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James P. Cifrino
Feb 21, 2020
James Paul Cifrino died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home in Cohasset after a long and happy life at the age of 94. Mr. Cifrino was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1925 of Italian immigrants who had come to America as children: his mother Mary Ferroli from Tramonti de Mezzo in northern Italy; and his father, Paul Cifrino,...
John Joseph Carey
Feb 20, 2020
John Joseph Carey, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Hull, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Boston Medical Center. He was 69.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Hull and was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Carey. John attended local schools and graduated from Hull High School with the Class of 1969. After high school, John...
James W. Cox
Feb 20, 2020
Of Quincy, James “Jim” Cox, went to be with his best friend and wife of 51 years Mary “Louise” (Goodhue), his son James “Jidge” Cox and son-in-law Bob Twitchell on February 20, 2020.
Jim is survived by his loving daughter Elaine Twitchell and devoted son-in-law Shawn Kennedy of Quincy and is the beloved Bonka to his granddaughter Samantha Twitchell...
Julie A. Smith
Feb 18, 2020
Julie A. (Fay) Smith of Whitman, died by motor vehicle accident, along with her son Jaxon, her daughter Scarlett and her mother Josephine Fay, while on vacation in Florida on February 18, 2020. She was 41.
Beloved wife of Shane S. Smith. Loving mother of Shalie, Skylar, the late Jaxon, and the late Scarlett. Cherished daughter of William M. Fay...
Josephine A. Fay
Feb 18, 2020
Josephine A. (Rizzo) Fay of South Weymouth, died by motor vehicle accident, along with her daughter Julie Smith and her grandchildren Jaxon and Scarlett, while on vacation with her family in Florida on February 18, 2020. She was 76.
Josephine worked for Quincy College as a Professor of Early Childhood Education for 18 years. Previously, she taught at several elementary...
Marjorie A. Ortiz
Feb 17, 2020
Ortiz, Marjorie A. (Miller) of Weymouth, died February 17, 2020 after a long fight with a horrible disease.
Beloved wife of 39 years to Francisco J. Ortiz of Weymouth. Loving mother of Sandra L. Marriott and her husband Richard of East Boston, Lyn M. Greenwood and her husband Thomas of Abington, John J. Mattina and his wife Susan of...
Lina V. Ehrstein
Feb 17, 2020
Lina Vera (Salmi) Ehrstein, 76, Braintree, MA passed away peaceful in her home on Monday, February 17, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Neil A. Salmi and late Elvira (Newhouse) Salmi. Lina was employed at the Corporate Office for Bradlees Stores, Inc. for many years. Lina was the devoted mother of...
Helene Nancy Lenahan
Feb 17, 2020
Lenahan, Helene Nancy Died peacefully on February 17, 2020.
Born March 22, 1933 in Boston, MA to Helen and Bill Dunn, sister of Pauline (Pommie) Finn Lanata. Nancy attended Hyde Park Schools and graduated from Colby Sawyer Junior College in New London, NH. Nancy summered in Scituate where she met and married the love of her life the late Charles...
Patrick P. Pacino
Feb 16, 2020
<FLAG> Pacino, Patrick P. “Gyppo” of Hull, passed away February 16, 2020. Patrick was born in Boston to the late Pasquale and Pauline Pacino. He grew up in Roxbury and attended Brighton High School. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and worked for over 20 years at Bob’s Speed and Auto Parts. Patrick was an avid Patriots fan, liked...
James C. Barkas
Feb 16, 2020
Barkas, James C. “Jamie” of Hingham, died suddenly February 16, 2020.
Jamie adored his family and was the most kind and thoughtful soul you’d ever meet. He played lacrosse in high school and was the fastest kid around. He was very creative and artistic working as a barber for All Star Barber Shop in Dedham. He was a “Jack...
Donald J. Grief
Feb 14, 2020
Donald J. Grief 96, of Hingham, died at his home on Friday February 14, 2020.
Born in the Bronx, NY he was a son of the late Harold G. Grief and Eva L. (Moore). Donald earned a bachelor’s degree in marine science from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston College. He was...
Agnes A. (Morris) Powers
Feb 13, 2020
Mrs. Agnes A. (Morris ) Powers, formerly of Quincy and Norwell, died February 13, 2020.
Agnes was well known for her homemade kahlua, meatballs and she always enjoyed knitting especially when she made beautiful blankets for all her family, friends, and charity. She treasured the times spent with her family and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all those...
Dorothy A. (Hegerich) Clark
Feb 13, 2020
Dorothy A. (Hegerich) Clark, of Quincy and formerly of Mission Hill, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Atrium at Faxon Woods in Quincy. She was 92.
Born in Boston, she was raised in Mission Hill and was the daughter of the late Edward Charles and Ella Stacia (Burns) Hegerich. Dorothy attended local schools and graduated from Mission...
H. John Turley
Feb 13, 2020
H. John Turley, a long time Dorchester resident, died February 13, 2020, he was 83. The beloved husband of the late Carole (Hunt) Turley. Loving father of Karyn Turley-Pedretti of West Bridgewater and the late Donna Haskins. Brother of the late Patricia Miller. Devoted grandfather of Kimberly Haskins of Quincy, Hunter Pedretti of West Bridgewater. Great grandfather of and Isabella...
Eleanor M. (Hayford) Deming Kelly
Feb 13, 2020
Eleanor M. (Hayford) Deming Kelly, of Canton and formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Cornerstone Assisted Living in Canton. She was 93.
Born in Malden, she was raised in Quincy and was the daughter of the late David and Marion (Dwan) Hayford. Eleanor attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School with...
Alvin W. Jobes “Al Jobz”
Feb 12, 2020
Jobes, Alvin W. “Al Jobz,” from Weymouth; Big Band Singer and life long Vocalist/Musician, died February 12, 2020 at the age of 68.
An entertainer to his core, Al devoted his life’s work to singing many types of music, though the most special genres for him were big band standards, traditional hymns, and “anything that would make a crowd get...
Michael J. Albanese
Feb 12, 2020
Albanese, Michael J. of Weymouth, died February 12, 2020.
Father of Michael J. Albanese, Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Quincy. Son of the late William Albanese and Lucy (Serra) Albanese of Boston. Brother of Angela Melchin of Hingham, William Albanese of Halifax, Edith Albanese of South Boston, and the late Elaine Montoya, John Albanese, and Linda Gathers. Uncle of...
Gordon W. Mcconarty
Feb 12, 2020
Gordon W. McConarty, of Norwell, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was 96.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Quincy and was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Levangie) McConarty. A member of the “Greatest Generation”, Gordon enlisted in the United States...
Antonio V. Mortel
Feb 12, 2020
Antonio V. Mortel, 72 of Quincy, died Wednesday February 12, 2020.
Born in Balayan Batangas, Philippines, he was a son of the late Vicente Mortel and Susanna (Villanueva). Antonio was raised and educated in the Philippines, and emigrated to the United States with his family in 1996. He was employed with the Liberty Hotel in Boston for many years. ...
John F. O’Shaughnessy
Feb 11, 2020
John F. “Jack” O’Shaughnessy of Norwell, formerly of North Weymouth, died suddenly on February 11, 2020 at the age of 72.
Jack served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged, began working for the Port Authority in Boston. before beginning his career for the U.S. Department of Labor where he retired as a Director of Apprenticeship...
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