Obituaries

Feb 2, 2020

Robert J. Murad, of Roslindale, formerly of Boston’s South Cove, passed away on February 2, 2020. He was 89 years old.

Born and raised in Boston’s South Cove, Bobby was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. An avid sports fan, he played football while he was in the service. Bobby had a strong work...

Feb 1, 2020

Abdullah Mousallam of Roslindale passed away on February 1, 2020.  He was 88 years old.

He was the dear husband of Wadiaa Mousallam; loving father of George Mosallam of Roslindale, Samer Mosallam of Belmont, Zafer Mousallam of Belmont, and the late Randa Mousallam Khazza; brother of the late Olga Khodeq and Laurice Khayat.  He was the beloved...

Jan 29, 2020

William M. Rihbany, 88, of Braintree, formerly of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1931 in Boston, MA, the son of The Reverend Athanasios and Delia Rihbany, and lived in Boston before moving to Mansfield in 1965 to raise his family, and then retiring in Braintree and Weymouth.

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Jan 24, 2020

James J. Gillespie, resident of Beacon Hill for over 60 years, formerly of Holyoke, passed away on January 24, 2020.  He was 91 years old.

James was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid reader, and a foodie who enjoyed watching cooking shows and enjoying fine dining and spending as much...

Jan 21, 2020

Eleanor Ballentine, A lifelong resident of Jamaica Plain, passed away on January 21, 2020.  She was 95 years old. Eleanor was the loving daughter of the late James and Irene (Flint).  Dear sister of the late Bertha Thompson, Louise Miller, Irene Gilmore and Mary Gilmore.  She is survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will...

Jan 2, 2020

Charles Preston Hurst, of Dedham, passed away peacefully in his home on January 2nd, 2020.  He was 76 years old.

Charles, known to all as Chuck, was the loving husband of Linda Hurst for 43 years.  Beloved father of Valerie Preisz and her husband William of Portland, Oregon, and Gregory Hurst and his wife Violet of Providence,...

Dec 29, 2019

Mildred “Millie” D. Lionti, of West Roxbury, formerly of Dorchester and Roxbury, passed away, peacefully at home on December 29, 2019.  She was 91 years old.

Millie was a longtime employee of the Polaroid Corporation and member of the Polaroid Bowling Team. In years passed, she was an avid traveler, along with her sister, venturing to Italy,...

Dec 25, 2019

Shirley (Richard) White of West Roxbury passed away on December 25, 2019.  She was the beloved mother of Janette White of West Roxbury and the late Johnnie White Jr.  Surrogate mother of Jennifer Tyler of Boston. Dear grandmother of Eric Stoner and Jahvey White.  Loving sister of Betty Baugh of NY and the late Mary Franklin.  Shirley is also...

Dec 21, 2019

Dr. Edward “Doc” Mabardi of Belmont passed peacefully December 21, 2019 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.  He was the dear and devoted husband for sixty years of Zahie Mabardi. Beloved father of Marie Mabardi and her husband Krikor of Belmont, Diane Mabardi and her husband Peter Abdelmaseh of Belmont, Peter Mabardi of Cambridge, Mitchell Mabardi and his...

Dec 20, 2019

Lynda C. Langlois, of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on December 20, 2019. She was 58 years old.

Lynda was the loving daughter of the late Arthur and Carol (DeCosta). Dear sister of Arthur Langlois Jr. of West Roxbury, Lisa Kosowan of Plymouth and the late Paul E. and Kim Langlois. Dear aunt of Kristie...

Dec 8, 2019

Ludia (Haddad) Talbot, of Needham, passed away on December 8, 2019. She was 95 years old.

Ludia grew up in a Lebanese-Syrian community in the south cove in Boston - near Chinatown, and made many life long friends there.  She attended Girls High School and took many business courses, working for a variety of businesses until she...

Dec 7, 2019

Beverly R. Deraney, of Dedham, passed away on December 7, 2019. She was 79 years old.

Beverly was the dear and devoted daughter of the late James and Rose (Nicholas) Deraney.  Dear sister of Georgette Deraney and her husband Joseph Best of Randolph and the late Andrew J. Deraney.

Beverly's Funeral Service will be held...

Nov 30, 2019

Joseph D. Ramaci, Jr., of West Roxbury, passed away on November 30, 2019. He was 62 years old.

Born and raised in Roslindale, Joseph was a 1975 graduate of Boston Latin School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, and then went on to earn his Associates Degree in Accounting from Bentley University. He...

Nov 12, 2019

Sally E. Rihbany, of West Roxbury, passed away on November 12, 2019. She was 98 years old.

Born and raised in Boston, Sally was the loving daughter of the late Elias and Nazha (Neder). Dear sister of the late Nacha Rihbany Baida, Simon E. Rihbany, Carin Rihbany, Nazira Rihbany and Helen Rihbany. Sally is survived by several...

Nov 6, 2019

Paul W. Petroski of Braintree, formerly of Roslindale, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2019.  He was 34 years old.

Paul was born and raised in Roslindale and was a graduate of Brookline High School.  He then went on to earn his associates degree in computer science from Mass Bay Community College, where he was elected president...

Oct 20, 2019

Lorraine E. (Sabbag) Aswad of Newton passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 20, 2019.  She was 91 years old.

Lorraine was the dear and devoted wife of Herbert Aswad.  Beloved mother of Richard Aswad and his wife Patricia of Nahant, Dr. Paul Aswad and his wife Cynthia of Needham, and the late Louis Aswad. Loving...

Oct 19, 2019

Emily A. Hajar, of Norwood, passed away on October 19, 2019. She was 98 years old.

Emily was the beloved daughter of the late Adele and Kalil Hajar. Loving sister of the late Emile Hajar and Salwa Bazzy. Dear Aunt of Paul Hajar, Paula Hajar, Marilyn Hajar Neubauer, William Bazzy Jr. and Joan Bazzy Egan. She is...

Oct 15, 2019

Gregory Keith Kurker of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully at his home on October 15, 2019.  He was 66 years old.

Gregory was the beloved son of Laurice (Saideh) Kurker of Arlington and the late Edward C. Kurker.  Loving brother of Kenneth Kurker and his wife Regina of Walpole, Karen Robbat and her...

Oct 12, 2019

James J. Cambell, of West Roxbury, passed away on October 12, 2019. He was 95 years old.

Born in Boston, Jim was a graduate of Brighton High School. Following graduation, Jim entered the US Army and was assigned to the 166th Engineer Battalion, where he trained as a civil engineer. He was transferred to infantry in December...

Oct 11, 2019

Marie K. McNabb, of Marlborough, formerly of Boston, passed away on October 11, 2019. She was 99 years old.

Marie was the Loving daughter of the late James and Agatha (Hughes). Dear sister of Paula McNabb Ippolito of Yarmouth Port, Anthony McNabb of Sandwich and Marco Island, FL and the late James F. McNabb and Warren B....