Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

Xiaozhu Jane Zheng of Canton, MA, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on April 24, 2023, after 9 years of battling ALS.

Xiaozhu dedicated herself to anything she was involved in, large or small. She studied Textile Engineering in China after working for 6 years in a fertilizer factory. In the U.S., she earned a...

Apr 21, 2023

Suheil F. Elias, formerly Kas-Elias, of Westwood, formerly of West Roxbury, fell asleep in the lord, peacefully on April 21, 2023. He was 93 years old.

Suheil worked for 25 years at State Street Bank, retiring as a Vice President. Prior to his career in finance, Suheil briefly practiced law in his home country of Syria and...

Apr 19, 2023

Elsie Elizabeth (Thistle) Sousa Macari, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend left this world, but not our hearts, on April 19, 2023 in Waltham, MA at 90 years old. Elsie was mom, mother, ma; she was Gram and Grammy.

Elsie was born to Violet and John Thistle on January 5, 1933, spending her childhood years...

Apr 19, 2023

Leo J. Gannon, of West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale passed away on April 19, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was 70 years old.

Leo worked for over 30 years as a foreman for Amtrak. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. A true outdoorsman, Leo loved hunting and fishing and was a long...

Apr 16, 2023

Kevin Michael Joyce, 86, of West Roxbury, MA passed away on April 16, 2023. After several months of declining health, Kevin died comfortably and peacefully with his family by his side.

Born in Boston, Kevin was raised on McKone Street in Neponset. He was of one of six brothers, and the son of the late Patrick Joyce...

Apr 14, 2023

Matthew J. Bouzane, of West Roxbury, passed away on April 14, 2023. He was 61 years old.

Born in Boston, Matthew grew up in Marshfield and was a graduate of Marshfield High School. When he was in elementary school, he joined Mrs. Bradford and the Bell Ringers and this began a love of percussion that he would...

Apr 12, 2023

Michael Edward Haddad passed away on April 12, 2023.  Michael was born on August 3, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts.  He grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts, and graduated from Winchester High School where his athletic talents contributed to the Sachems’ successes on the field and on the basketball court. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Syracuse University  where...

Apr 12, 2023

Souad Muneyyirci Mallouh, of Hopkinton passed away on April 12, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Souad was an avid cook, specializing in Arabic food. She was happiest cooking for, and surrounded by, her loving family.

She was the dear and devoted wife of the late Ibrahim Mallouh. Loving mother of Dr. Suheil Mallouh and...

Mar 26, 2023

Deborah A. (Harding) Abichaker, of West Roxbury passed away on March 26, 2023. She was 61 years old.

Deborah was the dear and devoted wife of Checrallah Abichaker. Loving mother of Gabriel Abichaker and his wife Meagan of Canton, Kevin Abichaker of Canton, David Abichaker of West Roxbury, Rose Abichaker of Montreal and Theresa Abichaker of West...

Mar 17, 2023

Gloria Florence (Glasheen) Nelson, of Dedham, passed away on March 17, 2023. She was 96 years old.

Gloria was the dear and devoted wife of the late Roy William Nelson Sr. Loving mother of Sandra Nelson of Dedham. Carol N. Jonas and her partner Calvin Perry of Wareham, Gale E. Peretsky and her husband Steven of Falmouth,...

Mar 6, 2023

Kozma “Stavri” Piqani, of South Boston, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on March 6, 2023. He was 84 years old.

Stavri was the dear and devoted husband of Anastasia (Kaci). Loving father of Bruno Piqani and his wife Anila of Westwood and Ledi Piqani and his wife Avrina of London. Cherished grandfather “Papou” of Clarissa, Edward...

Mar 5, 2023

Geraldine “Geri” (George) Azadian, of Dedham passed away on March 5, 2023. She was 90 years old.

Geri was an avid cook, specializing in Arabic food. She was the owner of "Geri’s Restaurant" in South Boston and later moved to Roslindale and opened “The 3 J’s.” She was very active as a manager and proprietor and her...

Mar 4, 2023

Salime S. (Azzi) Homsy of Brookline entered into eternal life March 4, 2023.

Salime was the dear and devoted wife of the late Nicholas Homsy.  Beloved mother of Dr. Farhat Homsy and wife Khatoum (Lutfi) of Brookline, Fouad Homsy and wife Claude (Azzi) of Westwood, Dr. Georges Homsy and wife Giselle (Dreibi) of France, May Azzi widow...

Feb 24, 2023

Marjorie “Marjie” (Sabbag) Haddad, age 92, of Arlington, passed away on February 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Alfred J. Haddad. Devoted mother of Bruce Haddad and Ronald “Ron” Haddad of Arlington, Steven Haddad and his wife Martha of Carlisle, Cynthia Haddad and her husband Mark of Belmont, and the...

Feb 20, 2023

Marie “Joan” (Deban) Laham of Roslindale, formerly of Brighton, passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Joan was born August 30,1934, the oldest of Fred and Rose (Mudarri) Deban’s children. She was a kind and caring mother who, while raising her family, also worked for the Boston Public Schools...

Feb 16, 2023

Eugenia “Jeanne” Yphantes of Norwood, MA, formerly of Walpole and Westwood. Jeanne passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born on April 30, 1941 to George and Bessie Poulos. She grew up in Jamaica Plain in a large extended Greek family. She graduated from Jamaica Plain High School in 1958 and continued...

Feb 16, 2023

Thomas M. Tannas of West Roxbury, passed away on February 16, 2023. He was 62 years old.

Tommy was the loving son of the late Tofe and Frances (Joseph) Tannas. Beloved brother of Mansour Tannas of Dorchester, Theresa Mahoney and her husband Paul of Norwood and the late Elizabeth Votruba. Brother-in-law of Frank Votruba of Canton. Nephew...

Feb 9, 2023

Ernest G. Abdalah, of Foxborough, formerly of West Roxbury passed away unexpectedly in Florida on February 9, 2023. He was 67 years old.

Ernie graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1973 and was currently working to help organize their 50 th reunion.  He also attended Wentworth Institute of Technology.  Known affectionately as the Egg Man to...

Feb 4, 2023

Corrine M. (Waishek) Solomon, of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away on February 4, 2023.

Born in Boston, Corrine was extremely dedicated to her family and friends. She took care of everyone and was a problem solver for anyone who needed advice. Corrine was selfless, taking care of ailing family when they needed her...

Feb 1, 2023

Robert M. Sabbag of Westwood, formerly of Arlington, passed away on February 1, 2023.  He was 83 years old.

Bobby was the dear and devoted husband of the late Gloria A. (Khouri). Loving father of Michelle Kincade and her husband Stephen of Walpole, Robert Sabbag Jr. and his wife Melissa of Woburn and Eric Sabbag and his...