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Therese M. (Healey) Fitzgerald
Dec 23, 2013
Fitzgerald, Therese M. (Healey) of Hull, 87, died December 23, 2013.
Therese (Terry) Fitzgerald passed away peacefully with several family members at her side. She will be profoundly missed by her loved ones. She was a longtime Hull resident and a remarkable woman.
She loved nature, her beloved kitties, rainy days and her family. Her simple words of wisdom...
Helen M. Costa
Dec 22, 2013
Costa, Helen M. of Quincy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 22, 2013, she was 83.
Wife of the late Neal J. Smith and Philip J. Costa. Devoted mother of Anthony Smith and his wife Ann of MIlton, Neal J. Smith, Jr and his wife Susan of Canton, Deborah A. Smith of Milton, Philip J. Costa, Jr and...
Mary “Barbara” Carnes
Dec 21, 2013
CARNES, Mary “Barbara” (Devane) of Hingham, a resident of the Lincoln School Apartments, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2013, she was 90.
Barbara was a telephone operator for New England Telephone for 29 years retiring in 1987. She spent winters from 1987 thru 2002 in Kissimmee, Florida, where she owned a mobile home and spent many hours at Disney...
Salvatore Gulizia
Dec 20, 2013
Gulizia, Salvatore of Quincy, died peacefully on December 20, 2013, surrounded by his family, he was 96.
The beloved husband of the late Olga (Maraccini) Gulizia. Devoted father of Diane Quinn Vasseur and husband Ronald and Butch Gulizia and his wife Dona Nightingale all of Quincy, Maureen Appel and her husband Robert of Port St. Lucy, FL, Maria Gulizia of...
John P. O’Hare
Dec 19, 2013
O’HARE, John Patrick 62, of Hull, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 19th after a courageous 2 year battle with lung cancer.
Beloved husband of Terry (Costa) O’Hare of Hull. Cherished father of John Matthew O’Hare & his wife Casey of Hull, James O’Hare & his wife Tracy of Norwell, & Jason O’Hare & his wife Jessica of Hull. Son...
Dennis S. Foley
Dec 19, 2013
Foley, Dennis S. of North Weymouth, died December 19, 2013.
Dennis was born and raised in Braintree before moving to Weymouth in 1978. He worked as a Chief Technician for Fresenius medical. Dennis was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all the New England Sports teams. He enjoyed playing golf, going to Foxwoods, and reading. Dennis’ main passion...
Paul W. Gibson
Dec 19, 2013
Gibson, Paul W. of Hull, died December 19, 2013.
Paul’s life revolved around his loving family and they gave him the greatest joy. He enjoyed having people around his home at all times. He was the founder of Gibson Roofs, where under his stewardship it is still operated by his family and going strong for over 30 years. He was...
Michael A. Raftery
Dec 19, 2013
Raftery, Michael A. of Quincy, died December 19, 2013.
Beloved husband of Kathleen (Kiely) Raftery of Quincy. Devoted son of Lita J. Raftery of Quincy and the late Andrew Raftery. Loving father of David Raftery and his wife Lisa of Wayland, Bryan Raftery of Quincy, Katherine “Katey” Raftery and her fiancee Matthew Currie of Quincy and Meaghan Kaplan her husband...
Franklyn Thatcher Lord, Jr.
Dec 18, 2013
Franklyn Thatcher Lord, Jr., 91, known as Bill to his family and many friends, died peacefully on December 18, 2013, with his four children by his side.
Bill was born on August 17, 1922, in New London, Connecticut, to Franklyn Thatcher Lord Sr. and Gladys Preston Lord. He was predeceased by an older sister, Helena Lord Vaughn, and younger brother,...
Alice M. (Long) Blanchette
Dec 16, 2013
Blanchette, Alice M. (Long) of Weymouth formerly of Quincy, died December 16, 2013.
Beloved wife of Roger Blanchette of Weymouth. Loving mother of Roger D. Blanchette of Weymouth and Ann M. Mazzarella of Weymouth. Sister of Phyllis Prioletti and Katherine Posey both of Sheffield. Grandmother of Christina M. Mazzarella and Michael G. Mazzarella both of Weymouth.
Alice was...
