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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
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. ...
Robert C. O’Reilly
May 23, 2016
<FLAG> O’Reilly, Robert C. of Weymouth, died May 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Bob grew up in Roxbury and Dorchester, later moving to Weymouth in 1972. An avid golfer, Bob also stayed active in a bowling league, was a member of The Adams Heights Mens Club in Quincy and The Liars Club in Maine. Family was the cornerstone...
Elizabeth Ann Karger
May 22, 2016
Elizabeth Ann Karger “Liz” also known by her Relatives as “Betty Ann Lee” age 46 died on May 22nd 2016 at her Home in Quincy from complications of Heart Failure.
Elizabeth was born in Boston Ma, and raised and educated in Middleboro MA. She was a Graduate from Quincy College. She attended Hair Dressing School and Bartending School where she...
Mary T. O’Neill
May 22, 2016
Mary T. O’Neill (O’Grady) of North Weymouth, died May 22, 2016.
Mary grew up in South Boston. She was a graduate of Boston College and later worked as a special needs teacher for the Town of Hull school system. She also worked at Lincoln Trust in their payment processing center and worked in fundraising at the Quincy YMCA. Mary was...
Helen W. Canavan
May 22, 2016
Canavan, Helen W. of Wollaston and N. Falmouth, died May 22, 2016.
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Survived by her son John C. Gartner and his wife Michaela and their son Thomas of Quincy. Survived by her brother William Canavan and his wife Helen of Belmont. Also survived by her sister-in-law Marilyn of Waltham and brother-in-law Robert of...
Walter W. Mcginnis
May 21, 2016
Walter W McGinnis, 93 of Hingham, MA (formerly of Everett), passed away Saturday May 21, 2016 after a brief illness.
He grew up in South Boston with his brother Ted (Edward McGinnis), the children of Helen (Willis) and Walter Mcginnis. He received 3 Bronze Stars for his service in the Army Air Force during WWII.
Beloved husband of the...
Mary B. Zumbahlen
May 21, 2016
Mary B. (Casna) Zumbahlen, age 91, of E. Weymouth, born, raised and educated in Quincy, passed away May 21, 2016.
Beloved wife for 73 years of Fred E. Zumbahlen of E. Weymouth. Daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (McDermott) Casna. Loving mother of Freddy of Weymouth, Gary and his wife Susan of Norwood and Janeece Zumbahlen of Weymouth....
Matthew Thomas Kost
May 19, 2016
Kost, Matthew Thomas, 44, of Hingham, was born November 16, 1971 in Cooperstown, New York and died May 19, 2016.
Matthew attended Guilderland High School where he was a competitive swimmer. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BA in Sociology. Matthew’s life revolved around his loving family and friends. He adored his two young children...
Stephen F. Fitzgerald
May 19, 2016
Fitzgerald, Stephen F. of Weymouth, moved on to eternal life peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2016. Steve was a lifelong resident of Weymouth and attended Weymouth High School. Steve went on to a successful career with General Dynamics, P.A. Landers and retired from MWRA. Nascar, The New England Patriots and The Boston Red Sox were all...
Mark Heinricher
May 19, 2016
Mark Heinricher of Hanson, MA died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2016.
He resided in Hanson for the past 23 years, and worked as a superintendent for Tishman Construction. Mark started his early career as a teacher and continued to be a mentor to anyone he met. His favorite activities were golfing, watching the Red Sox, Patriots,...
Thomas J. Keaney
May 19, 2016
Thomas E. Keaney, 62 of Weymouth and Dorchester passed away on May 19, 2016.
Loving and devoted husband to Lindsay Keaney. Loving father to Lindsay J. Keaney of Weymouth, James Keaney and his wife Jennifer of Arlington, and Hollie Keaney of Rockland.
Adoring Grandpy to Austin, Madison, Cameron, Spencer and the late Jackson Keaney.
Survived by his loving mother Hiltrud...
Phyllis E. Fopiano
May 19, 2016
Phyllis “Penny” E. (Williams) Fopiano of Hingham, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, May 19, 2016.
Daughter of the late Henry J. and Raphaela (Bouno) Williams. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Richard F. Fopiano, Sr. Loving mother of Richard F. Fopiano, Jr. and his wife Lori of Walpole. Cherished grandmother of Alex...
Mary Ann B. Hunter
May 19, 2016
Hunter, Mary Ann B. (Sullivan) of Hingham, died May 19, 2016.
Mary Ann was always one to put the needs of others before herself, which was evident in the way she led her life and the career path she chose. Mary Ann was a dedicated Nurse whose career spanned over 60 years, working at both South Shore and Quincy...
Katherine M. Robak
May 18, 2016
Robak, Katherine M. “Kay” (Fisher) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died May 18, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81.
Born in Boston, Kay was raised in South Boston and later moved to Dorchester to raise her family. She worked for many years at Shawmut Bank and later working for the Quincy Public Schools at the Daniel Webster...
Virginia A. Curran
May 17, 2016
Virginia A. (Molloy) Curran of Randolph, formerly of South Boston, passed away, May 17, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Curran. Loving mother of Patrick Curran of Quincy, Kathleen Curran-Nigl and her husband Thomas of Quincy, Maureen Backer and her husband Rick of Randolph, Elaine Fitzpatrick and her husband Thomas of Braintree and the late Martin and...
Rose S. Pollara
May 17, 2016
Pollara, Rose S. (Russo) of Quincy, died May 17, 2016.
She would of been 100 on July 16, 2016. Rose always enjoyed bowling, playing cards, cooking, traveling, and enjoyed family vacations and cookouts.
Beloved wife of the late Salvatore J. Pollara. Loving mother of Brenda Pollara of Quincy. Sister of Edward Russo and Eleanor Steele both of Braintree, and the...
Elizabeth Ann Foley
May 17, 2016
Foley, Elizabeth Ann (Hogan) “Betty” of Quincy, died May 17, 2016.
Betty was a graduate of Archbishop Cushing High School and was a retired bookkeeper. She adored her family, especially spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. She was an avid Red Sox fan and never missed a game. Betty enjoyed playing bingo, scratch tickets, and watching soap...


