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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Donald J. Mccarthy
Aug 2, 2016
McCarthy, Donald J. of Quincy, died August 2, 2016. Donald was born in Quincy but a lifelong resident of Dorchester. Donald was a proud U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed golf and the outdoors. Son of the late Joseph and Mary McCarthy. Father of Patrick McCarthy. Brother of Daniel S. McCarthy of Quincy, Kathleen Berry of FL, Thomas McCarthy of FL...
Angelo “Andy” Cataldo, Jr.
Jul 31, 2016
Angelo R.”Andy” Cataldo, Jr. of Quincy, died July 31, 2016. The beloved husband of the late Jennie “Dolly” (Dorazio) Cataldo. Loving father of David Cataldo and his wife Lisa of Norwell and Michael Cataldo and his wife Julie of East Bridgewater. Cherished “Papa” of Christopher, Drew and Sarah Cataldo of Norwell and Noelle and Leah Cataldo of E. Bridgewater. Devoted...
John D. Boyd
Jul 31, 2016
Boyd, John D. of Weymouth, formerly of Hough’s Neck, died July 31, 2016 at the age of 87.
John served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the service he worked at Boston Gear Works for several years before switching to the phone company where he worked for over 30 years. In 1999, along with his childhood friend Donald Satori,...
Catherine D. Lyman
Jul 30, 2016
Lyman, Catherine D. (Delory) of Weymouth, 96, entered into eternal rest, July 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Lyman. Loving mother of Dorothy Driscoll of Weymouth, the late Carol Cavanaugh of Weymouth, Frances Lamere of Weymouth, Roberta Tuffy of Kingston, Donna Serra of Dedham, Patricia Scampoli of Plymouth and Nancy Leonard of Pembroke. Dear sister of the...
Virginia K. Keefe
Jul 30, 2016
Virginia K. Keefe, of Weymouth, died July 30, 2016.
She was born to the late James and Grace Kelley, February 17, 1925, in Boston. Virginia graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School in 1943. She was married to the late Paul D. Keefe in 1946, and they lived together in Weymouth. Virginia was employed by the Weymouth School System Administration...
Frank Cruise
Jul 30, 2016
Cruise, Frank of Quincy, died July 30, 2016.
Frank was born in County Mayo, Ireland and was always very proud of his heritage. He came to America and served 2 years in the United States Army during Korea. He worked as a truck driver for 20 years and also for the City of Quincy. Frank adored his family, especially...
Bruce “Woody” E. Wood
Jul 29, 2016
Woody passed away peacefully July 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a three year courageous battle with cancer.
Woody’s proudest role was being a husband, father, and especially papa to his six grandchildren who gave him the most joy in life. Woody was a man who wore so many “hats” – he was proud owner of Wood Commercial...
James J. Mcdonald
Jul 29, 2016
McDonald, James Joseph “Jim” of S. Weymouth, formerly of Somerville, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on July 29, 2016.
Son of the late James L. and Barbara M. (Morrow) McDonald. Beloved husband of 40 years to Dawn J. (Little) McDonald of S. Weymouth. Loving father to daughter Katherine M. Beaulieu and her husband Jeremy and to son Brendan J. McDonald,...
Michael J. Heavey
Jul 29, 2016
Heavey, Michael J. of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away July 29, 2016.
Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary A. (Curran). Loving father of Martin J. and his wife Deanna of West Bridgewater, Michael P. and his wife Maureen of Mansfield, and Mary Ellen Ryan and her husband James of Stratham, NH. Devoted grandfather of Martin, Kelleen, Martha,...
Mary Mulkerin Donius
Jul 29, 2016
Mary Mulkerin Donius, age 51, of Hingham, formerly of Winchester, died peacefully on July 29 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved wife of Kevin Donius and mother of Maggie, Jack, Michael, and Caitlin. Adored sister of Anna Mulkerin Baxter (Bill) of Winchester and Boston, and John Mulkerin (Rebeka) of Quincy, aunt of Katherine and Will Baxter and...
