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Joseph C. Raffa
Mar 15, 2023
Joseph C. Raffa of East Weymouth, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023 at the age of 91.
He was the beloved husband of the late Madeline (Roussell) Raffa.
Born in Boston he was the son of the late Samuel and Gertrude (Ehmons). He grew up in Roxbury where he was known as “Joey” to his many friends. As a...
Robert M. Kennedy
Mar 14, 2023
Kennedy, Robert M. of Hull, passed away on March 14, 2023.
Robert was born October 2nd, 1937 to parents Joseph and Esther Gardner Kennedy, and grew up in Roxbury, MA. He proudly served with the United States Army as a paratrooper and spent time in Germany during the war. Robert will be remembered as a hard worker and family man,...
Paul R. Sisson
Mar 13, 2023
Paul R. Sisson, 72, of Weymouth MA passed away on March 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife, of 50 years, was by his side as he peacefully passed to be with the Lord.
Paul was a member of the IBEW Local 103 for 50 years, 30 years of which was spent as an electrician with...
Jeanne Rossignol Daley
Mar 13, 2023
Jeanne Rossignol Daley died March 13, 2023 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. She was 77.
Jeanne was born July 5, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA, where her father, Clement Franklin Rossignol of Manchester, NH, was stationed while serving in the Army. Her mother, Irene Van Der Beken Rossignol, was also from Manchester. Shortly after her birth, Jeanne and...
Rosemarie A. Gallo
Mar 12, 2023
Rosemarie A. Gallo, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was 83.
She was born in Quincy to Frances (Sansone) and Dominic Tantillo. Rosemarie grew up in Quincy and she graduated from Quincy High School, Class of ‘57. She was crowned “Ms. Quincy” in the school’s beauty pageant. After high school she worked as...
Richard A. Lallis
Mar 11, 2023
Richard A Lallis, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on his 78th birthday, March 11, 2023. He was born in Brockton, MA on March 11, 1945, to parents, Anthony and Stacia Lallis, who had emigrated from Lithuania. Richard grew up in Dorchester and spent his childhood helping on his aunt and uncle’s farm in Easton. He later raised his...
Charles F. Messer
Mar 11, 2023
Charles F. Messer, 80, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and Scituate, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 after numerous health issues.
He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was predeceased by his parents Dr. Edward C. and Mrs. Anne C. Messer of Dorchester, his sister, Barbara A. Hugo of Portsmouth, RI and Lancaster and...
William R. Kosonen
Mar 11, 2023
William R. Kosonen of Weymouth, formerly of Rockland, died March 11, 2023 at the age of 65.
William, fondly known as Bill, was born to Harroll Kosonen and Mary (Neary) Bridgida, of Rockland, on January 25, 1958. He was a talented chef and honed his culinary skills working in fine restaurants in Boston. Bill spent the majority of his...
Alexander L. “Al” Angel
Mar 10, 2023
Al grew up in Hull and graduated from Newton North High School. He loved the beach and living by the water. He worked as an auto mechanic, truck driver and also worked as a roofer. He was an avid Boston sports fan following the Bruins, Patriots, Celtics and Red Sox. Al married Laura and together they raised their family in...
Hugh J. Duffy
Mar 10, 2023
Mr. Hugh J. Duffy, Ret. District Chief, BFD, of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester and Weymouth, died March 10, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (Doherty) Duffy.
Loving father of Lynne Cunningham (Paul), of Weymouth, Louise Henderson of Marshfield, Hugh Duffy, Ret, BFD, (Geri) of Duxbury, Jeanne Hammond (Brian) of Mashpee, Kathleen Duffy of Hingham, Thomas Duffy (Amanda), of Colorado,...
Doris M. (Guiney) Leonard
Mar 10, 2023
Doris M. (Guiney) Leonard, 87, of Weymouth died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 10th, 2023.
Originally born and raised in Dorchester, Doris lived in Weymouth for many years. She was a Teacher’s Aide for over 30 years working both at the Alice E. Fulton and Ralph Talbot Schools. Doris enjoyed shopping, all sorts of sweets, car rides...
John E. Pitera
Mar 10, 2023
John Edward Pitera, long-time resident of Cape Cod, passed away at age 66 on March 10, 2023 following a long and hard battle with cancer. Born and raised in Dorchester (and proud of it), John was a loving son to the late Eleanor M. (Bertolami) and Edwin R. Pitera. He is survived and deeply missed by his wife, Elizabeth van...
Marie “Buzzy” Stokes (Pica)
Mar 10, 2023
On March 10, 2023, Mrs. Marie Ann (Pica) Stokes of Weymouth, received her wings and is now soaring with the Angels. She was 98 years old. Known as “Buzzy” by her friends, she loved playing the lottery and going to the Raynham Dog Track. She was an excellent cook and baker and her specialties were homemade raviolis and ricotta pies...
Dorothy A. (Daly) Mitchell
Mar 10, 2023
Dorothy A. (Daly) Mitchell, of Quincy and Weymouth, died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Hancock Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Quincy. She was 80.
Dorothy was born in Boston on September 17, 1942, and was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Hazel O. (Duby) Daly.
Dorothy was blessed with the gift of music, sharing...
Ryan Marshall Tran-Ngoc
Mar 9, 2023
Tran-Ngoc, Ryan of East Boston, Formerly of Pembroke, passed away March 9, 2023. Ryan was raised in Pembroke and attended Pembroke High School, Class of 2007. He worked for many years in carpentry and enjoyed woodworking projects. Ryan had always been a natural athlete and was an accomplished soccer player. He enjoyed sports, being outdoors, loved animals and working on...
William B. Dean Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Dean, William B., Jr. of Weymouth, passed away March 9, 2023. William was born in Newton to the late Margaret and William B Dean Sr. He attended Newton High School and graduated in the class of 1957. William had a lifetime career as an electronic salesman, beginning when he was a teen working with his father.
Beloved husband of 60...
Robert Francis Hannan, Sr.
Mar 9, 2023
Hannan, Robert Francis Sr. In Boston, March 9, 2023, at 97 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Hughes Hannan and loving son of the late Jeremiah and Kathleen (nee Richards) Hannan. He is survived by his five children: Robert F. and his wife Lorrie Clark Hannan of Falls Church, VA.; Dr. Christopher W. and his wife Susan,...
John S. “Steve” Sanford
Mar 9, 2023
John S. “Steve” Sanford, a longtime resident of Hingham, formerly of Brookline, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was 76.
He was born in Boston to Mary C. (Murray) and John C. Sanford and raised in Brighton. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Steve went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in history at UMASS Boston. After...
Mark John Torchetti
Mar 9, 2023
Mark John Torchetti, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 61.
Mark was born in Quincy on May 25, 1961. He attended local schools and graduated from the Quincy Vocational Technical High School with the Class of 1979.
Mark was a cherished son of Mary (Penzo)...
Elizabeth J. Barry
Mar 9, 2023
Barry, Elizabeth J. (Dumont) of Bridgewater, died at home with her family on March 9, 2023. She was 81.
Born in Boston, Betty lived in Randolph for many years. An avid bingo player, her family recently gathered for a family bingo night. Unlike the many nights she played with her sisters-in-law Janet and Mary when she often “waited” but lost,...
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