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Alphonsus E. “Al” Mccarthy, Jr.

Alphonsus E. “Al” Mccarthy, Jr.

Apr 8, 2015

McCarthy, Alphonsus E., Jr.”Al” of Hull, died  unexpectedly on April 8, 2015. The beloved husband of 23 years to  Donna (Bonelli) McCarthy of Hull. Father of Alphonsus E. McCarthy, III of PA, Brenda Bureau and Theresa Markle both of Hyannis and John Cadiero of NH. Brother of the late Christine Dwyer. Al is also survived by many grandchildren, several great...

Barbara A. Richman

Barbara A. Richman

Apr 7, 2015

Richman, Barbara A. (Goodrow) of Weymouth, died April 7, 2015.

Beloved wife of the late James A. Richman, Sr. Loving mother of Mary Davis and her husband James of Taunton, James Richman, Jr. and his wife Gail of Hull, Mark Richman and Anne-Marie Hathaway of Quincy and Pamela McGovern and her husband Michael of Attleboro.  Dear sister of Carole Guevremont...

Robert W. Gallagher

Robert W. Gallagher

Apr 6, 2015

Gallagher, Robert W. of South Weymouth, passed away April 6, 2015.

Beloved husband of the late Phyllis E. (Fountain) Gallagher. Loving father of Robert F. Gallagher and his wife Kathleen of Middletown, NJ and Frederick Gallagher and Donna Sprague of South Weymouth. Dear brother of surviving sister, Emily Goodwin of Halifax. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Joel and Todd.  Great grandfather...

Carolyn B. Gill

Carolyn B. Gill

Apr 6, 2015

Gill, Carolyn B. (Bruce), 79 of North Weymouth, died April 6, 2015.

Carolyn grew up in Chelsea and has lived in North Weymouth for over 40 years. She enjoyed crafting and was skilled at crocheting. Carolyn could often be found gardening, cooking and baking. She looked forward to time spent with her grandchildren and being surrounded by her family. 

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Charles E. “Charlie” Polley

Charles E. “Charlie” Polley

Apr 5, 2015

Polley, Charles E. “Charlie” of Cohasset, died April 5, 2015. 

Charlie was a long term resident of Cohasset.  He enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his nephews.  Charlie will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Loving son of the late Charles J. and Geraldine A. (Lawlor) Polley.  Caring brother of...

Rosina Gratta

Rosina Gratta

Apr 5, 2015

Rosina Gratta (Politano) of Hull, passed away on April 5, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at home.

She was born in Palermiti, Catanzaro, Italy on March 9, 1933. She was the loving wife of 61 years to Vincent P. Gratta. Mother to Paul & wife Lorraine of Cohasset, Vincent “Jimmy” & wife Claire “Clay” of Hingham, Vito of Hull...

Robert F. Chase

Robert F. Chase

Apr 5, 2015

Chase, Robert F. of Hull, died April 5, 2015 surrounded by his family after a short time of failing health. 

Robert graduated from Hingham High School.  He was a United States Marine Veteran who served during the Korean War.  Robert worked as a Firefighter for the Town of Hull for over 32 years retiring in 1994.  He was a...

Florence M. Byrne

Florence M. Byrne

Apr 4, 2015

Byrne, Florence M. (Reilly)  95, of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2015.

Florence was born in Boston.  She grew up in Cambridge and was a 1937 graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School. Her career led her on many paths from working at Monsanto during World War II to New England Telephone Company, Boston College,...

Robert T. Cusack, Sr.

Robert T. Cusack, Sr.

Apr 4, 2015

Cusack, Robert T., Sr. of Hingham, died April 4, 2015 after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. 

Bob graduated from Waltham High School and Grahm College. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951-1955 on the USS Essex and USS Consolation. He had a career in broadcasting from 1955-1991. This included a radio announcer for...

Elizabeth A. Finneran

Elizabeth A. Finneran

Apr 4, 2015

Finneran, Elizabeth A. “Liz”  of Hull, died April 4, 2015. 

The beloved wife of the late George Finneran. Devoted Mother of Patricia Finneran of Hull and Mary Beth Sussmann and her husband Ted of Granville. Sister of  Frances Figueiredo of Hingham. Cherished Grandmother of Erin Marie, Lauren Elizabeth  and Teddy Sussmann all of Granville. Elizabeth was a longtime Hull...

