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Rose E. Sannella
Nov 25, 2015
Rose E. Sannella (Bianco) of Weymouth, died November 25, 2015 at the age of 88.
Wife of the late Pasquale J. Sannella. Loving mother of Patricia Vetstein of Middleboro, Anthony Sannella, Steven Sannella, both of Weymouth, Philip Sannella of Whitman and the late Louis Sannella. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Antonellis and Alyssa Jenkins. Great grandmother of Evangeline, Isabella and Gianna....
Lillian H. Adams
Nov 25, 2015
Lillian H. Adams (Bleazard) of South Weymouth, formerly of Dighton, passed away November 25, 2015 at the age of 99.
She was the wife of the late Russell E. Adams. Loving mother of William Adams and wife Jean of Hanson, formerly of Braintree and Bette Murdock of Brewster. Loving grandmother of Barbara DeSousa and husband Manuel of Cape Coral, FL,...
Helen M. Salkowski
Nov 25, 2015
Salkowski, Helen M. (Ryan) of Quincy, formerly of Bensenville, IL, died November 25, 2015.
Helen’s life revolved around her family. She was especially dedicated to raising her son John, who was disabled and in a wheelchair. Her care and John’s life was an inspiration to so many people. She grew up in Bensenville, IL and graduated Cum Laude from Case...
Francis X. Fournier
Nov 24, 2015
Francis X. “Frank” Fournier of Squantum, died November 24, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late M. Lucille (Birrittieri) Fournier. Loving father of Frank A. Fournier, Steven J. Fournier and his wife Cheryl, Laura E. Hobin and her husband Ned, Edward J. Fournier and his wife Kelly all of Quincy and Susan M. Rowse and her husband Danny of North Easton. ...
Dorris Horvitz
Nov 24, 2015
Horvitz, Dorris (Alkon) of Hull, formerly of Largo, FL and Stoughton, died November 24, 2015.
Dorris lived a remarkable life and was truly grateful for all her blessings. Among them was her devoted husband Howard and they have celebrated 71 years of marriage. Time spent with family was most important to Dorris and the family has beautiful memories of...
Ann M. Quinlan
Nov 24, 2015
Ann M. (Bertella) Quinlan of Quincy, died November 24, 2015.
The beloved wife of the late Robert F. Quinlan, USAAC. Loving mother of Pamela Quinlan Mateu and Margaret Quinlan both of Quincy and Lee Quinlan Beavers of Northborough. Mother in law of George Walsh of Quincy and Don Beavers of Northborough. Cherished grandmother of James and John Mateu both of...
Edward V. Menz
Nov 24, 2015
Edward V. Menz of Weymouth, passed away November 24, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret R. (Tobin) Cook Menz and the late Loretta (McNamara) Menz. Loving father of Edward V. Menz, Jr. and his wife Tish of Pembroke, Leo F. Menz of Philadelphia, Kenneth G. Menz and his wife Edith and his twin Karen M. Logan and her husband...
Benjamin Romano
Nov 23, 2015
Romano, Benjamin of Quincy, passed away November 23, 2015 at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of Flora (Iacobacci) Romano of Quincy. Loving father of Michelle and fiancé Mitchell Farber of Quincy, Robert and his wife Karyn of Mansfield, Mark and his wife Pam of Georgia, and Michael and his wife Jenny of Texas. Also survived by his 7...
Martin J. Burke
Nov 22, 2015
Martin J. Burke (80) of Weymouth passed away peacefully November 22, 2015.
He was the loving father of Martin F. Burke and his wife MaryAnn of Quincy, John L. (Red) Burke and his fiancé Donna Cole of Weymouth, Robert B. Burke and his wife Patricia of Pembroke, Maureen E. Gilberto of Weymouth, and Amy L. Sullivan and her husband...
William T. Scanlon, Jr.
