Devoted wife of Dominic F. Lepore for 49 years, and loving mother of Ralph Lepore, both predeceased. Born on July 19, 1928 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Paolo and Mattia Puma. He was also a baritone in the local Armenian Chorus for a number of years. For the last few years she has resided in South Boston and Somerville, Massachusetts. And a devoted sister to her twin Rose Lewis. Please know that above all, we are committed to the families we serve. Calling Hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Square) Somerville on Thursday, March 2 from 8:30-10:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, Somerville at 11:00AM. She was well disciplined, thorough, ambitious, dedicated, reliable, clean, and one of the most honest people I have ever known. He worked at various radio stations around the country including WRBB, and the former WILD, as well as, on a Gospel radio station in Louisiana. On behalf of the Members of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association. George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Email Details 855 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 Directions Funeral Mass St. Clement Church Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:00 PM Email Details 64 Warner Street Medford, MA 02155 Directions Send Flowers He was the best father to his children: Timothy, Katie, Matthew, his wife Stacy and the late Kellie McDaid. Due to illness Grace had an early retirement. Born and raised in Somerville, she was the daughter of Shirley (Quinn) Sullivan of Somerville and the late Robert Sullivan. A Funeral Procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) For online tribute visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com. Proud great-grandfather of Isabella and Anthony. Mather AFB was next for Advanced Navigator Bombardier Training. Jean F. (Carroll) Rossi, 86, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long illness. Search Somerville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Services will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Mare had a way of making you the most important person when talking to you. Beloved mother of Maryann, Kathy, Michael, Karen and Richard. George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.). Although his detective work did not lack excitement, Butch also travelled with his cousin Paul in then Communist Poland and they managed to reach destinations despite neither speaking Polish. Doherty Funeral Home in Somerville, MA - Cremation Services ), Somerville MA 02144. Louis & Zelie Martin Parish Somerville, 179 Summer St., Somerville, MA 02143. McDaid, Anthony Tony Patrick Passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 81. Peter was a proud Army veteran and later served as a firefighter for Somerville Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant after 28 years of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peters memory to the Yankee Division Veterans Association, 17 Lilac Lane Weymouth, MA 02188. We respectfully ask you to please pay your respects and then exit to allow others to do the same. Retired employee of the Cole Hersee Company in South Boston after 47 years of devoted service. He was a lifelong resident of Somerville, growing up on Dane street with his siblings, the late John and Mary McDaid. A full-service family owned Funeral Home dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified and personalized service. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 8, from 2-9 p.m. at the McNulty Funeral Home, 3006 Middletown Road, Bronx, New York. Her death leaves a gaping hole in many lives, but her life counted for a lot of good. She was predeceased by : her husband Michael. Relatives and friends invited. The loving brother of Gertrude Gilman, the late James Cohen and the late Melvin Cohen. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours in the Berube & Sons Funeral Home, 191 Lafayette St. Salem, Thursday from 3-6pm and to funeral services Friday at 9am followed by a funeral Mass in Ste. Dear daughter in law of Teresa M. Pero of Somerville. His friends included Lenny Wilkens and John Thompson from the basketball team and he remained a dedicated Friars fan. We are still operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week making certain that those entrusted to our care and the families we serveare receiving uninterrupted service and attention,regardless of the cause of death. In 1994, she moved to the Attorney Generals office. All rights reserved. George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She especially adored her nephew Stephen Burlamachi, great-grandnephew Brad and great-niece Bailey Burlamachi who brought joy to her world on a daily basis, they in turn cared for during her later years. Loving father of Robert T. Johnston and his wife Mary of Wakefield. Surviving him are his son Gerald, daughter Cynthia Hanson, sister Lorraine Hughey, and granddaughters Aaran and Ashley. Brother of Maura Grace, John J. McCarthy and the late Shivaun Arnott. Cherished grandfather of Michael Privitera of Saugus and Joseph Privitera and his wife Malori of Fitchburg. Copyright 2018 - 23 Working at LTV he was an inspector on aircraft and was a chief inspector for the booster rockets for the Apollo 11 spacecraft. