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John A. Miller
Jul 3, 2014
John A. Miller, of Hull and Fort Myers, formerly of Easton passed away July 3, 2014, at the age of 72.
Born in Boston to the late Winifred (Gallagher) and John Miller, Sr. He was the brother of the late Carol Amadea. Lifelong friend of Paul Ryan of Plymouth. Jack enjoyed his years boating, golfing, skiing and playing cribbage....
Ernest W. Humphreys
Jul 2, 2014
Humphreys, Ernest W. “Ernie” of Weymouth formerly of Holbrook, unexpectedly passed away July 2, 2014.
Beloved son of Shirley of Holbrook and the late William Humphreys. Loving companion and best friend of Judi (Josephs) Vigeant of Weymouth. Loving father of Lisa Humphreys and her fiance Collin Curtis of Abington, Timothy Humphreys of Norwell and Stephanie Maniscalco and her husband Steven...
Isabel Morrison
Jul 2, 2014
Morrison, Isabel (Rettie) of Quincy, died July 2, 2014.
Isabel was born in New York and lived Aberdeen, Scotland for many years before settling in Quincy. She worked at Banker & Tradesman in Boston for 25 years before retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Furnace Brook Golf Club and active at Atlantic Methodist Church and Quincy...
Justine D. Pettet
Jul 1, 2014
Pettet, Justine D. (Thomas) of Quincy, died July 1, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Justine was raised and educated in Quincy and raised her family there. She worked at CNA-Encompass Insurance in Braintree for 15 years and was proud to be a breast cancer survivor. Justine was a talented seamstress who enjoyed Bingo and trips to Foxwoods....
Stephen G. Ricketts
Jul 1, 2014
Ricketts, Stephen G. of Hingham, died July 1, 2014.
Stephen was the former owner of Colonial Collision in Weymouth. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed the outdoors and snowmobiling in Maine and being in the woods with his dogs. He was hard working, generous, and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
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Albert L. Julian
Jun 30, 2014
Julian, Albert L., ret. QFD, of N. Weymouth and Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Quincy, died June 30, 2014.
Al’s life revolved around his family and three grandsons. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later worked at the Quincy Ship Yard before becoming a firefighter for the Quincy Fire Department, retiring after...
Joseph G. Sullivan Jr.
Jun 28, 2014
Sullivan, Joseph G. Jr. died peacefully June 28, 2014 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Cohasset where he resided for the last 6 years.
Joe was born, raised, and educated in Boston. He entered the Navy and served 5 years as a meteorologist during the Korean War Conflict. When Joe returned home he worked his way up in the New...
Rita Lane
Jun 28, 2014
Rita Lane (Gaughen) of Norwell, formerly of Weymouth, age 70, died June 28, 2014 peacefully with her family by her side.
Rita will be forever remembered as a devoted, loving, caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sibling, wife, and friend to all who came across her doorstep. Rita tirelessly, and without exception, put the health, comfort, and well-being of others ahead of...
Roger A. Puglisi
Jun 28, 2014
Puglisi, Roger A. of Weymouth, passed away on June 28, 2014 after a long illness.
Roger was a graduate of Quincy High School and started his career in the supermarket business with Curtis Farm Markets at the age of 17 and worked through all the changes retiring with Stop and Shop after 52 years. Roger was an avid train enthusiast...
Irene Murphy
Jun 28, 2014
Irene (Carr) Murphy of Hingham, died June 28, 2014 at the age of 89.
Irene was a member of numerous tennis clubs on the South Shore. She was a long distance swimmer and avid walker in her later years.
Wife of the late Paul A. Murphy, Attorney. Loving mother of Paul A. Murphy, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Northborough...
Arthur R. “Bird” Coner
Jun 27, 2014
Arthur “Bird” Coner of Quincy, formerly of Beverly, died Friday June 27th at St Elizabeth’s Hospital.
Arthur was born in Dorchester, graduated from Boston Technical High School and Salem State College. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran and received a Purple Heart among many other commendations.
Arthur worked in the automobile industry at Davy Chevrolet, Means Chevrolet and Thomas Ford.
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Edward J. Kulik
Jun 27, 2014
Edward J. Kulik of Canton, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, died June 27, 2014 at the age of 86.
Edward worked as a fossil fuel mechanic for Boston Edison Mystic Station for 37 years, retiring in 1991. He was a graduate of South Boston High School, class on 1945 and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was the...
Richard D. Housman
Jun 27, 2014
Housman, Richard D. of Marshfield, formerly of Hingham, died June 27, 2014 at the age of 77.
Dick worked in sales for many years and was the owner and operator of Richard D. Housman and Associates, a manufacturers’ representative agency selling to the automotive aftermarket. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and photography. In retirement, he and his...
James G. Gunter
Jun 25, 2014
Gunter, James G. “Jimmy” of Weymouth, suddenly, June 25, 2014.
Son of the late Raymond A. and Mary Lou (Curley) Gunter. Beloved husband of 32 years of Christine (Merrill) Gunter of Weymouth. Loving father of Stuart J. Gunter of Weymouth. Dear brother of John and Raymond Gunter both of Revere and the late Michael Gunter.
Relatives and friends are respectfully...
Raffaela E. Dipaolo
Jun 25, 2014
DiPaolo, Raffaela E. “Lil” (Caputo) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester and the North End, died June 25, 2014.
Beloved wife of 57 years of the late Amando J. “Buddy” DiPaolo. Devoted mother of Anthony J. DiPaolo and his wife Judy of Foster City, CA, Linda A. Monaco and her husband Anthony of Quincy, Stephen A. DiPaolo and his wife Beverly...
Thomas M. Moriarty
Jun 25, 2014
Moriarty, Thomas M. of Weymouth formerly of Quincy Point and longtime resident of Hanover, died June 25, 2014.
Beloved husband of 53 years of the late Kathryn S. (Smith) Moriarty. Loving father of Barbara Devaney and her husband Bob of Marshfield, Marie Berry and her husband Scott of Hull, Nancy McKenzie and her husband Don of Newtown, PA, Thomas Moriarty,...
Mary T. Mcdonough
Jun 25, 2014
McDonough, Mary T. (McDonagh) a 38 year resident of Hull, formerly of Dorchester and Galway, Ireland, died June 25, 2014 at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Kate McDonagh. Beloved wife of 58 years to Michael K. McDonough. Loving mother of Maureen McDonough of Quincy, Nancy Currier & husband Mark of Hanover, Eileen...
William F. Macdonald, Sr.
Jun 25, 2014
MacDonald, William F., Sr. “Billy” of Quincy, died June 25, 2014.
Billy (aka Wilbur to his close friends and family) proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the City of Boston and then went on to be a Teamster for the Local 82. He loved football and baseball and always rooted...
Barbara Calnan
Jun 22, 2014
Calnan, Barbara of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died June 22, 2014.
Barbara worked in the food service industry for many years, as well as being a certified massage therapist. She loved to dance and will be remembered for her great sense of humor. She was also an avid sports fan who loved all the Boston teams, especially the Celtics. What...
Mal G. Parry
Jun 22, 2014
Parry, Mal G. (Robinson) of Whitman, formerly of Weymouth, died June 22, 2014 at the age of 68.
Mal attended Weymouth High School. She worked at Electroswitch in Weymouth for several years. Beloved wife of Bill Parry. Loving mother of Bill Parry, Jr. of Whitman and Kim Tedino of So. Attleboro and her husband George. Devoted “Nana” of George Tedino,...