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Edward F. Murphy Jr.
May 8, 2017
Murphy, Edward F., Jr. of Newton, formerly of Medford and Quincy, died May 8, 2017.
Ed graduated from Saint Anselm College and began a long successful career in the United States Marine Corp. He proudly served in the Republic of Vietnam with the 3rd Marine Division as a Rifle Platoon Leader. Ed was later assigned to the 25th Marine Regiment...
Morgan F. Mulkerin
May 8, 2017
Mulkerin, Morgan F. of Quincy, passed away May 8, 2017.
Morgan was born in Boston and moved to Ireland where he was raised. He worked very hard on the farm. After living in Ireland, he moved back to the United States where he worked for the Telephone Company for 40+ years. Morgan was a devout catholic and always helped...
Timothy E. Desmond
May 7, 2017
Timothy E. Desmond of Tewksbury, formerly of Weymouth died May 7, 2017 at the age of 60.
Tim enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends and family.
He was the son of the late Frances (Dyson) and David F. Desmond, Jr. Father of Matthew G. Desmond of Abington, Leah Desmond of Taunton, and Tammi Fiasconaro. Brother of Linda Parnaby of...
George F. Moore, Jr.
May 7, 2017
Moore, George F., Jr. of Weymouth, passed away May 7, 2017.
George lived in Wollaston for 70 years and attended Quincy Public Schools. He loved to ride his bike, go bowling, watch channel 4 and hang out with all of his barber shop collectibles. Most importantly, he loved attending the Workshop at the Arc of the South Shore for...
Walter S. Delnigro
May 6, 2017
DelNigro, Walter S. of Allston, died May 6, 2017.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY followed by a prayer service at 7 PM.
Valdimar J. “Val” Peterson
May 6, 2017
Peterson, Valdimar J. “Val” of Quincy, died May 6, 2017.
Val was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished grandfather. He was a lifelong New England Patriots fan, enjoyed playing golf and traveling the world.
He was a member of the Quincy Knights of Columbus and the Quincy Elks. Val proudly served his country in the United...
Alice I. Tarbox
May 6, 2017
Alice I. (Thornley) Tarbox of Quincy, died May 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. The beloved wife of the late Charles Tarbox. Devoted mother of Charles “Chuck” Tarbox of Braintree. Elissa “ Lisa “McDonagh and her husband Edward of Quincy and the late Kenneth and James Tarbox. Daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Powers) Thornley. Loving sister...
Ruth H. Corcoran
May 6, 2017
Ruth H. (Hardy) Corcoran, a longtime Crow Point – Hingham resident, died surrounded by her family on May 6, 2017, she was 92, The beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick “ Corcoran. Mother of Maureen Bonner and her husband Joe of Hingham, Ed Corcoran and his wife Janet of Weymouth, Dan Corcoran and his wife Lisa of Weymouth, Rusty...
Dr. Ching Ling Kung (Lee)
May 4, 2017
God’s warm stroke of lightning peacefully swept loving Mother, doting Grandmother, Dr. Ching Ling Kung (Lee) Home on May 4, 2017.
Courageously, she shuttled her family out of the Chinese Revolution and started a new life in the United States in the late seventies. Dr. Kung bravely embraced her new home in America without knowledge of a single word of...
Robert J. Corcoran
May 4, 2017
Robert J. Corcoran, Sr (87), long-time resident of Milton (and before that Hingham), passed away peacefully on May 4th. He was born in Boston, son of the late John William Corcoran and Mary Magdalene Corcoran.
Beloved husband to the late Edith T. Corcoran of Hingham and Marie Clausen Corcoran of Milton. He will be missed by sons Robert J. Corcoran...
Catherine F. Hurlebaus
May 4, 2017
Hurlebaus, Catherine F. (Ammidown) of Weymouth, passed away May 4, 2017. Catherine was born in Boston to the late Clifton and Katherine Ammidown. Catherine was an avid Red Sox fan and she was known as the “neighborhood mom”. Family was the cornerstone of Catherine’s life and all who knew her will miss her dearly.
Catherine was predeceased by the...
Christine M. O’Keefe
May 3, 2017
Christine M. (Rupp) O’Keefe of North Quincy, died May 3, 2017, she was 79. The beloved wife of the late Joseph E. O’Keefe. Cherished mother of Susan Valday of Quincy, Joseph O’Keefe and his wife Diane of Braintree, Dennis O’Keefe and his wife Belina of Lowell, Diane Sullivan and her husband Daniel of Pembroke and Kevin O’Keefe of Quincy. Sister...
Earl E. Archibald
May 3, 2017
Archibald, Earl E. of Hingham, died May 3, 2017.
Earl was born in Boston to the late Edwin and Olla Archibald. Earl was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during WWII. After the military, he graduated from Bentley College and became a state bank examiner, then became an officer in several banks. Earl finished his career in 1986, after 17...
Naseeb Peter “Moe” Morad
May 2, 2017
Morad, Naseeb Peter “Moe” of Quincy, passed away May 2, 2017 at the age of 83. He was called home surrounded by loved ones.
Brother of the late Najeeba, Samuel, Louis, Frederick, James, Edward, Helena, Freda, Victor and Joseph, and survived by sisters Rose and Edna, brother Michael. Survived by his children Dianne and partner Michael Durfee, Matthew and...
Sabath A. “Sam” Mele
May 1, 2017
Sabath A. “Sam” Mele of Quincy
Beloved husband of the late Constance “Connie” Mele. Devoted father of Sherry Ann Mele and her companion Roland Perrault of Quincy, Marilyn Mc Cabe and her husband Kevin of Norwood, Steven Mele and his wife Kathy of Sandwich, Marsha Mele of Quincy and Scott Mele of Quincy. Cherished grandfather to Kyle and Kelly Mc...
Marguerite J. Donohue
Apr 30, 2017
Marguerite Joyce Donohue, of Hingham, formerly of Needham and Cape Cod passed peacefully on April 30th, 2017.
She was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Catherine Thornton Joyce and Patrick Joyce, and the youngest sister to Mary (Olson), Joseph and Paul Joyce. She was happily married for 55 years to the late Thomas F. Donohue. She leaves her children,...
John R. Lazzaro, Sr.
Apr 30, 2017
John R. Lazzaro, Sr. of Whitman, died April 30, 2017. John was the past owner of Perfect Print in Brockton, operating it for 12 years. He enjoyed family trips to the beach, bowling, billiards and spending time with those he loved, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
Beloved husband of Lorraine (O’Dell) Lazzaro of Whitman. Devoted father...
Jean Lally
Apr 30, 2017
Lally, Jean (Robertson) of Quincy, passed away April 30, 2017.
Jean was born and raised in Quincy. She worked for many years as a Cafeteria Worker in Weymouth Schools. She enjoyed Elvis, music, and particularly the age of the 50’s. Jean’s greatest joy in life was her family. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. She will be remembered...
Janet M. Crowley
Apr 27, 2017
Crowley, Janet M. (Connor) of Quincy, formerly of Fields Corner, died April 27, 2017.
Janet’s focus in life was her faith, family and community. A longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish, she was a Past President and life member of the North Quincy Catholic Women’s Club. She adored her husband, children and grandchildren. As for her community, the City...


