Obituaries

Pauline Kouri Nicholas

Pauline Kouri Nicholas

Dec 28, 2025

Pauline (Kouri) Nicholas of Walpole, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was 99 years old.

Pauline was the dear and beloved wife of the late Edward Nicholas. Devoted mother to Paul and his wife Janet of Stow, Pamela and her husband Timothy of Norfolk and Chatham, and Susan and her husband Michael of Plymouth. Cherished grandmother,...

Toni Monge

Toni Monge

Dec 26, 2025

Toni Monge of Newton passed away on December 26, 2025. She was 29 years old.

Toni loved the arts. She was a soprano opera singer and a painter and recently quilted an original work over the holidays. She was fiercely independent, never hesitating to venture out on her own and see the world. She loved traveling and spent time living abroad...

Georges A. Nassif

Georges A. Nassif

Dec 20, 2025

Georges A. Nassif formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on December 20, 2025, peacefully at his home in Westwood. He was 94 years old.

Georges was the dear and devoted husband of the late Samia (Farah). Loving father of Tony Nassif and his wife Marie, Carlos Nassif and his wife Fadia, Loutfi “Lou” Nassif and his wife Nada and Fayez “Fred”...

Michel Y. Chammas

Michel Y. Chammas

Dec 10, 2025

Michel Y. Chammas of Framingham passed away on December 10, 2025. He was 86 years old.

Michel was born and raised in Kfar Hazir, Lebanon. He emigrated to the U.S. over 50 years ago. Shortly after arriving he opened Mike’s Auto Repair and Gas in Wellesley, MA which he operated for over 40 years.  Michel enjoyed driving bulldozers, working on cars...

Georges Daher

Georges Daher

Dec 5, 2025

Georges Daher of Norton passed away on December 5, 2025. He was 75 years old.

Georges was the dear and devoted husband of Georgette Salloum. Beloved father of Sadic Daher and his wife Pamela of Norton, Carlos Daher and his wife Rakel of Norton, and Michel Daher of Lebanon. Dear grandfather "Jedo" of Pedro, Celine, George and Vanessa. Loving brother of...

Jose L. Santiago

Jose L. Santiago

Dec 4, 2025

Jose L. Santiago of Dorchester passed away on December 4, 2025. He was 84 years old.

Jose was the dear and devoted husband of Aida (Rosado) Santiago. Loving father of Nilsa Santiago of Randolph and the late Edwin Santiago. Dear father-in-law of Jennifer Santiago. Cherished grandfather, “Welto,” of Lisette, Lindsey, Jaime, and Sofia, as well as 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of...

Kurt H. Huot

Kurt H. Huot

Dec 3, 2025

Kurt H. Huot of Hyde Park passed away on December 3, 2025. He was 63 years old.

Kurt was a proud United States Air Force Veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

He was the loving father of Norma Elaine Huot of Arizona, Bridgette Mae Huot of Kansas, and Hana Marie Huot of Florida. Loving grandfather of Natalie, Naomi and Caden. Brother...

Josephine Volpe

Josephine Volpe

Nov 30, 2025

Josephine (Jammal) Volpe, formerly Josephine Mabardy, 81, of Arlington, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Beirut, Lebanon and carried the spirit of her heritage throughout her life through her food, her hospitality, her strength, and the way she welcomed others. When she came to the United States as a young...

Tina Gegeshidze

Tina Gegeshidze

Nov 15, 2025

Tina Gegeshidze, a beloved member of the Roslindale community, passed away on November 15th, 2025 at the age of 88.

Born on Christmas Day 1936, in the Republic of Georgia, Tina was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a kind soul.

We will always remember her sense of humor and her rare gift of being delightful and cheerful to everyone around.

We mourn...

Paul R. Molinari

Paul R. Molinari

Nov 15, 2025

Paul R. Molinari of Norwood, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was 86 years old.

Born in Boston, Paul was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force and longtime proprietor of P.R.M. Cleaning Co. of Norwood.

Paul was the dear and devoted husband of the late Cynthia (George). Dear brother of Mary Ann Sotir of Walpole and her late...

