Obituaries

Jacqueline K. Minelli

May 11, 2022

Minelli, Jacqueline K. (Keenan) “Jackie” of Hull, died May 11, 2022.

Jackie is survived by her children, daughter Carolyn Moore and her husband Steven Moore Sr. of Plymouth, and son Ernest Minelli of Hull; numerous nieces and nephews including Jennifer, Kaitlyn and Andrew of Quincy; grandchildren Steven Jr., Benjamin, Grayson, Nicholas, Gianna and Monica; great-grandchildren Madelynn and Anya.  Jackie is...

Arthur E. “Rt” Clifford Iii

May 11, 2022

Arthur E. “RT” Clifford of Rockland, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2022.  Loving husband and best friend to Debra Sullivan-Clifford of Rockland, and his parents Arthur E. “Skip” Clifford Jr., and Dianne  Hayward. Beloved father of Adam Mahoney, Ashliegh Mahoney and her fiancé William Stoddard. Grandfather to Natalie, and Amelia Stoddard, and loving “Papa” to Spencer Sullivan...

Jeannette D. Spaur

May 11, 2022

Spaur, Jeannette D. (Mancini) of East Bridgewater, passed away on May 11, 2022. Jeannette was born in Quincy to the late Nazzereno and Philomena Mancini. Jeannette grew up on Chubbuck St. in Quincy Point where she met her husband Glenn. Glenn was a Navy serviceman waiting for the USS Salem to be completed at General Dynamics Shipyard. Mrs. Spaur was...

Fredrick H. Fiedler

May 10, 2022

Fredrick Henry Fiedler, born March 28, 1930, 92, of Hingham, MA, formerly of Monroe, CT and Trinity, FL passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022.

Fred graduated from Uxbridge High School in 1947 and attended Rhode Island School of Design to become a textile designer before being drafted into the Army during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge from...

Hannah (Doherty-William Brinie) Keller

May 10, 2022

Hannah (Doherty-William Brinie) Keller of Quincy, died peacefully at her home on May 10, 2022, she was born on March 6, 1932.  Hannah was 90 years old.

Hannah was one of nine children. She was the daughter of the late James and Bridget Doherty (William Brinie) of Grotfad Clonmany, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Sister of Sarah and her late husband Edward...

Patricia A. Steen

May 8, 2022

Patricia A. Steen of Abington, died May 8, 2022, after a brief illness, at the age of 84.

She was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on June 1, 1937 and was the beloved daughter of Catherine (Foley) Steen.  She was the sister of Ruth Norton of Quincy, Jacqueline Surratt of CO, the late Rev. Raymond Steen, OMI, the late Russell Leary,...

Lawrence R. Donahue, Jr.

May 8, 2022

Donahue, Lawrence R., Jr. “Larry” of Quincy, died May 8, 2022.  

Larry was a proud United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War. He graduated from North Quincy High School and went right into the service. After, he worked for Boston Gear Works for many years until retiring. His family and faith were very important to...

Tia Mastromatteo

May 7, 2022

Tia Mastromatteo, of Hingham, formerly of South Dartmouth, MA and Marblehead, MA died peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was 56.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 17, 1965, she attended St. Joseph School through 8th grade and attended Lake Orion and Zion Christian High schools. Tia earned her bachelors degree at Oral Roberts University and...

Kathleen M. Sullivan

May 7, 2022

Kathleen M. Sullivan, age 71, of Weymouth passed away after a long illness on May 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Kathy was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Sullivan and sister of the late Jack Sullivan. She is survived by siblings Patricia Sullivan of Weymouth, Janet Sullivan of Weymouth, William Sullivan and his wife...

Edward M. Smith

May 7, 2022

Edward M. Smith of Weymouth, died May 7, 2022 at the age of 101.

Ed was born in Somerville to Cecelia (Phinney) and Marshall Smith. He graduated from B.C. High, Boston College in 1943 and received his MED from Bridgewater State. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed in Alaska. Ed worked as a teacher in...

Joseph V. Barbuto

May 7, 2022

Joseph V. Barbuto, of Hingham, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was 83.

Born in Cohasset on June 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Maria (Gulla) Barbuto. Joseph was raised in Hingham, attended local schools and graduated from Hingham High School. Following high school,...

Daniel W. Hardy

May 6, 2022

Daniel W. Hardy, of Weymouth and Brewster, died May 6, 2022 at the age of 74.

Dan grew up in South Boston and proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. He worked as a sheet metal mechanic and was a 50+ year member of Union 17. After retiring, Dan taught CPR for the union for...

David Marshall Higgins

May 6, 2022

David Marshall Higgins, of Randolph, died peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. He was 63.

Born in Boston on March 4, 1959, he was the son of the late Leroy and Jean (Marshall) Higgins. David was the loving brother of Roy Higgins and his wife Lisa of Groton and Susan Higgins of Sanbornton,...

James Robert Mitchell

May 5, 2022

James Robert Mitchell of Weymouth , died May 5, 2022 at the age of 62.

Jim was proud to serve in the United States Navy, where he worked as a mechanic on helicopters. He enjoyed fishing, horseshoes, darts, pools, the ocean, and boating. He was the loving father of Christopher M. Mitchell of Kingston and Joseph J. Mitchell and his...

Piro Naum Topalli

May 5, 2022

The family of Piro Naum Topalli, of Quincy, formerly of Pogradec, Albania,  is saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the age of 83 years. His family was by his side as he peacefully rested.

Born in Pogradec, Albania on March 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Naum and Aleksandra Topalli. Piro achieved...

George H. Galvin

May 4, 2022

Mr. George H. Galvin, of Weymouth, passed away May 4, 2022.

He was born in Weymouth to the late George and Kathryn Galvin. George was born and raised in Weymouth. He was a graduate from Weymouth High School and received his B.S. from Boston College in 1954. George served our country in the Navy from 1955-1957. He later graduated with...

John Dicrasto

May 4, 2022

John DiCrasto of Taunton, formerly of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  He was 63.

He was born to Frank and Elizabeth “Betty” DiCrasto and raised in Quincy.  John attended the Norfolk Agricultural School in Walpole where he learned many skills, especially in the kitchen.  He worked as a chef at the Parker House Restaurant for many...

Patricia Ann (Mccarthy) Petrilli

May 3, 2022

Patricia Ann (McCarthy) Petrilli, of Braintree and Englewood, Florida, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was 83.

Born in Randolph on September 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Alice T. (Adams) McCarthy. Patty was raised in Quincy, attended local schools, and graduated from Quincy High School. ...

Judith C. (Sangster) Hartford

May 3, 2022

Judith C. (Sangster) Hartford, of Braintree, formerly of Scituate, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Alliance HealthCare Center of Braintree. She was 78.

Born in Quincy on February 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hyacinthe (Kelcourse) Sangster. Judith attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School.

A homemaker, Judith raised her...

Patrick M. O’Connor

May 2, 2022

Mr. Patrick M. O’Connor, of Abington, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2022.

Patrick has worked for the MBTA for the past 12 years and was very proud of his recent promotion as a Supervisor of Bus Operations in Charlestown. He was a member of IBEW Local # 103 and in his spare time he enjoyed golfing and traveling. Patrick...