Robert E. Abbott

Robert E. Abbott

Apr 4, 2015

Retired Hull firefighter Robert E. Abbott died April 4, after a short illness. He was 71.

Bob served with honor in the U.S. Marines Corps from 1961-1965. He worked for the Hull Police Department, then transferred to the Hull Fire Department. Serving as a firefighter for the town he loved was more than a job, it was his calling until...

Marilyn Keith

Marilyn Keith

Apr 4, 2015

Marilyn Keith (Long) of Weymouth, formerly of Mission Hill, died April 4, 2015 at the age of 78.

Marilyn worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 20 years at the Carney Hospital. She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Nursing School and was a member of the first graduating class of Nurse Practitioners at Northeastern. She continued her education, earning advanced degrees...

Keith Boudreau

Keith Boudreau

Apr 3, 2015

Boudreau, Keith  of Quincy formerly of Dorchester, died suddenly on April 3, 2015.

Beloved son of Kathleen Boudreau of Plymouth  and the late William Boudreau.  Devoted father of Kyle Boudreau of Dorchester, and Frankie DelTufo Boudreau of Quincy. Loving  brother of Tanya Nelson of Medford. Grandson of Katherine Clougher of Quincy and the late William Clougher and  William and Elaine...

Edward F. “Ted” Colombi

Edward F. “Ted” Colombi

Apr 3, 2015

Edward F. “Ted” Colombi, of Weymouth, died April 3, 2015. He was 90 years of age.

 Beloved husband of Marion (White) Colombi of Weymouth. Devoted father of Janice Colombi and husband Jay Reeg and daughter Maddie of Newton; Kim Colombi and husband Gary Leopold of Boston; Susan Colombi and husband Brian Keefe and their children, Harry and Avery of Greensboro,...

Frances G. Burkard

Frances G. Burkard

Apr 3, 2015

Mrs Frances G. (Richardi) Burkard  of North Weymouth, died April 3, 2015.

She always enjoyed gardening, cooking, shopping, and going to the opera. Frances had much enjoyment spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Burkard. Loving mother of...

Robert J. Alfano, Sr.

Robert J. Alfano, Sr.

Apr 2, 2015

 

 

Robert J. Alfano, 72 of Quincy, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2015  at the John Adams Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Edna (Blacquiere) Alfano for 49 years, the son of the late Helen and Michael F. Alfano.  He was a graduate of North Quincy High School and a...

Thomas F.  Shields

Thomas F. Shields

Apr 2, 2015

Thomas F.  Shields, 83, beloved father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle,  friend and devoted husband of 54 years to the recently departed Mary Jane ( Murphy) Shields, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. 

Tom, a resident of Marco Island, Florida, and formerly Boston, was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shields Health Care...

Eileen F. Donovan

Eileen F. Donovan

Apr 2, 2015

Eileen F. Donovan, died April 2, 2015 with her family by her side.  Although she wouldn’t admit it, she was 84.  Mrs. Donovan was most often found surrounded by her large family, celebrating any holiday, every birthday, and many beach days at her home by Nantasket Beach.  

Mrs. Donovan was born on April 12, 1930.  She grew up in...

Mary M. Macaluso

Mary M. Macaluso

Apr 2, 2015

Macaluso, Mary M. (Peters) of Abington, died April 2, 2015.

Beloved wife of the late C. Charles Macaluso.  Loving mother of Charles Macaluso of Quincy and his late wife Nancy, Stephen Macaluso and his wife Mary of Brockton, Susan Macaluso of Quincy, James Macaluso and his wife Theresa of Abington and the late Richard Macaluso.  Sister of Frances McCarthy of...

Elisabeth J. Crowe

Elisabeth J. Crowe

Apr 1, 2015

Crowe, Elisabeth J.  ( Poleatewich) of Weymouth, died April 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Peter M. Crowe.  Loving mother of Kevin Crowe of Holbrook and  Christopher Crowe of Quincy. Daughter of the late William V. and Mary Poleatewich.  Sister of  Anna DiLuna of Lexington, Pauline Cedrone of N. Andover, Dorothy Butler of Waltham and the late William, Frederick...

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