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
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...
Hadwig Gofferje
Feb 28, 2026
Hadwig Gofferjé, formerly of Newton and Needham MA, passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 28, 2026 in Lincoln, MA. She was 88 years old.
Hadwig was born September 4, 1939 in Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany, to Karl Gofferjé and Edith Gofferjé (nee Schmidt). She attended the University of Tübingen in Germany and then moved to the U.S. on a...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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”...
