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Karen O. Ryan
Apr 3, 2014
Ryan, Karen O. (McCormack) of Quincy, died April 4, 2014. Beloved wife of Michael Ryan of Quincy. Also survived by many loving, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 5-9PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in...
Beverly “Claire” Virta
Apr 3, 2014
Virta, Beverly “Claire” of Hingham, died April 3, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Oliver “Gus” Virta. Mother of Beverly “Sunny” Adams of Marshfield and Robert Virta and his wife Barbara of Norwell. Dear sister of the late Henry and Maurice Dunn. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Adams and his wife Melinda, Jill Armstrong and her husband Paul and Stacey Virta. ...
William F. Chouinard
Apr 2, 2014
William F. Chouinard, 79, of Weymouth, died Wednesday.
He was born to the late Raoul and Anna Chouinard, Jan. 21, 1935, in Holyoke, MA. Bill graduated from Holyoke High School in 1952, enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably during the Korean War and received a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at...
Barbara C. Hallsen
Apr 2, 2014
Hallsen, Barbara C. (Brownell) of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth succumbed to cancer on April 2, 2014.
Barbara fought and survived cancer for 20 years. Beloved wife of William F. Hallsen of Quincy. Loving mother of William J. Hallsen and his wife Kathy of Weymouth, Christine M. Hathon and her husband Edward of Beverly, and Eric F. Hallsen and his wife...
Francis J. Costa
Apr 2, 2014
Costa, Francis J. of Quincy, 85, died April 2, 2014.
Frank was a draftsman for Boston Edison for 37 years before his retirement in 1990. He was a Korean War veteran serving with the United States Navy and was also a member of the Army National Guard. He was active in the Saint Ann’s Bowling League, the USS Coral Sea...
Gregg G. Nasrey
Apr 2, 2014
Nasrey, Gregg G. of Weymouth, died April 2, 2014.
Beloved son of Roland Nasrey and his wife, Elizabeth, of Port Charlotte, FL, and MaryAnn L. (DeSantes) Glennon and her husband, Thomas, of The Villages, FL. Brother of Alyson A. Battaglia and her husband, Joseph, of Bradenton, FL. Uncle of Benjamin Battaglia. Nephew of Thomas A. DeSantes and his wife, Cynthia,...
Brenda M. Stone
Apr 2, 2014
Stone, Brenda M. (O’Neill) of Weymouth, died April 2, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 48.
Brenda was a lifelong resident of Weymouth. She worked for South Shore Bank in Weymouth for 20 years. Brenda was proud of her active participation in many charities and fundraisers, including but not limited to, Cardinal Cushing Charities and the Hospice...
Leonard J. Caruso
Apr 2, 2014
Caruso, Leonard J. “Lenny” of Weymouth, died April 2, 2014.
Lenny was born, raised, and educated in Braintree. When he returned home after serving in the Navy during WWII Lenny settled down in Weymouth where he, and his wife Getrude E. (Sullivan) raised a family and remained through retirement. Lenny worked as a pipefitter and after retirement he enjoyed working...
Richard Finn Burke
Apr 1, 2014
Burke, Richard Finn of Hingham 88 years old died peacefully Tuesday April 1st at home with his wife and six children by his side after a long illness.
He was a devoted and loving husband of Claire (Norton) Burke for 59 years. Richard is the brother of the late Katherine Giblin and Right Rev. Msg. Joseph Burke. He was born...
Carolann Sapienza
Apr 1, 2014
Sapienza, Carolann (Dumont) of Quincy, formerly of Columbia Point Dorchester, died April 1, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolann’s family meant the world to her, especially her cherished grandchildren. She was always present for her family whether at family celebrations or the grandchildren’s numerous activities. Nana was always available for support and encouragement. She and her husband James...
Virginia M. Hoar
Mar 31, 2014
Virginia (Ginny) went peacefully home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2014. Ginny was born in Boston February 1, 1955. She graduated from the Quincy High School Culinary Arts Program, attended workshops in both Quincy & Weymouth, and worked at the movie theater in Quincy Center.
