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Michael Regan
Oct 24, 2023
Michael Regan, of Quincy, formerly of Wayland and Newton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Michael was born in Quincy on September 15, 1943. He was raised in Squantum and graduated from North Quincy High School in 1961 as football captain. Michael continued his education and graduated from the University of Notre Dame.
One of the big joys in...
Joseph V. Sheehan, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
Joseph Vincent Sheehan Jr., 76, of Braintree, Massachusetts, passed away on October 23, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born in August of 1947, he grew up in Weymouth, MA attending Sacred Heart parish schools. As a child he loved radio, riding his bicycle, and playing basketball. He was president of his Catholic Youth Organization and stayed very involved and dedicated...
Joseph P. Quinn
Oct 23, 2023
Quinn, Joseph P. “Joe” of Weymouth, passed away October 23, 2023. Joe was born in Boston to the late Margaret and James Quinn. He was OFD and a graduate of Dorchester High School. Joe worked for many years as a collector and supervisor for the Mass Turnpike. He made many close friends over the years at the turnpike, Colonial Village...
Patricia M. Roche
Oct 22, 2023
Patricia M. (Keane) Roche of Hingham, formerly of Quincy and Brighton, died October 22, 2023 at the age of 93.
Pat was a long time sales clerk for Sears. As a 17 year resident of Linden Ponds, she enjoyed socializing, bowling and serving as a Eucharistic minister. Family and faith were the focus of her life.
She was the wife...
Patricia A. Barry
Oct 22, 2023
Barry, Patricia A. (Reardon) of Quincy, died October 22, 2023.
Pat adored her family and enjoyed traveling with her husband, mother, and nieces over the years. She worked for over 35 years as an administrative legal secretary for the Law Office of Martin, Magnuson, McCarthy, and Kenny. Her work was very important to her and she took pride in...
Paul W. Katapodis
Oct 22, 2023
Mr. Paul W. Katapodis, of Weymouth, passed away on October 22, 2023. Paul was born and raised in the Fields Corner section of Dorchester MA. He graduated from Dorchester High School in 1965 and continued his education through an apprenticeship with General Dynamics and then eventually joined the Local 537 Pipefitters Union. Paul was a proud and extremely hardworking...
Sue Ann Costello
Oct 22, 2023
Sue Ann Costello, of South Boston, formerly of Grosse Ile, Michigan, died peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dorchester. She was 78.
Sue was born in Grosse Ile, Michigan on March 10, 1945, and was the daughter of the late William and Vilas (Ford) Costello. She was raised in Grosse Ile,...
Iris M. Tolbert
Oct 21, 2023
Iris M. Tolbert (1933–2023)
Iris M. Tolbert, 90, of Hingham, MA, died after a brief recurrence of lung cancer on October 21, 2023. She was known for her wry sense of humor, her interest and involvement in politics, her devotion to her family and friends, and her love of classical music and the arts.
Iris was born in Boston in...
Jessie Mae Barbuto
Oct 21, 2023
It is with a heavy hearts’ that the family of Jessie Mae Barbuto (Warren) announces her peaceful passing at age 94 with family at her side on Saturday October 21, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Anthony “Scout” Barbuto.
Jessie was born in Quincy, MA to the late George F. Warren, a boat builder, and...
Susan Fox
Oct 21, 2023
Susan Fox (Murphy) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, by way of South Boston, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023. She was 65 years old. Born in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Murphy (Mahoney). Susan graduated from South Boston High School. She was employed for 30 plus years with Stop and Shop Companies in...
John B. Downey
Oct 21, 2023
John B. Downey, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was 68.
He was born to Helen (Hourihan) and Edward Downey and raised in Quincy. He attended Archbishop Williams High School, where he was his senior class president and a basketball star. After graduating, he attended college in Montreal. After college, John worked many...
Michael P. Jackson
Oct 21, 2023
Michael P. Jackson, of Needham, “Originally From Dorchester”, formerly of Holbrook and Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham. He was 70.
Michael was born in Boston on August 7, 1953, and was the son of the late Dorothy (Jackson) Raftery. He was raised in Boston and attended local schools.
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Jay Sloan
Oct 20, 2023
Mr. Jay Sloan of Rockland passed away suddenly on October 20, 2023. He was 64 years young.
Jay has always been the kindest and sweetest man to everyone in his life. His exterior may have looked intimidating but inside he was the most gentle and kind soul. He was known by everyone as the guy always smiling and joking around.
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Francis J. “Sonny” Martorana
Oct 20, 2023
Francis J. “Sonny” Martorana of Brockton, formerly a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was 80.
Sonny was born in Boston to the late Theresa (Valenzola) and Salvatore Martorana and raised in Quincy. When he was 19, he enlisted in the US Navy and served 4 years of active duty before entering the...
Patricia A. Gerbrands
Oct 19, 2023
Gerbrands, Patricia A. (Hausen) “Tootsie” of Abington, passed peacefully October 19, 2023 with her daughter’s by her side at the age of 85.
Patricia worked as a waitress at Vin and Eddie’s Restaurant in Abington for many years. She enjoyed golfing, the ocean and spending time on Cape Cod. She resided in Daytona Beach, FL by the Sea for over...
Patrick J. “Paddy” Conroy
Oct 19, 2023
Patrick J. “Paddy” Conroy of Braintree passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2023. He was 76 years old.
Beloved husband of Donna Conroy (Palmisano) of Braintree. Cherished father of Patrick J. Conroy Jr. and his wife Emily of Duxbury and Sean M. Conroy and his wife Allison of Duxbury. Loving grandfather “Daideo” to Patrick J....
Joseph A. Gray, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Mr. Joseph A. Gray, Jr. of Weymouth died October 18, 2023.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Joe dedicated his life in service of others. After his honorable three year long tenure in the United States Marine Corps as a decorated marine, earning a Purple Heart for his bravery and tenacity exhibited during his service, he then went on...
Douglas B. Smith
Oct 18, 2023
Douglas B. Smith of Milton died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 18, 2023, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 62.
Doug was born on March 3, 1961, to the late Daniel William Clint Smith and the late Shirley Ann (Ricketts) Winer. For the past 30 years, Doug was the beloved husband of Suzanne...
James K. Keenan
Oct 18, 2023
James K. “Jimmy” Keenan, 81, of Weymouth, passed away on October 18, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Jimmy was born in Dorchester, MA, on August 26, 1942 the son of the late John F. and Diana (Mc Carthy) Keenan. He grew up in the St. Margaret’s Parish of Dorchester where he attended grade school and was a...
Robert L. “Bob” Mclaughlin
Oct 17, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” McLaughlin, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was 86.
He was born in Quebec City, Canada, to Beryl (Houston) and Leo McLaughlin and raised in Quebec. When he was 17, he moved to the US, and enlisted into the Navy shortly after his arrival. After serving, Bob met Maureen Guillotte...