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Albert J. Vasile

Albert J. Vasile

Jan 20, 2015

Vasile, Albert J. of Quincy, formerly of South Boston and Dorchester, died January 20, 2015. 

Al graduated with a Bachelors of Science Oratory from Curry College in 1954. He proudly served in the United States Army in Japan during the Korean War. He was a member of the founding faculty and professor at Bunker Hill Community College and author...

Gladys “Pickie” Fontoni

Gladys “Pickie” Fontoni

Jan 20, 2015

Gladys E. Fontoni, 90 of Braintree, fondly known to family and friends as Aunt Pickie, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a recent period of failing health.  Born in Quincy, she lived in the family home for 89 years.  

 Gladys was pre-deceased in death by her brother James and wife Betty Fontoni of Braintree, sister Irene and...

Kathleen E. Reichardt

Kathleen E. Reichardt

Jan 20, 2015

Reichardt, Kathleen E. (FitzPatrick) “Katie” of Hull, died January 20, 2015. 

Katie was born and raised in Cohasset then moved to Hingham where she raised her family and later to Hull on her retirement from the Hingham Library as the “over dues lady”.  She was an accomplished artist who enjoyed events at  Aisling Gallery and teaching art classes at...

John M. Mcgovern Sr.

John M. Mcgovern Sr.

Jan 19, 2015

McGovern, John M., Sr., of South Weymouth, died January 19, 2015.

John, known by friends as “Jack”, worked as a United Autoworker for General Motors for 23 years. He was devoted to his family and friends and will be dearly missed. 

Beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara (Deane) McGovern of South Weymouth. Devoted father of Deborah Pimentel and...

Dorothy M. Blanchard

Dorothy M. Blanchard

Jan 19, 2015

Dorothy M. (McAuliffe) “Dottie” Blanchard, of Weymouth, died peacefully January 19, 2015 with family by her side.

Dottie adored winters by the water in Florida and sunny summers by the beach in South Harwich. Her family feels blessed for so many years and memories cherished with her. 

Beloved wife of the late Bertie J. Blanchard. Devoted mother of John...

Robert E. Gaulrapp Sr.

Robert E. Gaulrapp Sr.

Jan 19, 2015

Gaulrapp, Robert E., Sr. “Bob” of Hingham, formerly of South Boston, died January 19, 2015. 

Bob worked for General Dynamics before attending boot camp in Paris Island for the United States Marine Corps and was enlisted during the Korean War.  He went on to serve as an awarded Boston Police Patrolman for 14 years. He was assigned to Fenway...

Marie T. Rotti

Marie T. Rotti

Jan 18, 2015

Marie T. Rotti of Youville House in Cambridge, formerly of Charles River Park in Boston, died January 18, 2015.

She was a 1937 graduate of Brookline High School and a 1941 graduate of Radcliffe College. Marie worked as a buyer for many years for Jordan Marsh Company. She took much pride when she volunteered at both Mass General Hospital and...

Joseph E. “Joe” O’Keefe

Joseph E. “Joe” O’Keefe

Jan 18, 2015

O’Keefe, Joseph E. “Joe” of Quincy, died January 18, 2015. 

Joe served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He later worked for the Boston Gas Company for over 40 years.  Joe was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed fishing and boating just to name a few.  He was a member of both Savin Hill Yacht Club...

Cornelia F. Mahoney

Cornelia F. Mahoney

Jan 18, 2015

Mahoney, Cornelia F. “Connie” of Quincy, died January 18, 2015. 

Connie was recognized for her 45 years of dedicated service at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Connie was an active volunteer for numerous causes, such as Dove, South Shore Hospice, Meals on Wheels, Long Island Hospital, and as a Eucharistic minister for St. John’s Parish. She cherished her family and...

Margaret T. O’Leary

Margaret T. O’Leary

Jan 16, 2015

O’Leary, Margaret T. (Eaton) of Duxbury, formerly of Quincy, died January 16, 2015.

Margaret’s life revolved around three dominant themes; faith, family, and friends.  She had volunteered and worked for many years at St. John’s Church in Quincy.  She participated in the religious education program at the church for several years.  Margaret was also devoted to the Virgin Mary and...

