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Donald R. Pitts
Apr 18, 2016
Pitts, Donald R. “Donny” of Quincy, died April 18, 2016.
Donny was most proud of his 30 year marriage to his late wife Carol. A United States Army Veteran, he served during the Vietnam Era. A heavy equipment operator, he was a longtime employee of the Quincy Department of Public Works. Donny was an avid Boston sports fan and...
Frederick A. Beebe
Apr 17, 2016
Beebe, Frederick A. of Hull and Charlestown, departed this life on April 17, 2016.
Fred brought a smile to everyone he met. He was gentle and strong, a natural provider and a selfless man. Affectionately called Ricky by his family and friends, he adored his wife Paulette and daughter Tarrah, who was the twinkle in his eye. He made...
Margaret Burnett
Apr 16, 2016
Margaret “Peggy” Burnett (nee Murray) 87, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2016.
Born to James and Louise (Kane) Murray of Somerville, MA, Peggy was a graduate of Somerville High School and Fisher Secretarial School of Boston. Peggy married John Parker Burnett of Weymouth, MA, in September of 1950 and became a 56 year resident of Weymouth. She loved...
Patrick Patuto
Apr 15, 2016
Patuto, Patrick of Hull, age 91, died April 15, 2016.
Patrick was a United States Army Veteran-Tech Corporal, who served in WWII under General George S. Patton. He defended his country during the Invasion of Normandy and various other battles throughout Europe, Northern France and other parts of the world and was offered several awards for his dedication. Patrick...
Patricia M. Finn
Apr 15, 2016
Patricia M. Finn, 53, of Quincy passed away suddenly on April 15, 2016. Patricia was the beloved daughter of Francis and Arlene (Clancy) Finn of Bridgewater MA, formerly of Hanson MA. Patricia was born in Boston on July 27, 1962, raised in Hanson and was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School, Brockton, Class of 1980. She was also a...
Robert M. Mcdonough
Apr 15, 2016
McDonough, Robert M. “Bobby” of North Quincy, died April 15, 2016.
Bobby adored his family, especially his little brother Ricky. He played for Quincy Youth Baseball and also played street hockey and enjoyed camping with friends. He worked for Fournier Construction as a carpenter. Bobby attended Calvary Chapel in Rockland and his faith was important to him. He was...
Kathleen Cocce
Apr 15, 2016
Kathleen “Kay” (Fahey) Cocce, 86, of Weymouth, MA, raised in the Irish neighborhood, “Whiskey Point,” in Brookline, MA. Predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty years Louis M. Cocce. Daughter of Thomas Fahey of Ireland and Engelina “Lena” Van Dillen, born in Germany, of Dutch descent.
She graduated from Brookline High School where she was president of the Glee...
Ruth E. Hurley
Apr 15, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth E. (Doyle) Hurley of Weymouth announce her passing after a long illness.
As the sun rose on the morning of Friday April 15th, 2016 Ruth entered into eternal peace with God with her devoted husband by her side. Jim, their loving family and friends and the devoted staff at...
Paul M. Ricketts
Apr 15, 2016
Paul M. Ricketts of Braintree, died April 15, 2016. The beloved husband of Mary Beth Ricketts of Braintree. Cherished father of Jennifer Ricketts of Braintree, Michael Ricketts of Easton.Loving son of Lois C. (Meyers) Ricketts of Hingham and the late John J. Ricketts. Brother of John Ricketts of Weymouth, Susan Tyler of Pembroke, Brian Ricketts of Halifax, Elizabeth Driscoll of...
Filomena Dentino
Apr 15, 2016
Filomena Dentino (Pomarico) of Weymouth, died April 15, 2016 at the age of 95.
Filomena worked for Brady Enterprises in Weymouth for several years. She was a member of the Weymouth Choral Group for over 25 years and was a woman of strong faith. She was recognized by the Norfolk County R.S.V.P for her many years of volunteer work at...
