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Stephen M. Dabrowski, Sr.
Jan 22, 2018
Dabrowski, Stephen Michael, Sr. of Quincy, 84, died unexpectedly January 22, 2018.
Steve was born in Boston and a resident of Houghs Neck, Quincy for over 50 years. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local #3 for over 60 years. He loved his family and was an avid reader and history buff. He also enjoyed exercise and walked...
Raffaele J. Contrado
Jan 21, 2018
Contrado, Raffaele J. “Lefty”, “Fred”, of Hull, died January 21, 2018.
Lefty adored his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed old Western movies, John Wayne, Big Band music, and cooking. He was a professional boxer and left handed, which is where his nickname came from. He was a very active member of the Saint Anthony’s Society and the...
Phyllis Strungis
Jan 20, 2018
Strungis, Phyllis (Podbielski) of Quincy, formerly of So. Boston, died January 20, 2018.
Phyllis’ entire life centered around her loving family. She enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. A gifted artist, Phyllis was a longtime member of the Quincy Art Association and enjoyed painting, quilting and knitting. She was an active participant at her church for many years. ...
Mary Mariano
Jan 20, 2018
Mariano, Mary (Strungis) of Quincy, died January 20, 2018.
Mary was born in Athol and raised in Dorchester. She later settled in Quincy where she lived for over 60 years. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her many lifelong girlfriends and being with family. She was a wonderful story teller who shared her love of life with all who knew...
Dorothy May Voelkel
Jan 20, 2018
Voelkel, Dorothy May (Yout) of Wollaston, was reunited with her devoted husband of 58 years, William G. Voelkel on January 20, 2018.
She was predeceased by her parents Matthew and May Yout, her sister Mary Fenton, great grandson Braden Michael Yee and Chance Harris Eaton and many relatives.
At age 45 she was part of the first LPN graduating class...
Malvina Tenaglia
Jan 20, 2018
Mrs. Malvina (Porreca) Tenaglia, of Quincy, passed away on January 20, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late John Tenaglia. Loving mother of Daniel R. Tenaglia and his wife, Maura, of Weymouth and Lorraine E. Squatrito and her husband, Paul, of Quincy. Cherished Nonna to Sabrina, Adam, Sean, and Joseph. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are...
Mary Josephine (Josie) Seeley
Jan 19, 2018
Mary Josephine (Josie) Seeley (Healy/Conneely), of Clearwater, Florida, passed into eternal life January 19, 2018, at the age of 85.
Josie was the beloved wife of John Seeley and was the cherished mother of Joseph Conneely and his wife Claire. She was the proud grandmother to Fiona, Cora, and Maeve of Brentwood, NH.
Josie was the devoted daughter of the...
Veronica F. Wright
Jan 19, 2018
Veronica F. “Vonnie” (Murphy) Wright, age 76, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 19, 2018.
Beloved wife of William Wright of Quincy. Cherished mother of Anne Burns and her husband Scott of Braintree. Devoted grandmother of Ava Burns of Braintree. Loving sister of Philip Murphy and his wife the late Jean of Walpole, Mae Romey and her husband the late...
Theresa E. Johnston
Jan 19, 2018
Mrs. Theresa E. (Selvitelle) Johnston, of Weymouth, passed away on January 19, 2018.
She was devoted mother of five, and she enjoyed working for the United States Postal Service for many years. She also loved her summer vacations on Newfound Lake, NH. Some of her many gifts were her deep faith and generosity. Her upbeat personality and laugh will be...
Andrew F. Pniakowski
Jan 19, 2018
Andrew F. Pniakowski of Weymouth, died January 19, 2018 at the age of 87.
Mr. Pniakowski worked as a civil engineer bridge designer. He grew up in Poland and immigrated to the United States via Canada in the 1960’s.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret Pniakowski and the loving father of Mary Carlton-Jones of MD.
A Funeral Mass will...
John A. Spargo, M.D.
