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Jeanne Caparella
Oct 22, 2011
Caparella, Jeanne of Quincy, passed away October 22, 2011. Wife of the late Steven Caparella. Mother of Stephen Kane of Florida and Robert Mara of California. Sister of Dorothy Drugan of Peabody, Arthur Smith and his wife, Marie of Chelmsford and the late Phyllis Smith Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Graveside Services on Wednesday October 26, at...
Arthur F. Calnan, Md
Oct 20, 2011
Arthur Francis Calnan, MD, of Scituate, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday morning, Oct. 20. The husband of Jeanne E. (Faber) Calnan. He was 86. Arthur was born in Boston, the son of the late Augustine and Mary Calnan, and grew up in West Roxbury. He was an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Boston Latin...
Marion E. Gavin
Oct 19, 2011
Gavin, Marion E. (Hoar) 91 of Hingham, MA passed away on Oct. 19, 2011 at Harbor House in Hingham, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late David Roche Gavin (1919-1999), mother of four, grandmother of four and great grandmother of five. Born Feb. 27, 1920 to Irish immigrants Patrick and Mary...
Robert J. Decristofaro
Oct 18, 2011
Robert J. ”Bob” DeCristofaro, 58, of Braintree, died suddenly on October 18, 2011. Devoted and loving husband, best friend and soul mate of 27 years to Cynthia P. (Mazeika) DeCristofaro. Proud, dedicated and loving father to Nicholas DeCristofaro. Loving brother to Paul DeCristofaro and his wife Ellen of Easton, Linda Marani and her husband John of Halifax, David of Middleton,...
Warren J. Demers
Oct 17, 2011
Demers, Warren J. of Quincy, passed away October 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Demers of Quincy. Loving father of Pamela J. Demers of Braintree, Robert “Bob” Demers of Quincy, Julie C. Demers of Braintree and Laurie M. Demers of Quincy. Son in Law of Fred Grenier of Hyde Park. Loving longtime friend of Milagro Forte of Quincy. Grandfather...
John F. Cronin
Oct 16, 2011
Cronin, John F., 81, of Quincy, passed away October 16, 2011 after a period of failing health. Beloved husband of Catherine M. (Regan) Cronin of Quincy. Loving son of the late Jeremiah P. and Katherine Cronin. Cherished brother of the late Patrick, Hannah and Denis P. Cronin, Sgt. QPD. Also survived by 19 loving nieces and nephews in both the...
John V. Lombardo
Oct 15, 2011
Lombardo, John V., of Scituate, formerly of Quincy passed away October 15, 2011 at the age of 52. John was a great lover of life with a warm and giving nature. We will truly miss his laughter, humor, and generosity. His personality touched people in a special way. His main passion was spending time with his loving family and friends,...
Claire P. English
Oct 15, 2011
English, Claire P. (Mullins), 88, of Holbrook, originally from South Boston, passed away on October 15, 2011, surrounded by her family. The beloved mother of Paul W. English of Alaska, originally from South Boston, and Kathleen C. English of Holbrook, originally from South Boston. Cherished grandmother of Mackenzie Claire English of Holbrook. Daughter of the late Thomas & Marguerite (Lee)...
Josephine J. Mclean
Oct 14, 2011
McLean, Josephine J. (Snelders) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away October 14, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Colin F. McLean. Loving mother of Colin F. McLean, Jr. of Quincy, Joanne Connolly and her husband Paul of Scituate, Carol Murray and her husband Thomas of Marshfield, Barbara Glasheen and her husband David of Hingham, and Mary Connolly and her...
Robert P. Abbott, Sr.
Oct 14, 2011
Abbott, Robert P. of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Barbara Simmons Abbott of Hingham, formerly of Mission Hill. Loving father of Robert P. Jr. and his wife Bernadette of Milton, David L. of Walpole and his close friend Kimberly MacDonald, Sean M. and his wife Wendy...
