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Louis M. Cocce, Sr.
Nov 23, 2014
Cocce, Louis M., Sr. of East Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury, died November 23, 2014.
Beloved husband of 60 years to Kathleen M. (Fahey) Cocce. Loving father of Louis M. Cocce, Jr. and his wife Susan A. of Hanover, Charles T. Cocce and his wife Paula J. of Hanover, John M. Cocce and his wife Linda S. of Wayland and Catherine...
Marcia E. Elliott
Nov 23, 2014
Marcia E. (Hoffmann) Elliott of Brockton, died November 23, 2014.
Marcia grew up in Braintree and has lived in Brockton for many years, where she worked as a radiology technician for Bridgewater Park Medical Associates. She enjoyed spending time and traveling with friends, especially to the Cape and Ogunquit, Maine. She contributed to and participated in walks for different causes...
Eileen M. Byrne
Nov 22, 2014
Byrne, Eileen Mary of Drogheda, Ireland passed away November 22, 2014, age 70.
Devoted mother of Josephine Cummins, David Byrne, Robert Byrne, and Jennifer Duffy. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Evan, Isabella Cummins of Braintree and Aoife, Leah, Emer, and Adam Duffy of Weymouth. Brother of Bobby Byrne and predeceased in death by her brothers Jim and Paddy McDonnell.
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Katherine E. “Kay” Merrill
Nov 22, 2014
Merrill, Katherine E. “Kay” (Faulkner) of Weymouth, died November 22, 2014.
Beloved wife of 50 years of the late Ralph J. Merrill. Loving mother of Judith Soule and her husband James of Kingston, Kimberly Donohue and her fiance Jay DiSandro of Uxbridge, and the late Stephen J. Merrill. Loving sister of Barbara L. Faulkner of North Weymouth and the...
David E. Nobis
Nov 21, 2014
David E. Nobis passed away November 21, 2014 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston following complications from heart surgery.
He was a long-time resident of Hingham until moving to Scituate a year ago. He was married to his beloved wife, Alyce (Wakem) Nobis for 42 years. He leaves 3 children from a previous marriage, Jennifer Nobis (David Burney)...
Edna “Jean” Mcnulty
Nov 21, 2014
McNulty, Edna J. (Scott) “Jean” of Quincy, died November 21, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late James J. McNulty. Loving mother of Kathleen M. Nantel and her husband Marc of Weymouth, Karen McNulty of Weymouth, Jean A. Larson and her husband William of Weymouth, Diane Peterson and her husband Glenn of Braintree, Jim McNulty and his husband Raife Menold of...
Mary E. Cleary
Nov 21, 2014
Cleary, Mary E. (Parker) of Quincy, died surrounded by her family on November 21, 2014, she was 84.
The beloved wife of 63 years to John F. Cleary of Quincy. Loving mother of Joan Righi and her companion Anton Repa of Quincy, Jeanne D’Arcangelo and her husband Frank of Quincy, Ann Ackley and her husband Brett of Hudson and...
Edward V. Mahoney
Nov 20, 2014
Mahoney, Edward V. age 91 of Wollaston, died November 20, 2014.
Beloved husband of the late Rita (Hogan) Mahoney who shared 67 years of marriage together. Loving father of Kathleen Taylor and her husband David of Hudson, NH, Edward V. Mahoney, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Rockland and the late Karen Tringale. Cherished brother of Paul Mahoney of...
Edward J. Holland
Nov 18, 2014
Holland, Edward J. of Quincy, died November 18, 2014.
Ed was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and went on to work as an Air Force ROTC instructor at North Quincy High School and Quincy High School for over 20 years. He loved to read and volunteer for the community. His biggest passions were his family and...
Franklin A. Smith, Jr.
Nov 18, 2014
Smith, Franklin A. Jr. of Weymouth, passed away November 18, 2014.