Jan 18, 2018
Spargo, John Alden, M.D., 97, of Hyannis, passed away peacefully on January 18th.
He was born in Quincy, MA, one of William and Mabel Spargo’s seven children. John took an early interest in the medical profession due to his Father’s passing from bacteremia. His undergraduate studies were at Marietta College, he received his medical degree from Western Reserve School of...
Elizabeth “Betsy” Capraro
Jan 18, 2018
Capraro, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Jason) of Hingham formerly of Duxbury and Falmouth died January 18, 2018.
Beloved wife of 51 years to Albert “Al” Capraro of Hingham. Loving mother of Dr. Geoffrey A. Capraro and his wife Dr. Summer Getzen of Southboro and Peter J. Capraro and his wife Kerrie of Duxbury. Devoted Grandmom of Quinn, Cameron, Reilly and Oscar. Cherished...
Dr. Ali Llukaci
Jan 17, 2018
Dr. Ali Llukaci of New York, died January 17, 2018. He was 85 years old. Ali was born and raised in Albania, coming to the United States in the early 1960’s. He worked as an electronic engineer for many years at General Electric. Ali had a love for animals and birds and enjoyed many years tending a small farm he...
Paul K. Mclaughlin
Jan 17, 2018
McLaughlin, Paul K. of Hull, died January 17, 2018.
Originally from Mission Hill, Paul lived in Hull for much of his life, beginning as a summer resident, moving there year-round as teenager, and settling on Sunset Point to raise his family. He worked for many years as a linesman for New England Telephone Company.
He loved to tell jokes and...
Ethel G. Notrem
Jan 16, 2018
Ethel G. (Ivens) Notrem of FL, formerly a longtime resident of Weymouth, died January 16, 2018.
Ethel was an avid barbie doll collector with an impressive collection surpassing 600 dolls. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and seeing a smile on others. She will be dearly missed.
Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Robert M. Notrem. Devoted mother of Robert...
John Coleman
Jan 16, 2018
Coleman, John of Randolph, formally of Milton and Quincy, died January 16, 2018.
Beloved son of the late Mary Perkins of Galway, Ireland.
John was born on March 28, 1937 in Boston, MA. At the age of 10, John became a resident of Wrentham State School, he later moved to the South Shore Rehab Center and for the last 30...
Patricia J. (Donahoe) Yetman
Jan 16, 2018
Yetman, Patricia J. (Donahoe) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, passed away on January 16, 2018, which was her 90th birthday.
Pat worked for many years for Gillette Corp in South Boston. She also enjoyed playing Bingo at the Whipple Center in Weymouth.
Wife of the late William T. Yetman and Bernard J. Sullivan. Loving mother of Maureen...
Patricia A. Fleck
Jan 16, 2018
Fleck, Patricia A. (Meleedy) of Hull, died January 16, 2018.
Patricia was a longtime resident of Hull. She will be remembered for being a supportive spouse, loving mother and loyal friend. She will be sadly missed.
Daughter to the late Francis J. and Dora Meleedy. Beloved wife to Gary C. Fleck (retired Hull Firefighter). Cherished mother Stephanie Peters and her...
Karen Sue Peavey
Jan 16, 2018
Karen Sue (Scoggins) Peavey, 64, of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on January 16th after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Karen was born on August 4, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. After being raised in Los Angeles, she lived in Shelby, North Carolina for the last 20 years of her life with her husband Paul and their son Chris.
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Patricia A. “Trish” “Pat” Morrissey
Jan 15, 2018
Morrissey, Patricia A. “Trish” “Pat” (Morrissey) of Quincy, died January 15, 2018.
Beloved wife of 35 years to Everett F. “Mac” McQueeney of Quincy. Loving sister of Joyce Morrissey and her husband Benjamin Tucker of Marshfield and James W. Morrissey. Cherished friend of Mike, Colleen and Brendan Shea and Charlotte Durkin of Nashua, NH. Also survived by her nieces and...