Nov 22, 2015
William T. “Billy” Scanlon, Jr. of Quincy passed peacefully on November 22, 2015 at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 67.
Born and raised in South Boston, Billy served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army after high school. When he returned, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston State College and began a...
Eric Michael Bigham, Jr.
Nov 22, 2015
Eric Michael Bigham Jr of Quincy passed away on November 22, 2015.
He was a kind boy with a heart of gold and an adventureous spirit. He loved animals, being with his friends and cousins, being outside, playing video games, swimming, riding his bike, walking dogs, going to the beach and trips to the park. He loved collecting rocks wherever...
Gloria J. Schurman
Nov 22, 2015
Gloria J Schurman, Age 90 of Quincy died peacefully at her home on November 22, 2015.
She was the proud and loving Mother of her daughter Susan C. Schurman of Quincy. Gloria dedicated a significant part of her life connecting with the mentally and physically handicapped children at the Murphy School, and while there, helped guide them with passion and...
John F. Alexopoulos
Nov 21, 2015
John F. Alexopoulos, of Weymouth, died November 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Demetra “Dee” (Pappas) Alexopoulos. Loving father of John A. Alexopoulos and his wife, Wendy, of Hanson, and Maria A. Lewis and her husband, Tony, of Wareham. Cherished “Papou” of Drew, Carly, Ryan,Scott, and Kyle,. Dear brother of George Alexopoulos of Roslindale, Mary Poravas of Winchester, Sophia...
Anne M. Mccann
Nov 21, 2015
McCann, Anne M. (Craig) born on July 9, 1926 died peacefully at home in Hull on November 21, 2015 at the age of 89.
Born in Jamaica Plain, she was the daughter of the late John & Minnie Craig. She was graduate of Girls Latin School and the Katherine Gibbs School, after which she worked as a lab technician...
David T. Galvin
Nov 20, 2015
Galvin, David T. of Hingham, passed away November 20, 2015. David lived in Hingham but grew up in Weymouth. He was a teacher for many years at the Gates Middle School in Scituate. Household projects and spending time with his family were what David enjoyed most. Beloved husband to Clare (Gaughen) Galvin of Hingham. Loving son of the late George...
Margaret J. Mccormack
Nov 20, 2015
McCormack, Margaret J. “Jean” (Urquhart) of Quincy, formerly Mattapan, passed away at Alliance Healthcare November 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.
Jean was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and resided in Squantum for over 50 years. Jean was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family and her home were...
James P. Ketchum
Nov 20, 2015
James P. Ketchum of Hull, died November 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Brown) Desmond Ketchum. Stepfather of Donald Desmond and his wife Gail of Hull and Barbara A. Currul and Claude of Georgia. James is predeceased by his 2 brothers Ernest and Richard Ketchum and his sister Sarah Oaks. He is also survived by many nieces and...
Alvera B. Emanuello
Nov 20, 2015
Alvera B. (Simari) Emanuello of Needham formerly of Hingham, died November 20, 2015. The beloved wife of the late Frank Emanuello and the late Albert Calvi. Loving Mother of Richard Calvi and his wife Sandra of Needham. Cherished sister of James and Natalie Simari of Bradenton, FL and the late Lorraine and her husband Ab Manville, Donald, Robert and Frank...
James K. White
Nov 19, 2015
White, James K. of Weymouth, died November 19, 2015. James was born in Abington and grew up in Weymouth. He worked for many years as a Payroll Administrator for Shawmut Bank. Some of James’ hobbies included sailing, hunting, baseball and hockey. James also enjoyed sitting at his home looking over the ocean. Loving husband to the late Phyllis (Cheney) White....
Rosemary Canavan
Nov 19, 2015
Canavan, Rosemary “Rose” (McGinness) of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died November 19, 2015.
Rose was a wonderful, kindhearted woman with a great sense of humor who adored her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed passing time at the beach with her family. An avid reader, she loved a good mystery. She will be missed by all who had...