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Katherine Maloney
Dec 12, 2017
Maloney, Katherine (Drinan) “Kay” of Weymouth, died December 12, 2017.
Kay was born to the late David and Nora Drinan and grew up in South Boston. She was a member of the Castle Island Associaiton and the South Boston Irish American Club. Kay loved to spend time with her family and friends
Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Maloney....
Christopher W. Riley
Dec 12, 2017
Riley, Christopher W. “Chris” of Quincy, died unexpectedly December 12, 2017.
Beloved partner of 20 years to Hilliary S. Kramer of Quincy. Devoted father of Christopher G. Riley of Quincy. Loving brother of Kevin M. Riley and his wife Valerie of North Quincy, Marc J. Riley and his wife Susan of Duxbury, Colin D. Riley and his wife Marie of...
William F. Purvis
Dec 12, 2017
Purvis, William F. “Bill” of Hull, formerly Jamaica Plain, died December 12, 2017 at the age of 79.
Bill worked for the MBTA for over 30 years and was a member of the Local 589 Carmen’s Union. He was a tour driver for City View Trolley Tours in Boston and was also a member for over 60 years of the...
Eleanor A. Coburn
Dec 12, 2017
Coburn, Eleanor A. “Buttons” (Gilbert) of Whitman, died December 12, 2017.
Buttons was born in Quincy and grew up in Weymouth. She attended Weymouth South High and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved to cook, was a fan of shark movies and spending time with her family. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will miss her fun...
Ann M. Reale
Dec 12, 2017
Reale, Ann M. (Farrell) of Quincy, formerly Dorchester, died December 12, 2017.
Ann’s family and faith were very important to her. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, most people that knew her have at least one of her hand made creations. Ann was a strong willed woman who enjoyed being social and reminiscing with family and friends. She will be greatly...
Natale J. Delrosso
Dec 11, 2017
DelRosso, Natale J. of Scituate, died December 11, 2017.
Beloved husband of 64 years to Marion A. (Rubino). Loving father of Marianne Crowe and her husband Colin of Sharon, Joseph DelRosso and his wife Sandra of Quincy, Virginia Maglio and her husband Paul of Ipswich, Stephen DelRosso of CT and Michael DelRosso and his wife Donna of Hingham. Devoted Papa...
Paul J. Swanson
Dec 11, 2017
Swanson, Paul J. of Quincy, died December 11, 2017.
Beloved son of the late W. Joseph Swanson and Mary Swanson (Harrington). Loving brother of Anne Marie Ruzzano and her late husband Anthony of Rockland, Marilyn Rodes and her husband Chris of Hanover and Joanne Snelders and her husband Robert “Herk” of Rockland. Cherished uncle of Lisa, Mark, Anthony, Christopher, Timothy,...
Barbara L. Shea
Dec 11, 2017
Barbara L. (Mader) Shea of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away suddenly December 11, 2017.
Barbara worked as a nurses aide for St Margaret’s Hospital for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing the lottery but her family was the foundation of all that was important to her. She will be remembered for her selfless, kind and loving nature.
Beloved wife...
Barbara A. Whelan
Dec 10, 2017
Barbara A. Whelan (Sapienza) of Hull, died December 10, 2017 at the age of 71.
The focus of Barbara’s life was her faith and her family. She was originally from Dorchester and moved to Hull as a child where she fell in love with the beach. She worked as a cosmetologist for Total Touch in Milton and La Mirage in...
Rocco Capone
Dec 10, 2017
Capone, Rocco of Weymouth, passed away on December 10, 2017.
Rocco was an avid Boston sports fan and always enjoyed playing the drums. He was also dedicated employee at Scotts Hardwood Floors where he work for many years.
Beloved son of the late Rocco and Sophie (Sliwinski) Capone. Father of Rocco Capone of Florida, Jessica S.H. Bell of Stoughton, and...
Ana Clara De Oliveira Miranda
Dec 10, 2017
Ana Clara de Oliveira Miranda of Braintree, Massachusetts went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 10, 2017.
Ana was born on January 26, 2014, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Ana Clara touched the lives of all who knew her. She fought bravely for her life for two years at Boston Children’s Hospital, side by side with her loving...
Mary “Louise” Cox
Dec 10, 2017
Of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth, Mary “Louise” (Goodhue) Cox, best friend and wife to James W Cox for 51 years, went to be with loved ones on December 10, 2017.
She always will be the loving mother of Elaine M Twitchell, the late James “Jidge” Cox and the best Nana to Samantha Twitchell, all of Quincy. She shares a special...
Anita M. Shea
Dec 10, 2017
Shea, Anita M. (Medlar) of Weymouth, died December 10, 2017 at the age of 87.
Anita was an avid fan of Duke Basketball and Notre Dame Football. She enjoyed her family’s annual summer reunions at Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, where she grew up. The focus of her life was her faith and her family.
She was the beloved wife...
Robert E. Mccarthy
Dec 9, 2017
Robert E. “Bobby” McCarthy, died December 9, 2017.
Born and raised in Mission Hill, Bobby spent many years of his life in Roslindale before settling down in Braintree. In his early years he proudly served in the U.S. Army. He went on to have a successful, 40 year career as an electrician at Northeastern University. An avid and loyal Boston...
Claire L. Cadigan
Dec 8, 2017
Cadigan, Claire L. (Crisp) of Hingham, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017.
Claire worked for New England Telephone for many years and was a proud Army wife. She spent time traveling throughout Southeast Asia and Europe. She belonged to many organizations including: Ordo Sancti Constantini Magni, The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, Military Order of...
Thomas Paul Nassetta
Dec 7, 2017
Thomas Paul Nassetta, affectionally known by his many nicknames, Tom, Tommy, TN, and Tiger just to name a few, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 91 with that million-dollar smile on December 7, 2017.
He would have been happy to know he left this world on Pearl Harbor Day since he was part of the generation that...
Douglas “Doug” Wilcox
Dec 7, 2017
Wilcox, Douglas M. of Hull, died December 7, 2017.
Beloved husband of 40 years to Carla Campbell of Hull. Loving father of Briana McAuliffe and her husband Joseph of Hull and Alix Deegan and her husband CJ of East Bridgewater. Devoted BePa of JD, Delaney, Carter, and Mackenzie. Cherished son of the late Douglas and Carol Wilcox. Caring nephew of...
Walter J. O’Connor, Jr.
Dec 7, 2017
Walter J. O’Connor Jr. (Okie) 85 passed away from cancer on December 7, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Brockton, MA after his recent move from Tuftonboro, NH. He was surrounded by his family and died with dignity and grace before the Lord, his savior.
Okie is survived by his wife of 65 years, Christine H. O’Connor (Majchrzak), his 11 children,...
Elizabeth Ann Olivieri
Dec 6, 2017
Olivieri, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on December 6, 2017.
Beloved daughter of the late Maureen E. Olivieri.
Loving granddaughter of Elizabeth Olivieri of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, and the late James Olivieri, Jr.
Sister of Casey D. Olivieri and his wife, Ashley, of South Boston, and Jesse J. Olivieri of Rockland. Niece of Brenda...
Robert E. Crowley
Dec 6, 2017
Colonel (Ret.) Robert “Bob” Emmett Crowley, 92, passed away December 6, 2017 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Alfreida, his brother, John and his loving wife, Claire Eileen. Bob is survived by his sons, John and Dan.
Robert was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point) in...