All Obituaries

Deborah A. (Harding) Abichaker, of West Roxbury passed away on March 26, 2023. She was 61 years old. Deborah was the dear and devoted wife of Checrallah Abichaker. Loving mother of Gabriel Abichaker and his wife Meagan of Canton, Kevin Abichaker of Canton, David Abichaker of West Roxbury, Rose Abichaker of Montreal and Theresa Abichaker of West Roxbury. Cherished grandmother “Grandma” of Adelina and Giovanni. Dear sister of Richard Harding and his wife Brenda of Gilbertville and...

Gloria Florence (Glasheen) Nelson, of Dedham, passed away on March 17, 2023. She was 96 years old.Gloria was the dear and devoted wife of the late Roy William Nelson Sr. Loving mother of Sandra Nelson of Dedham. Carol N. Jonas and her partner Calvin Perry of Wareham, Gale E. Peretsky and her husband Steven of Falmouth, Angela Felger and her husband Scott of Hamilton MT, Leslie M. Nelson of Anchorage AK, and the late Roy W. Nelson Jr. Cherished grandmother, “Nana,” of Craig M. Jonas,...

Kozma “Stavri” Piqani, of South Boston, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on March 6, 2023. He was 84 years old. Stavri was the dear and devoted husband of Anastasia (Kaci). Loving father of Bruno Piqani and his wife Anila of Westwood and Ledi Piqani and his wife Avrina of London. Cherished grandfather “Papou” of Clarissa, Edward and Jason. Dear brother of the late Marie Kola. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kfoury Keefe...

Geraldine “Geri” (George) Azadian, of Dedham passed away on March 5, 2023. She was 90 years old. Geri was an avid cook, specializing in Arabic food. She was the owner of "Geri’s Restaurant" in South Boston and later moved to Roslindale and opened “The 3 J’s.” She was very active as a manager and proprietor and her restaurants were very well known locally for nearly 40 years. Geri loved to travel with her husband Chris to Florida and they enjoyed...

Salime S. (Azzi) Homsy of Brookline entered into eternal life March 4, 2023. Salime was the dear and devoted wife of the late Nicholas Homsy.  Beloved mother of Dr. Farhat Homsy and wife Khatoum (Lutfi) of Brookline, Fouad Homsy and wife Claude (Azzi) of Westwood, Dr. Georges Homsy and wife Giselle (Dreibi) of France, May Azzi widow of the late Sami Azzi of Australia, Maha Azzi and husband Joseph Azzi of Australia, Mona Azzi and husband Simon Azzi of Australia, Miled Homsy and wife...

Marjorie “Marjie” (Sabbag) Haddad, age 92, of Arlington, passed away on February 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Alfred J. Haddad. Devoted mother of Bruce Haddad and Ronald “Ron” Haddad of Arlington, Steven Haddad and his wife Martha of Carlisle, Cynthia Haddad and her husband Mark of Belmont, and the late Philip Haddad. Dear grandmother “Taita” of Matthew, Philip, Anthony, Lydia, and Marjorie. She was born and raised in...

Marie “Joan” (Deban) Laham of Roslindale, formerly of Brighton, passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2023. She was 88 years old. Joan was born August 30,1934, the oldest of Fred and Rose (Mudarri) Deban’s children. She was a kind and caring mother who, while raising her family, also worked for the Boston Public Schools as a librarian and reading teacher, retiring in 1993. Joan was an active parishioner of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West Roxbury and sang in...

Thomas M. Tannas of West Roxbury, passed away on February 16, 2023. He was 62 years old.  Tommy was the loving son of the late Tofe and Frances (Joseph) Tannas. Beloved brother of Mansour Tannas of Dorchester, Theresa Mahoney and her husband Paul of Norwood and the late Elizabeth Votruba. Brother-in-law of Frank Votruba of Canton. Nephew of Gladys Laham and the late Louise and Doris Joseph. Dear uncle of Nicholas and Christopher Tannas, Kimberly Votruba-Matook, Michael Votruba, Krysten...

Eugenia “Jeanne” Yphantes of Norwood, MA, formerly of Walpole and Westwood. Jeanne passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born on April 30, 1941 to George and Bessie Poulos. She grew up in Jamaica Plain in a large extended Greek family. She graduated from Jamaica Plain High School in 1958 and continued her education at Boston Business School. Jeanne worked as a secretary for many years while raising her three children in Westwood....

Ernest G. Abdalah, of Foxborough, formerly of West Roxbury passed away unexpectedly in Florida on February 9, 2023. He was 67 years old. Ernie graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1973 and was currently working to help organize their 50th reunion.  He also attended Wentworth Institute of Technology.  Known affectionately as the Egg Man to some, even today, he worked alongside his father for Abdalah Brothers, the family business that delivered eggs to many restaurants in...