All Obituaries

Antonio DiBacco, of Norwood, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on January 12, 2019.  Born in Italy, Antonio moved to Boston in 1965 with his beloved wife, Elena. They brought with them 3 children, and in the following years, added 3 more. Antonio was a skilled cabinet maker who worked for many years at Anthony Manufacturing in Everett.  He enjoyed trips to Foxwoods with his sister and niece and he loved to hunt and fish.  He enjoyed gardening and cooking, specializing in...

Helen A. (Kenaan) Loulache, formerly of Franklin and Brookline, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2018.  She was 75 years old. Helen was the dear and devoted wife of the late George Loulache. Beloved mother of Paula Mahoney and her husband Kevin of Kingston, NH, and Rachel Loulache of Blackstone. Dear grandmother “Sithee” of Brendan and Keira. Loving sister of the late Sadie Peters, Miriam Jabbour, and Elias Kenaan. Also survived by her in-laws Fouad and Helen Loulache,...

Marion (Bayrouty) Zahka of Wellesley passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2018.  She was 91 years old. Marion was the dear and devoted wife of Albert J. Zahka.  Beloved mother of Albert J. Zahka Jr. of Wellesley, and Stephen A. Zahka of E. Bridgewater.  Dear mother-in-law of Susan Zahka.  Loving grandmother "Tatie" of Jessica Malone and her husband Patrick, Karen Zahka Cruz and her husband Steven.  Great-grandmother of Margot and Greta. ...

Arthur G. “Artie” Buttlar of Mansfield and Woodstock, VT, formerly of Dedham, passed away on December 19, 2018. He was 85 years old. Born in Dedham, Artie was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories and enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and snowmobiling at the family vacation home in Woodstock, Vermont. Artie worked tirelessly for 40 years, countless hours, to provide for his family and allow him the...

  Moses Deeb passed away peacefully at his home in South Easton, surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2018. He was 94 years old. Moses was born in Saugus and was a proud United States Army Veteran of World War II.  He was a quiet and reserved man, who worked tirelessly for his family and left his heart open to anyone. He was a simple man who was always welcoming and always put his family, especially his beloved wife of 70 years, Nancy, first. He owned and operated...

Kenneth Throckmorton, of West Roxbury, formerly of Sudbury and Sandwich, passed away on December 6, 2018. He was 94 years old. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kenneth was a graduate of the University of Michigan and later obtained post graduate degrees at Marquette University. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran of World War II. Kenneth worked for many years for Raytheon, both as an engineer and then later as a consultant. He was an architect and highly skilled woodworker, designing...

Doreen L. Gordon, of Brookline, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018.  She was 93 years old.  Her daughters, Jenny and Amy, granddaughter, Eleanor, son-in-law, Ed, and countless others will miss her deeply. Contributions in Doreen’s memory may be made to the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St. Brookline, MA 02446, or to the charity of your choice. Doreen’s services will be private.

  Yvonne T. Antoon, of Abington, formerly of Boston’s South End and West Roxbury, passed away on November 5, 2018.  She was 87 years old. Yvonne was born in the South End of Boston in 1931 to the late Barakat Antoon and Zahia (Salloum) of Lebanon. She attended Cathedral of the Holy Cross Grammar and High School in the South End. Her family moved to West Roxbury in 1955 and lived there until 2002 when she moved to Abington. Yvonne worked for many years at Boston City Hall...

Georgette Maalouf of Hyde Park passed away on October 19, 2018. She was the dear and devoted wife of the late Joseph Maalouf.  Beloved mother of Amal Maalouf-Hourani and her husband Nabil of Sharon, Noha Gebrael and her husband Nabil of Lebanon, Samia Maalouf of Hyde Park, Rached Maalouf and hus wife Darlene of San Diego, CA, Chawki Joseph Maalouf and his wife Kerry-Anne of Hyde Park, and Wadih Maalouf and his wife Kristen of Westwood.  Dear grandmother "Teta" of Joseph...

Judith N. (Abdow) Zahka, of Foxborough, formerly of Belmont, passed away on October 22, 2018.  She was 78 years old. Judith was the dear and devoted wife of the late Philip A. Zahka.  Loving mother of Laura Ann McGrath and her husband Richard of Lunenberg, Abraham Philip Zahka and his wife Susan of Foxboro, Dr. Cynthia Lynn Mazzoni and her husband Paul of Belmont, and Stephanie Beth Burke and her husband Mark of Lexington.  Cherished grandmother “Sitto” of Sgt....