Carmela S. (Sarni) Catino
Dec 15, 2013
Catino, Carmela S. (Sarni) of Hingham, died December 15, 2013.
Carmela was a volunteer at South Shore Hospital for many years.
Beloved wife of the late Theodore P. Catino. Devoted mother of Andrea P. Morris and her husband Dr. Thomas A. Morris, M.D. of Duxbury, Theodore J. Catino and his companion Marina Zolotnitskaya of Attleboro and Andrew M. Catino and...
George J. Maheris
Dec 14, 2013
Maheris, George J. of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester died December 14, 2013 at the age of 95.
George served in the U.S. Navy with the SeaBees during WWII. He owned and operated George’s Express, a produce trucking company for many years. He was the brother of the late Trefon Maheris, John Maheris, and Angie Xentaros. He was also survived my...
Michelle R. Larosa
Dec 13, 2013
LaRosa, Michelle R. (Pritt) of Carver, died unexpectedly December 13, 2013.
Michelle graduated with an associates degree in early childhood education and most recently worked at New England Baptist Academy as a teacher. She was a strong and devoted parishioner of the Faith Baptist Church in Carver where she volunteered as the financial secretary and a Sunday school teacher. ...
Jeanne “Loretta” Johnston
Dec 13, 2013
Johnston, Jeanne “Loretta” (Hebert) of Braintree, died December 13, 2013.
After graduating high school, Loretta attended Business School. She was a gracious soul who liked to donate her time to helping those in need. Loretta volunteered and later worked as a secretary for the Maryknoll Missionaries, where she continued her education and became a Chaplain. Loretta enjoyed Ballroom Dancing,...
Katherine G. “Kay” Diamond
Dec 12, 2013
Diamond, Katherine G. “Kay“ of Norwell, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, December 12, 2013.
Beloved daughter of the late George and Jenny (Clapes) Diamond. Loving sister of Eva Chiavaris of Norwell and her late husband Alexander, the late James and Patricia Diamond, Stella Govostes and Peter and Aspacia Diamond. Dear sister-in-law of James Govostes of Milford....
Richard J. O’Handley
Dec 12, 2013
Richard J. O’Handley, “Dickie O”, ageless and timeless, of Quincy, on Thursday, December 12.
Devoted son of the late Violet and Jeremiah Lucey. Beloved brother of Buddy O’Handley and Peggy Calella and the late Milly McDonald, Della Lucey, Martha Polmer, Barbara Scott and Dotty Cummings. He will be remembered and missed always, by his many nieces and nephews. Uncle...
Ann T. (Gilmartin) O’Donnell
Dec 12, 2013
O’Donnell, Ann T. (Gilmartin) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died December 12, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Robert J. O’Donnell. Loving mother of Robert J. O’Donnell and his wife, Mary, of Braintree, Thomas F. O’Donnell and his wife, Gail, of Reading, and Timothy J. O’Donnell and his wife, Vickie, of Florida. Proud Nana of Danny, Elizabeth, Catherine, Colin, John,...
V. June Libby
Dec 10, 2013
V. June Libby, a life-long resident of Wollaston, passed away on December 10, 2013.
She was 97 years old. She lived in her childhood home until moving to Tobin Towers over 22 years ago.
Loving wife of the late Orlando V. Libby, Devoted mother of Nancy, Norma and David Libby all of Wollaston, Beloved grandmother of Jenei Ocean...
Martin J. Joyce
Dec 10, 2013
Martin J. “Marty” Joyce of Weymouth and Bass River, died December 10, 2013 at the age of 86.
He was the son of the late John and Jane Joyce; son in law of the late William and Bessie Perrault; loving husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Perrault) Joyce of Weymouth; loving father of Martin J. Joyce, Jr. and wife Patricia Serena...
Stasia D. (Komencz) Feeney
Dec 10, 2013
Feeney, Stasia D. (Komencz) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, died December 10, 2013 at the age of 89.
Wife of the late Stephen J. Feeney. Loving mother of Patricia, Janet and husband Rodger, Stephen J., Jr. and wife Mary-Grace and the late Paul J. Devoted “Nana” of Amy-Jan. Devoted “Grandma” of Susan, Stephanie, Karen and the late...
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