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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Paul J. Cavallaro, Sr.
May 20, 2026
Cavallaro, Paul J., Sr. of Weymouth (formerly of Braintree), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family May 20, 2026. He was born in Boston to the late Domenica and Orazio Cavallaro. Paul was a graduate of The New England Conservatory. Paul spent several years as a music teacher, teaching accordion and piano. Paul was an exceptional accordion player and pianist...
John F. "Jack" Wilk
May 17, 2026
Wilk, John F. “Jack” of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 17, 2026, after a brief illness.
Jack was surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years, Dottie (Dorothy Treacy), his four children and their families. Jack leaves Brian Wilk (Christine) of Hingham, Karen Keohane (John) of Quincy, Maureen Panagrossi (Jon) of Marshfield, and Tricia Biegel (Kevin) of Charleston SC....
Lynne DeLuca
May 19, 2026
Lynne DeLuca, born on April 2, 1962, passed away on May 19, 2026. She is survived by her former husband and lifelong companion, Mark DeLuca, with whom she shared an enduring bond of loyalty, friendship, and family; her five children, their spouses, her two sisters, her devoted longtime companion, John Shea, and her six beloved grandchildren, who were the greatest...
John K. Bellew
May 19, 2026
John K. Bellew, 85, of Braintree, slipped peacefully from this world on Tuesday May 19th, 2026, looking very much as if he had settled into his favorite recliner for a well-deserved nap.
John was the epitome of a “stand-up guy”: honest, reliable, a straight-shooter, and a man of great integrity. His easy-going, even-keeled nature made him a true pleasure to be...
Kathryn Patricia Cotter
May 15, 2026
Cotter, Kathryn "Kay" Patricia (Keegan) of Quincy passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026,
at 99 years old. Beloved wife of the late Edmund J. Cotter for 75 years. Loving mother of
Kathleen Horigan and her late husband Thomas of Scituate, Maureen Zeoli and late
husband Raymond of Bridgewater and Kevin Cotter and fiancé Colleen Burgess of Higham.
Proud daughter of Edward and Esther...
Rita Joan Garufi
May 21, 2026
Rita Joan (Messina) Garufi, of Roslindale, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully in her son’s home in Mansfield, surrounded by her loving family, on May 21, 2026 at the age of 86.
Rita was born in Boston on February 3, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Rizzo) Messina. Raised in Dedham, Rita was a proud graduate of...
Joseph L. Davis
May 21, 2026
Chief Joseph L. Davis (Ret.), 78, of Brockton, passed away suddenly at his home on May 21, 2026.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Joe was the son of the late Tom and Mary Davis. Public service ran deep in Joe's roots; inspired by his father, Tom, a former Newton firefighter and his grandfather Joseph L Davis, a Newton police officer. Joe went...
Susan A. McAleney
May 17, 2026
Susan A. McAleney, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Hingham, Massachusetts, at the age of 90. Born on January 19, 1936, in Boston, MA, Susan was a cherished member of a large and loving family, carrying with her always the warmth and strength of her Irish heritage and the close-knit...
Gil "Fico" Alonso
May 21, 2026
Gil "Fico" Alonso, age 89, residing in Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 in Boston after complications from an illness.
Gil was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, whose vibrant, generous and passionate zest for life will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Gil was born on September 1, 1936 in Cienfuegos, Cuba into...
Paul Armstrong
Apr 20, 2026
Paul J. Armstrong, of Hull, MA, an internationally-respected businessman, family man and musician with a long history of success in both fields, died on April 20, after a seven month-long battle with neuroendocrine prostate cancer. He was 70. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Betty Armstrong, who instilled in him the values of hard work, resilience, and dedication...
David R. Beynon
Apr 8, 2026
David was born in Montour Falls, New York, a son of the late Richard M. and Rosalie (Civiletti) Beynon of Scranton, PA. He has lived in Brockton for the past 5 years, and formerly in Weymouth for several years.
David received degrees from Keystone Junior College in PA in Art, Massachusetts College of Art in Photography, and Massachusetts Bay Community College...
David E. Cohen
May 16, 2026
David E. Cohen, 72, of Braintree, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on May 16th, 2026, with loving family at his side.
David was born on July 7th, 1953, in Boston Massachusetts, to Sidney Cohen and Jeanette Shaller.
David attended Newton South High School, after which he earned his Bachelors of Science in Business from the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School of Finance....
Marilyn M. Zimmerman
May 18, 2026
Zimmerman, Marilyn M. (Goodwin) of Quincy, died May 18, 2026.
Marilyn loved her family and her faith. She was a devout Catholic and a member of the Catholic Women’s Club at Sacred Heart Church in Quincy. She enjoyed bowling, going to the beach, and seeing plays in Boston. Marilyn was a kind, gentle, and humble woman who appreciated everything she had...
William E. Reel
May 16, 2026
Reel, William E. of Weymouth, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was 67 years old.
Born aboard, he was one of seven children born to John Joseph and Angela Josephine Reel.
Bill lived a life marked by devotion to the people and places he loved. He had a deep appreciation for Weymouth and took pride in being part of the community...
John T. Kay
May 18, 2026
John Thomas Kay, Jr., known affectionately by many as Skip, Dad, Big John, Papa, and the Gentle Giant, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in Quincy, Massachusetts. Born on May 17, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, John’s life was marked by dedication to family, a warm and generous spirit, and a profound love for community and simple joys.
Raised in Cleveland,...
Andree Anna (David) Mathurin
May 18, 2026
A COMPLETE OBITUARY TO FOLLOW
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9-10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's Parish in St. Angela Merici Church, 1540 Blue Hill Ave., Boston, MA 02126.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM, at Our...
Lynne M. Gustafson
Mar 9, 2026
Lynne Marie Gustafson, Age 67 of Hanson, MA, peacefully passed away on March 9th, 2026. Born in Dorchester MA on August 4th, 1958.
Lynne was a graduate of North Quincy Highschool. Lynne was an executive Senior Administrative Assistant at Stop and Shop Headquarters for 30+ years. Lynne took great pride in her Twenty-year marriage to Jeffrey Gustafson. In Lynne’s free time...
Carol Yacobucci
May 14, 2026
Carol Ann Yacobucci (Young), of Hull, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 14, 2026. Born in Winchester, Massachusetts, Carol built a life centered around love, family, and caring for others. After graduating from Winchester High School, she went on to earn a degree from Katharine Gibbs School. Following graduation, Carol began her career at Tracerlab before...
Raymond R. Dwyer
Apr 21, 2026
Raymond Richard Dwyer, 90, a longtime resident of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ray was born to Norma (Field) and Kevin Brendon Dwyer. He grew up in Scituate and was active at Saint Mary of the Nativity church, where he met his lifelong friend Phil Joseph. He spent many hours clamming...
Janice Elinor Snyder
May 22, 2026
Janice (“Jan”) Elinor Snyder (née McLaughlin), 89, of Scituate, MA, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, MA.
Jan was born on July 27, 1936, at Arlington Hospital, to her father, James, and mother, Dorothy (“Dot,” née Shine) McLaughlin. She grew up in Weymouth and lived in Cohasset for a few years before...


