Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

Mario E. “Moe” Gatto, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died February 1, 2019 at the age of 96.

Mario was captain of his football team where he was later inducted into the Weymouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. An all around athlete, Mario wrestled semi professionally and also played football...

Feb 1, 2019

Mrs. Louise M. (Bianco) Caccavale, of Weymouth, passed away on February 1, 2019.

Beloved wife of Andrew M. Caccavale.

Loving mother of Frank Caccavale and his late wife, Therese, of Hopedale and Ann Caccavale-Nourse and her husband, Jeff, of Scituate. Sister of the late Rose Sanella, Frank Bianco, and James Fasino. Loving grandmother of Samuel Caccavale and his wife, Jennifer,...

Jan 31, 2019

Edward Michael Lewiecki, age 97, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his family on January 31, 2019.  His life was long and vigorous, and he will be greatly missed by his large family and many friends.

Ed met his life-long love, Virginia Ann Newton, in 1943.  They married in 1944 before Ed was sent to Europe...

Jan 31, 2019

Marianne T. (Coelho) Soler, originally of Randolph, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Greenwich, Connecticut with family by her side. Marianne was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by so many.

Marianne was born to parents Alfonso and Esther Coelho on July 6, 1928. She graduated from high school...

Jan 30, 2019

Clark, Donald J., 84, of Weymouth, passed away on January 30, 2019.

Donald was born in Boston to Mary E. Bourget  and Raymond Clark. He graduated from Weymouth High School and enlisted in the army at age 18. After his first enlistment in the army, he attended Newbury College and Wentworth Institute of Technology which prepared him to start his...

Jan 30, 2019

Charles A., Jr. “Charlie” Candura of Braintree, died January 30, 2019 at the age of 64.

Charlie loved his family with all his heart and cherished his role as an uncle. He was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast.

Loving son of Dorothy M. Candura and the late Charles A. Candura, Sr. Loving brother of Jeanmarie Lee and her husband David of Eastham,...

Jan 30, 2019

Robert Bernard Caira, 88, husband of Susanne (Parker) Caira of Plymouth,  died peacefully on January 30th. Bob was born November 25, 1930 to Bernard Caira and Dorothy (Mitchell) Caira of Nahant. A natural athlete, he enjoyed playing hockey and baseball, once even pitching a no hitter. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, he decided, at the height of the...

Jan 29, 2019

Borowko, Margaret A. (Crozier) of Hingham, died January 29, 2019.

Margaret was raised and educated in North Quincy and lived in Hingham for many years.

In her early years she worked as a librarian at the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy, and was instrumental in the opening of the medical library at Carney Hospital in Boston. She was fiercely devoted...

Jan 28, 2019

Christopher W. “Chris” McCallum, of Bridgewater, formerly of Quincy, passed away on January 28, 2019 at the Boston Medical Center. He was 44.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Squantum and attended local schools. Chris graduated from North Quincy High School in 1992 and was a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a BS in Engineering and MS...

Jan 28, 2019

Felishia Ann  Caraway-Mudd of Plymouth, formerly of Hingham and Abington, died on January 28, 2019 after her battle with addiction. She was 23.

Felishia graduated from Hingham High School and attended Anna Maria College and Quincy College. She will be remembered for her good heart. She was fun, generous and loving. Among the many things she enjoyed were shopping, makeup,...

Jan 28, 2019

Richard A. “Dick” Igo Sr., a 40 year resident of Hingham, passed away Monday evening, January 28, 2019 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, he was 85.

Born and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Peter and Emma (Desrosier) Igo.  Richard earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University, and also played hockey, football, and basketball...

Jan 28, 2019

QUINCY– Donald H. Spink, Sr. passed away on January 28, 2019 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth following a brief illness. He was 87.

Don was a lifelong resident of Quincy, son of the late Harold and Ethel (Heath) Spink. A 1949 graduate of Quincy High School, he served overseas as a corporal in the United States Army during the...

Jan 28, 2019

Buckley, Robert William, of Braintree, originally from Dorchester, died January 28, 2019.

Loving husband for 68 years to Pauline A. (Tilley) Buckley. Son of the late Lawrence and Marion F. (Newman) Buckley. Loving brother of Jean M. Buckley of Fortuna, CA and predeceased by 4 brothers; Lawrence, Leo, Neal and William and 3 sisters; Joy (Dolores) Porsley, Eleanor Buckley and...

Jan 27, 2019

Robert J. O’Leary Sr., 88, a retired Boston Police Sergeant, died peacefully on January 27, 2019.

Born in Mission Hill Roxbury, Mr. O’Leary began his lifelong dedication to service in 1951 when he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. After serving during the Korean War, Mr. O’Leary left to work as a prison guard at the old Charlestown State Prison...

Jan 27, 2019

Jan 26, 2019

Barbara A. (Brett) O’Brien, of Weymouth, passed away on January 26, 2019. Barbara was born in Boston to the late Lauren and Helen (Brett) Agresta. She grew up in Roxbury and Dorchester and worked many years as a waitress in Boston and also did some hairdressing. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, going to Foxwoods, live musical entertainment and spending time with her...

Jan 26, 2019

Frank W. Ericson of Bridgewater, passed away January 26, 2019.

Frank grew up in Milton, graduated from Milton High School and graduated from Boston University after serving in the Navy.  He worked for many years as a bank officer at New England Merchants National Bank.  Frank lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling over the years with his...

Jan 26, 2019

McLaughlin, Patricia M. (Biondi) of Quincy, formerly of Boston, passed away January 26, 2019 peacefully at at the home of her granddaughter Cheryl and her husband Dennis in the loving care of Pat’s family.

Pat was born in Boston, raised her children there settling in Quincy. She adored her family and friends, always reaching out and keeping everyone together. An...

Jan 26, 2019

Rita M. (O’Leary) Toland of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 26, 2019.

Rita was born and raised in the Fort Hill area of Roxbury where she had many wonderful neighbors and created many happy memories. Rita married her husband, Frank, in 1950 and moved to South Weymouth where they raised their children alongside...

Jan 25, 2019

Glennon, Margaret M. (Cleary) of Weymouth, formerly of East Boston, passed away on January 25, 2019 after a brief illness.

Marge enjoyed traveling with family members, luncheons with friends and adoring her grandchildren. She kept in touch with her Newfoundland relatives and enjoyed spending evenings with her community friends at Union Towers. She was devoted to her immediate and extended...