A lifelong Weymouth resident, Frank worked at Boston Symphony Hall for over 35 years as the Building Supervisor. He was an active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Weymouth. Frank was always lending a helping hand whether that be during his 16 years in the Navy Reserves...
Elvira “Vera” Virta
Nov 17, 2014
Virta, Elvira F. (Luciano) “Vera” of Weymouth died peacefully on November 17, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born, raised, and educated in Weymouth. She resided in her family home on Middle Street from birth until 2010 when she moved to Plymouth to live with her daughter. The family home was a staple in the history...
Terese A. Prada
Nov 17, 2014
Prada, Terese A. (Connolly) of Rockland, died November 17, 2014.
Terese was a member of the Rockland Golden Ages, Catholic Women’s Guild at Saint Bridget’s Church in Abington, and was also a graduate of Dorchester High School. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading, and always loved a great party.
Beloved wife of the late George A. Prada. Loving mother of Terry...
Gerard R. Dacey
Nov 17, 2014
Dacey, Gerard R. of Weymouth, died November 17, 2014.
Jerry grew up in Milton and has lived in Weymouth for over 20 years. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He has thrived in the furniture industry for over 40 years, owning and operating Furniture Marketing in Boston for 20 years. Jerry was a skilled golfer. He will...
Ann Sullivan Torsney Greene
Nov 16, 2014
Torsney Greene, Ann Sullivan of Quincy, passed away on November 16, 2014 at age 88.
Devoted mother of Kathleen T. Young of Boston and Richard Torsney of Humarock; Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Marie Young of Watertown, Kathryn McCullough of Boston, Michael Russell of Humarock, Nicole Russell McCabe of Woburn, Gianna Pepe of Stoughton, and Emily and Joseph Torsney of Humarock. ...
Matteo J. Panarelli
Nov 16, 2014
Panarelli, Matteo J. of Quincy, died November 16, 2014 after a brief illness.
Beloved husband for 63 years of Josephine (Tedesco) Panarelli of Quincy. Loving father of Stephen Panarelli of Quincy, Michael Panarelli of Texas, Donna Panarelli of Quincy, Ronald Panarelli of Rhode Island and Paul Panarelli of Stoughton. Brother of Josephine Tutela of Quincy, Gerald Panarelli of Braintree and...
Willi Wiessmeyer
Nov 16, 2014
Willi Wiessmeyer of Weymouth, died November 16, 2014 at the age of 81.
Willi grew up and Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1952. In 1961, he moved to the U.S. and settled in Weymouth in 1963. He worked as a industrial design pattern maker. He enjoyed traveling and cherished spending time with family and grandchildren.
Beloved husband of Helen...
John W. Ritchie
Nov 16, 2014
Ritchie, John W. of Quincy, formerly of Saint Patrick’s Parish in Roxbury, died peacefully on November 16, 2014.
He was 89. John was a bus driver for 35 years for the MBTA until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and the ocean but the most important part of his life was his family. They were everything to...
Roberta Mason
Nov 15, 2014
Mason, Roberta (Robertson) of Hingham, died November 15, 2014.
Roberta graduated from Boston University with her Bachelors degree. She worked as a drivers education teacher at Lynnfield High School and most recently a sales associate for Talbots, where she met many great friends. Roberta enjoyed cooking and was known for her homemade apple pies. Her greatest pleasure in life...
David C. Teagan
Nov 15, 2014
Teagan, David C., age 50, of Hull and Oak Bluffs, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2014.
David was born on June 27, 1964 and was raised and educated in Hingham, MA. David was an avid outdoors man, a world traveler, loved to ski and be by the ocean but most of all being out on his Harley riding...
Katherine Mcpherson
Nov 15, 2014
McPherson, Katherine (Moulton) “Kay” of North Weymouth, died November 15, 2014.
Kay grew up in Boston and has lived in Weymouth for over 50 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid New England sports fan and loved to read. Kay could often be found trying her luck with friends at bingo. She will be sadly...