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Kevin J. Reilly
Jun 16, 2024
Kevin J. Reilly of Weymouth passed away after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on June 16, 2024, just shy of his 60th birthday. He was born on June 22, 1964, in Boston to John Reilly of Weymouth, and the late Elizabeth Reilly.
Kevin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bridgewater State College and was a Certified Public Accountant....
John Joseph Whalen
Jun 16, 2024
John Joseph Whalen, of Squantum, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Royal Health Nursing Home in Braintree. He was 88.
John was born in Boston on April 2, 1936, and was the son of the late Martin Joseph and Mary (Doyle) Whalen. He was raised in South Boston, attended local schools and graduated from Gate of Heaven High...
Mary T. (Conville) Dillon
Jun 16, 2024
Mary T. (Conville) Dillon, 94, a long-time Hingham resident, passed away on June 16, 2024 surrounded by love.
Mary was raised in Woburn, MA, and resided in Hingham’s Crow Point neighborhood after her marriage in 1949. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Paul in Hingham.
She was the daughter of the late Mary (Joyce) Conville (of County Galway) and the late...
Edward J. Sheehan
Jun 15, 2024
Mr. Edward J. Sheehan, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away suddenly in his home on June 15, 2024.
Son to the late Helen and John Sheehan, Eddie was born in Boston and graduated from Dorchester High School in 1965. He went on to work for over 40 years as a custodian for the City of Boston Schools. An avid golfer,...
Joan F. McGrath
Jun 15, 2024
Joan F. McGrath (Dooley), the unofficial sunshine of South Boston, has taken her final bow to a standing ovation. She was 91. Born and bred in the heart of South Boston to Francis and Helen (O’Brien) Dooley, Joan's radiant personality was as legendary as her lifelong residency.
Joan's zest for life was infectious, and she never missed a beat, whether she...
JoAnn Louise Burke
Jun 15, 2024
JoAnn Louise Burke of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was 77.
JoAnn loved her family deeply. She enjoyed crocheting, playing poker/keno and bingo. JoAnn cherished her clickah and TV shows and made friends with everyone she met, often greeting them with a hug and a kiss.
More importantly, JoAnn dedicated her life to helping countless individuals achieve sobriety...
Neil G. Wycoff
Jun 14, 2024
Neil G. Wycoff, a man whose talents and kindness touched the lives of many, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 73. Neil's brilliant mind and artistic soul left an indelible mark on the world.
Neil was a masterful wood carver and multimedia artist whose creations were so exquisite that 26 of his...
Terry Swanson
Jun 14, 2024
Mary "Terry" Swanson, a beacon of light and love to all who knew her, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with breast cancer on June 14, 2024. She was 63.
Born to a close-knit family, Terry was known for her loving and kind spirit, which only grew stronger as she navigated through life's challenges and triumphs. She met the love...
Hemenegildo Marte Martinez, Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Hemenegildo Marte Martinez Jr., lovingly known to many as J.R., passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 15-month battle with illness.
Born on February 13, 1959, in the Dominican Republic, J.R. was the beloved son of the late Hemenegildo Marte Martinez, Sr. and Mercedes Marte Cordero. He was the oldest of...
Dorothy T. Kochanowski
Jun 12, 2024
Dorothy T. Kochanowski (Farrah), a longtime resident of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was 81.
She was born in Boston, to Muriel (Clifford) and David Farrah and raised in South Boston. She graduated from South Boston High School and later would go on to work as an...
Gjergj Gjura
Jun 12, 2024
Gjergj Gjura, of Quincy, formerly of Albania, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 75.
Gjergj was born in Tirana, Albania on August 13, 1948, and was the son of the late Zef and Eftali (Lezi) Gjura. He was raised in Tirana and attended local schools.
Gjergj was Professor Emeritus of Computer Science...
Maxon Liljestrand Goudy
Jun 12, 2024
Maxon L. (Max) Goudy passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024, peacefully at home from natural causes. He was a devoted husband, father and community activist.
Max was born in Baltimore City, MD on June 12, 1932, to Maxon L. Goudy and Elder Marshall Goudy. He grew up in a farm near Baltimore City and spent many happy childhood days with...
Jennifer L. Kaplan
Jun 11, 2024
Jennifer L. Kaplan (Fiorenza) of Waldorf, MD, a longtime resident of Hull, formerly of Quincy and Florida, passed away on June 11, 2024. She was 54.
She was born in Wilmington, MA and raised in both Massachusetts with her father, Albert Fiorenza and in Louisiana with her mom, Julia Nation. She attended Winnfield Senior High School in LA and later in...
William M. "Bill" Dumas
Jun 11, 2024
William M. Dumas, known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, of Whitman, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung disease. He was 67. Bill's legacy as a master furniture maker and a man of great humor and kindness will be remembered by all who knew him.
Bill spent his professional life as a dedicated craftsman at Eldred...
Robert J. Davis
Jun 11, 2024
Robert J. Davis, of Pembroke, formerly of Dorchester, a man known for his infectious laughter and kind-hearted spirit, passed away on June 11, 2024. He was 70.
Born in Boston on June 18, 1953, he was one of eight children born to the late John and Dorothy (Phelan) Davis.
Robert, a lifelong enthusiast of rock and roll and blues music, had a...
Edward M. Kennedy
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. Edward M. Kennedy, of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024. He was 61.
Ed was the Director of Security for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Corrections for many years. Prior to working for the DOC, Ed worked at various other agencies within the Commonwealth. He was also a former Housing Inspector for the...
Eleanor L. Mariani
Jun 11, 2024
Eleanor Lucille (Everett) Mariani
July 5, 1929 – June 11, 2024
Nobody else held me so tight
Or made me feel so right
Her beautiful eyes shined so bright with love
That is my mom, who is now high above
Eleanor—dependable, loyal, and full of a deep love for her family—we now carry on with so many memories, stored in our hearts forever. Beautiful, inside and...
Pauline M. Gillooly
Jun 8, 2024
Pauline M. Gillooly, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Pauline was born in Boston to the late Joseph and Nelida Richard. Pauline was a proud graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. After graduation, she embarked on a career as a bank teller at South Shore Savings Bank....
William "Billy" Chiasson Jr.
Jun 8, 2024
William “Billy” Chiasson Jr., a lifelong resident of Quincy and Hanover, lost his battle against addiction on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was 31.
He was born in Quincy to Susan Blowers Mellor and Bill Chiasson Sr. and raised in Quincy and Hanover. He graduated from Quincy High School and went on to work in sales. Billy had a growth mindset...
John Patrick Walsh
Jun 8, 2024
John Patrick Walsh of Hull, died surrounded by his family in his home after a courageous battle on June 8, 2024. He was 79. The beloved husband of 58 years to Lucille (Robishaw) Walsh of Hull. Loving father of Susan Brunke, Sharon Walsh, John Walsh of Hull and Kathleen Ball all of Hull. Brother of Barbara Byron of Kingston, Mark Walsh...
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