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Vincent A. Vegnani
Aug 9, 2013
Vegnani, Vincent A. of Quincy, age 72 died unexpectantly on August 9, 2013. Beloved father of Anthony V. Vegnani and his wife Anne of Scituate and step-father of Michele and her husband Atif Atif of Quincy. Brother of William Vegnani of Abington, Jay Vegnani of California, Rita Dudley of Florida, Mary Jo Murphy of Holbrook, Anne Vegnani of Abington and...
James A. Holcomb, Sr.
Aug 8, 2013
Holcomb Sr., James A., of Squantum,73, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2013. Beloved husband of the late MaryAlice (Mulhearn) Holcomb for 50 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles A. and Ruby M. (Clifton) Holcomb. Loving father of Susan A. Poulin and her husband Keith of Belchertown, James A. Holcomb, Jr. and his wife Karen of...
Anne M. Mates
Aug 8, 2013
Mates, Anne M. (Partsch) of Weymouth, died August 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer.
Anne worked for the Weymouth Food Pantry as the assistant director, which not only was her job but one of her passions. She was always willing to help those who needed it. Anne enjoyed arts and crafts, candlepin...
Agnes C. Nocera
Aug 5, 2013
Agnes C. Nocera (Rinella) of Weymouth, died August 5, 2013 at the age of 91.
Agnes grew up in Hingham and lived in Weymouth for over 60 years. She worked for Matthewson Machinery in Quincy for 35 years, retiring the the 1980’s. She was a former President of the Weymouth Son’s of Italy Women’s Lodge, a member of the Happy...
Francis A. Kowalski
Aug 5, 2013
Francis A. Kowalski, of Braintree, a retired airline pilot and veteran of World War II, died on Monday, August 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Manor in Brockton. He would have been 95 on August 17.
A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, Mr. Kowalski furthered his interest in aviation through a 32-year career as a...
Jennie Powell
Aug 4, 2013
Jennie Powell, 86, of Weymouth, died peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2013 at South Shore Medical Center in Weymouth. Born January 3, 1927 in Lynn, she is predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Veronica Dedalonis of Chelsea, and her late, beloved husband of 34 years, David Powell of Weymouth, as well as her daughter, Elizabeth “Betty” Cote, of...
Helen L. Farrell
Aug 4, 2013
Helen L. Farrell of Weymouth, died August 4, 2013.
Helen worked as a CNA at John Scott Nursing Center in Braintree for over 20 years.
Loving mother of Lisa A. Corey and her dear friend Michael (Sky) King and Kristin Stanley and her husband Robert, all of Weymouth. Loving sister of Nancy Crossland of NH, Janice Daly of Weymouth, Phyllis...
Mary Margaret Alessi
Aug 4, 2013
Alessi, Mary Margaret (Fitzpatrick) of Quincy, died August 4, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mary (McDougall) Fitzpatrick. Loving mother of Lynette Taylor and her husband Gregory of Cohassett, Patrick Alessi of Quincy, & step mother to Paul Alessi of Weymouth. Married 30 years to Paul Alessi of Quincy. Cherished grandmother of Patrick John Alessi, Kenzie May Taylor,...
Theresa H. Henderson
Aug 4, 2013
Henderson, Theresa H. (Cannon) of Weymouth, August 4, 2013.
Theresa grew up in Watertown. A natural swimmer, she swam her entire life including synchronized swimming at Wessagusset Beach in Weymouth. She was a jazz aficionado and enjoyed dancing to the big bands when she was young. She also enjoyed oil painting and had a passion for chocolate.
Wife of...
Philip M. Mazzola
Aug 3, 2013
Philip M. Mazzola of Weymouth, passed peacefully with family by his side on August 3, 2013 at the age of 88.
Philip, a WWII veteran in the U.S. Navy; worked as an electrician for New England Provision Company for many years and held multiple building licenses. After retirement from NEPCO, he later enjoyed applying his skills at Work, Inc. in...
James E. “Jim” Lonergan
Aug 2, 2013
James E. “Jim” Lonergan of Weymouth, died August 2, 2013 at the age of 59. Jim grew up in Squantum, graduating from North Quincy High School Class of 1972, where he was affectionately know by some friends as “Ralph.” He later attended Wentworth Institute and has lived in Weymouth for over 25 years. He worked in research and development as...
Lois A. Rand
Aug 1, 2013
Lois Ann (Liquori) Rand, 70, a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother was called home to heaven on August 1, 2013 surrounded by love with her family. Born on February 4th in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter to the late Frank and Catherine Liquori. She is preceded in death by the love of her life LT Benjamin W....
Barbara A.O’Rourke
Jul 31, 2013
O’Rourke, Barbara A. (Engel) of Hull, died in the loving embrace of her family and friends on July 31, 2013, she was 69. Beloved wife of the late Vincent O’Rourke. Loving mother of Andrew O’Rourke and his wife, Dr. Elisabeth Broderick of Melrose. Daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Kilduff) Engel. Sister of Joseph Engel of Washington, DC, Christine...
Janet Smith
Jul 31, 2013
Smith, Janet R. (Breen) of Hull, originally from Dorchester, died July 31, 2013, she was 80. In her earlier years, Janet was very involved in St. Marks Parish in Dorchester, participating in Girl Scouts, Ladies Guild, Cub Scouts and in the numerous variety shows throughout the years. When she moved to Hull, she became an active member of St. Mary’s...
Robert W. “Bob” Stirling
Jul 31, 2013
Stirling, Robert W. “Bob” of Brockton, formally of Quincy died July 31, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was the owner and operator of Stirling Video Production from 1989-2003. He also worked as a manager for many years at RadioShack and as a broadcast sales associate for The Camera Company in Norwood. He was a classical guitarist and...
Barbara J. Farrell
Jul 30, 2013
Barbara J. (Howell) Farrell of Weymouth, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 30, 2013. Barbara was born and raised in South Boston, graduating from South Boston High School, Class of 1950. Barbara enjoyed singing and was a former member of the Sweet Adelines. She later lived in Weymouth for over 50 years, where she proudly raised her own...
Mary Mccready
Jul 30, 2013
McCready, Mary (Downing) of Hull, formerly of Somerville, died July 30, 2013. Beloved wife of Robert T. McCready of Hull. Loving mother of Robert J. McCready and his wife Aimee of Gardner and Tara T. Palmieri and her husband Steve of Gardner. Sister of Patricia DeMaras of Lowell and Hull, Margaret Harris of Lexington, Jane Downing of Hull and the...
Agnes M. Prescott
Jul 29, 2013
Agnes M. (Fortunato) Prescott of Abington, died July 29, 2013. She was 97. Agnes grew up in the South End of Boston, graduating from Cathedral High School and working for the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Agnes was a skilled organist and started at the Cathedral in Boston and later played at St. Christopher’s Church in Dorchester and St....
Olga Bailey
Jul 29, 2013
Bailey, Olga (Milligan) of Weymouth, died July 29, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late John A. Bailey, Jr. Loving mother of Dennis R. Bailey and his wife, Deborah, of Weymouth, Nancy J. Maguire and her husband, Barry, of Pembroke, Susan E. Burns and her husband, Robert, of Exeter, NH, Dianne E. Smith...
Thomas R. Semler
Jul 29, 2013
Thomas R. Semler of Marshfield, died July 29, 2013 at the age of 75. Tom grew up in Roxbury and has lived in Marshfield for over 35 years. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He went on to work as a postmaster in Weymouth for 30 years. He also enjoyed bowling and playing the lottery but the foundation of...



