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Eugene W. “Gene” Garrity

Eugene W. “Gene” Garrity

Jun 19, 2013

Garrity, Eugene W. “Gene” of Weymouth, died June 19, 2013. 

Gene was a very proud United States Navy Veteran, having served during both WWII and the Korean conflict.  After a long career at Verizon, he became an active volunteer with the Telephone Pioneers of America.  Gene enjoyed photography, avidly taking photos since he was a youngster.  He was an...

Alicia M. Norton

Alicia M. Norton

Jun 18, 2013

Norton, Alicia M. (Cutler) of Boston, died June 18, 2013.

Beloved wife of S. Ani Mullick of Boston.  Loving mother of Dylan Phoenix Mullick, Joanne Skelton Torres and her husband S.J. Torres of New Hampshire,  and Christina Norton of Quincy.  Sister of Peter Cutler and Denise Marra.  Alicia was the former wife of  John “Jack” Skelton and Michael Norton.  Cherished...

Virginia R. “Ginny” Russo

Virginia R. “Ginny” Russo

Jun 18, 2013

Virginia R. “Ginny” Russo, of Weymouth, died June 18, 2013. Ginny grew up in Braintree and has lived in Weymouth for 50 years. She worked as a beautician at Marvel Beauty in Quincy for most of her career. Ginny was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, especially her...

Joseph C. Defranco

Joseph C. Defranco

Jun 18, 2013

DeFranco, Joseph  C. of Quincy, died on June 18, 2013.  The beloved husband of 37 years to Karen ( Liz)  DeFranco of Quincy. Father of David, Luke and John DeFranco all of Quincy. Brother of the late Carol Wentzell. Grandfather of Domenick DeFranco. 

Joseph was a lifelong Quincy resident. He was a hard working class man. He loved music,...

Rose M. Richards

Rose M. Richards

Jun 18, 2013

Richards, Rose M. (Manning) of Plymouth, died suddenly June 18, 2013. 

Rose was born and raised in Boston.  She was a strongly devoted family woman, who took pleasure in caring for others.  For over twenty five years, Rose and her husband would travel to Lake George and the Saratoga race tracks.  She enjoyed shopping for bargains, gardening and spending...

David W. Bittner

David W. Bittner

Jun 17, 2013

Bittner, David W. of Weymouth, died June 17, 2013.  Former owner of Heritage House Nursing Home in Danvers. David enjoyed traveling. He lived in Panama and Costa Rica for many years. At one time he owned a salvage and demolition company. David loved the water. He lived on a tug boat named Cebenac Jr. which was docked at Captains Cove...

Amber Burgess

Amber Burgess

Jun 17, 2013

Burgess, Amber of Weymouth, died unexpectedly June 17, 2013. 

Words can not express the type of person Amber was.  She had a heart of gold.  Amber was extremely artistic and loved all types music.  She a had beautiful voice and loved to sing.  Amber would always put others before herself and her sense of humor would light up a...

Gail C. Barrnett

Gail C. Barrnett

Jun 17, 2013

Gail Barrnett of Hingham and Mashpee, loving mother, teacher, gardener, friend

 

Gail Barrnett, a retired teacher, avid gardener and past President of the Cape and Islands Orchid Society, known for her exuberance and sense of humor, died on Monday, June 17th, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, surrounded by family.  She was 79.

The cause of death was...

Merritt S. Oleski

Merritt S. Oleski

Jun 17, 2013

Oleski, Merritt S. of Quincy, died  June 17, 2013.

Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (Doyle) Oleski.  Loving father of Merritt S. Oleski, Jr. and his wife Anne of Cincinnati, John Oleski and his wife Kathryn Esplin-Oleski of Belmont, Diane Pyle and her husband Keith of Quincy, Jane Dixon and her husband George of Cambridge and Mary Ann Oleski...

Joan Patricia Oxner

Joan Patricia Oxner

Jun 17, 2013

Oxner, Joan Patricia (Moran)  of N. Falmouth, formerly of Quincy, died June 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.

 

Beloved wife of the late Merrill C. Oxner. Loving mother of Paul C. Oxner and his wife, Lorraine, of Marshfield, Anne Marie Oxner-Dixon and her husband, Bill, of Duxbury, Susan P. Kruse and her husband, Bob, of Sagamore Beach, and...

