Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Francis “Frank” X. Quirk (92) died peacefully in his home on Friday, January 25, 2019 surrounded by his wife, Louise, six children, their spouses and his grandchildren.

Born in Boston, MA on July 17, 1926 to Thomas and Mary Quirk, he lived in South Boston – “Southie” for 38 years. He is pre-deceased by his siblings Thomas, Joseph, Mary (Furlong),...

Jan 25, 2019

Jan 25, 2019

Lyons, Carolyn of Quincy, died January 25, 2019.

Carolyn adored her family, her dogs Peepers and Nibsy, and being life of the party. She hosted parties for all of her friends, loved Christmas and decorating her house to be a Winter Wonderland, was an amazing artist, and enjoyed painting, sketching, and arts and crafts. She was proud of her...

Jan 24, 2019

Faletra, Anthony R., A lifelong resident of Weymouth, 82, died January 24, 2019.

Anthony was born in Weymouth to the late Charlie and Marie Faletra. He attended Weymouth High School and was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He worked many years until his retirement at the town of Weymouth water department. Anthony was known for wearing his cowboy hat and...

Jan 24, 2019

Lynch, Fausta M. (Lucci) of Hingham, formerly West Dennis, died January 24, 2019.  

Fausta was born in Corfinio, Italy and came to America when she was 5 years old. She was the matriarch of a large extended family who adored her. She and her husband Bob were the glue that kept everyone together. For many years, the couple was...

Jan 22, 2019

Mary B. Schofield of Quincy, died unexpectedly on January 22, 2019. Daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Kearney) Schofield. Loving sister of John G. Schofield and his wife Margaret of Westford and Claire M. Sullivan and her late husband Eugene F. Sullivan and the late Thomas J. Schofield, Jr. Sister in law of Dorothy A. Schofield of Quincy....

Jan 22, 2019

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Silviu “GP” Nanu, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, passed away at the age of 77 after valiantly battling Stage IV esophageal cancer for 10 months. As he underwent 20 rounds of chemotherapy, seven radiation treatments, and three hospitalizations, he never lost hope, complained, or ever felt sorry for himself. His effervescent spirit inspired all those...

Jan 20, 2019

Marie T. Martorana (O’Toole) of Quincy, MA passed away on January 20, 2019.

She was born to the late Thomas O’Toole and Agnes Welch in Cambridge and grew up in Arlington. She joined her big brother Tommy who affectionally called her Sis.

Marie was a dedicated and hard worker. She owned her own beauty salon until she retired and taught...

Jan 20, 2019

Frank J. DeLorenzo of Middleboro, formerly of South Weymouth, passed away on January 20, 2019.

A devoted family man born in 1929, Frank is survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances A. (Perry) DeLorenzo of Middleboro. Father of  Elaine DeLorenzo Spitz and her husband, Joseph, of Braintree, Patrice B. DeLorenzo and her partner, Michael Mixter, of Colorado, Brian P....

Jan 20, 2019

Peggy L. Brennan of Brockton, formerly of Weymouth, died January 20, 2019 at the age of 58.

Peggy worked as a receptionist for Granite Telecommunications in Quincy for many years. She enjoyed crafting and playing Bingo and also entertaining as a clown at children’s birthday parties. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.

Peggy was the loving mother of Mark...

Jan 18, 2019

 

 

Edmund F.”Edso” Brady, Sr. of South Boston, passed away on January 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Anna Brady of Quincy. Cherished father of Lorraine Brady of Braintree, Christine Lynch of Quincy and her late husband John Lynch, Jr., Edmund F. Brady, Jr. and his wife Angela of Dracut and the late Donna Brady....

Jan 18, 2019

Rita M. (Goff) Cronin, a Quincy resident for over 50 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 18, 2019. She was 90.

Born in Somerville, she was raised in Dorchester and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Leahey) Goff. Rita attended local schools and graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School...

Jan 16, 2019

Robert R. “Sully” Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Braintree, died peacefully at home on January 16, 2019 at the age of 81.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Braintree and a 1955 graduate of Braintree High School. He worked as an iron worker with Local 7 and served in the National Guard. He had a passion for sports and was...

Jan 16, 2019

Robert “Bob” Newcomb, 94, of Hingham, and formerly of North Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness on Wednesday afternoon, January 16, 2019.  

Bob is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Marguerite “Peg” (Cuddy) Newcomb, and his sister, Mary Lou McLaughlin.  Bob is survived by four children, Bob and his wife Mary Newcomb...

Jan 16, 2019

Dillon, Mary M. (McDonough) of Quincy, died January 16, 2019.

Beloved wife of 53 years to David Dillon of Quincy.  Loving mother of Bob Dillon and his wife Tricia of Dorchester and Brian Dillon of Dorchester.  Cherished grandmother of James, Lauren and Avery Dillon all of Dorchester.  Caring sister of Helen Hickey of Marshfield, Barbara Graham and her husband Gerry...

Jan 16, 2019

Koffink, Beverly A. (Haas) of Braintree, passed away on January 16, 2019.

Beverly always enjoyed knitting, gardening, an avid Boston Red Sox Fan, and Past president of the South Shore Mother’s of Twins Club.  A longtime parishioner of Saint Clare’s Church, she will be missed by all those that knew and loved her. Beverly worked for many years as a...

Jan 15, 2019

Christopher J. Quinlan, of Dorchester and formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. He was 61.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Roxbury and Dorchester and was the son of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Travaglia) Quinlan. Christopher attended local schools and...

Jan 15, 2019

Reppucci, June (Luther) of Quincy, died January 15, 2019. She was 96.

In her early years, June loved to travel, especially to Hawaii and Bermuda. She was a great cook and talented stained glass artist. Many family members are blessed with having her artwork in their homes. June will be remembered as a quiet woman who was fiercely devoted to...

Jan 15, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Betsey” (Camacho) Mercurio of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday afternoon, January 15, 2019, she was 65.

Born in Oak Bluffs, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Jane (Murphy) Camacho.  Betsey was a 1971 graduate of Martha’s Vineyard High School, and earned her Bachelor’s Degree form Worcester State University.  She enjoyed...

Jan 14, 2019

CASAL, Frank “Paco” of East Weymouth formerly of the North End of Boston, passed away on Monday January 14, 2019. He was a few weeks shy of his 93rd birthday.

Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Ida R. “Edie” Casal. Devoted father of Frank E. Casal of Duxbury, Robert Casal of Weymouth, Karen Spitz of Larchmont, NY, Eileen...