Keohane Funeral Home

Goreham, Russell R. 61, of Quincy, passed away at home suddenly on Monday evening, April 30, 2018.

Son of the late Edward Goreham and Shirley (Herron). Beloved husband of 34 years to Elizabeth (Dowling) Goreham,  married at Sacred Heart Church in 1983 in Quincy, MA where they raised their four children. Devoted father of Sarah Auger and her husband Christopher of Reading, Rebecca Goreham and her partner Heather Sharp of Martha’s Vineyard, Rachel Cappadona and her husband Steve of Marlborough, and Matthew Goreham and his girlfriend Cristina LaPenna of Ft. Meyers FL. Known as “Boss” to his loving grandchildren, the joys of his life, Wyatt Russell and Anela Leora Cappadona and Brynn Elizabeth Auger. Son in-law of Mary Dowling and the late Thomas of Quincy. Brother of John Goreham and his wife Jane of Naples FL, and the late Kevin Goreham of Medford. Brother in-law of Thomas Dowling and his wife Chris of Plymouth, Michael Dowling and Dan Hurley of South Boston, and Mary and Bob Newcomb of Quincy. Uncle of John and Jacqueline Goreham, Bobby, Molly, Colleen, and Megan Newcomb, and Glendon Barnes. Great-Uncle of Ian and Max Goreham and Kiera Barnes. 

Russell was a 1975 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Cambridge and went on to attend Boston State College. He worked for nearly 30 years at Northeastern University. Russell enjoyed coaching his daughters’ basketball teams, watching his son play baseball, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. He was especially good at humoring Beth by dressing the part for various theme parties over the years.  His greatest joy came from being a dad and a grandfather.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Russ’ life on Sunday May 6, from 4-8 PM at the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, MA. Family and friends will gather in the funeral home beginning at 9:30 AM on Monday prior to the Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Quincy, at 10:30 AM.