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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


