Obituaries

Francis "Frank" J. Ingemi

Francis "Frank" J. Ingemi

Mar 28, 2026

Francis “Frank” J. Ingemi of West Roxbury passed away on March 28, 2026. He was 96 years old.

Frank was born and raised in Boston’s South End. After proudly serving in the United States Air Force for 8 years, he became a skilled mechanic and co-owner of the Automotive Depot of Roslindale. Prior to his retirement in 1995, Frank finished his...

George J. Sakey

George J. Sakey

Mar 24, 2026

George Sakey of Malden passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2026. He was 75 years old.

George was the beloved father of George Sakey III of Malden. Dear brother of Cheryl Baker and her husband James of Billerica, Suzy Sakey of Florida, Louis Sakey and his wife Lynn of Woburn, and Richard Nahat and his wife Patsy of Florida. He is...

Jeannette M. Teebagy

Jeannette M. Teebagy

Mar 16, 2026

Jeannette M. Teebagy of Arlington formerly of Boston’s South End and Somerville passed away on March 16, 2026. She was 89 years old.

Jeannette was the loving daughter of Kasar and Ajia (Moudarri) Teebagy. Loving sister of the late James and Matilda Teebagy, Anthony and Mary Teebagy, Mary and Albert Robbat, Lorrice and Anthony Iavicoli, and Esper Teebagy. Dear sister-in-law of...

Ariz Bitri

Ariz Bitri

Mar 16, 2026

Ariz Bitri, of West Roxbury, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was 84 years old.

Ariz was born and raised in Vlore, Albania. He proudly enjoyed a 35-year career as a teacher, before immigrating to the U.S. in 2013. His death, at his home, was as he would have wanted it. He passed away as he had lived his life:...

Joseph Najib Saghbini

Joseph Najib Saghbini

Mar 15, 2026

Joseph Saghbini, known by those who loved him as “ZiZi,” passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 72.

He was one of nineteen children, born in 1953 on a farm in Terból, Lebanon. There, he helped raise his siblings, nieces, and nephews before coming to America in 1985. He was devoted to family and cherished a full, happy...

Yuqin Cheng

Yuqin Cheng

Mar 7, 2026

Yuqin Cheng, of Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 7, 2026.

Yuqin was born in Dangtu, Anhui Province, China. She had an older sister, Yueqin Cheng, with whom she remained close until Yueqin passed away in 2020.

Around age 20, Yuqin left to find work in Shanghai. There, she met her husband, Hanxing Lu, through friends. They married in...

Doreen J. McNamara

Doreen J. McNamara

Feb 24, 2026

Doreen (Wilmarth) McNamara, beloved wife of the late Lawrence McNamara, passed away at 98 after living a life defined by her deep devotion to her family and unwavering selflessness.

Doreen’s calling as a caregiver began when she was very young, helping to raise her five siblings. After marrying Larry, she devoted herself to their six children. Even with a full house,...

Ana Julia Elias

Ana Julia Elias

Feb 23, 2026

Ana Julia (Bandy) Elias of Mansfield formerly of Norwood passed away on February 23, 2026. She was 74 years old.

Ana Julia was the dear and devoted wife of the late Habib G. Elias. Loving mother of George Elias and his wife Meghan Elias of Mansfield. Cherished grandmother “Taita” of Sadie Elias and George Elias Jr. Dear sister of Jose Jacobo...

Nancy A. Matte

Nancy A. Matte

Feb 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Ann (Skuncik) Matté formerly of West Roxbury, a woman whose life was defined by her deep devotion to her family and her unwavering kindness. Nancy passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be carried on by the generations she adored.

Nancy was the daughter of...

Gerges N. Al Alam

Gerges N. Al Alam

Feb 20, 2026

Postponement

Visiting hours on Thursday

Funeral Mass and Interment on Friday

Gerges N. Al Alam of West Roxbury passed away on February 20, 2026. He was 72 years old.