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Salem. Tom will be sorely missed. He attended Tufts University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering. Our services include Cremation, Traditional Burial, Pre-Need Planning. Obituary for Kathleen M. Sullivan at George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc And a devoted sister to her twin Rose Lewis. I am ever so sad and sorrowful to have our beautiful Marianne leaving us so untimely and so sudden. Maureen will be remembered for her glamorous good looks and her iconic style, her love of, Elvis Presley on Sunday mornings, and holiday gatherings where she would most certainly speak, her mind. He attended Everett schools and graduated from Everett Vocational High School. He loved country music, round dancing, square dancing and clogging, and was said to be the oldest clogger in Texas at 80 years old. A native of the West End of Boston, Peter was raised with a strong sense of pride in his roots and maintained a lifelong connection with the neighborhood and his friendships. Cherished Papa of Owen, Maeghan and Joshua Ventura. Grace graduated Somerville High School in 1973, to continue her education at Bunker Hill Community College. Jean A. DeAmato Obituary (1957 - 2023) | Somerville, Massachusetts In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Annes name to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Cancer Society, 360 Rte 101, Bedford, NH 03110. He will be missed. She was the daughter of the late Constance Rittal Thomas. Born and raised in Corato, Bari, Apulia, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Teodora Norina (Fiore) Masciave. Born on March 5, 1939, to Anthony and Anna (Monahan) McDaid. It was also his wish to have a private family ceremony that will take place in the near future. I was glad to re-connect with her a few years ago, and admired her work greatly. Russell Anthony Joyner. Lt. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Obituaries - The Somerville Times A Funeral Procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Roberts memory to the Deaconess Abundant Life Communities, 80 Deaconess Rd. Retired Police Officer, City of Somerville, Veteran US Army Funeral Services are private. David was also the dear Grandfather (Papa) of Ashley, Cameron, Olivia, and the Great Grandfather of Logan & Brody. They lived in Somerville before settling in Medford. ABOUT MFDA:The Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association is the funeral directors' professional community and is the recognized voice and resource for information on issues affecting the funeral service profession as well as the bereaved community that we are honored to serve in the many cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. He appreciated a very long career working at the Somerville Hospital. Lorraine Ruth Burlamachi, age 92, and lifelong resident of Somerville passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge. (Corbett) and Peter George G. Cernada (who later moved to East Boston), Mary then moved to Kingston, Rhode Island with her husband John, where they raised their five children. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Catherine was the love of his life, his soulmate and he never got over her loss.Devoted son of the late Harold and Lillian (Ensko) Coffin.Loving father of Richard W. Coffin Jr. and his wife Helen of Millville, MA and Catherine Rose Vallas and her husband Theophilos of Plymouth, MA. He grew up in Somerville with a large Irish Catholic family that he loved and then raised his own family there as well. In June, the Cambridge LGBT Commission presented her with a Recognition Award at their 24th Annual Pride Brunch. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Who Receive obituaries Violett A. Bonnett For directions or to send an online condolence visit, devitofuneralhomes.com. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Maureen's family. ), SOMERVILLE, Friday morning at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, (Union Sq.) George L. Doherty Jr. of Somerville, formerly of Arlington, a decorated World War II veteran and director of the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, died Friday at his residence. Dear brother of Barbara Pacini and her husband Richard of Middleton, NH, Kevin Mangan and his partner Daniel S. Portillo II of West Dennis, Brian Mangan and his wife Nancy of Medford, David Mangan and his wife Denise of Somerville, Marybeth Brennan and her husband James of Stoneham, Susan McNamara and her husband Daniel of Lexington, Stephen Mangan and his wife Johnna of Tewksbury, Michael Mangan and his wife Lori of Everett and Kathleen Pjura and her husband William of Lexington. She was 66 years old. (Squadrito) Coffin, with whom he shared almost 60 years of marriage until her passing in 2017. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the family has decided to have a small private service at a later date. He was raised in West Somerville, near Boston. Devoted father to Megan Costa, and her husband Jason of Somerville, Diana Young, and her husband Matt of Woburn, Emily Jean-Louis and her husband Claudel of Everett, and the late Alexander Foster. Visitation will take place at the Doherty Funeral. