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Arlene R. Salmaine
Jun 21, 2020
Salmaine, Arlene R. (Ressler) of Hull, formerly Brooklyn, NY died June 21, 2020 at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of 46 years to the late Charles “Frank” Salmaine. Loving mother of Gregg F. Salmaine and his wife Danielle of Marshfield. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Salmaine of Marshfield. Daughter of the late George and Agnes (Heidtmann) Ressler. Sister of...
Phillip F. Flaherty
Jun 21, 2020
Phillip F. Flaherty of Weymouth, passed away June 21, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19.
Phillip was born in Boston to the late Patrick and Marguerite Flaherty. He graduated from Boys’ Latin School and Boston College and earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Boston State Teachers’ College. Phillip was a proud Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict....
Carolyn L. Fitzpatrick
Jun 20, 2020
Carolyn L. (Watson) Fitzpatrick of Pembroke and formerly of Quincy, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020.
Born in Wellsboro PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. Watson and Janice R. (Plocke). Carolyn was the beloved wife of Robert J. “Bob” Fitzpatrick of Pembroke, and the devoted mother of Robert J. “Bobby” Fitzpatrick of Quincy, Erin...
Robert A. Pelosi, Dmd
Jun 19, 2020
Robert A. Pelosi, DMD, died of Lymphoma, peacefully at home, Friday morning June 19th 2020 with his devoted wife of 34 years by his side.
Dr. Pelosi was born in East Boston on November 11, 1937 to Vito Antonio Pelosi and Julia Sirbeck. Bob was very proud of his Italian/ Hungarian heritage. He was predeceased by his nine siblings, Angelo,...
Herbert S. Dunham
Jun 19, 2020
Dunham, Herbert S. of East Bridgewater, passed away unexpectedly at home June 19, 2020. Herb was born in Quincy to the late Robert and Mary (Simmons) Dunham. He attended Quincy High School and obtained his Bachelors Degree from Northeastern University. He was a proud Vietnam era Navy veteran and was a member of the American Legion Abington Post 112. Herb...
Muriel Joyce (Gordon) Rapalje
Jun 19, 2020
Muriel Joyce (Gordon) Rapalje, of Quincy, Massachusetts, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was 79.
Muriel was born in Portland, Maine on May 14, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Lloyd and Harriet (Austin) Gordon.
Muriel earned her undergraduate and Masters degree in education from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts....
Vincenza L. “Franny” (Tortorici) Federico
Jun 18, 2020
Vincenza L. “Franny” (Tortorici) Federico, of Quincy and formerly of Boston’s North End, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was 89.
Born in Boston on September 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elisa (Greco) Tortorici and attended local schools. Franny graduated from The Girl’s High...
Donald E. Gillis
Jun 18, 2020
Gillis, Donald E. of Weymouth, died June 18, 2020.
Donald received his Associates degree from Newbury College. He worked for the telephone company for many years as a central office technician. Donald was a hard worker and was known for fixing just about everything. He enjoyed gardening and spending time in his yard. Donald was a golf and bowling...
Louis P. Varrasso
Jun 18, 2020
Louis P. Varrasso of Quincy, died June 18, 2020 at the age of 83.
Louie worked as a janitor for Quincy Medical Center for many years. He was pleasant and kind and enjoyed the company of people.
He was the loving brother of Carolann Schultz of Weymouth, Guido Varrasso of Hingham, Mary Gargano of Randolph, Eleanor Rainwater of KY, Augustine...
Margaret E. Callahan
Jun 18, 2020
Margaret E. (Kent) Callahan of Quincy, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2020 after a lengthy illness. She was 80 years old.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Kent and Anna (Kilgallin). Margaret was the beloved wife of the late William J. Callahan, and the devoted mother of Elizabeth Harrington and her companion John...
Patrick Joseph “Pat” Carey
Jun 17, 2020
Patrick Joseph “Pat” Carey, of Quincy and formerly of Dorchester, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was 68.
Born in Boston on March 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Terence J. and Mary A. (O’Connor) Carey and attended Dorchester schools. Pat worked in the taxi industry for many years. He enjoyed his...
James G. Garner
Jun 17, 2020
James G. Garner of North Weymouth, died June 17, 2020.
James was employed as the Superintendent of Mechanical Maintenance for the MBTA for many years. Upon retirement from the MBTA he worked as a pipe fitter for Local #537. As a life long resident of Weymouth, James served his community through many roles and organizations, including Little League Baseball, High...
Jane C. (Sullivan) Kelly
Jun 17, 2020
Jane C. (Sullivan) Kelly, of Hingham, died peacefully surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 89.
Born in Cohasset on September 6, 1930, she was raised in West Roxbury and was the daughter of the late Charles and Jane (McDonald) Sullivan. Jane graduated from the Roslindale High School...
Kathleen J. Doolin
Jun 17, 2020
Doolin, Kathleen J. (Heuvelmans) of Weymouth, died June 17, 2020 at the age of 95.
Kathleen grew up in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School. In her earlier years, Kathleen enjoyed traveling, bowling and had a passion for reading. Her family was the center of her life and she cherished every minute with the ones she loved. ...
Robert E. Powers
Jun 17, 2020
Robert E. Powers, of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020.
Born in Boston on December 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Joseph Powers and Mary (Cardarelli). Robert was the beloved husband of the late Theresa J. (McDonough) in a marriage that lasted over 65 years, and the devoted father of Steven Powers and his wife...
Robert M. “Bob” Fuller, Jr.
Jun 16, 2020
Robert M. Fuller, Jr “Bob” born on Feb 4, 1966 passed June 16, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
Bob grew up in Weymouth. He had a larger than life personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met and lifted the spirits of those lucky enough to be in his presence.
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Gail Tarr
Jun 16, 2020
Gail Tarr, of Weymouth, died peacefully on June 16, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was happiest when spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed playing cards and had a special place in her heart for her cat Kitaya.
Beloved mother of Amanda Curtis of NV. Cherished daughter of the late Bill and Connie Tarr....
Leo W. Donovan
Jun 15, 2020
Leo W. Donovan of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Monday June 15, 2020 at the age of 80.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Charles T. Donovan and Nora H. (Sullivan). Leo was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Cafferty) Donovan of Quincy with whom he would have shared a 57th...
Paul B. Lawler
Jun 14, 2020
Paul B. Lawler of Venice, FL and Weymouth, MA, sadly passed away in Venice on June 14, 2020.
Paul was born in Waltham to James and Mary (Minton) Lawler. He attended St. Angela’s Parochial School in Mattapan and graduated from Don Bosco High School in East Boston where he excelled at basketball. He was an Army veteran during the Vietnam...
Myna Joy
Jun 14, 2020
Myna (Claffey) Joy of North Weymouth, died June 14, 2020 at the age of 81.
Myna was an avid boater, skier and enjoyed playing tennis. Her family was the center of her life.
She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Charlie Joy. Loving mother of Chuck Joy and Adrienne Micks. Sister of William Claffey and Penelope Pierce. Devoted...
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