James D. Stewart

James D. Stewart

Jun 15, 2013

James D. Stewart of Rockland, formerly of Braintree, died suddenly June 15, 2013 at the age of 29.

Jimi will be remembered as a generous man who always put others before himself. He loved heavy metal music.

Beloved husband of Kimberly Sansone. Loving father of Adam Stewart. Cherished son of Linda Stewart of Richmond, VA and Donald Stewart of Ashburnham....

Gloria Bertowice

Gloria Bertowice

Jun 15, 2013

Bertowice, Gloria (Lane) of Weymouth, formerly of Plymouth, died June 15, 2013.

 

Wife of the late Edward J. McCormick, Jr. Beloved mother of Jeanne M. Geribo of Quincy, Sheila A. McCormick-O’Donnell of Plymouth, Steven J. McCormick of Weymouth, Joyce L. Lewis of Whitman, Linda E. Golden of Virginia and the late Edward J. McCormick, III and Richard P. McCormick....

Bessie F. Morrissey

Bessie F. Morrissey

Jun 13, 2013

Bessie F. Morrissey (Chaggaris) of Hingham, formerly of North Quincy, earned her angels wings after a brief illness on June 13, 2013, at the age of 60. 

Beloved wife of Brian S. Morrissey for 28 years.  Loving mother of Drew R.  and Matthew F. Morrissey both of Hingham.  Daughter of Panagiota Chaggaris of Norwell and the late Frederick Chaggaris. ...

Rita P. Kenney

Rita P. Kenney

Jun 13, 2013

Kenney, Rita P. (McBride) of Weymouth, died June 13, 2013 at the age of 90.

Rita was born and raised in Dorchester. She worked as a telephone information operator for many years. She and her late husband operated Twin Springs Golf Course in Bolton for 20 years.

She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Kenney. Sister of the...

Myles T. Connors

Myles T. Connors

Jun 12, 2013

Connors, Myles T. of Quincy, died June 12, 2013. 

Beloved Son of the late Mary (Clark) Connors and Thomas Connors.  He is survived by George J. Camia and his wife Eleanor of Quincy and Maureen Calvi and her husband Paul of Naples, FL. 

Myles was born in Boston and was a lifelong resident of Quincy.  He worked as...

Bernard R. O’Hanley

Bernard R. O’Hanley

Jun 12, 2013

O’Hanley, Bernard R., Jr. of Weymouth, died June 12, 2013 after a long illness. 

Bernard lived and grew up in Weymouth graduating from Weymouth High School.  He was a very talented Master Painter, working for various local contractors along with being self employed.  Bernard was a past member of the Weymouth Elks, winning Elk of the Year a few...

Catherine “Katy” Mastropietro

Catherine “Katy” Mastropietro

Jun 12, 2013

Mastropietro, Catherine “Katy” (Ferrisi) of Marshfield, died June 12, 2013 at the age of 96 surrounded by her loving family.

Catherine was an amazing caregiver, caring for not only her own daughter but for everyone in her life.  She enjoyed cooking and baking.  Catherine’s main passion was her family, she loved to spend time with them creating memories that will...

Joan C. Balonis

Joan C. Balonis

Jun 11, 2013

Joan C. Balonis (Rich), a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died June 11, 2013 at the age of 63.

Joan graduated from Weymouth High School in 1967 and worked at Atlas Alarm in Weymouth, her family’s business. She enjoyed playing Bingo and trips to Foxwoods. Her family will remember her for her thoughtfulness and kind and generous spirit.

Beloved wife of...

John A. Cherry

John A. Cherry

Jun 10, 2013

Cherry, John A. of Hingham, formerly of South Boston, died June 10, 2013.

Beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor M. (Fisher). Loving father of Marie A. Roche and her husband, Francis, Jackie T. Cherry and his wife, Theresa, all of South Boston, Paul J. Cherry and his wife, Joanne, of Virginia Beach, Nancy A. Fitzgerald and her partner, Rick...

Thelma L. Shea

Thelma L. Shea

Jun 9, 2013

Shea, Thelma L. of Quincy, formerly of Prospect, Nova Scotia, died at home on June 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.

Thelma was a telephone operator for many years and also enjoyed her grandchildren, dancing and watching the Red Sox. She will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. 

Beloved wife of...

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