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. He served in the military police in the Korean War an later in Vietnam and traveled the world before retiring after 20 years. Somerville, Wake 3:00PM-6:00PM with Words of Remembrance from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. In addition to leaving her beloved husband Victor, Rosa leaves her devoted children: Katherine Auciello and her husband Louis of Danvers, Michael Moccia of Medford, Nancy Fucile and her husband Jason of Peabody. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. WINN, Kelly Thomas, of Somerville, August 19, 2017. Somerville, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church. Funeral Planning and Grief Resources | Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014. During one year, our members provide services for over 45,000 families and during that same period, more than 2 million people visit our member funeral establishments. Upon her deceasing days Grace said, You will always be in my heart. Grace S. Faraci, was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Obituary for Maureen E. Murphy at George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc We remain focused on maintaining high standards and ethical practices as we serve the dead and bereaved with the health and well-being of our communities in mind as we move forward together in the coming weeks and months. After a short time with the law firm Nutter, McClennen and Fish, he practiced law as a sole practitioner for more than 40 years until his terminal illness became too much and he was forced to retire in October of this year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marys name to The Church of Saint Thomas More, Rockland St. Narragansett, Rhode Island. A Funeral Service will be held for Robert in the Calvary Church United Methodist, 300 Massachusetts Avenue East Arlington, MA, Wednesday morning at 10:00. Greatest Pa in the world to Arianna Costa and Michael Young. Devoted mother of Andrea, Christopher, Daniel, Katie, Sara, and Richie. She received her bachelors degree from Boston University and was a licensed social worker. Mary lived a life full of devotion to her family, close friends, and God. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Beloved Son in law of the late Richard and Joan Miller. Beloved husband of Rafaella (DeBenedictis) Di Fonzo. Thelma Anne (Robbins) Carriger 86, A Lifelong resident of Somerville passed away on July 14, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Devoted grandmother of Ryann and Sydney Ciardi, Arianna and Scott Busnach, Jr. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, Powder House Sq., Somerville, Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Eulalia Church, Winchester at 11:00 am. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, P.O. He was also blessed with many loving friends. No Doherty Funeral Home Obits are listed at this time but if you need to send memorial flowers or funeral flowers, you can do so by clicking this link. Dear grandfather of Kathryn, Brendan, Mark, Matthew, Eric, Nicole, Neil, Jennifer, Patrick and the late Kevin. Rosa cooked and served delicious home cooked meals to their large customer base. Donations in her memory may be made to the LGBT Aging Project; please make checks payable to Fenway Health, indicate LGBT Aging Project in the check memo line, and mail to Fenway Development Dept, 1340 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215. Somerville, Tuesday 4-8. George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes- Dedham, Needham, Wellesley and Relatives and friends invited. Dear grandmother of Christopher D. Podymaitis, Kayla M. Johnston, Ryan G. Johnston and Samantha J. Carriger. HOWARD WINTER Obituary (1929 - 2020) - Somerville, MA - Boston Globe Also survived by many cousins, friends and her loving dog Dino. By now, you are aware thatanother way to limit the spread of the virus is to refrain from going out in public if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or are feeling unwell. Born in Salem, Robert was a six year U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Later in life, Mary proudly graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in English and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Joe served in Vietnam and then moved with his family to Hawaii, where he worked on mission planning at Hickam AFB, residing on Wheeler AFB. Papa Tonys greatest joy were his 6 grandchildren: Emily, Kathryn, Dillon, and Grace McDaid, Max Costa and Haleigh Doane. For guest book and directions please visit www.BerubeFuneralHome.com. Patricias wisdom, perseverance, and unyielding spirit were an example to all, blessing the people that surrounded her and providing a pillar of support for her family. He was always available to lend an ear and provide helpful advice. Send flowers to Doherty Funeral Home in Somerville, Massachusetts. