All Obituaries

Gloria (Najjar) Balich, of Arlington, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was 96 years old.Born and raised in Dorchester, Gloria started working at a very young age in her parents’  grocery store, eventually owning her own convenience store together with her uncle. Ultimately, that store became a family business owned by both Gloria and her beloved husband, Antoun. As an adult, she worked as an interpreter for INS, as well as a secretary at John Hancock....

On November 10th, 2021, in the comfort and peace of her own home and in the company of her devoted, loving husband, surrounded by the truest of family and friends who supported her during her fight with Ovarian cancer, our beautiful sister Theodora McCarthy-Gray, Esq. departed from this world for a far better place to be with her dad, the late Irwin Gray, and her aunt the late Nydia Lewis and her treasured Grandmother the late Haroline Bellot (Mama).  Born in Trinidad, Theo came to the...

Susan A. (Corraro) LaRosa of West Bridgewater, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 1, 2021. She was 52 years old. Susan was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. She was the loving mother of Emily and Joseph LaRosa of West Bridgewater. Beloved daughter of Eleanor (Ayoub) Corraro of West Bridgewater formerly of Canton, and the late Robert Corraro. Dear sister of Anne Marie Corraro and her spouse Susan Chace of West Bridgewater, Patricia Corraro of East...

Selma Mary (Mabardi) Winstanley of Arlington passed away on October 29, 2021.  She was 84 years old. Selma was proud of her Syrian ancestry and loved St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church where she was a life-long member and also was a proud Life Member of the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch. She taught Sunday School for years and was a member of the Women’s Club for over sixty years where she worked side-by-side with her dear friends. While raising her family, Selma...

Dawn M. (McCarthy) Wiggins, of Greenfield, formerly of Dedham and West Roxbury, passed away on October 26, 2021. She was 51 years old. Dawn was an animal lover, especially dogs, and extra especially her grand puppies, Lincoln and Cooper. She lovingly took care of children for years, and was happiest surrounded by her family. She loved the White Mountains of NH and as a child, vacationed annually with her grandparents in Maine.  She enjoyed listening to country music and the occasional...

Rose Marie Ganem was born on May 10th, 1925 in Somerset Massachusetts, the daughter of Frances and Ferris Ganem.  Rose adored growing up with her five siblings and many animals, including a beloved hen.  From the very beginning, her parents instilled in her a strong faith and devotion to her church and community, which sustained her throughout her life.  As an active parishioner at St. Anthony of the Desert Church in Fall River, she became the parish secretary and President of...

David E. Hajjar, Selectman in the Town of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 16, 2021.  He was 64 years old. David was the dear and devoted husband of Elaine (Haddad) Hajjar.  Loving father of Jenine Salter and her husband William of East Greenwich, RI; Nicholas Hajjar and his wife Hillary of Norwood;  Matthew Hajjar of Norwood; and Abraham Omar.  Beloved grandfather "Giddi" of Teddy, Jackson, and Charlie.  Loving brother of Denise...

DEMERS, Zakie N. (Massabni) Demers, of Burlington, passed away on October 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was 99 years old. Born in Syria, Zakie was an incredible dressmaker, specializing in bead work, and she owned bridal shops in Cambridge and Arlington for years. She was extremely social and a very gracious hostess. There was always company at her home and she loved telling stories. She was also an avid cook specializing in Syrian food. She loved her community in Ft....

Steven T. Perfetti, of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Tyngsboro and Roslindale, passed away on October 13, 2021. He was 58 years old. Steven was the loving father of Antonio Perfetti of Merrimack, NH, husband to Joyce O’Neil Perfetti of Nashua, NH and stepdaughter Meghan Culhane. Dear brother of Robert Perfetti and his wife Carol of Burlington.  Dear uncle of Maria, Domenico and Niko. Loving nephew of Anthony Perfetti and his wife Julia of Norwood. For Steve, it was always about family...

Yvonne (Trabulsi) Sawaya, of West Roxbury, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was 94 years old. Born in Lebanon, Yvonne was very independent. She enjoyed working in the garden, tending to fruit trees and herbs and vegetables. She enjoyed going to huflis, and was happiest surrounded by her loving family, cooking all kinds of wonderful dishes, especially sweets around Christmas and Easter. Yvonne was the dear and devoted wife of the late George E. Sawaya. Loving mother of Louis Sawaya and...