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JoAnn Louise Burke
Jun 15, 2024
JoAnn Louise Burke of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was 77.
JoAnn loved her family deeply. She enjoyed crocheting, playing poker/keno and bingo. JoAnn cherished her clickah and TV shows and made friends with everyone she met, often greeting them with a hug and a kiss.
More importantly, JoAnn dedicated her life to helping countless individuals achieve sobriety...
Neil G. Wycoff
Jun 14, 2024
Neil G. Wycoff, a man whose talents and kindness touched the lives of many, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 73. Neil's brilliant mind and artistic soul left an indelible mark on the world.
Neil was a masterful wood carver and multimedia artist whose creations were so exquisite that 26 of his...
Terry Swanson
Jun 14, 2024
Mary "Terry" Swanson, a beacon of light and love to all who knew her, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with breast cancer on June 14, 2024. She was 63.
Born to a close-knit family, Terry was known for her loving and kind spirit, which only grew stronger as she navigated through life's challenges and triumphs. She met the love...
Hemenegildo Marte Martinez, Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Hemenegildo Marte Martinez Jr., lovingly known to many as J.R., passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 15-month battle with illness.
Born on February 13, 1959, in the Dominican Republic, J.R. was the beloved son of the late Hemenegildo Marte Martinez, Sr. and Mercedes Marte Cordero. He was the oldest of...
Dorothy T. Kochanowski
Jun 12, 2024
Dorothy T. Kochanowski (Farrah), a longtime resident of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was 81.
She was born in Boston, to Muriel (Clifford) and David Farrah and raised in South Boston. She graduated from South Boston High School and later would go on to work as an...
Gjergj Gjura
Jun 12, 2024
Gjergj Gjura, of Quincy, formerly of Albania, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 75.
Gjergj was born in Tirana, Albania on August 13, 1948, and was the son of the late Zef and Eftali (Lezi) Gjura. He was raised in Tirana and attended local schools.
Gjergj was Professor Emeritus of Computer Science...
Maxon Liljestrand Goudy
Jun 12, 2024
Maxon L. (Max) Goudy passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024, peacefully at home from natural causes. He was a devoted husband, father and community activist.
Max was born in Baltimore City, MD on June 12, 1932, to Maxon L. Goudy and Elder Marshall Goudy. He grew up in a farm near Baltimore City and spent many happy childhood days with...
Jennifer L. Kaplan
Jun 11, 2024
Jennifer L. Kaplan (Fiorenza) of Waldorf, MD, a longtime resident of Hull, formerly of Quincy and Florida, passed away on June 11, 2024. She was 54.
She was born in Wilmington, MA and raised in both Massachusetts with her father, Albert Fiorenza and in Louisiana with her mom, Julia Nation. She attended Winnfield Senior High School in LA and later in...
William M. "Bill" Dumas
Jun 11, 2024
William M. Dumas, known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, of Whitman, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung disease. He was 67. Bill's legacy as a master furniture maker and a man of great humor and kindness will be remembered by all who knew him.
Bill spent his professional life as a dedicated craftsman at Eldred...
Robert J. Davis
Jun 11, 2024
Robert J. Davis, of Pembroke, formerly of Dorchester, a man known for his infectious laughter and kind-hearted spirit, passed away on June 11, 2024. He was 70.
Born in Boston on June 18, 1953, he was one of eight children born to the late John and Dorothy (Phelan) Davis.
Robert, a lifelong enthusiast of rock and roll and blues music, had a...
Edward M. Kennedy
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. Edward M. Kennedy, of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024. He was 61.
Ed was the Director of Security for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Corrections for many years. Prior to working for the DOC, Ed worked at various other agencies within the Commonwealth. He was also a former Housing Inspector for the...
Eleanor L. Mariani
Jun 11, 2024
Eleanor Lucille (Everett) Mariani
July 5, 1929 – June 11, 2024
Nobody else held me so tight
Or made me feel so right
Her beautiful eyes shined so bright with love
That is my mom, who is now high above
Eleanor—dependable, loyal, and full of a deep love for her family—we now carry on with so many memories, stored in our hearts forever. Beautiful, inside and...
Pauline M. Gillooly
Jun 8, 2024
Pauline M. Gillooly, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Pauline was born in Boston to the late Joseph and Nelida Richard. Pauline was a proud graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. After graduation, she embarked on a career as a bank teller at South Shore Savings Bank....
William "Billy" Chiasson Jr.
Jun 8, 2024
William “Billy” Chiasson Jr., a lifelong resident of Quincy and Hanover, lost his battle against addiction on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was 31.
He was born in Quincy to Susan Blowers Mellor and Bill Chiasson Sr. and raised in Quincy and Hanover. He graduated from Quincy High School and went on to work in sales. Billy had a growth mindset...
John Patrick Walsh
Jun 8, 2024
John Patrick Walsh of Hull, died surrounded by his family in his home after a courageous battle on June 8, 2024. He was 79. The beloved husband of 58 years to Lucille (Robishaw) Walsh of Hull. Loving father of Susan Brunke, Sharon Walsh, John Walsh of Hull and Kathleen Ball all of Hull. Brother of Barbara Byron of Kingston, Mark Walsh...
Christine P. Petrelli
Jun 7, 2024
Christine P. (Ogiba) Petrelli of Quincy, died June 7, 2024. The beloved wife of 56 years to Richard Petrelli of Quincy. Daughter of the late Stanley Ogiba and Pearl (Witkowski) Ogiba. Sister of Andrew Ogiba of Quincy, Philip Ogiba of Chicopee and Paul Ogiba of CA. Christine is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Christine was a living saint. She was...
Dimitri Ayoub
Jun 7, 2024
Dimitri Ayoub passed in his home on June 7, 2024 after having been cared for by the wonderful Hospice Nurses from NVNA in Norwell. Born in Boston, MA on September 11, 1957, he later moved to Quincy, where he spent the rest of his days.
He was the son of the late George Ayoub Sr. and step-son of the late Salvatore Gentile...
Brian Jeffrey Burke
Jun 7, 2024
Brian Jeffrey Burke arrived on April 20, 1965, and wasted no time making others smile. The youngest of seven children, he brought immediate joy to the world with his smiling blue eyes. Growing up in Amesbury, MA, Brian found happiness playing hockey, riding dirt bikes, and camping.
From an early age, it was clear that Brian was mechanically inclined and loved...
Kenneth H. MacLean
Jun 6, 2024
Kenneth H. MacLean left this life on June 6th, 2024. He was 76. Ken was born in Quincy to Hubert and Sue (Giusti) MacLean. Growing up in a large, loving family in "the Point" he remembered his first job as helping to load the horse drawn cart of Hymie Levine the junk man. Ken was 8 years old and remained...
John D. Mitsch
Jun 6, 2024
Dr. John D. Mitsch, 81, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after an epic 5 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born on April 24,1943 to John Donald Mitsch and Frances Mitsch (McFaul) and raised in Milton, MA.
John graduated from Milton School in 1961 and then in 1965 from Tufts University with...
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