Obituaries

Apr 15, 2014

Irene M. Passios left her family and friends on Tuesday April 15th at 90 years young. 

Born in Framingham MA, she was the daughter of Nicholas Moskos and Ethel (Dickie) Moskos. She outlived her sister Mary Hyfantis and brother Peter Moskos.  A product of the depression, Irene learned by example from her father who supported people by feeding them...

Apr 15, 2014

Gorham, Ruth P. (Flansburg) of Weymouth, died April 15, 2014.

Beloved wife of 58 years of William C. “Gus” Gorham of Weymouth.  Loving mother of Dianne Freedman and her husband Edward of Attleboro, William Gorham, Jr and Karen Walsh of Rockland, Robert Gorham and his wife Donna of Plympton, Jayne Mocker and her hsuband Kevin of Attleboro, Karyn Bowen and...

Apr 15, 2014

Brown, Joseph A. of Hingham, age 88, died April 15, 2014, after a period of declining health, Joseph joined his siblings in Heaven. 

Beloved husband of Mary T. Brown (Corbett) for 43 years. Joe was born in Hyde Park and was the son of John H. Brown and Ellen (Dolan) Brown.  He graduated from Hyde Park High School in...

Apr 14, 2014

McDonagh, Coleman of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and Galway, Ireland passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 14, 2014 after a brief illness.  

He is survived by his wife, Brigid (Coyne) McDonagh of Quincy.  Beloved father of Coleman and his wife Fang Fang of China, Kathy Myers and her husband Gerard of Quincy, John of...

Apr 13, 2014

Warnock, Linda D. (DeTommaso) of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family April 13, 2014.

Beloved wife of 34 years of Richard Warnock of Weymouth.  Loving daughter of Olindo “Dee” DeTommaso of Weymouth and the late Josephine (Fortunato) DeTommaso.  Loving mother of Kyla Melberg and her husband Frank of Portsmouth, NH and Damon Warnock and his wife Katie of...

Apr 13, 2014

Pardo, John C. of Weymouth, died April 13, 2014.

John was a lifelong resident of South Weymouth, graduating from Weymouth High School. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Tony’s Spa in Weymouth until 1985, a family owned business for 50 years. Upon retirement John went on to work for Russelectric...

Apr 12, 2014

Cincotta, Gertrude M. “Gert” (McManus) of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2014 after a long and courageous battle surrounded by her loving family. 

Gert graduated from Aquinas College in Milton, with her associates degree.  She later became the executive secretary of Gale Associates an engineering firm in Weymouth.  Gert enjoyed Cooking for her family, gardening, reiki, reading...

Apr 12, 2014

Justin Leo “Steve” Stevens of Holbrook died peacefully on April 12, 2013 in Albany, NY following a brief illness.  

He is survived by his daughter Lee Marie Stevens (John Pizzi) of Hingham and her children Michelle and Marc Sulprizio; his son Kevin Justin Stevens (Laura) of Cropseyville, NY, and their children Bridget and Morgan; his daughter-in-law Nicole Stevens of...

Apr 12, 2014

McGuinness, William L. “Billy” of Boston, formerly of South Weymouth, died April 12, 2014.

Billy was fun loving and always the life of the party.  He loved to travel and enjoyed many family vacations.  He graduated from South Weymouth High School and was in management for D’Angelo’s Sandwich Shops at various greater Boston locations.  He also worked in the office...

Apr 11, 2014

 Kyranos, Eleni “Helen” (Glykides)  C. of Quincy, died peacefully on April 11, 2014 surrounded by her family.

She was 84. Beloved wife of 57 years to  the late Nickolaos J. (Niko)  Kyranos  Loving mother of Maria Mendros of Quincy and James Kyranos and his wife Maria of Quincy.  Sister-in-law of Kostas Kyranos of Milton, Chris Kyranos of Lakeville, George Kyranos...

Apr 10, 2014

Disano, Anna Maria T. (Agostino) “Anita” of Hingham, died April 10, 2014.

Anita’s life revolved around her loving family and her adoring grandchildren.  She was quite proud of her journey to America from Italy in 1960 at the young age of 22.  She loved fashion and was able to apply her dressmaking skills learned in Italy to her own seamstress...

Apr 9, 2014

Smith, Raymond M.  “Chip” of Quincy, died on  April 9, 2014,  he was 87.

Husband of the late Phyllis (Gotgart) Smith. Loving father of Martin Smith and his wife Jane of Beverly and Linda Smith McCarthy  and her late husband Thomas W. McCarthy. Brother of the late Joseph and Alfred Smith and the late Noreen DeMatteis. Longtime companion of the...

Apr 9, 2014

Ripley, Reverend Robert J. “Rip” of Braintree, died April 9, 2014.

Beloved husband of 56 years of Connie J. (Nyberg) Ripley of Braintree. Son of the late Issac T. and Esther L. (James) Ripley.  Loving father of Sandy J. Vogel and her husband Bob of Whitman, Eric J. Ripley and his wife Brenda of Weymouth, Donna J. Fallon and her...

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Apr 7, 2014

Bennett, Robert K. of Quincy, died April 7, 2014.

Robert was born, raised, and educated In Boston. After serving in the Navy during peacetime in the 1950’s Robert came home and settled down with his wife of 40+ years Eleanor (Reeves). Robert retired to Quincy and enjoyed every moment of retirement, especially walks on Wollaston Beach and time with his...

Apr 7, 2014

Coleran, Edward J., Sr. of Weymouth, entered into eternal life on April 7, 2014 at the age of 87 after a period of declining health.

Born, raised and educated in Weymouth, he was the son of the late M. Joseph Coleran and Mabelle (Linscott) Coleran. He was the brother of the late Mary Regan, Virginia Dunn and Joseph Coleran. Proud...

Apr 6, 2014

Croxen, Linda May (Valentine) of Quincy, died April 6, 2014.

Linda grew up in Boston on Mass Ave.  She resided in Roxbury for many years while raising her children before finally settling in Quincy. She was an exceptionally strong, woman with an even stronger  faith who truly believed in the power of prayer. Linda also loved to exercise her natural...

Apr 4, 2014

Michael J. Powers, III of Hull, MA died on April 4, 2014.

He was born to the late Michael and Edith (Dowell) Powers on February 15, 1944 in East Bridgewater, MA.  Michael graduated from East Bridgewater High School in 1963.  He received a degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in landscape contracting and following that made his career in...

Apr 4, 2014

Michael Joseph “Mac” McCusker of Quincy, died April 4, 2014. 

Mike loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and family.  His passions consisted of fishing and music.  He played bass guitar, something he has loved since he was a teenager, and his band Deep Water Blues performed through out the South Shore .  Mac also taught gun safety through his company,...