John W. Locke
Jul 28, 2016
John W. “Jack” Locke, of Braintree, a retired electrical engineer and U. S. Army veteran, died at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on July 28, 2016. He was 82.
Born in Boston, Jack was raised in the city’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood where he attended the Mary E. Curley School before moving on to Boston Trade High School. Following...
Lawrence F. Maloney
Jul 28, 2016
Lawrence F.”Larry” Maloney of Hingham, died July 28, 2016, surrounded by the family he cherished, he was 63. The beloved husband of June A. (Hauncher) Maloney of Hingham. Loving father of Matthew L. Maloney of Hingham. Son of the late Nicholas F. Jr. and Winnifred J. (Guilfoyle) Maloney. Devoted brother of Thomas Maloney of Quincy, Rosemarie Simard of Woonsocket, RI...
Amanda L. Denafio
Jul 27, 2016
Amanda L. DeNafio of Weymouth, passed away after her battle with addiction, July 27, 2016.
Beloved daughter of Thomas, Jr. and Kimberly A. (Turner) DeNafio of Weymouth. Cherished mother of Charles and Julianna Richardi both of Weymouth. Loving sister of Erika, Thomas, III and Anthony DeNafio all of Weymouth. Adored granddaughter of June DeNafio of Weymouth, Joseph Turner, Jr....
Laura F. Weir
Jul 27, 2016
Weir, Laura F. (Pezzella) of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died July 27, 2016.
Laura enjoyed vacationing in York, Maine and on Lake George. She could often be found knitting or playing bingo and was known to donate to multiple charitable organizations. Laura was her happiest when surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren.
Devoted mother of Lisa Quinn and...
Marie C. Proctor
Jul 27, 2016
Marie C. (Buchanan) Proctor of East Bridgewater, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away July 27, 2016.
Daughter of the late James and Colette (Donahue) Buchanan. Beloved wife of 26 years to Albert Proctor of East Bridgewater. Loving sister of Colette Buchanan of Carver. Cherished aunt of Michael and James Sullivan of Carver, Holly McGowan of East Bridgewater, Jason Castellano of...
Joseph Kasparian, Jr.
Jul 27, 2016
Joseph Kasparian, Jr. ” Grandpa Joe” of Quincy, passed away on July 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Joe worked as a Boston and MDC Police Officer for 35 years before his retirement. His greatest achievement in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. Joe cherished cooking Sunday dinners for his entire family every week. He enjoyed watching The...
Joseph L. Owens
Jul 26, 2016
Owens, Joseph L. (“Red”), 88, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and Jamaica Plain. Beloved husband for 59 years of Joanne (Cogliano) and devoted father of six daughters: Marie and Carol of Dorchester; Suzanne & husband Doug Smith of Milton; Laura & husband Michael Gazzola and Elizabeth & husband Martin Rigby of Quincy; Nancy & husband Daniel Marston of Canberra, Australia....
Patrick T. Walsh
Jul 26, 2016
Walsh, Patrick T. “Big Pat” of Weymouth, died July 26, 2016.
Pat spent the majority of his life in Dorchester, later moving to Weymouth. Pat was a Vietnam Era War Veteran who served in The Army and earned an Associates Degree at Boston University. For over 20 years Pat worked for the U.S. Postal Service. An avid football and sports...
Dennis M. Ash
Jul 26, 2016
Dennis M. Ash, of North Weymouth, died July 26, 2016 surrounded by his family after a long illness. Dennis graduated from Boston College High School and attended Boston College. He was a proud member of IBEW Local 103 for 34 years, retiring in 2005. Dennis was a past member of the Weymouth Elks. He enjoyed fishing, attending his children and...
Arnold L. “Arnie” Miller
Jul 23, 2016
Miller, Arnold L. “Arnie” of Bridgewater, formerly of Quincy died July 23, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Arnie was the owner and operator of Arnie’s Cadillac Service in Quincy for many years. He later retired from Willow Auto Repair in Canton. Arnie was an avid Boston sports fan and especially enjoyed the Red Sox. He had a great sense...