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Helen Taylor
Oct 4, 2016
Taylor, Helen (Kasparian) of Quincy, died October 4, 2016 with her son at her side.
She was 102 years old. Helen was a nurse for over 50 years, the last 25 years at the Armenian Nursing Home in Jamaica Plain. She devoted her life to helping people in need and volunteered into her 90’s, helping the homeless and creating a...
Gerald P. Marquis
Oct 3, 2016
Marquis, Gerald P. “Jerry” of Quincy, died October 3, 2016.
Jerry adored his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and being outdoors. Camping, hiking, and biking were some of his favorite activities. He retired from T-Mobile after 20+ years as a project manager. Jerry was a kind, caring and social man who was very active and organized....
John J. Smith
Oct 2, 2016
John J. Smith of Weymouth, died October 2, 2016 at the age of 58, after a courageous battle with cancer.
John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, reading and baseball, especially the Red Sox. He had a passion for history, including his own ancestry and was proud to be a descendant of the Mayflower. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality,...
Anne (Boyle) Barcellos
Oct 1, 2016
Anne (Boyle) Barcellos, of Weymouth, formerly of East Braintree, passed away October 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.
Anne enjoyed reading, painting, and also spent many hours writing spiritual poetry. Anne was very devoted to her husband, children and her grandson. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew her. She was a graduate of Braintree High...
Eleanor K. Crowe
Oct 1, 2016
Crowe, Eleanor K. (Creutz), 90, of Quincy, died October 1, 2016.
Eleanor has been a resident of Quincy since 1956, previously from Boston. Eleanor worked at The Bank of Boston for 20 years and also the voting polls for 25 years. Also a past member of The Adams Shore Community Club and a volunteer of The Harborview Residents Committee.
Daughter...
Joanne L. Beal
Sep 30, 2016
Joanne L. Beal (Cannavo) of Quincy, died September 30, 2016 at the age of 77.
Joanne was an unconventional woman before it became vogue for women to be so; she led a rich and colorful life with many adventures that took her all around the globe. She traveled extensively and lived in many different places before settling down the past...
Michael J. Pickering
Sep 30, 2016
Pickering, Michael J. of Brockton, died September 30, 2016.
Michael worked in maintenance for the VA Hospital in Brockton for many years. He had a passion for restoring and owning Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Michael also fixed and rebuilt old cars. He could always be found fixing or building whatever needed. Michael’s main passion in life was spending time with his...
Josephine M. Peter
Sep 30, 2016
Josephine M. Peter (Antonino) of Dorchester, died September 30, 2016.
Wife of the late Louis Peter. Sister of Peter Antonino of Humarock, Vincent Antonino of Roxbury, and the late Grace Puntiri, John Antonino, Rose Sassone, Daniel Antonino, Michael Antonino, Ann Griffiths, and Phyllis Cuffley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully...
Margaret Anne Fay
Sep 30, 2016
Margaret Anne Fay (Healy) of Quincy, age 72, died peacefully in her home on September 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Margaret was born and raised in Dorchester before moving to the South Shore. She was the former administrative assistant for Burgin Platner Hurley Insurance. Church was a big part of her life and she was a member...
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Clifford
Sep 30, 2016
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Clifford of Hull MA and Fort Myers Beach FL, and formerly of Roslindale MA on September 30, 2016, passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital after a brief period of failing health.
Betty was the daughter of the late Bernard “Barney” and Elizabeth “Bessie” Farren of Clonmany Donegal, Ireland. Loving sister of the late Alice M. Farren...
Marjorie T. Harrington
Sep 28, 2016
Harrington, Marjorie T. of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, Chestnut Hill and Mashpee, died September 28, 2016.
Marjorie attended Jeremiah Burke High School and worked at Teredyne for many years in management as a Computer Engineer.
Marjorie is the daughter of the late Fredrick and Gertrude Harrington. Loving sister to the late Kathleen Kelley and the late Eleanor Walsh. Cherished aunt...
Paul F. Codero
Sep 28, 2016
Paul F. Codero of Quincy, died suddenly on September 28, 2016 at the age of 50.
Loving son of Barbara A. (Hassett) Codero and the late Edward T. Codero. Father of Tanya Codero of Quincy and Angela Codero of PA. Brother of Joseph McDonnell of Carver, Marlene Medeiros of GA, John McDonnell of FL, Edward Codero of Quincy, Diane...
Diane Hernon-Jones
Sep 28, 2016
Diane Hernon-Jones of Marshfield and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Quincy, died after a courageous battle with cancer on September 28, 2016. The beloved wife of 28 years to Martin Jones of Marshfield. Loving daughter of the late Patrick and Eleanor (Quinn) Hernon. Cherished sister of Christine Franceschini and her late husband Remo of E. Greenwich, RI, Mary Ann...
Patricia Virginia Macedo
Sep 27, 2016
Patricia Virginia Macedo, 92, formerly of Hingham, passed away on September 27 at the Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate, where she had been a resident for several years.
The family would like to share a special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Life Care Center for the kindness and thoughtfulness they gave to Patricia during...
Edward J. Duggan
Sep 27, 2016
Duggan, Edward J, 89, of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died September 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Edward was a proud U.S. Marine retired after 20 years of service. Tennis, reading, traveling and spending time with his family were some of Eddie’s favorite past times.
Beloved husband of 65 years to Betty (Geary) Duggan of Hingham. Son of the...
Edward Foch Callahan
Sep 27, 2016
Edward Foch Callahan of Hingham, formerly of Dedham and Jamaica Plain, passed away September 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Ed owned and operated Callahan’s Mens’ Stores in both Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. He was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Army and was the proud recipient of many military service awards and medals. He...
Joseph W. Iantosca, Jr.
Sep 27, 2016
Iantosca, Joseph W., Jr. of North Weymouth, passed away at home, September 27, 2016.
Former husband of Patricia “Tricia” A. (Riley) Iantosca of North Weymouth. Loving father of Joseph A. “Jay” Iantosca and his wife Christine of Scituate and Kristen M. Williams and her husband Gregory of Roslindale. Cherished grandfather of Patrick M. Iantosca.
Joe proudly served his...
Jean M. Macdonald
Sep 26, 2016
MacDonald, Jean M. (Forrest) “Nana” of Halifax, formerly of Weymouth, died September 26, 2016.
Jean worked as a clerk for Bradlees Warehouse for over 30 years. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, crossword puzzles and traveling to Aruba. She was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Devoted mother of Bill MacDonald and his wife Linda...
Frank A. Marciano
Sep 26, 2016
Frank A. Marciano of Hull, died September 26, 2016 at his home at the age of 79.
He was the beloved husband of the late Louise (DiVito) Marciano of Hull; loving father of Peter Marciano and his wife Ann of Hull; loving grandfather of Angela Roper and husband Daniel, Michelle Shapiro and her husband Joel, and Michael Marciano; loving...
Sandra M. Cooke
Sep 26, 2016
Cooke, Sandra M. (Smith) “Daisy” of Quincy, died September 26, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late William P. Cooke. Loving mother of Sandy M. Cooke of Quincy, Wendy K. Cooke-Paluzzi and her husband Tony of Plymouth, David P. Cooke of Quincy, Susan M. Cooke of Quincy and her boyfriend Lewis Fortin of NH, Linda B. Rheaume and her husband...