Gerges was full of life. He loved the outdoors, listening to and watching birds, and fishing and hunting. Above all else, he loved being surrounded by family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Gerges was the dear...

Antoun Y. Abdi

Antoun Y. Abdi

Feb 17, 2026

Antoun Abdi, lovingly known as Tony, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.He was the beloved son of the late Miriam Chamo and Youssef Abdi, and the devoted husband of Gourget Abdi for 44 years. Together, Antoun and Gourget built a life centered on faith, family, and love. Tony was the proud and loving father of...

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr.

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr.

Feb 13, 2026

Postponed to Tuesday Feb. 24, 2026 due to weather

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr. of Norwood, formerly of Walpole passed away on February 13, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Nick was a graduate of Walpole High School and a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed sharing his stories of time spent in the service from 1959 – 1963. He...

Diana Barbara Michael

Diana Barbara Michael

Feb 10, 2026

With heavy hearts, the family of Diana Barbara (Laham) Michael announce her passing on Tuesday February 10, 2026 at the age of 83.

Diana was born on June 15, 1942 in Boston to Monsour and Nellie Laham who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Robert Laham of Chestnut Hill and Roger Laham of West...

Joseph "Jo-Jo" Salami

Joseph "Jo-Jo" Salami

Jan 30, 2026

Joseph E. “Jo-Jo” Salami, aged 70, passed away peacefully with his wife Ginny by his side on the evening of Jan. 30, 2026 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA.

Born in Boston, Jo-Jo was raised in the South End by his mother, aunt, grandfather, uncle and numerous relatives.

A true performer, Jo-Jo’s creative endeavors began as a drummer and vocalist....

Veronica Veras-Medina

Veronica Veras-Medina

Jan 29, 2026

Veronica A. Veras-Medina of Dedham formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2026. She was 62 years old.

With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of a truly kind and strong woman—a mother whose love knew no bounds and whose presence was a gift to everyone who knew her.

She...

Sam Jabbour

Sam Jabbour

Jan 28, 2026

Sam Jabbour of West Roxbury passed away on January 28, 2026. He was 97 years old.

As a young boy he told his mother he wanted to be a priest. She said, ”Priests like you the church does not need!”

Years later his childhood sense of adventure drove Sam and his best friend to stow away on a freight train from Fall...

Anthony Perfetti

Anthony Perfetti

Jan 27, 2026

“Non piangete, saro un angelo invisibile” – Do not weep, I will be an invisible angel.

Anthony Perfetti of Norwood, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on January 27, 2026.He was 94 years old.

Raised in Ortona, Italy, Tony grew up in a traditional Italian household with his mother and 5 siblings. He lived through the hardships of the Great Depression and the German occupation...

Patricia O'Neil Bender

Patricia O'Neil Bender

Jan 24, 2026

Patricia O'Neil Bender, formerly of Brighton and Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 24, 2026. She was 83 years old. 

"Trish" was the dear and devoted wife of the late Larry Bender. Beloved mother of Christian Bender and his wife Karen of Norwell, and Sean Bender of Kansas City, MO. Dear "Grammy" of Evin, Miles, Owen and Finley Bender. Loving...

Edmond John Moussally

Edmond John Moussally

Jan 16, 2026

Edmond John Moussally, formerly of the South End and Jamaica Plain, Boston passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 at the age of 90 with his loving niece, Joyce, by his side. He was a beloved resident of NewBridge on the Charles, where he spent his last years. Edmond was pre-deceased by his parents John and Wadia Moussally,Edmond was also...

Dorothy A. Murphy

Dorothy A. Murphy

Jan 4, 2026

Dorothy A. "Dottie" (Solomon)  Murphy of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on January 4th 2026. She was 78 years old.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Zine) Solomon. Beloved wife of the late Peter Murphy. Sister of Michael Solomon and his wife Nancy of Norton, and the late Paul Solomon. 

At Dottie's request, her Funeral Services...

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