Obituaries

Samuel D. Leoncello

Nov 24, 2022

 

Leoncello, Samuel D. Sr. of Melrose, died November 24, 2022. Former husband of Theresa (Donahue) Leoncello of Quincy. Devoted father of Donna Steinberg of Quincy. Lotta Snowling and her husband Bill of Quincy. Samuel Leoncello Jr. and his wife Lynne of Dedham,  Christine Leoncello and her partner Franklyn McLaughlin of Weymouth, Lisa Schuele and her husband Craig of Kingston...

Margaret E. Pierce

Nov 24, 2022

Kathleen Ann Heffernan

Nov 23, 2022

Heffernan, Kathleen Ann (O’Brien) of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 23, 2022. Loving mother of Kristen L. Heffernan and her partner Jim Calvani of Hanover and Scott M. Heffernan of Weymouth and the father of their children, the late James P. Heffernan. Dear sister of James O’Brien and his wife Jo of North Carolina, Sharon...

James A. Russell

Nov 23, 2022

Russell, James A. of Boston, died November 23, 2022.

Jim was passionate about traveling, art, and the people in his life. He enjoyed traveling extensively all over the world with his life partner Stephen. He had a love for music and the performing arts. He created hundreds of his own beautiful contemporary art and print masterpieces over the years. Jim...

Marjorie M. Comoletti

Nov 23, 2022

Margie passed away surrounded by her family the evening of November 23, 2022. Margie was the daughter of two Irish immigrants, growing up in South Boston and eventually the family moved to their home in Houghs Neck in Quincy. Margie had many fond memories here, including ice skating home with her late sister, Esther, after school. Margie met her husband,...

Joseph P. Ridge, Jr.

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. Joseph P. Ridge, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away on November 23, 2022.

Born in South Boston, Joe was a 1956 graduate of South Boston High School. He was a truck driver for many years for Teamsters Local # 25.

Father of John, Christopher, and Michael Ridge.

Son of the late Joseph and Hannah Ridge of County Galway, Ireland.

Loving...

Linda M. Luthe

Nov 22, 2022

Linda M. (Hayes) Luthe of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2022 at the age of 73.

Linda was a longtime employee of Talbot’s in Hingham Square. She had a beautiful spirit and always had a kind word for all.

She was the beloved wife of 51 years to Robert E. Luthe. Loving mother of...

Eugene J. Raux

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara E. Pelchat

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara E. Pelchat (Kilduff) of Weymouth, passed peacefully on November 21, 2022, with her family by her side.

Barbara was born in Boston to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Knauber) Kilduff. Barbara lived life to the fullest. She was a simple woman whose greatest joy was the love she gave to her beautiful family. She loved them with her...

David E. Wilcox

Nov 21, 2022

Michelle “Shelly” Johnson

Nov 21, 2022

Marybeth Michaelson

Nov 21, 2022

Marybeth Michaelson, of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Monday November 21, 2022, after a long battle with breast cancer. 

After graduating from Hingham High School, Marybeth went on to earn a business degree from Boston College. In the early 1990s, Marybeth sought a career change, graduating this time from UMASS Boston as valedictorian of her nursing class. 

Marybeth...

Charles V. Disciacca Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

Charles V. DiSciacca Jr., of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Quincy, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 74.

Charles was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 19, 1948, and was a son of the late Charles V. and Anelda A. (Coons) DiSciacca. Charles was raised in...

Leo K. Klier

Nov 20, 2022

Klier, Leo K. of Quincy, died November 20, 2022.  

Leo appreciated three things most in his life; a good meal, swimming, and music. He looked forward to celebrating birthdays because that meant a good meal was coming. He loved to swim and was a natural in the water. He was a Special Olympian for swimming and won many medals...

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Litif

Nov 19, 2022

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Litif, of Quincy, formerly of Boston, died peacefully after a long battle with dementia, with his son Richard, who was also his best friend by his side, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norwell. He was 90.

Born in Boston on July 5, 1932, he was the son of...

Patricia O’Connor Flaherty

Nov 18, 2022

Patricia O’Connor Flaherty, of North Quincy, formerly of Somerville, died peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree. She was 80.

Born in Somerville on February 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John Gerard and Marguerite (Guthrie) O’Connor. Patricia was raised in Somerville, attended local schools, and graduated from St. Joseph’s...

Anders Claude Dybdahl

Nov 15, 2022

Anders Claude Dybdahl, of Quincy, Massachusetts died suddenly, of natural causes, at his home on November 15, 2022. He was 47.

Born in Seattle, Washington on September 5, 1975, Anders was raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1993 and continued his education at St. Lawrence University, in Canton, New York where he earned his undergraduate...

Robert A. “Bob” Murphy

Nov 15, 2022

Robert A. “Bob” Murphy, of Quincy, MA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Quincy, MA on November 15, 2022. Robert was 96. 

A member of the greatest generation, father of eight, grandfather of nineteen and great grandfather of nine, raised during the great depression and lived a full life in the Boston...

Michael Anthony Valletta Jr.

Nov 14, 2022

Michael Anthony Valletta Jr., of Quincy, died peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 64.

Born in Boston on February 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Beverly (Vozzella) Valletta.

Michael was a proud member of the Army, and was always so proud to share stories from...

Richard J. Scanlon, Sr.

Nov 14, 2022

Richard J. Scanlon, Sr., a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 14, 2022.  He was 77.

 He was born in Somerville to Mary Ellen (McNamara) and Cornelius J. Scanlon.  He grew up in Quincy Point and graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1964.  After graduating, he enlisted in the National Guard. ...