Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Josephine Marie “Jo” Hidalgo of Hingham, formerly of North Quincy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  She was 87.

She was born in Boston to Guiseppina (Russo) and Salvatore Pistone and raised in South Boston.  When she was 13, she met Ronald A. Hidalgo, who would become her husband and love of her life.  Their story is truly...

Jan 23, 2024

Lorraine (Barnes) Callaghan, of Weymouth, passed away on January 23, 2024. She was 93.

Lorraine was raised in MA and ME and settled in Weymouth to raise her family with her beloved late husband of 59 years, John J. Callaghan. A summer resident of Dennisport for over 50 years, Lorraine and her family loved being part of a wonderful extended...

Jan 23, 2024

Kimberly Anne (Joyce) Sheehy of Weymouth passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2024 at the age of 61. Kim was born in Boston and raised in the Idlewell neighborhood of Weymouth, attending Weymouth North High School. She married David Sheehy of Weymouth and moved to Kingston, MA, where she spent most of her adult life. Throughout her life,...

Jan 23, 2024

 

Michael E. D’Andrea, age 90, of Quincy, MA passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Michael (“Mike”) was an US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. After retiring from the United States Postal Service in Boston, he joined his son Michael at D’Andrea Foods Inc. He enjoyed working on his home, yard and garden. He loved spending...

Jan 22, 2024

Christina “Tina” McClennan, 63, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on the 22nd of January, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence McClennan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Henry “Sonny” Sanchez Jr. and the late Ruth Hopey-Sanchez. Preceded in death by her sister Nancy, she is survived by her sister Sandra, and her sons, Tom and Ben. An...

Jan 21, 2024

Jan 21, 2024

Paula A. Damigella (Merrill) of Quincy died on January 21, 2024. She was 81. Beloved wife of the late Paul Damigella. Devoted mother of Paul Damigella Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Millis, Robert Damigella of Brookline, NH and his late wife, Elizabeth, Richard Damigella and his wife Amy of Weymouth, Kimberly Deitsch (Damigella) and Joseph Deitsch of Easton. Sister...

Jan 21, 2024

John Ark Wing Yep, of Providence, Rhode Island, born September 19, 1955, passed away on January 21, 2024.

John grew up in Braintree, MA, attending schools there. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Biology. John worked in computer graphics and studio production at WPRI-TV Providence and Mt. Hope Community Center as maintenance technician and food pantry...

Jan 21, 2024

Watson, Marjorie A. (MacOdrum) of Quincy, died January 21, 2024. She was 94.

Born in Cambridge in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Marjorie (Purdy) MacOdrum.

Marjorie will be remembered fondly for her vibrant spirit and kind heart. Known for her zest for life and undeniable trivia knowledge, Marjorie made an indelible mark on the lives...

Jan 20, 2024

Beneath tender skies, the gentle soul of Kelly (Culbert) Garofola took its silent leave from this Earth on January 20, 2024. Born on March 11, 1966, Kelly entered this world with a quiet thoughtfulness that would become a hallmark of her 57 years. 

Kelly was a kind, loving, and compassionate individual. She had a natural talent for working with...

Jan 20, 2024

Burke, Joanne H. (Harvey) of Marshfield, former longtime resident of Braintree, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. Joanne was born in Boston to her parents John and Patricia. She was raised in Braintree where she would later raise her own family. Joanne attended Archbishop Williams High School and went on to receive her Associates Degree at Aquinas College. She...

Jan 20, 2024

David F. DeCristofaro of Pawtucket, RI, formally a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Saturday January 20, 2024.  He was 67.

He was born in Quincy to Laura B. (Lutes) and James A. DeCristofaro and raised in Quincy Point.  David graduated from the Quincy Vocational Technical School and found a career as a pipe fitter.  He went on to...

Jan 20, 2024

Jeannette C. (Richardson) Richards of Hingham, formerly of North Weymouth, died peacefully on January 20, 2024 with her family by her side at the age of 95.

Jeannette was born in New York to the late Samuel and Jeanette Richardson and raised in Connecticut where she met her husband, Gordon. In Connecticut she worked as a saleswoman in G. Fox...

Jan 20, 2024

Mary Ann “Mimi” Belyea of Plymouth, formerly a longtime resident of Hull, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was 86.

She was born in Weymouth to Margaret (O’Hare) and Wallace Richardson and raised in Hull. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1955. Mimi was a hard worker who often held multiple jobs concurrently. She worked many...

Jan 19, 2024

Carolyn F. (Galvin) Melanson passed away January 19, 2024 surrounded by her family from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  She was 84.   Born in Boston, MA, Carolyn spent many years in Quincy, MA with her beloved late husband, Edward Melanson, Sr., raising her very active family, then enjoying their later and retirement years there before Ed’s passing.  

For several years...

Jan 19, 2024

Beverly Ann Rhoades (nee Austin) passed peacefully into eternity on January 19, 2024, at the age of 81, following a prolonged illness and valiant fight. Born in Quincy, MA, Beverly was the daughter of the late Nathaniel S. Austin and Georgia (Akins) Austin of North Weymouth. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Rhoades of Henniker, NH,...

Jan 19, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Creighton was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away on January 19, 2024 after a nine-year battle with appendix cancer.

Kathy was born to Ellen and John Colbert on July 13, 1958. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University and a master’s degree from Northeastern University, both in chemical engineering.  She worked...

Jan 18, 2024

Perez-Cabral, Milady of Weymouth, died January 18, 2024. 

She was born in Caracas, Venezuela to Haydee and the late Pedro Perez-Cabral. She earned her law degree at Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas. Mili was a kind soul and deeply cared about the wellbeing of others. Mili loved animals which inspired her to became involved in rescuing and helping stray...

Jan 18, 2024

Jan 18, 2024

John Patrick Hart, of Concord and Newfound Lake, NH and a longtime resident of Hingham, MA, passed into eternal life suddenly on January 18, 2024.  He was the loving father of Claire Hart and the son of the late Richard N., Jr. and Monica Hart. He was the cherished brother of Richard N. Hart, III and his wife Heather of...