Ginny led an very active life, traveling the world with her mother,...
Timothy “Tadgh” Sheehan
Mar 31, 2014
Sheehan, Timothy “Tadgh” of Quincy, died suddenly on March 31, 2014, he was 46. The beloved son of Daniel Sheehan of Cork, Ireland and the late Helena (O’Keeffe) Sheehan. Dear brother of Siobhan and Michael Regan, of Ireland, Peter Sheehan and his wife Brenda of Foxboro, Claire and Helen Sheehan and her fiance,Denis all of Ireland. Fionnuala and John Roche,...
Margaret L. “Peggy” Madden
Mar 31, 2014
Madden, Margaret L. “Peggy” (Jacobi) 84, of Squantum entered into eternal life on March 31, 2014, at home with her loving daughter by her side.
Mother to Jeanmarie Peoples of Squantum. Daughter of the late Marie Jacobi and Arthur H. Jacobi.
Margaret was born in Cambridge and lived in Squatum throughout her life. She graduated from North Quincy High...
Una May “Eunice” Doucette
Mar 29, 2014
Doucette, Una May “Eunice” (Kooleshevich) of Squantum, died March 29, 2014.
Eunice was born in Rockhampton, Australia. She was a war bride and met her husband Russell during WWII as he flew with the U.S. Army Air Corp. They later settled in the Squantum section of Quincy where they raised their family. Family was the focal point of her life...
Charles P. Mooney, Sr.
Mar 28, 2014
Charles P. “Charlie” Mooney, of Hingham, passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke, loving family at his side, on March 28, 2014, one day shy of his 79th birthday.
Beloved husband of the late Phyllis C. (Martucelli) Mooney, the couple were childhood sweethearts who grew up together in Neponset and shared 51 years of marriage. Charlie leaves sons Charles Jr....
Randy Pipkin
Mar 27, 2014
Pipkin, Randy of Hingham formerly of New York City, passed away March 27, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
Randy Pipkin was born in New Orleans, LA on May 8, 1972. He grew up in New Orleans and Clearlake, TX. Following college, he had a fulfilling career, working on marketing initiatives for prestigious cosmetics and fragrance companies – including Elizabeth...
Thomas E. Clegg, Sr.
Mar 27, 2014
Clegg, Thomas E., Sr. of Weymouth, died March 27, 2014.
Beloved husband of 58 years of Isabel M. (Cataldo) Clegg of Weymouth. Loving father of Thomas Jr. of Rockland, Michael (Felicia) of Melbourne, Florida, Christopher (Laura) of Billerica, Francis (Angela) of Pembroke, Gerardene of Hanson and Mark (Carol) of Midlothian, TX. He is survived by his twin brother John G....
Joseph Leo Brooks, Sr.
Mar 27, 2014
Brooks, Joseph Leo, Sr. of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died March 27, 2014.
Joe was a teamster with Local 25. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and many friends.
Beloved husband of 43 years to Anita L. (Sarno) Brooks of Hingham. Devoted father of Melanie Bradford and her husband Lee of Keene, NH and Joe Brooks, Jr....
Dr. Charles W. Vaughan
Mar 26, 2014
Dr. Charles Vaughan: Pioneering Otolaryngologist, Admired Teacher 1926 – 2014
Vaughan, Charles William aged 87 of Hingham and previously Milton, Mass was an active and engaged Renaissance man who vigorously pursued his love of medicine, mentoring medical students, art, music and family until his final moments. He leaves behind Jo Anne, beloved wife and partner of almost 60 years...
Alison M. Gallagher
Mar 26, 2014
Gallagher, Alison M. “Ali” of Hull, died March 26, 2014.
Beloved daughter of Denise and Michael Gallagher of Hull. Loving sister of Maura Jones and her husband Mathew and Chrissy Ramos and her husband Nazario all of Hull. Cherished aunt of Michael and Maggie Jones and Brianna and Dominick Ramos all of Hull. Lifelong friend of John Connolly and Candace...