Stanley L. Vodden
Oct 13, 2011
Vodden, Stanley “Rocky” age 78 of Randolph, formerly of Dorchester & Quincy, died by accident on October 13, 2011. Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late William & Mildred (Brown) Vodden. Stanley was one of twelve siblings, he leaves his sisters, Lorraine Noone, Barbara Brown, Beverly Sarro, Marion Vodden and Gail Shanahan and brothers William &...
John P. “Jack” Mcguire Jr.
Oct 12, 2011
McGuire, John P. “Jack” of Quincy, passed away October 12, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Christine A. (Willis) McGuire. Loving father of Dennis P. McGuire of San Francisco, CA, Colleen M. Duran and her husband Paul Duran of Woburn, Dr. Kathleen M. Kaplan and her husband Dr. John Kaplan of Arlington, VA , Dr. John A. McGuire and his...
Joseph L. Ostiguy
Oct 12, 2011
Ostiguy, Joseph L. of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away October 12, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Phylis A. (O’Brien). Devoted father of Judi Tinlin and her husband Joe of Mashpee, William J. Ostiguy, BFD, and his wife Dottie of Quincy, Ruth Michelle Meyer and her husband Billy, BFD, of Quincy and Maureen Joyce of Braintree. Brother of...
Helen G. Boyajian
Oct 12, 2011
Miss Helen G. Boyajian of Wollaston MA passed away on 12th of October at 90 yrs of age. Survivors include her sister Ann Gross, brother in-law Alexis Gross, niece Dianne Gross of CA, nephew Stephen Gross of Boston, her dear companion Theresa Lento of Braintree, numerous cousins from Falmouth, Boxford, Duxbury, Fairport NY and Rhode Island. She was sister to...
June Glynn
Oct 11, 2011
Glynn, June of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Quincy, passed away after a brief illness on October 11, 2011. Beloved wife of the late John Glynn. Loving mother of Robert Farquharsan of Quincy, Daniel Farquharson of Quincy, John Glynn and his wife Bonnie of Plymouth, Barry Glynn and his wife Paule of Quincy, Garry Glynn and his wife Megan of Norwell...
Virginia M. Coffey
Oct 11, 2011
Coffey, Virginia M. (White) of North Quincy, passed away October 11, 2011, she was 90. The beloved wife of the late Timothy M. Coffey. Loving Mother of Virginia M. Drury of Hanover, Joseph E. Coffey and his wife Margie of Rockland and David P. Coffey of North Quincy. Daughter of the late Thomas E. and Gertrude M. White. Sister of...
Patrick D. Flynn
Oct 9, 2011
Flynn, Patrick D. “Gunny” of Quincy, formerly of Everett and Chelsea, passed away October 9, 2011 at the age of 74. Patrick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 17 years including his service in Vietnam. Following his military service, he worked for the Postal Service for many years. He was a member of the Nickerson Post, #382...
Julia T. ” Judy” Gnoza
Oct 9, 2011
Gnoza, Julia “Judy” T. formerly of Hull, passed away October 9, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter P. Gnoza. Sister of the late Fred and Tertius Taintor. Mother of Michael, Eric, and Ben Blackmer, Rosie Carruthers, and Wally Gnoza. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service on Thursday,...
John F. O’Donoghue
Oct 9, 2011
O’Donoghue, John F. of Quincy, passed away October 9, 2011 at the age of 46. A 1983 graduate of Quincy High School, John served in the U.S. Navy as an Electronic Warfare Operator / Naval Aircrewman on the P-3 Orion aircraft. He later worked as an x-ray technician at Brockton Hospital and in mobile x-ray. He also worked as an...
Marika Ivanof
Oct 9, 2011
Ivanof, Marika (Nikova) of Brighton, Duxbury and West Palm Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2011. The beloved wife of the late Traiko Ivanof. Loving mother of Damian Ivanof and his wife Litsa of Marshfield and the late Luben Ivanoff and the late Kosty Ivanof . Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and...