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Lucille “Lucy” Innello
Feb 9, 2017
Innello, Lucille ‘Lucy” J. of South Boston, died unexpectedly on February 9, 2017. Daughter of the late John and Sarah (Arico) Innello. Loving sister of Rosemarie Marrone of Quincy and the late Mary Mirisola, Carmella Goff, Josephine Jacobs. Joseph, Francis, Anthony and Michael Innello. Lucy is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A lifelong South Boston resident, Lucy worked...
Janice M. Kelley
Feb 8, 2017
Janice M. Kelley (Haygarth) of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2017.
The beloved wife of the late Robert J. Kelley, Ret. QFD. Cherished mother of Joan M. Edson and her husband Mark of Southborough, Robert J. Kelley ,Jr. and his wife Deborah of Worcester, James J. Kelley,QFD and his wife Terry of...
Donald W. Massie Sr.
Feb 8, 2017
Mr. Donald W. Massie, Sr. of Whitman, died February 8, 2017.
Don proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War for 20 years, and later worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 22 years.
Beloved husband of Janice M. (Kveraga)Massie. Loving father of Donald W. Massie, Jr. and his wife,...
Orilla Marie Cummings
Feb 7, 2017
Cummings, Orilla Marie (Thibodeau) of Weymouth, passed away at home with her family by her side on February 7, 2017.
Orilla was an employee for many years at the Singer Sewing Company before retiring as manager. All of the women in Orilla’s family had handmade wedding dresses that she made for each of them. Orilla loved to travel all over...
Joseph W. Breen Sr.
Feb 7, 2017
Breen, Joseph W., Sr. of Quincy, originally from Dorchester, died February 7, 2017.
Joe loved his family and being a “Papa” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with them and making memories. He liked to fish, watch sports, and get morning coffee with friends. Joe was “OFD” and later moved to Quincy. He was a...
Francis W. “Frank” Symonds
Feb 4, 2017
Francis W. Symonds, Frank, born December 24, 1947 passed peacefully on February 4th into the loving arms of our Lord and our Mom and Dad. His good friend John and his beloved dog Lucy were by his side.
Frank was an Army veteran and welder by trade. As the only son, he had a special love for our Mom and...
Mary D. Leon
Feb 4, 2017
Mrs. Mary D. (Carbone) Leon, of Plympton, formerly of Weymouth and South Pasadena, FL, died February 4, 2017, after losing her battle with cancer.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Bruce F Leon of South Pasadena, Fl, Loving mother of Sandi Roberts and her husband Mark of Silver Springs, FL and William D’Entremont and his wife Karen...
Severino Sceppa – Mass Moved To 9Am Instead Of 1030Am Due To Weather!
Feb 4, 2017
Severino Sceppa of Weymouth, died February 4, 2017 at the age of 88.
Severino moved to the U.S. in 1966 from Italy and worked as a welder for New England Steel Tank Company for many years. He enjoyed caring for his home, gardening, and spending time with family.
He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Antonia (Palmiero) Sceppa....
Thomas F. Goode – Rescheduled From Thursday To Saturday Due To Weather!
Feb 4, 2017
Goode, Thomas F. of Hull, passed away on February 4, 2017. He was 80.
Thomas was a member of Teamsters Local # 25. He drove double box car trucks for Signal Delivery and Sears. He retired from driving with over 30 years of experience. He served at the Naval Air Station in Squantum as a Reserves. Thomas was also a...
John R. “Jack” Hatfield, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
John R. “Jack” Hatfield, Sr., a lifelong Quincy resident died February 3, 2017, he was 87.
The beloved husband of the late Joan L. (Kerrigan) Hatfield. Devoted father of Carol Hatfield of Quincy, John R. Hatfield, Jr. and his wife Tracy of Whitman, Maureen Aronson and her husband Jeffrey of Weymouth, Michael Hatfield and his fiance Marie Daniel of Quincy,...
Lawrence Romano
Feb 3, 2017
Lawrence Romano of Weymouth, died peacefully at home on February 3, 2017 at the age of 83.
Larry was born and raised in Roxbury and has been a resident of Weymouth for over 50 years. During the Korean War, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. After 30 years of service as a truck driver, he was retired from the...
Arthur L. “Andy” Anderson, Iii
Feb 2, 2017
Mr. Arthur L., III “Andy” Anderson, of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on February 2, 2017. He was 72.
Mr. Anderson taught English for over 20 years at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Dorchester. Arthur enjoyed visiting his friends at the Mill Wharf Restaurant in Scituate. He enjoyed reading and doing his daily crossword puzzles, and loved watching Jeopardy and the...
Concetta D. Sciaraffa
Feb 2, 2017
Concetta D. Sciaraffa (Mangiaratti) of Rockland, died February 2, 2017 at the age of 94.
Connie was one of the great “stay at home moms” of the 50s; that old fashioned comfort you feel knowing that someone is always home. Only later on she would go out to work at Hit or Miss where she was employed for 15 years...
John M. Mangiaratti
Feb 2, 2017
John M. Mangiaratti of Weymouth, died February 2, 2017 at the age of 87.
After proudly serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, John worked as a letter carrier for the USPS in North Weymouth for 30 years. He later worked for 26 years as a school bus driver for the town of Weymouth. Cribbage and gambling were...
Arthur B. Keefe
Feb 2, 2017
Keefe, Arthur B. of Quincy, formerly of Watertown, died February 2, 2017.
Arthur’s family and community gave him the greatest joys in life. He adored his wife, children and grandchildren. His other passion was the Knights of Columbus in N. Quincy, Council #2259. He was a past grand knight and an active member in all council activities for almost...
Eileen L. Hanson
Feb 1, 2017
Hanson, Eileen L. (Danes) of Quincy
Eileen died peacefully on February 1st surrounded by loving friends and caregivers at Sunrise of Braintree Assisted Living.
Eileen was born in Back Centre, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of Mable Blanchard Heisler and George Enos Dares; decedents of two of the earliest land grant holders in that part of Nova...
Helen N. Sherry
Feb 1, 2017
Sherry, Helen N. (Riordan) of Dedham, passed away February 1, 2017.
Helen was born in Boston, grew up in Dorchester and later resided in Dedham where she raised her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Family was the cornerstone of her life.
Born to the late Michael and Teresa Riordan. Beloved wife to the late...
William S. Mccarthy
Feb 1, 2017
McCarthy, William S. of Chatham, died February 1, 2017.
Bill was a family man who was extremely proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Korea and received a purple heart. He later worked in the shipping department for Proctor & Gamble in Quincy. He became the 1950 MA Junior Golf Champion...
Giulia E. Gratta
Feb 1, 2017
Giulia E. (Politano) Gratta of Hingham, died February 1, 2017. The beloved wife of 60 years to Joseph Gratta. She was the devoted mother to her 3 sons, Paul Gratta and his wife Lauren of Norwell, Joseph Gratta and his wife Rose of Scituate, Mario Gratta and his wife Traci of Norwell and her only daughter Elizabeth Gratta of Hull...
Mary M. Hajjar
Feb 1, 2017
Mary M. “Sis” Hajjar (Connolly) of Weymouth, formerly of Charlestown, died peacefully with family by her side on February 1, 2017 at the age of 97.
Mary worked for Bank of Boston for 25 years. Throughout her life, she always enjoyed dancing. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Hajjar and the late Vincent F. O’Brien. Loving mother...