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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Joseph M. Roper
Feb 22, 2016
Roper, Joseph M. of Bourne, 99, died February 22, 2016. Joseph grew up in Dorchester and moved to Weymouth in 1967. Joseph was a dedicated member of the Boston Fire Department and started his career in 1942 advancing to Superintendent of Maintenance retiring in 1977. Joseph’s first major fire involvement was the tragic Cocoanut Grove November 8, 1942. The fire...
Warren “Tinky” Seaver
Feb 22, 2016
Seaver, Warren F., Sr. “Tinky” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died February 22, 2016 and entered into eternal rest at the age of 93 surrounded by his loving family.
Tinky proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He owned and operated the old Sands Cafe in Fields Corner for over 50 years. He loved gambling and traveling...
Kathleen T. Raineri
Feb 22, 2016
Raineri, Kathleen T. (Daly) of Norwell, died February 22, 2016.
Kathleen was born and raised in Weymouth, and was a 1984 graduate of Weymouth North High School. Kathleen was known for her funny personality and creativity. Reading and music were some of Kathleen’s passions and she enjoyed every moment of time she spent with her grandbabies.
Wife of the...
Richard H. Silverman
Feb 21, 2016
Richard H. Silverman, 86, of Hingham, MA, formerly of Boston and Weston, passed away on February 21, 2016 at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness.
He was the son of the late William and Edith Silverman of Brookline, MA, and predeceased by his brother Don Silverman of Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his sons Mark (Susan...
Joseph J. Gill
Feb 21, 2016
Gill, Joseph J. of North Quincy, formerly South Boston, died peacefully February 21, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph attended South Boston High School and graduated with the class of 1949. His most cherished memories were being Captain of the South Boston High School football team, as running back for the Chippewa’s Semi-Pro Football League and proud member...
Martha Eacobacci
Feb 21, 2016
Eacobacci, Martha (Gerrior) of Buzzards Bay and Lakeland, FL, died February 21, 2016.
Martha enjoyed a carefree childhood with doting parents in South Weymouth MA when it was still a very rural setting. She enjoyed the journey to, and extended visits with family in Nova Scotia. As a young lady, Martha enjoyed participating in school musicals and was lead vocalist...
Elizabeth P. Crowley
Feb 21, 2016
Crowley, Elizabeth P. (Mostyn) of Quincy, died February 21, 2016.
Elizabeth was a long time resident of Quincy. She spent much of her summers in Falmouth, Cape Cod and winters in Naples, FL. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur Crowley and the late John Davies. ...
Irene G. Dirksmeier
Feb 21, 2016
Irene G. Dirksmeier (Fein) of Rockland, died February 21, 2016 at the age of 92.
In her younger years, Irene worked for both Sears in Boston and Woolworth’s in Hyannis. Later in life, she volunteered at South Shore Hospital. She enjoyed traveling with her family and attending events at the Council of Aging in Rockland. She loved to knit and...
Ted C. Collagan
Feb 20, 2016
Collagan, Theodore C., Jr. “Ted” of Quincy, died February 20, 2016.
Ted worked as a Foreman for the Quincy Parks Department, formerly know as the Forestry Department for 37 years. He spent 6 years in the Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, FL assigned to the Aircraft Carrier, USS Antietam. He had a passion for being outdoors which included...
Richard P. “Dick” Cordingley
Feb 20, 2016
Mr. Richard P. “Dick” Cordingley of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2016.
Dick was a 60 year member of Local # 103 as well as a long time member of the Weymouth Lodge of Elks. He enjoyed golfing and most especially spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by...
Michael J. Dean
Feb 19, 2016
Michael J. Dean of Everett formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2016, he was 51.
Former husband of Christine (Dudutis) Dean of Quincy. Father of Michael M. Dean, Patrick R. Dean and Brandon J. Dean all of Quincy. Grandfather of Ava and Mya Dean. Son of the late Ronald O. Dean and Juanita (Peck) Dean. Brother of...
Stephen P. Antonino
Feb 19, 2016
Antonino, Stephen P. of Attleboro, died February 19, 2016.
Stephen grew up in Marshfield, graduating from Marshfield High School, Class of 1993 and went on to graduate from New York University. He owned and operated Scarlett Chimney Construction Company for the last 7 years. Over the years he enjoyed biking, poetry, camping and being outdoors. He was skilled in playing...
Rita M. Newcomb
Feb 19, 2016
Newcomb, Rita M. Gibbons (Roberts) of Quincy, died peacefully on February 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old.
Rita worked in the Kiddie Products office for many years, and at Simply Silver in the South Shore Plaza. She was a volunteer election poll registrar and through her volunteer work at the Quincy Department of Public...
Gloria E. Lake
Feb 18, 2016
Lake, Gloria E. (Michaud) of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, died February 18, 2016.
Gloria’s life was focused around her family, especially the grandchildren. She enjoyed listening to classical music, reading, and having intelligent conversations. She was a proud graduate of Gate of Heaven High School in South Boston and later worked as an X-ray technician at local hospitals.
Beloved...
Marilyn A. Cadogan
Feb 17, 2016
Cadogan, Marilyn A. (Manson) of Squantum, died February 17, 2016.
Marilyn’s life centered around her family, faith and close friends. She loved being a homemaker and cherished the years she and her late husband Neal spent raising their family in Squantum. Marilyn was also very involved in the Star of the Sea Parish in Squantum. She was a true...
Eleanor Walsh
Feb 16, 2016
Walsh, Eleanor (O’Neil), age 96, of Hingham and long-time resident of Roslindale passed away peacefully on February 16, 2016.
Eleanor was a kind and gentle person who was loved by all that knew her. Eleanor loved to shop and travel, taking trips to Las Vegas several times a year and taking cruises all over the Caribbean.
She was predeceased...
Margaret “Maggie” Pitrowski
Feb 16, 2016
Margaret “Maggie” (Braccia) Pitrowski of Weymouth, passed away February, 16, 2016. Loving mother of Marie “Ree” Pitrowski of Quincy and Stephen T. Pitrowski of South Boston. Dear sister of Ralph Braccia of Weymouth, Delores “Chickie” Braccia of Weymouth and late siblings John, Millie, Mae, JoJo, Mikey, Anna, and DoDo. Margaret is also survived by a large family and wide array...
Irene I. Davis
Feb 16, 2016
Irene I. (Dunham) Davis of Weymouth, died February 16, 2016. Renie grew up in Dorchester and has lived in Weymouth for over 40 years. She worked for Dunkin Donuts for 28 years, retiring as an Executive Assistant. She enjoyed taking cruises and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who had the...
Kathleen “Katy” Hayden
Feb 16, 2016
Kathleen “Katy” (Desmond) Hayden of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, February 16, 2016.
Beloved wife of 50 years to Robert E. Hayden (Ret. Boston Police Department and former Chief of Police of the City of Brockton) of Hingham. Loving mother of Eileen Murphy and her husband Richard of Hanover, Robert Hayden,...
Maria C. Theophilos
Feb 15, 2016
Maria (Critikos) Theophilos, arts enthusiast, beach lover, family devotee and ice cream aficionado, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15th, 2016 in Hingham, MA, surrounded by her family.
Born in 1930 in Kalamata, Greece, Maria immigrated as a child to America with her parents, Paul Critikos and Argyro (Carzis) Critikos. The family settled in Dorchester, MA and Maria, very...