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Margaret Berberan

Margaret Berberan

Jan 6, 2018

Berberan, Margaret “Peg” (McDermott) of Quincy, died January 6, 2018 surrounded by family. She was 86 years old.

Peg was born and raised in Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Class of 1948. She was employed as an office clerk at Procter & Gamble in Quincy, where she met her future husband, Bill.  After they married Peg left work...

Ruth E. Rudenauer

Ruth E. Rudenauer

Jan 6, 2018

Ruth Elizabeth Rudenauer, age 90, of Hingham, MA, passed away on January 6, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Boston, the daughter of George Fandel and Elizabeth (Long).

Beloved wife of the late John J. “Jack” Rudenauer. Loving mother of Elizabeth “Lisa” Lyon and husband Peter of NH, Janice Rudenauer of MA, George Rudenauer of NYC,...

Marsha Cook

Marsha Cook

Jan 6, 2018

Cook, Marsha (Zackiewicz) of Hingham, died January 6, 2018.

Marsha was born on May 13, 1921 and grew up in Hamtramck, Michigan. She then lived in East Lansing until moving to Hingham. She was very athletic, even into her late 80’s. She attended Murphy High School and was the captain of both her tennis and basketball teams. She graduated in...

Carolyn S. Porteus

Carolyn S. Porteus

Jan 6, 2018

Porteus, Carolyn S. (Schumb) of Braintree, formerly of Milton, died January 6, 2018.

Carolyn was a proud graduate of Simmons College School of Nursing, who specialized in pediatric nursing and the care of premature infants at Boston Floating Hospital, prior to raising three children of her own. She was an active longtime member of the South Shore Simmons Club, as...

Charles G. Smith

Charles G. Smith

Jan 6, 2018

Smith, Charles G., age 90, of Braintree, formerly of North Quincy, died January 6, 2018, after a period of declining health.

Beloved husband of 63 years of Barbara A. (Lawton) Smith.  Loving father of Janet MacDonald and her husband Ron of Quincy, Richard J. Smith and his wife Linda of Braintree, and Paul M. Smith and his wife Debra of...

Krzysztof Blasikiewicz

Krzysztof Blasikiewicz

Jan 5, 2018

Blasikiewicz, Krzysztof of Hull, died suddenly January 5, 2018.

Krzysztof was an incredibly intelligent and kind man that enjoyed working. From a young age, he went to the Maritime Academy in Poland, and began working in the commercial fishing industry. He worked as a commercial fisherman in Dutch Harbor, Alaska for many years, but has called Hull his home. In...

Elaine A. Lacey

Elaine A. Lacey

Jan 5, 2018

Elaine A. Lacey of Charlestown, formerly of Mattapan, died January 5, 2018 at the age of 70.

Elaine worked in sales for contact lenses and eyewear for 30 years, winning several industry awards. Earlier in life, she worked as a dental hygienist. She enjoyed a glass of Scotch, sitting on the beach and sharing a good laugh with friends. Elaine...

David E. Burke

David E. Burke

Jan 4, 2018

Burke, David E. of Hingham, unexpectedly in his sleep January 4, 2018.

Dave was born in Stoughton, MA and raised in New Boston, NH. He then moved to Boston, then Philadelphia, and eventually to Hingham in 2011. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University. He was employed at AIV Solutions as an Automation Engineer. Dave...

Emidio “Chris” Giancristiano

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

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