Obituaries

Ronald J. Keefe, Sr.

Apr 21, 2023

Keefe, Ronald J. “Rinka” Sr. of East Bridgewater, passed away April 21, 2023. Ron was born in Boston to the late Joseph and Alice Keefe. He grew up in South Boston and attended South Boston High School. Ron was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and also retired from The Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services. He enjoyed following Boston sports,...

Mary (Mcgowan) Kennedy

Apr 21, 2023

Mary (McGowan) Kennedy age 101, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, Ireland and England. April 21, 2023. Wife of the late Denis Kennedy. Mother of Anne Kennedy Speidel and her husband Robert of Forest, Virginia;  Kathleen Kennedy of Toulouse, France; Mary Gabrielle Kennedy and her husband Brian Kendrew of East Bridgewater; Patrick Kennedy and his wife Linda of Braintree; Denis Kennedy...

Edward J. Ray

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Edward J. Ray, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023, with his children by his side.  Mr. Ray had been battling lung cancer over a period of time.

Ed grew up in Dorchester and spent his summers vacationing with his family in their cottages in Hull, MA. Memories of his childhood spent at Nantasket Beach...

Patricia A. Gannon

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia A. Gannon (Iorio) Of Norton, passed away on Thursday, April 20, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis. She was 82.

Patricia was the beloved wife of the late John L. Gannon. She was the loving mother of Matthew Gannon of Norton, and Melissa Gannon Chavarria and her husband, Salvador of Norwell and Norton. She...

Sarah Marie (Gates) Lamanna

Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Marie (Gates) LaManna, of Quincy, formerly of New York, died suddenly at her home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was 41.

Sarah was a Certified Veterinarian Technician (CVT) who was passionate about the care of animals — great or small, she loved them all.  After moving to Boston, she discovered a passion for whales and whale watching.  She...

J. Paul Toner

Apr 20, 2023

Toner, J. Paul of Carver, formerly of Melrose and Weymouth, died April 20, 2023. He was 90. Paul was a man of many different interests and facets. He was a graduate of Massachusetts Maritine Academy Class of 1953. Paul was a proud Navy veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also enjoyed his time as a Scout Leader...

Edmund J. Sacchetti Jr.

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Edmund J. Sacchetti, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away after a long battle of a serious illness on April 18, 2023.

Edmund was a proud veteran serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was stationed in Navsta Keflavik, Iceland. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, travel, and enjoyed being around all...

Robert Wayne “Chick” Ciccolo Sr., Ret. Sgt. Bpd

Apr 18, 2023

Robert Wayne Ciccolo Sr., Ret. Sgt. Boston PD, of Plymouth, formerly of Hingham, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. He was 85.

He was known by both  “Chick” and “Bob” to his friends.  He was born in Boston on August 3, 1937, and was the son of the late Angelo M. and...

Patricia A. (Martin) Parrow

Apr 18, 2023

Mrs. Patricia A. (Martin) Parrow, of Marshfield, formerly of Braintree, passed away on April 18, 2023. 

Daughter of the late John and Eleanor MacPherson. 

Wife of the late Arthur E. Parrow. 

Loving mother of Joanne Burke of Marshfield. Grandma to Meghan Bonk and her husband, Shawn, Matthew Burke and his wife, Kristen, and Brian Burke. Nana to...

Huu Ton

Apr 18, 2023

Huu Ton, of Quincy, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  She was 94.

Huu was born on December 20, 1928 in Saigon City, South Vietnam and was the daughter of the late Khau Ton and Mai Thi Duong.

She left South Vietnam in 1982 and she had lived in the refugee camp between Kampuchea and Thailand...

Tracy Anne (O’Neil) Campbell

Apr 18, 2023

Tracy Anne (O’Neil) Campbell, of Weymouth, formerly of Houghs Neck, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was 59.

Tracy was born on February 10, 1964, in Milton and was the daughter of the late John J. and Margaret M. (Peggy) (Morgan) O’Neil. She was raised in Houghs Neck and Florida, attended local schools and graduated...

Henry C. Greeson Iii

Apr 18, 2023

Greeson, Henry C., III of Weymouth, formerly of Fall River, passed away on April 18, 2023 surrounded by family. Henry was born in Fall River to the late Valdernira and Henry Greeson, Jr. He was a graduate of Durfee High School and worked for many years at the Fall River Department of Public Works. Henry was an avid Boston sports...

Anne Marie Ruzzano

Apr 18, 2023

Anne Marie (Swanson) Ruzzano of Rockland, died April 18, 2023 at the age of 76.

Anne was an avid Bruins and Red Sox fan. She enjoyed reading. Family was the focus of her life. She was always there, quietly, always helping those in need.

Wife of the late Anthony Ruzzano. Loving mother of Lisa Anne Ruzzano of Carver, Anthony Ruzzano,...

Phyllis L. Sforza

Apr 17, 2023

 

 

 

Phyllis L. Sforza (Cook) of Abington, formerly of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023.  

Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Amos and Ida Cook (Carter). After marrying Frank and settling in Weymouth, much of her time was devoted to her children, extended family, neighbors and friends.  Her home was open...

Priscilla B. “Beth” Little

Apr 16, 2023

Priscilla B. “Beth” Little, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  She was 72.

Beth was born in Boston to Priscilla H. (Smith) and Harold W. Little and raised in Houghs Neck, Quincy.   Beth suffered from the Polio virus and was home schooled from 1st to 8th grade.  She finished her public...

Mary Critikos

Apr 16, 2023

Mary (Andreadis) Critikos, age 89 of S. Weymouth, formerly of Chelsea, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 16, 2023.

Mary was the beloved wife for 51 years of the late Theodore A. Critikos. Devoted mother of her twins, Gayle Saxonis-Phillips (late husband Thomas A. Saxonis) and her husband Philip of Braintree and Paul Critikos...

Richard T. “Dickie” Connell

Apr 14, 2023

Richard T. “Dickie” Connell of North Quincy, passed on April 14, 2023. The beloved husband of 53 years to Joanne (Spolidoro) Connell of North Quincy. Loving father of Paula Marie Pungitore and her husband Nick of Norwood. Brother of Robert Connell and his wife Karen of Quincy. Cherished Grampy of Zac, Lexi and Ashley Pungitore. Brother-in-law of Skip Ryan of...

Susan Shack

Apr 13, 2023

Shack, Susan (Saunders) of Quincy, died April 13, 2023 with her family by her side.

While raised in Quincy, Susan also lived in Southern Maine and Western Massachusetts, before coming back home to raise her son Craig in Quincy.  

Susan was a talented seamstress, potter, and artist.  She attended the Art Institute of Boston, then received a Bachelor’s degree...

Evelyn M. Tempesta

Apr 13, 2023

Tempesta, Evelyn M. (Gasciewicz) of Weymouth, passed away April 13, 2023. Evelyn was born in Boston to the late Mary and Kajetin Gasciewicz. She attended the Mary E. Curly School, class of 1943. Evelyn worked for many years at secretary for South Weymouth High School. Additionally, Evelyn worked for Weymouth Schools payroll department and Weymouth Retirement board. She enjoyed playing...

Linda M. Wilson

Apr 13, 2023

Linda M. (Maloof) Wilson of Braintree, formerly of Hanover and born and raised in Quincy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 13, 2023 at the age of 72.

Linda enjoyed traveling the Caribbean, going to the beach, seeing Broadway shows, and especially loved concerts and cruises with her husband and high school sweetheart, Charlie....