Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Robert F. Costello, of Plainville, formerly of Norwood and West Roxbury, passed away on June 11, 2021. He was 59 years old.

Robert was the loving son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary L. (Shields) Costello. Dear brother of Christine Costello of Estero, FL, Larry Costello and his wife Carolann of West Roxbury, Maryann Costello of...

Jun 10, 2021

Emily Msaddi of West Roxbury passed away on June 10, 2021.  She was 97 years old.

Beloved Emily was born in 1923 in a small town called Tannourine situated high in the mountains of northern Lebanon. She was raised in a devoted Christian Maronite farming family.  Since childhood, Emily learned to love, sacrifice, give, pray and  was...

Jun 9, 2021

Maureen (Hughes) Vinal of Roslindale, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on June 9, 2021.  She was 70 years old.

Maureen was born and raised in West Roxbury in an Irish Catholic family by the late Rita and Joseph Hughes. The middle child of six, Maureen attended The Joyce Kilmer and Shaw Schools in West Roxbury before...

Jun 5, 2021

Rose E. (Tierney) Palonen of Medford, passed away on June 5, 2021. She was 83 years old.

Rose was the dear and devoted wife of Stuart Palonen. Loving mother of Debra Barbitta and her husband Andrew of SC, Mark Palonen of Waltham and the late Steven Palonen and Sonja Odom. Cherished grandmother, “G’ma,” of Laura, Shawn and...

Jun 4, 2021

Lillian F. Mahoney passed away on June 4, 2021. She was 92 years old. Lillian was born in Charlestown and lived for most of her life in West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. For the past few years, Lillian had been a resident of The Enclave in Franklin and died peacefully there, surrounded by Enclave staff and by the devoted...

May 24, 2021

Jesus Manuel “Manny” Mendez II, of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on May 24, 2021 . He was 69 years old.

Manny was the dear father of Mark Mendez of Jamaica Plain. Proud “Grandpa” of Chanel and Lexi Mastropoalo of California. Loving son of the late Jesus Mendez and Virginia Cruz. Dear brother of Jenny Mendez...

May 2, 2021

Jahaira Camer DeAlto, of Boston, passed away on May 2, 2021.  She was 42 years old.

Jahaira was the daughter of Dr. Stephen Camer of Dedham and Doris Camer of Florida.

Her Funeral Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jahaira’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,...

Apr 30, 2021

Rosemarie "Rosie" Nashawaty, of West Roxbury passed away on Good Friday, April 30, 2021 and the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. She was 80 years old.

Rosie was mostly a private person who loved her privacy, but could also be a very social, fun loving and talkative participant with friends and family. She was strong willed and...

Apr 26, 2021

Mitchell J.Tawa of Florida and Rockport passed away peacefully April 26, 2021.

He was the beloved son of the late Habeeb “John” Tawa and Zakieh “Annie” (Galey) Tawa.  Beloved brother of Lucille Tawa of Brookline, and the late Albert, Anthony, Leo and George Tawa, and Mary Haddad.  Mitchell is survived by many loving nieces and nephews as...

Apr 21, 2021

Najlah (Naddaff) Skuncik, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away April 21, 2021, at age 93.

She was the dear and devoted wife of the late Francis Skuncik. Loving mother of Nancy Matte and her husband Stephen of Norfolk, Frank Skuncik and his wife Leslie of Norwood, Yvonne Driscoll and her husband James of Eliot, ME, Susan Collins...

Apr 14, 2021

Andrea Marie (Hamwey) Larkin of Walpole passed away on April 14, 2021.  She was 41 years old.

A private funeral service will be held on Monday April 19, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Andrea's memory to the Church of St. John of Damascus (stjohnd.org) 300 West St. Dedham, MA 02026 or...

Apr 14, 2021

Mary Rose (Maloof) Teebagy of Somerville passed away on April 14, 2021.

Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Anthony K. Teebagy, Sr.  Beloved mother of Judith DeFreitas & her husband Daniel of Amesbury, Barbara Capuano & her husband Michael of Somerville, Anthony K. Teebagy, Jr. & his wife Kathleen Buckley of Shrewsbury, James...

Apr 13, 2021

Doris Mae Kickham, 86, of Asheville, NC died Thursday, April 13, 2021 at her residence.

A proud native of Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Nora Kickham.

Doris was a graduate of Massachusetts State Teachers College.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane Jacobson of Encinitas, CA; sons,...

Apr 13, 2021

Samira Arour, of West Roxbury, passed away on April 13, 2021. She was 87 years old.

Samira was the loving daughter of the late Alexander and Shama (Kas-Elias). Loving sister of the late Mary Hannoush, Rose Shahristan, Eugenie Dolabany, Salwa Elias and Eva Arour. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Samira's Funeral...

Apr 12, 2021

Robert P. Leon of Westwood passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2021.  He was 87 years old.

Bob was the dear and devoted husband of the late Virginia "Ginny" (Aylward) Leon.  Loving father of Robert P. Leon Jr. and his wife Maureen of Norwood, Jeanne Leon Hawes and her husband Douglas of Dedham, and Dianne...

Apr 8, 2021

Victor Manuel Quintero (Papi), (90) passed away on April 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the eldest son of the late Puno Quintero and Herminia Lalinde and stepson of Alberto Lalinde, beloved brother to Astrid Panameno, Esther Vail, Omaira Green, Patricia Cruz, Connie Velasquez, Belisario Lalinde and Paul Lalinde and brother-in-law of Elena Pereira de Pantano. His...

Apr 8, 2021

Helene (Rechmani) Hamoui of Canton passed away April 8, 2021 at the age of 62.

Helene was the dear and devoted daughter of the late Camille and Rozette (Audy) Rechmani.  Loving wife of Michel Hamoui.  Beloved mother of Elie and Anthony Hamoui.  Loving sister of Elie Rechmani and his wife Gloria of Dedham, Ilda Haddad and her...

Mar 31, 2021

Joyce A. (Walsh) Tenanty, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away on March 31, 2021, peacefully, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 69 years old.

Born and raised in Norwood, Joyce worked for over 40 years at FM Global. Following her retirement in 2014, she enjoyed traveling and winters in Florida. She enjoyed playing cards...

Mar 26, 2021

Doris M. (Elliott) Brown of Beverly, formerly of Georgetown, Hamilton, MA and North Branford, CT died peacefully on Friday, March 26, just two weeks shy of her 91st birthday, at the Deutsches Altenheim in West Roxbury where she has been living for the past four years.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Mildred...

Mar 15, 2021

Kasper Joseph Kfoury was born and raised in Lawrence, MA to Lebanese immigrant parents, Joseph E. Kfoury and Azizy (Samaha) Kfoury.  He was predeceased by his brother Louis J. Kfoury and leaves his sister, Rose Sabbagh and brother, George J. Kfoury and his wife Barbara.

A 1940 graduate of Lawrence High School, Kasper enlisted in the U.S....