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Dear brother of Gary Foster and his wife Maureen of Reading, Susan Foster and her husband Mick Godding of Kittery, ME, John Foster and his wife Michelle Sceppa of Boston and Gerald Foster. The family would split their time between the home in Freedom NH and Revere. She left an imprint on all of us, and things most certainly will not be the same without her. I have never known a more caring and loving person in my life. Both of his parents were children of Irish immigrants, his paternal grandmother Annie Tracy Murray from Cushendall, Antrim and grandfather Daniel Francis McNeill from Ballycastle, Antrim and his maternal grandparents James Donnelly and Mary E Silk were from Kiltulla, Castlerea, Roscommon, Ireland. Cherished daughter in law of Patricia Sullivan. Loving brother of Jean Barry and her husband Don of Somerville. Howie loved his wife, politics, his service in the Marine Corps., and a good argument. She was 74. Caiju will be sadly missed by her loving family. Born in Bangor, Maine, on March 15, 1973, Kate was a graduate of Riverview High School in Oakmont, Penn. My sympathies, Jesse Caplan, George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville, 855 Broadway, (powder House Square), Somerville. He was a companion and support to his late mother until her death in 2017, after which his own health rapidly deteriorated. A social soul, he loved the music at the Cape Cod Irish Village. Paul attended St. Clements School and enjoyed his career with Arlington Yellow Cab. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.concordfuneral.com. Peter was the devoted father of Carolyn Privitera of Saugus and the late Peter G. Privitera. Her family will miss her smile, generosity and most of all her caring presence. He has a degree in engineering in Salerno, Italy. Sullivan, Kathleen M. (Grassia) of Somerville, February 4th, 2023. SOMERVILLE, Tuesday morning at 9:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church,. Beloved husband of the late Claire Johnston. George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes- Dedham, Needham, Wellesley and West Roxbury, MA - Family owned and operated. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Browne (Byers) and the loving father of David Browne Jr of Las Vegas NV, Ruth Robertson of Windham NH, Margaret Maclean of Medford, Nancy Caton of Stoneham, Cindy Fentress of Lynn, Elaine Kenney of Stoneham, and Michael Browne of Somerville. Cherished grandfather (Papa) of Rose, Maria, and Sophia and (Grandpa) of Nicholas, Christopher and Stephanie. Dorothy Dotty (Lanza) Nielson of Somerville, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2021. Godmother to Savannah Brosnahan. He went on to attend Fitchburg State College and graduated from Boston State College. Curtis Franklin Brown was born on July 15, 1925, in Cambridge, MA, the son of Thomas Franklin Brown and Mildred Spoffard Curtis with his sisters, Priscilla and Lucille. Interment will be private. Calling hours Thursday 4-7. Home, 855 Broadway Somerville on Saturday February 25, 2023, from 10:00-11:30 AM. He always faced challenges with a positive attitude and a strong will; his response to the doctors was always fix it. When dialysis finally failed in 2016, he slipped away peacefully. A memorial service in his honor will be held on February 12 at 11:00 am at the Framingham Friends Meeting House, Religious Society of Friends, 841 Edmands Road, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701. Robert Bob Eliot Ouellette, 73, of Somerville, MA, passed away Sunday morning, April 10, 2016 in Chelsea. Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know that funeral directors throughout Massachusetts are taking precautions to limit exposure to the coronavirus. Along with his parents, Robert is predeceased by his sister, Patricia Michaud formerly of Ipswich, MA, and his brothers-in-law Robert Denis, and Billy Blanchette. Marianne Meacham, ESQ. Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information Our sympathies go out to anyone who has the additional burden of grief and loss during this time, and we are here to guide each family with their particular needs on an individual basis. He excelled in all that he was involved in. Beloved husband of Lucille (Armstrong). About. Rich will be remembered for his warm smile. In her newfound free time after a life of service, she enjoyed walking Fresh Pond with her adoring dog Canada and partner Jon, spending time with her new grandson, traveling, chatting endlessly with her daughter, and serving on the board of Lawyers Defending American Democracy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19th from 6-8pm at Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas. Treasured great-grandfather to Ava Weber, Tyler Weber, Harry Shribman, Benny Shribman, Lizzie Shribman, Kelsey Lutin, Jake Lutin, Nathan Weber and William OShea. She resided at the Burton F. Faulkner Apartments in Somerville for over 20 years where she made many friends. Grandfather of Ashley, Amanda, Samantha, Crystal and Kyle and many friends, nieces and nephews. Loving father of Dr. Jane Elizabeth Doherty of Carlisle and Mark Joseph Doherty of Ellicott City, Maryland.. Not all of Gods angels reside in Heaven. Devoted father of Jill & Tom Bloom of Hollywood, FL, Beth & Peter Shribman of Swampscott, MA, Linda & Steven Weinstein of Marblehead, MA, and Brian & Michele Cohen of Marblehead MA. Upon the passing of her father in 1970 she devoted the next 20 years to taking care of her mom, her love and care never went unnoticed. He was a people person. But if you sit quietly It will land on you), Grace had a diverse employment history ranging primarily from office work at Shaffts, Hood, Welch and Forbes, Abraham Moskows, and entertainment at Arlingtons nursing home. After playing in the NFL for two years, he took up a career in development and retail management. Best friend and loved brother-in-law (always called him his brother) of Frank (Junior) Squadrito and his late wife Diane.