Elizabeth “Jean” Kudarauski

Elizabeth “Jean” Kudarauski

Jan 16, 2015

Kudarauski, Elizabeth “Jean” (Yeo) of Quincy, died January 16, 2015. she was 94. The beloved wife of the late Victor J. Kudarauski. Loving mother of Sandra Baros of Falmouth, Janyce Hand of Plymouth, Gayle Morandi of Weymouth and Victor P. “Skip” Kudarauski of  Westborough. Sister of the late Alan Yeo. Grandmother of Jennifer Vanweezendonk, Michelle Kimball, Debbi and Chris Morandi...

Mary F. Carroll

Mary F. Carroll

Jan 16, 2015

 

Carroll, Mary F. in Boston, formerly of Dorchester and Quincy died January 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Carroll, Mary is survived by her two sons Robert C. Carroll of Indiana and Paul J. Carroll of Wakefield RI; 2 daughters-in-law Alita Carroll and Diane Nahabedian; and her very beloved grandson Alexander Carroll of Wakefield, RI.

Mary...

Francis J. Fitzpatrick

Francis J. Fitzpatrick

Jan 16, 2015

 

Fitzpatrick, Francis  J. “Fitzy” (Ret. BPD) of Hanover, died January 16, 2015.

Beloved husband of 63 years of Marie Y. (Thibault) Fitzpatrick.  Loving father of Michael Fitzpatrick and his wife Ann Marie of Walpole, Maureen DiMarzio and her husband Daniel of Hanover, John Fitzpatrick and Marie Gagnon of Braintree, James Fitzpatrick and Debbie Bowman of Kingston, Mary Fitzpatrick and...

Barbara J. Mahar

Barbara J. Mahar

Jan 16, 2015

Mahar, Barbara J. (Tappen) age 75, originally from Quincy, died on January 16, 2015.

Barbara was a graduate of Bridgewater University and taught physical education in Braintree Public Schools. She married the love of her life Bob and made their home in Braintree. She was active in many ways in her community. A master CCD teacher at St. Clare’s Parish,...

John Paul Diantonio

John Paul Diantonio

Jan 16, 2015

DiAntonio, John “Jack” Paul of Quincy, died January 16, 2015. 

Brother of Robert DiAntonio and his wife Joan of Clayton, MO. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. 

Services will be private.

William R. Handrahan

William R. Handrahan

Jan 15, 2015

Handrahan, William R. of Hingham, died peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cohasset at age 90 on January 15, 2015 surrounded by family after a recent period of failing health. He was the last surviving child of the large Handrahan family of Hull, MA.

Bill attended and played football at Hingham High, Thayer Academy, and Ohio State University. He proudly...

Joseph D. Diggin

Joseph D. Diggin

Jan 15, 2015

Mr. Joseph D. Diggin  of Weymouth, died January 15, 2015.

Joe worked for many years as a Bus Driver for the MBTA. He loved to travel, go to the beach, and took much pride when he was on his motorcycle. He was also a friend of Bill W, and was a member of the Snug Harbor Group in Quincy, as...

Anna M. Keaney

Anna M. Keaney

Jan 15, 2015

Keaney, Anna  M. “Ann” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died January 15, 2015.

Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. (Foley) Keaney.  Loving sister of Theresa Flanigan of Hatboro, PA, Catherine “Kay” of Quincy and Bob of Weymouth and the late Mary E. Cahill and John J. Keaney, Jr.  Dear sister-in-law of Robert Flanigan of Hatboro, PA,...

Edwin R. Pitera

Edwin R. Pitera

Jan 15, 2015

Edwin Richard Pitera, 88, of Braintree died January 15, 2015 with his family by his side.

Ed was born on May 14, 1926 in Boston, MA to Karol and Helen (Jachym) Pitera.

Ed went to high school in Boston and during his senior year was enlisted in the Army Airforce where he trained and taught pilots survival skills needed during...

Mary Jane Neagle

Mary Jane Neagle

Jan 14, 2015

Neagle, Mary Jane (Gallivan) of Hingham, died January 14, 2015. Daughter of the late Dr. John J. Gallivan and Dorothy (Dee) Gallivan. Mother of the late Daniel Moody, John Moody and Mark Moody. Sister of Dorothy (Gallivan) Norman and her husband Ralph of East Weymouth and the late John E. Gallivan and his wife Jacquie (Rose) Gallivan of Hingham. Grandmother...

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