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Emidio “Chris” Giancristiano
Jan 4, 2018
Emidio “Chris” Giancristiano, age 93, passed away on January 4th in Norwell. He was born in East Boston in 1924 to Michele and Ida (Croll) Giancristiano. He leaves a daughter Karen Miranda and her husband Lawrence of Weymouth, and a son Thomas and his wife Mary Watson of Dennis. He leaves a granddaughter Alexis Coleman and her husband Kevin, a...
Dorothy E. Devine
Jan 3, 2018
Devine, Dorothy E. (Minchin) of Quincy, originally from Milton, died January 3, 2018.
Dorothy adored her family and loved being “Nana” to two grandchildren and sharing a special bond. She enjoyed line dancing, reading, listening to old tunes and sing a longs, yoga class at the Kennedy Center, and spending the winters in Fort Lauderdale, FL with her husband. She...
Dr. Richard A. Spriano
Jan 3, 2018
Dr. Richard A. Spriano, 78, of Hingham, passed away with family by his side at his home on January 3, 2018.
He was born on May 30, 1939, in Boston to the late Albert and Vera Spriano and grew up in Roslindale.
Beloved husband of 39 years to Nancy; loving father to Kristin Madden and her husband Kevin of Cohasset;...
Nancy M. Norton
Jan 3, 2018
Norton, Nancy M. (Bertucci) of Braintree, 79, passed peacefully on January 3rd after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Boston to the late Silvestro and Elvira Bertucci and grew up in Mattapan and HydePark. She attended Saint Josephs Academy of Roxbury, graduating with the class of ’56. Nancy then followed her dream, graduating from Massachusetts Memorial School of Nursing....
Bradford B. Norris
Jan 2, 2018
Norris, Bradford B. of Quincy, died January 2, 2018.
Brad grew up in Hyde Park, moved to Dorchester and then moved to Quincy in 1975. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War. Brad worked for many years at the Boston Naval Shipyard as a Machinist. He was a member of the American...
Madaline A. Ranieri
Jan 2, 2018
Madaline A. (Genuardi) Ranieri of Abington, formerly of Braintree passed away on January 2, 2018.
She worked for many years as a barber for her family business, Frank’s Barber Shop in Weymouth Landing. Madaline always enjoyed her gourmet cooking, playing bingo, dancing especially with her sister, Mary, and most all her family was her pride and joy. She will be...
Nicolas Bielous
Jan 2, 2018
Nicolas Bielous, known to many as “Nico” and “Nick”, passed away on January 2, 2018, at the age of 81 years.
The beloved husband to the late Elvira Bielous (Ponce). Loving father of Adriana Scrivano of FL and Janet Bielous of Argentina. Cherished grandfather of Damian, Jessica, Brian and Alan. Nico spent most of his life in both Buenos Aires,...
Kenneth “Ken” Johnson, Sr.
Jan 2, 2018
Kenneth F. Johnson Sr. of Quincy died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2018. He was 90 years old.
He is survived by his wife Mildred “Millie” of 63 years. Loving father to Diane Johnson of Marshfield, Cynthia “Cindy” Murray and her husband Mark of Hudson, NH, Kenneth Johnson Jr. and his wife Mary of Hull. He...
Francis “Frank” W. Tierney
Jan 2, 2018
On January 2, 2018 surrounded by his family, Francis William Tierney peacefully passed away into the Lord’s hands.
He was born on June 17,1936 in Randolph, MA, to Edmond and Elizabeth (Condon) Tierney. The youngest of four children, Frank loved to learn and was an avid reader. He was educated at Archbishop Williams High School, Curry College, and received his...
Theresa M. Dunford
Jan 2, 2018
Theresa M. Dunford of Whitman, died January 2, 2018.
Theresa grew up in Weymouth and lived in Bridgewater for many years before moving to Whitman. She worked as a registered nurse for 15 years, including time in the Massachusetts public school system and most recently at Pembroke Hospital. Theresa was an avid member of the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club. She...
Stephen M. Carousso
Jan 1, 2018
Carousso, Stephen M. “Steve” of Quincy, died January 1, 2018.
Steve was born and raised in Queens, New York and eventually moved to Quincy where he had been a longtime resident. He earned his master’s degree at City College of New York. He worked as an electrical engineer at Draper Laboratory, and prior to that for many years at...
Maurice Cooper
Jan 1, 2018
Maurice Cooper, 88, of Abington, MA, passed away peacefully New Year’s Day 2018, surrounded by his family and loved ones, at the home of his son, Maurice Cooper, Jr., in Nazareth PA after his battle with super nuclear palsy.
Maurice was born on June 18, 1929 in a tent in Peabody, MA and named after the doctor that delivered him....
Patricia A. “Pat” Clasby
Jan 1, 2018
Clasby, Patricia A. “Pat” (Ruzzo) of Braintree, passed away with her family by her side on January 1, 2018.
Pat was born in Beachwood, NJ to the late William and Marie Ruzzo. She attended Toms River High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in French from Georgian Court College, graduating cum laude. Pat also earned her Bachelors of Science in...
John B. Candito
Jan 1, 2018
Candito, John B. of Hull, died January 1, 2018.
John was born and raised in Hingham and, after marrying his wife Mary, moved to Hull in 1951. In his younger years, John worked for Cronin Farm Diary in Weymouth and then became Head Custodian at the Memorial School in Hull. He was quite the handyman and enjoyed being a craftsman....
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.
Jan 1, 2018
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. of Weymouth, died January 1, 2018.
Tom installed fences for many years and also worked as a custodian at St. Francis Xavier Parish, where he was an avid parishioner. He was a council member of the Knights of Columbus, an avid sports fan and skilled golfer. He will be dearly missed.
Lovingly survived by 4 children....
Eleanore Swanson
Dec 31, 2017
UPDATE TO SERVICES:
VISITING HOURS ARE NOW FRIDAY 10 AM – 12 PM WITH A FUNERAL HOME SERVICE AT 12 PM.
Eleanore (Johnson) Swanson of Hingham, formerly Wollaston, died December 31, 2017.
Eleanore grew up in Wollaston before moving to Hingham. She graduated Boston University in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in education.Eleanore was a member of the Eastern...
Marion A. Desantis
Dec 30, 2017
DAY AND TIME CHANGE
Marion Ann DeSantis (Laccona), age 95, died peacefully on Saturday, December 30th at Hancock Park Nursing Home in Quincy. Marion was born in Hingham to Nicola and Natalina (Papandrea) Laccona.
The beloved wife of 66 years of the late Frederick J. DeSantis, Sr., she was the mother of Frederick J. DeSantis Jr. and his...
Margaret M. “Maggie” Preston
Dec 29, 2017
VISITING HOURS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED
TO FRIDAY 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Preston, Margaret Mary “Maggie” (Fraser), age 75, passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness, on December 29th, 2017, at her home in Braintree, MA. Maggie is survived by her husband, Patrick “Paddy” Preston, their eight children & spouses, as well...
Margaret P. Russell
Dec 29, 2017
Russell, Margaret P. (Wilson) of Quincy, died December 29, 2017.
Margaret adored her family and was a devoted wife and mother. She was an accomplished artist and had a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Russell, Sr. Loving mother of Margaret Pitcher of...
Helen T. Davey
Dec 29, 2017
*** SERVICES HAVE BEEN MOVED ONE DAY DUE TO THE STORM***
Helen T. Davey (Morrissey) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died December 29, 2017 after a brief illness. The beloved wife of 60 years to the late Francis C. Davey. Loving mother of Lorne Davey and his wife Linda of MI and Brian Davey and his wife Sandra of Hanover....
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