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Richard A. Rocci
Sep 22, 2025
Richard A. Rocci, of Weymouth, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by those he loved, on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was 77.
Richard was born in Somerville on February 8, 1948, and was the son of the late Romeo and Helen (Hanwell) Rocci. Raised in Jamaica Plain, Richard graduated from Hyde Park High School before beginning a life built on...
Anthony Americo Papagno
Sep 21, 2025
Anthony Americo 'Tony' Papagno of Marshfield died September 21st, 2025 at the age of 92.
He leaves behind his two daughters, Monica Freeman (and David Frank) of Plymouth and Erica Clark of Centerville. Grand Dad of Emma White (husband Jack) and Aidan Freeman. He was a beloved son of the late Matteo and Anna Papagno of Quincy; devoted brother of Matteo...
Edith "Edie" Wallace
Sep 21, 2025
Edith “Edie” (King) Wallace - 59, of Quincy, MA, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
The devoted wife of 35 years to Leroy Wallace of Quincy, cherished mother of Jessica Wallace of Quincy, Leroy Wallace Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Abington, Christopher Wallace and his girlfriend Kearah of Quincy, and the late Jennifer Wallace whom she...
Marion E. King
Sep 21, 2025
Marion Elizabeth (Drake) King age 90 formally of Scituate and North Quincy passed away on September 21, 2025 at Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Marion was born in Boston on September 1, 1935 to Albert L. and Catherine A. (Borkin) Drake. She was a 1953 graduate of North Quincy High School, and it...
Carole A. Broom
Sep 21, 2025
Broom, Carole A. (DePesa), of Weymouth, passed away on September 21, 2025. She was 84.
Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of Edward and Aurelia (Dimario) DePesa.
A proud graduate of Weymouth High School, Carole's educational journey laid the foundation for a life rich in knowledge and curiosity. Her love story began as the girl next door, blossoming into a beautiful...
Rose M. (Piraino) Orlandella
Sep 21, 2025
Rose Orlandella, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Rose was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Orlandella, who died in 2009. She was the devoted mother of Keith Orlandella and his wife Caitlin Slodden of Hingham, Adam Orlandella and his wife Kristen of Scituate, Josh Orlandella and his wife Olivia of Braintree, and the late Stacie Casey, who...
Arthur L. Cherry, Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Arthur L. Cherry, Jr., 72, of Naples, Florida and Massachusetts, died on September 20, 2025 with his family by his side. He leaves behind a contagious spirit of generosity and dedication to fun that rubbed off on everyone lucky enough to know him.
Art grew up in West Medford, Massachusetts, went to Pope John XXIII High School, and then attended Northeastern...
Sheila Heather Seery
Sep 20, 2025
Sheila Heather McLain Seery, born December 19, 1968, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home in Tucson, AZ, after a courageous battle with breast cancer on September 20th 2025.
Born in Westford, MA formerly of Weymouth, MA and Carver, MA.
Sheila is survived by her loving husband Thomas P. Seery and their three beautiful sons, Timothy S. O'Malley Jr....
Thomas F. Collins III
Sep 20, 2025
Thomas F. Collins III, 82, of Quincy MA, passed away on September, 20th 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on July 31, 1943 to parents Thomas F. Collins Jr. and Marion Collins at Quincy Hospital. After graduating from Archbishop Williams High School in 1961, he went on to Northeastern University where he studied finance. Upon graduating, he...
Alphonsus Ledwell
Sep 20, 2025
Mr. Alphonsus Ledwell of Weymouth, passed away in his home on September 20, 2025. He was 91.
Alphonsus, also known as Phonse or Paul, was born in South Boston and grew up in Dorchester. He graduated from the Boston Technical High School. His family later moved to Weymouth, where he met his wife of 66 years, Johanna, and where the two...
Lucille A. (Rossi) DuRoss
Sep 20, 2025
Lucille A. (Rossi) DuRoss, of Walpole, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was 77.
Lucille was born in Lawrence on May 27, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Carmella Rossi. She was raised in Lawrence, attended local schools and graduated from Lawrence High School.
In her...
Judith "Judy" Lane Schroeter
Sep 19, 2025
Judith “Judy” Lane Schroeter, 95, of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 73 years, of the late Paul W. Schroeter.
Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Judy lived most of her younger life in Rockport, Ma near the historic family homestead, Seaview Farm. Her love of gardening and being outside started...
Judith E. "Judi" (Wing) Salmeri
Sep 19, 2025
Judith E. “Judi” (Wing) Salmeri, of Weymouth, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was 82.
Judi was born on August 11, 1943, raised in Boston, and attended Brighton High School. On September 5, 1964, she married the love of her life at Our Lady of Presentation Church in Brighton’s Oak Square, beginning...
Francis Sayers
Sep 18, 2025
Francis A. Sayers, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Born in Jamaica Plain, he was a devoted son of the late Edward and Mary (Conway) Sayers from Sligo, Ireland. Francis was a veteran serving in the United States Army during the Korean War, then served in the United States Marine Corps. He earned his bachelor’s degree from...
Kathleen Phyllis McKinnon
Sep 18, 2025
Kathleen Phyllis McKinnon, a lifelong resident of the Hough’s Neck neighborhood of Quincy, passed away peacefully comforted by the presence of her loving family on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was 91.
She was born in Quincy to Katherine “Kitty” (Genter) and Michael Doherty. She graduated from Quincy High School. She met her husband to be, Robert McKinnon at a dance....
M. Joseph "Marty" DeMatteo
Sep 16, 2025
M. Joseph “Marty” DeMatteo, (83), of Sarasota, FL., born in Boston, MA, on April 1, 1942, to Martin and Rose (Tomasello) DeMatteo, died unexpectedly in his sleep, on September 16, 2025.
Marty graduated from St. Sebastian’s High School in 1959 and Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1963. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1963 through 1970. Early in...
George Alan Tremaine, Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
George Alan Tremaine, Jr. of Norwell, MA, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025.
Devoted husband of Joan M. Tremaine (Robinson) for 62 years. Beloved son of the late George and Daisy Tremaine of Hanover, MA. Predeceased by his siblings Kenneth Tremaine of Pawtucket, RI, Ruth Tremaine-Giambarba of Centerville, MA, and David Tremaine of Hanover, MA.
Loving...
Thomas P. Shanley
Sep 15, 2025
Thomas “Tom” P. Shanley of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving behind a remarkable legacy woven from the threads of love, dedication, and joyful memories. Born on November 20, 1943, in Springfield, MA, Tom was the cherished son of Thomas and Margaret Shanley.
An esteemed graduate of Cathedral High School in 1961,...
Dorothy L. Kinsley
Sep 15, 2025
Dorothy L. Kinsley, of Randolph, passed away on September 15, 2025. She was 97.
Dorothy grew up in North Weymouth. She loved swimming in the ocean and going to Wessagusset and Nantasket Beach. In her teens, she donated time to the old Navy Base in the Hingham Ship Yard assembling care packages for the troops during WWII. She lived in Jamaica...
Ann Mullen
Sep 15, 2025
Ann Mullen (Kerr) of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was 83.
She was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Jane (McLuskie) and Andrew Kerr. She moved from Scotland to the US at a young age and settled in Quincy. She worked as a waitress at Dee Dee’s Lounge in Wollaston...
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