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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
John F. Boland
Jun 4, 2016
Boland, John F “Jack”. of Quincy, died on June 4, 2016, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. The beloved husband of 58 years to Florence (Murphy) Boland of Quincy. Loving father of Daniel Boland of Dracut, Dianne Boland Fegley of Medfield and James Boland and his wife Emily of Weymouth. Son of the late Patrick and...
Patricia A. Demong
Jun 4, 2016
DeMong, Patricia A. (Carvalho) of Weymouth, passed away on June 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Eugene F. DeMong. Daughter of the late Augustus and Laura (Gavin) Carvalho. Cherished mother of Duane E. DeMong and his wife Louise of Somerset NJ, Mathew F. DeMong and his wife Nicole of Hanover and Charlene P. Dearden...
Rita G. Bestick
Jun 2, 2016
Rita G. (McNabb) Bestick, of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth and Hough’s Neck, died peacefully June 2, 2016, age 89.
Rita’s early career was as a fashion buyer, and she quickly rose to become the youngest female executive buyer for Jordan Marsh. She retained a keen interest in fashion and design her entire life. After raising her four children, she returned...
Victor J. Greene
Jun 2, 2016
Victor J. Greene, Jr., 79, of Quincy, died peacefully after a long illness on the evening of June 2, 2016. Victor has left a legacy of love, loyalty and integrity with his family, friends, co-workers and others who knew him.
Victor was born in Everett, MA in 1937 to his devoted parents Anna Maria (Smith) and Victor Joseph Greene. He...
Joseph Russo
Jun 2, 2016
Russo, Joseph “Pops” of Boston, died June 2, 2016.
Joe was a proud United States Army Veteran who served during WWII. He was a “jack of all trades and a master of many”. Joe retired from the United States Postal Service after working as a mechanic for over 40 years. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed...
Catherine T. Cleary
Jun 2, 2016
Catherine T. “Kay” (Curran) Cleary of Wollaston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, June 2, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Cleary (Ret. BPD). Loving mother of Lawrence J. Cleary and his wife Laura of Abington, Michael F. Cleary and his wife Sarah of WA, Timothy J. Cleary of Quincy, Kathleen T. Andrew and her...
Dorothy M. Mccormack
May 31, 2016
McCormack, Dorothy M. (Walsh) of Quincy, passed away on May 31, 2016, surrounded by the family she cherished. The beloved wife of the late Francis P. “Frank” McCormack, Sr. Devoted mother of her seven children, Tina McCormack of Braintree, Patrick McCormack of Hull, Judy Tryon and her husband Tommy of Quincy, Noreen Devlin and her husband Mike of Braintree, Tim...
William Mackey
May 31, 2016
Mackey, William of Quincy and Venice, FL, died May 31, 2016.
Bill’s family was most important to him and he enjoyed being the first to share the family news with everyone. Bill liked to watch the stock market. He was proud to be a retired MBTA worker. For forty years, he played poker with a group of lifelong friends....
Judith “Judy” A. Doyle
May 30, 2016
Doyle, Judith A. “Judy” of Quincy, died May 30, 2016.
Judy worked at Brookline High School. She was a hard worker and always had a smile on her face. Judy was a very kind and sweet person. There was a never dull moment around her. She was also a survivor of breast cancer. Judy loved to travel. Most of all,...
Irma Vinciguerra
May 30, 2016
Irma (Dolci) Vinciguerra passed away peacefully on May 30th after a brief illness at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Andrea and Valentina (Roncalli). She was the sister of the late Valentino and Guirino Dolci and Jenny Cararra Costello, Rita Quilty, and Esther Zanga. Cherished wife of 65 years to the late Ralph Vinciguerra. Irma...
James A. “Jim” Walsh
May 28, 2016
Walsh, James A. “Jim” of Randolph, died May 28, 2016.
Jim was an inspiration to several Cancer patients, giving them strength and guidance to fight this disease. He and his family would travel to Disney every year, which became a passion to Jim. He was a non-professional food critic and much enjoyed wine and visiting the Sakonnet Vineyard. Jim...
Sean S. Williams
May 28, 2016
Williams, Sean S. of Quincy, died suddenly, May 28, 2016.
Sean’s greatest joy was his wife and three boys. He cherished being their Dad. Sean also enjoyed the Boston Red Sox, his new truck, and Fox News. Their annual vacations to Point Sebago have been a wonderful family tradition for the past 14 years. A proud longshoreman, he has been...
Lawrence T. “Larry” O’Connor
May 26, 2016
O’Connor, Lawrence T. “Larry” of Quincy, died May 26, 2016.
Larry was a man of many interests and talents but most importantly a friend to all. A true craftsman, to some known as “Larry the stove guy” due to his vast collection and expertise in restoring vintage stoves, Larry also spent countless hours in “the shop” restoring antiques and...
Linford A. “Lin” Snyder Jr.
May 26, 2016
Linford Amalo Snyder Jr. 88 of Hingham, MA formerly of Newburgh, NY passed away on May 26th, 2016 at 1:43am. The numbers 143 are shorthand for “I love you”, how appropriate for a man who loved life and was loved by all.
Lin was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 12th, 1927. He received his BS degree in Pharmacy...
Alice L. Lynch
May 26, 2016
Mrs. Alice L (Burns) Lynch of Abington, formerly of Milton, died May 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of 58 years to James A. Lynch. Loving mother of Kathleen Sheehan and her husband, Paul, of Arlington, MaryAnn Sheehan and her husband, Matthew, of Weymouth, Noreen Graham and her husband, Michael, of Marshfield, James D. Lynch and his...
Aaron J. Hamilton
May 25, 2016
Aaron J. Hamilton of Weymouth, died May 25, 2016 at the age of 33 after a six month battle with cancer.
Aaron lived an adventurous life and had a passion for motorcycles. He was dearly loved by his children, family and friends. He will be remembered for his good heart, his generosity, his loyalty and his zest for life.
He...
Ann C. O’Connor
May 25, 2016
O’Connor, Ann C. (Forge), age 97, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully on May 25, 2016 at Hancock Park Skilled Nursing Facility in Quincy.
In her early years, Ann was a registered medical secretary and certified medical assistant. She worked for many years for Roy J. Heffernan, M.D. and for other physicians associated with Boston hospitals before...
Claire Kannegieser
May 24, 2016
Claire (Johnson) Kannegieser of Hingham passed away on May 24, 2016 after a long illness. Formerly of Hanover and Milton, she was 81.
Daughter of the late Harry G. and Ebba Johnson, Claire was born in Boston, grew up in Milton and graduated from Milton High School in 1951. Claire worked for the Massachusetts Banker’s Association in Boston retiring in...
William A. Gallagher
May 24, 2016
Mr. William A. “Bill” Gallagher, of Rockland, died May 24, 2016.
Bill was a Boston Local 537 Pipefitter for over 55 years where he was also an instructor and the Training Coordinator. He also served on the Bureau of Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians for the Commonwealth of Mass. Bill was a supporter of the Liverpool FC and Rockland Youth Soccer....
Patrick J. Joyce
May 24, 2016
Joyce, Patrick J. of Braintree, died May 24, 2016.
Patrick was a member of the Laborers Union, Local 223. In the early 80’s Patrick was a member of a band, Connemara Ramblers, but his love for Country Western and Irish music remained strong throughout the years. He was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed watching all the Boston sports teams. ...