Dorothy L. Garvey
Apr 14, 2016
Dorothy L. (Pearce) Garvey of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, April 14, 2016.
Beloved wife of 63 years to Edward P. Garvey of Weymouth. Loving mother of Sheryl A. Garvey of CA, Nancy J. Garvey of OH, and Edward J. Garvey and his wife Nancy of Beverly. Cherished “Grammy” of Nicole A., Sydney E. and Devon R. Garvey. Dear sister...
Edward “Eddie” Keough
Apr 14, 2016
Edward Joseph Keough, 80, of Sandwich was a man of few words but many subtle, dry jokes, a diner with a limited palette but an appetite for first-class restaurants, and a fisherman who found great joy in sharing his knowledge with his children and grandchildren but also spending lazy summer afternoons on his boat with family and friends. He died...
Edward M. Foster
Apr 14, 2016
Mr. Edward M. Foster, of Weymouth, died April 14, 2016.
Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, he had lived in Weymouth for many years. Ed graduated from Charlestown High School, Class of 1957. He was a 50 year member of IBEW Local # 103 as an electrician and working for E.G. Sawyer Company. Ed was also a former member...
Yolanda E. Galvin
Apr 13, 2016
Galvin, Yolanda E. (Cordaro) of Hingham, formerly of Hull, died April 13, 2016.
Yolanda received the most enjoyment in life by taking care of her loving family, and her career. She was the administrative assistant to the Admiral at the U.S. Coast Guard Station, in Boston, for over 20 years. She and her late husband John used to enjoy...
John A. Badger Jr.
Apr 13, 2016
John A. Badger, Jr. of Braintree, formally of Quincy, passed away on April 13, 2016. Raised in Squantum, Jack was educated at North Quincy High School. He proudly served his country in the USMC in Korea. His love for the ocean, boating and fishing was great. He once built 2 18’ snipe sailboats in our basement. You could always find...
Dorothy R. “Dottie” Ryan
Apr 12, 2016
Dorothy R. “Dottie” Ryan of Quincy, formerly of Hyannis, died April 12, 2016, surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late William J. Ryan and Mary F. (Powell) Ryan. Sister of William J. Ryan Jr. and his his wife Brenda of Quincy, and Judith E. Ryan of Arizona.Loving Aunt of Michele Alvarez of Quincy. Cherished niece of Ethel O’Neil of...
Francis J. Madden
Apr 12, 2016
Madden, Francis J. “Frank” of Quincy, died April 12, 2016.
Frank was an extremely intelligent and easy going man with a passion for his family. He was an accomplished engineer, a lover of both nature and technology. He was a proud Army Air Corp veteran of WWII. He used the GI Bill to attend Northeastern University, graduating with an...
Frances P. Strano
Apr 12, 2016
Frances P. Strano, of Weymouth, died April 12, 2016.
She worked as a secretary for 47 years for the City of Boston with Health and Hospitals. Frances enjoyed always doing yard work and was also an animal lover.
Daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Fafian) Strano. Sister of Lillian F. Doyle and her husband, Joseph, of Weymouth. Aunt of...
Marcelle A. Janis
Apr 12, 2016
Janis, Marcelle A. (LaChance) of Quincy, died April 12, 2016.
Marcelle’s family was the center of her life and she took great pride in caring for them and her home. She was a devoted wife to her husband Peter for 67 years, caring for him at home until he passed last year. She loved her time as a volunteer...
Geraldine M. Flynn
Apr 11, 2016
Flynn, Geraldine M. “Geri” of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, April 11, 2016.
Beloved aunt of Denise Hoyle and Marie Hoyle both of Weymouth, who were devoted nieces that cared for Geri for many years, as well as, Marcia Walkama of Brockton and Alfred Hoyle of Hawaii. Loving sister of Jean McDonald of S. Weymouth and Geri’s twin sister, Eileen...
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