Obituaries

Eleanor A. Venezia

Dec 26, 2021

Eleanor A. (Spinale) Venezia, 89, of Quincy died peacefully on December 26, 2021 after year-long illness. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore R. Venezia for more than 68 years and the honored and cherished mother of Steven of Boston, Marianne Venezia-Looney (J. Timothy) of Saugus, Angela of Somerville, and Christine Vella (Chad) of Westwood. Eleanor is survived by four...

Elinor O’Neil

Dec 25, 2021

Elinor (Swide) O’Neil of Hingham passed away on December 25th at the age of 87. 

She was the daughter of the late Albert Swide and Mathil (Dow) Swide and beloved wife of the late Joseph F. O’Neil and sister of the late Emily Boosahda. She is survived by two daughters, Allison O’Neil and her husband Patrick Fischoeder of Boston...

Laurence A. Collins

Dec 25, 2021

Laurence A. Collins, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died December 25, 2021 at the age of 71.

Larry worked as a millwright for Armstrong in Braintree for 15 years. He later worked for the Weymouth DPW for many years, where he retired in 2014, and also worked alongside his wife for her company, Sharon’s Cleaning Service. He enjoyed visiting...

Nancy A. Marini

Dec 25, 2021

Marini, Nancy A. (Fruzzetti) of Weymouth, passed away December 25, 2021. Nancy was born and raised in Quincy, later moving to Weymouth to raise her family. She worked for many years as a Home Health Aide. Nancy enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. 

Beloved wife to the late Neil F. Marini. Loving mother of David F....

Joanne T. Keefe

Dec 25, 2021

Keefe, Joanne T. (Castelli) of Braintree, passed away December 25, 2021.  

Beloved wife of the late William Keefe. Loving mother of Jean Kilduff and her husband Brian of Norwell, Michael Keefe and his wife Lauren of Middleboro, Linda Keefe of Carver, and the late Richard Keefe and his surviving wife Rachael of Walpole. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and...

John P. “Jack” Brennan

Dec 24, 2021

Brennan, John P. “Jack” of Weymouth, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2021.

Jack was a longtime resident of Weymouth and attended Weymouth High School, Class of 1975. Despite suffering a brain aneurysm at the age of 17, he worked for many years as a filing Clerk for The U.S. Coast Guard, MBTA and through to retirement at Mass Health....

Loretta Koch

Dec 24, 2021

Loretta (Cluett) Koch,  a lifelong resident of Quincy, died at her home, surrounded by her family on December 24, 2021. She was 91. The beloved wife of 52 years to the late Karl J. Koch, Sr. Cherished mother of Jeanmarie Alibrandi and her husband Frank of Weymouth, Karl John Koch, Jr. of Quincy, Kenneth J. Koch and his wife Diane...

Phyllis M. Blandino

Dec 24, 2021

Phyllis M. Blandino “Phyl” of Weymouth passed away on December 24, 2021 at the young age of 67 surrounded by loved ones.

Beloved wife of Michael Littlefield who had a son Michael Jr. from a previous marriage. Michael Jr. is married to Stephanie and has 4 children, Hailie, Mikey III, Tyler and Samantha. Phyllis loved her step son, daughter in...

Dorothy D. Monroe

Dec 23, 2021

Dorothy D Monroe, July 15, 1930 – December 23, 2021. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to an army family, she traveled the country to her father’s different posts. Graduated Marlborough School in Los Angeles 1948, where her love of ballet flourished under the tutorship of choreographer and teacher Ernest Belcher. Graduated Vassar College,1952, majoring in Drama. Summer work brought her...

Joseph P. Young

Dec 23, 2021

Joseph P. Young of East Weymouth, Massachusetts passed away on December 23, 2021 after a short illness, at age 70.  Son of J. Eugene and Ann Young, deceased, of Weymouth, Massachusetts. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann (Shields) Young and is survived by his daughter, Sarah Young of East Weymouth, Massachusetts.  Joseph also leaves his long- time friend, Marie...

Carol A. Fleming

Dec 21, 2021

Fleming, Carol A. (Beel) 74 of Naples, FL, formerly of Squantum and Braintree, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness on December 21, 2021.

Carol was born and raised in Squantum, MA, the only child of John and Rose (McKenna) Beel. Carol graduated from North Quincy High School in 1964 and began her life-long career...

Denise M. Flaherty

Dec 20, 2021

Denise M. Flaherty of Rochester, NH died December 20, 2021 at the age of 59.

Denise cherished her role as a grandmother and was so proud to be the “Nana” of Mia Anderson. She enjoyed taking cruises and had a special place in her heart for her dogs Chico, Marley and Pedro.

She was the daughter of the late Dennis...

Gary C.Y. Chung

Dec 20, 2021

Gary Chung of Boston, died peacefully in his home on December 20, 2021.

He was the loving husband of the late Kelly Chung, and the devoted father to Sara Chung as well as Dylan Chung and his wife Amanda. He was the cherished son of the late Thomas and Jennie Semler and a caring brother to Nancy Chung-Welch, Susan Chung-Campos,...

John T. Dunn

Dec 20, 2021

John T. Dunn, 59, of Hull, MA peacefully passed away at home on Monday December 20, 2021 surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Husband of 31 years to his beloved wife, AnnMarie (Roche) Dunn and Father of Meaghan Ann and Kathleen Dunn of Hull.  John was the dear Son of Joan Dunn and her Late...

Marjorie Laplume

Dec 20, 2021

LaPlume, Marjorie (Coates) “Margie” of Braintree, entered eternal rest on December 20, 2021 at the age of 82. 

Margie was a life long resident of Braintree, where she and her husband raised a loving family.   She enjoyed gardening and taking trips to New Hampshire with her husband.  Margie’s main passion in life was spending time with her family, she...

Richard J. Lane, Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

Richard J. Lane, Jr. of Weymouth, died suddenly on December 18, 2021 at the age of 59.

Rich worked as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing and music.

He was the loving father of Stephen Lane of Weymouth. Son of Barbara and Richard. Brother of Timmy, Maryellen, Dawn, and Scott.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during...

Linda Lee Hill

Dec 18, 2021

Linda Lee Hill of North Quincy, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 18th due to complications from cancer.  To many, she was a strong and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.

A graduate of North Quincy High School Class of 1970, Mrs. Hill was born and raised in Quincy and settled in the Montclair neighborhood in...

Millicent J. Roos

Dec 18, 2021

Millicent J. Roos of Quincy, formerly of Randolph and Dorchester passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 18, 2021.  She was 90.  Millicent was born in New Bedford to John C. Breault and Mildred E. (Duhaime) and raised in Chatham.  After graduating high school, she moved to Boston working at Crawford Hall and later the United Shoe until she started her...

Michael J. Kane

Dec 18, 2021

Michael J. Kane of Braintree, formerly of South Boston died  unexpectedly on December 18, 2021, he was 61. The beloved husband and best friend  of Claire (Capeless) Kane of Braintree. Father of Joseph Kane and his wife Cassie of Manchester, NH. Son of the late Joseph and Frances (Allix) Kane.  Brother of Jean Bergeron of Quincy, Kathleen Kane of...

Lionel W. Allaire, Jr.

Dec 16, 2021

Lionel W. Allaire, Jr. of South Weymouth, formerly of Hull, died peacefully at home on December 16, 2021, at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Karin Allaire.

Born in Brockton, the son of the late Lionel and Doris (McManus) Allaire, he graduated from Brockton High School and Bridgewater State College. Early on, Lionel, fondly known as...