Obituaries

Feb 9, 2019

Louise A. (Horton) Ridge of Weymouth, a longtime Quincy resident died February 9, 2019.  The beloved wife of the late Francis Ridge. Loving mother of  Suzanne Ridge of Weymouth. Sister of the late Marjorie Mathews. Louise grew up in Quincy and lived her life there, in East Dennis, and on Longboat Key FL. She graduated from North Quincy High School...

Feb 8, 2019

Delahunt, Jean W. (Wynott) of Pocasett, passed away February 8, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family. Jean was born in NH to the late Wendell and Sarah Wynott. She attended Wellesley College earning her Bachelors Degree in Sociology. Jean worked many years as a stewardess for TWA. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, tennis, skiing, and spending time with her grandchildren who...

Feb 7, 2019

Feb 7, 2019

Keeley, Michael M. of Dorchester, died February 7, 2019.

Mike founded Mike Keeley Productions at the age of 16 and was the “DJ to the Stars”. He served New England since 1978 for every occasion and was the first and youngest DJ to have a float in the Dorchester Day parade and to DJ at club Narcicuss. Mike was inducted...

Feb 7, 2019

John J. “Jack” Burke of Quincy, died February 7, 2019.  The beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (McDonough) Burke. Loving father of  Paul Burke and his wife Michele of Quincy, Patrick Burke of Marshfield, John Burke and his wife Jenn of Cambridge and Kelly Cox of Quincy. Brother of the late Patricia O’Connor. Jack is also the devoted grandfather...

Feb 6, 2019

Edward Joseph Graham of Weymouth, Ret. QFD passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. The beloved husband of Alice (Carey) Graham. Cherished father of seven children, Robin Howard and her husband David, Kim Graham. Melissa Genthner and her husband Burke, John Fitzgerald and his wife Melissa, Jill Sugrue and her husband Sean, Christine...

Feb 6, 2019

Silva, Richard M. “Jim” of Quincy and Riviera Beach, FL, died peacefully on February 6, 2019.

Richard was a life long resident of Quincy and also spent winters in the Riviera Beach area of Florida, for over 30 years.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1953 to 1955.  He later joined the Quincy Fire...

Feb 6, 2019

Joanne (Kenney) Day, of Scituate and formerly of Watertown, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was 84.

Born in Boston, she was raised in Watertown and was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Margaret (Mahan) Kenney. Joanne attended and graduated from St. Patrick’s School in Watertown with the Class of 1952.

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Feb 5, 2019

Keefe, Patricia A. (Cignarella), long time resident of Marshfield, passed away February 5, 2019.

Patricia was born in Weymouth to the late Michael A. and Mary E. Cignarella. She attended Massasoit earning her Associates Degree and University of Massachusetts Boston earning her Bachelors Degree. Patti had been a social worker at the Town of Weymouth and Quincy for several years....

Feb 5, 2019

Christopher J. Ricketts of Assonet, originally from Hingham, died February 5, 2019.  Loving son of the late John & Lois (Meyer) Ricketts. Brother of John Ricketts of Weymouth, Susan Tyler of Pembroke, Brian Ricketts of Halifax, Elizabeth Driscoll of Pembroke, Kevin Ricketts of East Bridgewater and the late Paul and Stephen Ricketts. Christopher is also survived by many nieces and...

Feb 4, 2019

William P. “Billy” Norton of Weymouth, passed away February 4, 2019. 

Beloved best friend and husband of Michele Rose (Sykes). Devoted father of Amanda Rose Norton and the late Daniele L. Woods. Dedicated son of Irene Norton and the late Donald Norton. Loving brother of Darlene Burns, John Norton, Linda Lupo, and DJ Norton. Billy also leaves many nieces,...

Feb 4, 2019

Harris, Barbara A. (Polito) of Hingham, formerly of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019.

Barbara’s passion was her family, and she adored being a part of their everyday lives.  Barbara (or Barbie as she loved to be referred to) was very proud of the accomplishments of her family and was the consistent cheerleader in they did. Her life...

Feb 4, 2019

Cafasso, Alberta S. of Hingham, formerly of Canton, passed away on February 4, 2019.

Alberta was a nurse anesthetist for many years. A devout catholic, she was a Eucharistic minister at Linden Pond’s in Hingham. She always enjoyed golfing, and she just loved spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved...

Feb 3, 2019

May M. (Lussier) Mahony, of Squantum and formerly of Marshfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Wilfrid and Letitia (Hartmann) Lussier. May attended local schools and graduated from the Boston Girls Trade High School with the Class of 1951. Following high school, May continued her...

Feb 2, 2019

Feb 2, 2019

HINGHAM –  Jacqueline Marie Fee, “Jackie”, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 2, 2019. Born in Bridgewater, MA. on May 12, 1932 to George H. and Ethel M. Frawley, she attended Monatiquot Grammar School and graduated from Braintree High School in 1950.  Jackie was a 1954 graduate of Bridgewater Teacher’s College. In 1955 she married...

Feb 2, 2019

Eileen M. Carney, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died after a long illness on February 2, 2019 at the age of 70.

Eileen worked as a 5th grade teacher for the Town of Weymouth for over 25 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. Her favorite trip was to take some nieces and nephews to Myrtle Beach, SC,...

Feb 2, 2019

Anthony Thomas Schiavo, Sr. a 70 year resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully at home Saturday evening, February 2, 2019, he was 96.

Born in South Boston, he was the only son of the late Thomas and Lillian (Militello) Schiavo. Anthony proudly served in the United States NAVY during WWII in the South Pacific, rising to the rank of Petty...

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,...