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Josephine T. Gangitano
Dec 4, 2013
Gangitano, Josephine T. (DiFranco) of Quincy, age 94, died December 4, 2013.
Josephine’s life revolved around her family and her job. She loved her family and enjoyed taking part in every gathering. Her deep faith was also an important part of her life. An independent women, she has lived in her home for 58 years, even up to her recent...
James A. “Jimmy” Salemme
Dec 4, 2013
Salemme, James A. “Jimmy” of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully December 4, 2013.
Jimmy was born and raised in Weymouth, MA where he continued to live and raise his family before recently moving to Rockland. Jimmy worked at the Quincy shipyard and later became an employee of the Department of Public Works in Weymouth. He served his country...
Peter A. Candora
Dec 3, 2013
Candora, Peter A. of Weymouth, died December 3, 2013.
Peter was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He also spent many years as an usher at the Sacred Heart Church. Peter’s main passion was spending time with his entire family and 2 grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him.
Peter leaves behind his...
Richard F. “Dick” O’Donnell
Dec 3, 2013
O’Donnell, Richard F. “Dick” of Quincy, died December 3, 2013 in his home.
Dick was a retired manager at John Hancock and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Callow) O’Donnell. Loving father of Robyn E. O’Donnell of Weymouth, Shannon M....
James Patrick “Jp” Scully
Dec 2, 2013
Scully, James Patrick “JP” of North Weymouth, died December 2, 2013.
JP grew up in North Weymouth, graduating from Weymouth North High School class of 1972. He later lived in Plymouth before moving back to North Weymouth. He worked for over 5 years in parts delivery at Weymouth Honda where he had many friends. He could often be found enjoying...
Michael J. Eacobacci, Jr.
Dec 2, 2013
Eacobacci, Michael J., Jr. of Dennis Port, formerly of Weymouth and Randolph, died December 2, 2013 at the age of 64.
Michael graduated from Archbishop Williams High School, Braintree in 1967 and later received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in 1972, followed by a Master’s degree. In 1977, Michael began his engineering career at Helix Technology CTI...
Mary F. (White) Hastings
Dec 1, 2013
Hastings, Mary F. (White) of Briantree, died December 1, 2013.
Mary attended Archbishop Williams High School with a scholarship and was part of the first graduating class in 1953. Mary was a member of the Braintree Red Hat Society. She and her husband enjoyed spending time at their home in New Hampshire and going for boat rides with family...
William J. “Billy” Mahoney
Nov 29, 2013
Mahoney, William J. “Billy” of Weymouth, died November 29, 2013.
Karen Mahoney of Weymouth, Joseph M. Mahoney of Weymouth, Jessica M. Mahoney of Weymouth, Thomas F. Mahoney of Weymouth, Mark E. Mahoney of Virginia, Jean L. Mahoney of Quincy, late Daniel F. Mahoney.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in...
Lillian Mary (Riel) Killion
Nov 29, 2013
Lillian Mary (Riel) Killion, born April 19, 1923 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Bernadette (Desautels) Riel and George Louis Riel passed away on November 29, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Ret. Maj. William Joseph Killion of Dorchester, Massachusetts, her sisters Anna Mae “Toots” (Riel) Jordie and and Rita Jeanette (Riel) Tremble and by...
Gloria C. White
Nov 29, 2013
Gloria C. White (Wynott), 83, of Whitman, MA passed away on November 29, 2013 after a brief illness.
Gloria was born in South Weymouth, Ma. on August 3, 1930. She graduated from Weymouth High School in 1948. Gloria worked at Electroswitch for 23 years and retired in 2001.
She was married to the late Joseph B. White who passed away...
Rita (Mcgourty) Walsh
Nov 29, 2013
Walsh, Rita (McGourty)., OFS of Quincy, died peacefully on November 29, 2013.
Predeceased by the late James M. Walsh. Loving mother of Mary Jane Walsh of Waltham, Rita Walsh of Cohasset, Laura Walsh of Brighton, Stephen Walsh, QFD and his wife Carolyn of Hingham and the late James M. Walsh, Jr., She took great joy in her grandchildren, Annie and...
Timothy P. Morrissey
Nov 28, 2013
Morrissey, Timothy Patrick, of Weymouth, formerly of Hull, 49, died November 28, 2013.
He was a lock and draw bridge operator for many years for the MDC. Tim was a graduate of Hull High School, Class of 1982. He will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him and everyone will always miss his sense...
James E. “Jim” Dooley, Sr.
Nov 28, 2013
Dooley, James E., Sr. of Pembroke, was born August 23, 1938 and died November 28, 2013.
Loving son of the late John J. and Mildred (Kelly) Dooley. Pre deceased by his wife Carole (Reynolds) Dooley. Beloved father of James Dooley Jr. and his wife Carol of Foxboro, Kerrie Dooley of Foxboro, Arthur J. (A.J.) Dooley and his wife Angela...
Gertrude Iris Green
Nov 28, 2013
Green, Gertrude “Iris” (Roche) of Melrose formerly of Quincy, died November 28, 2013.
The beloved wife of the late Philip J. Green. Loving sister of Ruth Brown of Melrose. Iris was a graduate of Mission High School. She worked for Liberty Mutual for many years before her retirement. Iris will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure...
Walter B. Kelley
Nov 28, 2013
Kelley, Walter B of Hull, died November 28, 2013.
Walter was a proud World War II veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, enjoyed woodworking and was also a organic gardener.
Husband of the late Freda Kelley and Florence T. (Tarasewicz). Loving father of John Kelley and his wife, Nora,...
Bernard D. Mccaffrey
Nov 28, 2013
McCaffrey, Bernard D. of Quincy, died November 28, 2013.
The beloved husband of the late Gertrude L. (Barry) McCaffrey. Cherished father of Arthur Pacheco of Quincy. Bernard is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A proud W.W.II Coast Guard veteran. Mr. McCaffrey worked as a lab assistant for Raytheon for many years. He will be remembered as a...
Jerome V. Mcdonald
Nov 27, 2013
Jerome V. “Jerry” McDonald of Weymouth, died unexpectedly November 27, 2013 at the age of 61. Jerry was the son of the late John E. and Rose C. (Beary) McDonald of Weymouth.
He was a graduate of Weymouth High School in 1971 and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1975. For many years he was employed by Simpson Lumber...
Edmund F. Sheehy, Jr.
Nov 27, 2013
Sheehy, Edmund Francis, Jr., age 93, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, in Plymouth, MA.
He was born in Lynn, grew up in East Weymouth, lived in Abington and, most recently, Plymouth. He graduated from Bentley College and was a WWII Navy veteran. For many years, he was the general manager of Quincy Motor Company.
He was preceded in death...
Gertrude Ryan
Nov 26, 2013
Ryan, Gertrude (Keyes) of Weymouth, died November 26, 2013 after a long and full life. After being born, raised, and educated in Dorchester, Gertrude later settled in Weymouth.
She worked many years as a waitress all over the south shore, most recently at Stella’s in E. Milton. Gertrude loved playing cards on Saturday night with her cousins, puzzles, and playing...
Diana L. Young
Nov 26, 2013
Young, Diana L. (Means) of Weymouth, died November 26, 2013. She was 68.
Diana worked as an administrative assistant with Peacock Press for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening and vacationing on Cape Cod. She loved being surrounded by her family and celebrating holidays. Her great sense of humor, kindness and contagious fun nature always made her the life of the...