Naimeh (Kildani) Haddad

Naimeh (Kildani) Haddad

Nov 12, 2025

Naimeh (Kildani) Haddad of Somerville, passed away on November 12, 2025. She was 95 years old.

Naimeh was the dear and devoted wife of the late Kamal Haddad. Loving mother of Issam Haddad and his wife Basma Nemri, Violette Haddad and her late husband Samir Sharaiha, Haifa Haddad and her husband Zahi Gammoh, Imad Haddad, Fadia Haddad and her late husband...

Mary L. (Laham) Shagoury

Mary L. (Laham) Shagoury

Nov 10, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of Beloved Mother and Grandmother, “Tete,” Mary L. Shagoury of West Roxbury at the age of 89. Mary peacefully met the Lord on the afternoon of November 10, 2025. She was married to the late Joseph D. Shagoury, her loving husband of 68 years (1957). Mary is survived by her children, David J....

Joseph D. Shagoury

Joseph D. Shagoury

Nov 6, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of Joseph D. Shagoury of West Roxbury, MA at the age of 97.

Joseph peacefully met the Lord on the morning of November 6th. He is survived by Mary L.Shagoury, his loving wife of 68 years. Additionally, he is survived by children, David J Shagoury of West Roxbury, Camille and Peter Zahka of Dedham...

John Charles Sakakini

John Charles Sakakini

Nov 5, 2025

John C. Sakakini, "Sak", passed away on November 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old.

John was the dear and devoted husband of 66 years to Johanna “Jo” (Hamwey) Sakakini. Beloved father of Andrea Bergeron and her husband Ken of Tewksbury, Donna Sakakini and her partner Rick Carmody of Haverhill, Michele Quinlan and her husband Michael of...

Richard J. Persechini

Richard J. Persechini

Nov 4, 2025

Richard "Rick" Persechini died at his home Tuesday November 4th, leaving behind a life marked by respect for tradition and a strong sense of heritage. He took great pride in his Lebanese and Italian roots and carried those influences throughout his life.

He loved to feed people, whether by helping prepare a family meal or simply ensuring that good food was...

Chandar K. (Bhardwaj) Vaid

Chandar K. (Bhardwaj) Vaid

Oct 20, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Chandar Kanta Vaid, who left us peacefully on the morning of October 20, 2025. Born on January 15th, 1939, in Malpur, India, Chandar came to the United States in 1970, where she built a beautiful life rooted in family, generosity, and joy.

Chandar was known for her radiant...

Carol A. (Salhaney) Mattar

Carol A. (Salhaney) Mattar

Oct 16, 2025

Carol A. (Salhaney) Mattar of Franklin, formerly of Dedham, passed away on October 16, 2025. She was 88 years old.

Carol was born in Somerville and was raised in Lexington and Arlington. After graduating from Arlington High School, she attended Lasell Junior College. She met the love of her life, George, and they were married in 1957. They enjoyed 37 years...

Sheila N. (Evans) Murphy

Sheila N. (Evans) Murphy

Oct 14, 2025

Sheila N. (Evans) Murphy of West Roxbury passed away on October 14, 2025. She was 62 years old.

Sheila was the dear and devoted wife of Dan Murphy. Loving mother of Shannon Ronayne and her husband Colin of West Roxbury, Melissa Murphy and her partner Gabe of Roslindale, and Daniel Murphy of Brighton. Cherished grandmother, "Grandma," of Emma Violet Ronayne. Dear...

Natalie P. Markou

Natalie P. Markou

Sep 30, 2025

Natalie Markou, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025.

Born in the United States to Pericles and Alexandra (Tasselari) Markou, who immigrated from Albania, Natalie grew up in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. Her family later settled in Quincy, where she cherished weekly family cookouts, holiday gatherings, and afternoons spent at the nearby beach.

Natalie enjoyed a long...

Gloria (Tawa)  Cahaly

Gloria (Tawa) Cahaly

Sep 19, 2025

Gloria T. Cahaly formerly of Norwood Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was the wife of the late Edward G. Cahaly. Gloria was born on June 30,1932 in Boston.  Family was everything to Gloria and she was lucky to be able to be home caring for husband and four children. She was an exceptional homemaker who...

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.