All Obituaries

Nicole Elizabeth Mesa, of West Roxbury, passed away on May 22, 2020. She was 33 years old. Nicole was the Beloved daughter of Deacon Ricardo M. Mesa and Elizabeth P. Mesa. Dear sister of Danielle C. Mesa. Niece of Carlos F. Perdomo and Esther G. Perdomo of West Roxbury, and Leonora Alvarez-Perez and Vincent J. Mesa of Florida. Nicole's Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury, Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully...

Agnes (Shamiah) Zahka, of North Hill, Needham formerly of West Newton, passed away on May 20, 2020 at the age of 95. Agnes was the dear and devoted wife of the late George Zahka. Agnes was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, moved to Boston in 1947 after her marriage to George and settled in West Newton where they raised their family. Beloved mother of Joseph Zahka and his wife Deborah of Harwich, Kenneth Zahka M.D. and his wife Victoria of Ohio, James Zahka and his wife Joan of Sarasota, and...

Michael Ogunsanya, a loving father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away on May 13, 2020.  He was 80 years old. Born in Nigeria, Michael worked for many years as an I.T. manager in the banking industry. Michael was laid to rest at a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park.

Mary (Jabbour) Cardoos of Quincy passed away on May 11, 2020.  She was 97 years old. Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Albert Cardoos.  Beloved mother of Carolyn French of Quincy, Stephen Cardoos and his wife Marie of Littleton, Alan Cardoos and his wife Rafca of Hull, and Charles Cardoos of California.  Dear grandmother “Tata” of John and Justin French, Paul and Miriam Cardoos, Nathan Cardoos and his wife Emily Bethea, Stephanie Cardoos and her...

Gerald A. Sher, of Norwood, passed away after a month-long, valiant fight with Covid-19 on May 8th, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was 71 years old.   Gerry was born in Winthrop on November 1, 1948.  He grew up in Revere and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Salem State College and an MBA from Suffolk University. Gerry worked at the offices of the Boston Herald for over 30 years. His passions were woodworking, making furniture for his...

Priscilla Sada of West Roxbury, passed away on May 4, 2020. She was 87 years old. Priscilla was the beloved daughter of the late Adla and Richard Sada. She is preceded in death by her devoted brother Albert, sister Lorraine, and brother Edward and his wife Magdalena Sada, all of West Roxbury.  Loving aunt of Barbara and Robert Dubiel of Wilton, Connecticut, and Elisa and Ole Christian Schroder of Weston, Connecticut. Loving great aunt of Alexander Schroder and Maxwell Schroder also of...

Paul D. McDermott, Of Dedham, passed away May 2, 2020, following a lengthy illness. He was 79 years old. Paul was the dear and devoted husband of Theresa (Huppe). Loving son of the late Paul Sr. and Ethel (Smith) McDermott. He is also survived by his stepson, Alan Royer Sr. of Dedham, as well as grandchildren and many friends. Paul will be laid to rest at a private Funeral Services at Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.  Contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to Melmark New...

George Bahnam, of West Roxbury, passed away on May 2, 2020. He was 96 years old. George was laid to rest at a private graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury.

Rose M. (Mudarri) Deban, of Brighton and West Roxbury, passed away on May 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 104 years old. Rose was the dear and devoted wife of the late Fred F. Deban. Loving mother of M. Joan Laham of Boston and her late husband Richard, Priscilla A. Deban of West Roxbury, Gerald E Deban and his wife Maria Chase of Hyde Park, Anthony F. Deban and his wife Diane of West Roxbury, and the late Fares G. Deban, II. Cherished grandma of Richard F. Laham and...

May A. (Kazaka) Haddad, of West Roxbury and Centerville, passed away on April 25, 2020. She was 93 years old. Born and raised in Boston, May was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Annunciation Melkite Cathedral. She belonged to the Annunciation’s Sodality which was organized in 1927, one year after May was born. She was a member of the Nicholas G. Beram Veteran’s Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary. May enjoyed traveling and was an avid cook, specializing in Arabic food.  She...