in order to still be around her children. She loved singing, dancing, and giving lessons on how to do the jitterbug. Her and her beloved husband Charles...