Obituaries

Dennis R. Mackey

Dennis R. Mackey

Feb 3, 2018

Dennis R. Mackey, of West Roxbury passed away on February 3, 2018.  He was 74 years old.

Dennis was the dear and devoted husband of Linda Zine. Loving father of Wade Mackey of Ohio, Karen Savage and her husband Shannon of Ohio and Nani Murphy of Michigan. Cherished grandfather of Elijah, Caleb and Micah. Dear brother of...

Evelyn (Leon)  Sabbag

Evelyn (Leon) Sabbag

Jan 18, 2018

Evelyn (Leon) Sabbag of Medfield, formerly of Westwood, passed away on January 18, 2018 in her 100th year.

Evelyn was the dear and devoted wife of the late George J. Sabbag, Capt. USN (Ret).  Loving mother of Elaine Clinton Stuis of Medfield and her late husband Charles Stuis, Robert Sabbag and Patricia Riley of Wellfleet, Michael Sabbag...

Susan (Moftah)  Boulos

Susan (Moftah) Boulos

Jan 13, 2018

Susan (Moftah) Boulos, of Weymouth, passed away January 13, 2018 following a brief illness. She was 96 years old.

Susan was the dear and devoted wife of the late Daniel Boulos.  Loving mother of Dr. Mona Boulos and her husband Dr. Fadi Metri of Braintree and the late Alpha Boulos.  Cherished grandmother “Teita” of Walid, Julia and...

Lorie L. Bennett M.

Lorie L. Bennett M.

Jan 12, 2018

Lorie L. Bennett M. from the Republic of Panama, passed away on January 12, 2018. She was 83 years old. Lorie loved music and singing and was known for always lifting people’s spirits. Whether she was visiting the sick, or bringing food to the poor, she was loved and adored for her ability to always helping people spiritually. Lorie...

Dr. Joanna Doku

Dr. Joanna Doku

Jan 11, 2018

Dr. Joanna Doku, formerly of Brookline, passed away on January 11, 2018 after a long, and healthy life surrounded by her beloved family. She is remembered as a warm-hearted and caring person by all who knew her. She taught us all how life should be lived: by consistently defying expectations with perseverance and a rebel’s spirit.

Dr....

Mitchell J. Haddad

Mitchell J. Haddad

Jan 9, 2018

Mitchell J. Haddad Sr., a lifelong resident of Natick, passed away on January 9, 2018. He was 94 years old.

Mitch proudly served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II.  After the war, Mitch began what would become a 50-year career working as a Manager for the Bancroft Cap Co. of Framingham.  When not spending...

Stephen G. Kalil

Stephen G. Kalil

Dec 22, 2017

Stephen G. Kalil, formerly of Boston's South End, passed away on December 22, 2017.  He was 59 years old.

Stephen was the loving father of Sean Kalil and his wife Shaina of Malden. Cherished grandfather, "Giddo" of Tyler and Ryan. Dear brother of Kathryn Kalil and her husband Angel of Swampscott, Michael Kalil and his wife Marriah...

Joseph Anthony Dognazzi

Joseph Anthony Dognazzi

Dec 14, 2017

Joseph “Anthony” Dognazzi of Readville, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on December 14, 2017. He was 85 years old.

Joseph was a proud US Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Joseph was dear and devoted husband of Jean (Tierney).  Loving father of Joseph E. Dognazzi and his wife Shelly of Readville and Patricia J....

Rose Ann (Arouchon)  Zeghibe

Rose Ann (Arouchon) Zeghibe

Dec 8, 2017

Rose Ann (Arouchon) Zeghibe, passed away on December 8, 2017, in Westwood, Massachusetts. She was born on August 29, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, wife of her beloved William.  She is survived by her three sons, Michael and his wife Lisa Zeghibe, and grandchildren Sabrina and Michael Zeghibe of Westwood, Roger Zeghibe of Boston, and William and his wife Niamh...

Marie B. (Zagby)  Kennedy

Marie B. (Zagby) Kennedy

Nov 30, 2017

Marie B. (Zagby) Kennedy, of Westwood, formerly of Bowie, MD passed away on November 30, 2017. She was 86 years old.

Marie was the loving wife of the late Raymond C. Kennedy to whom she was married for fifty-three years. She was the devoted mother of Charles and Richard Kennedy of MD, and Melissa and Raymond Sayeg...

Rose Marie (Derany)  Tawa

Rose Marie (Derany) Tawa

Nov 29, 2017

Rose Marie (Derany) Tawa, of Manomet, formerly of Westwood, passed away on November 29, 2017 at the age of 90.  Rose was known for her dedication to family, renowned cooking, and being a kind, sweet, and gentle-spirited woman.  She lived her life with grace and love, and will be forever missed. Rose was the devoted wife of the late...

Albert Esah Hamwey

Albert Esah Hamwey

Nov 28, 2017

Albert E. Hamwey, of Billerica formerly of Arlington, passed away on November 28, 2017.  He was 80 years old.

Al was an active member of the Church of St. John of Damascus in Dedham.  He was a longtime manager and vice president at Shawmut Bank and was very proud of his service as a paratrooper in the...

Rev. Deacon Thomas C. Burke

Rev. Deacon Thomas C. Burke

Nov 26, 2017

Rev. Deacon Thomas C. Burke, of Stoneham, passed away on November 26, 2017. He was 81 years old.

Deacon Thomas was the dear and devoted husband of the late Jacquelyn (Gaetano).Longtime companion of Edna Goguen. Father of Lynn A. Burke of Somerville. Grandfather of Brendan and Rebecca. Dear brother of Helen Day of West Ossippee, NH, Margie...

Elias D. Alajjouri

Elias D. Alajjouri

Nov 25, 2017

Elias D. Alajjouri of West Roxbury, passed away on November 25, 2017. He was 61 years old.

Elias was the dear and devoted husband of Alia Alfreijat. Loving father of George Alajjouri of Colorado, Roujieh Alajjouri of West Roxbury and Carmen Alajjouri of West Roxbury.  He was the dear brother of Salim Alajjouri of Syria, Ghattas Alajjouri...

Olivia A. Waishek

Olivia A. Waishek

Nov 19, 2017

Olivia A. Waishek, 72, of West Roxbury, formerly of Hudson St. in Boston’s South Cove, passed away on November 19, 2017. Her commitment to her community was second only to her love of family and friends. Olivia was an incredible asset to the City of Boston, and her neighborhood of West Roxbury. She spent many years serving the community...

Joseph C. Kurker

Joseph C. Kurker

Nov 19, 2017

Joseph "Joe" grew up during the Great Depression.  When he was a young man, he worked various jobs including selling and delivering magazines and newspapers, shining shoes, and working in a supermarket.  He excelled in numerous sports at Dorchester High, in Dorchester recreation leagues, and at Northeastern University.  After high school, Joe was a machinist, and then attended Northeastern...

Honeriette Wehbe

Honeriette Wehbe

Nov 18, 2017

Honeriette Wehbe of Framingham passed away suddenly on November 18, 2017.  She was 71 years old.

Honeriette was born and raised in Kfar Hazir, Lebanon.  She immigrated to the United States in 1997.

She was the dear and devoted wife of Abdelnour Sassine.  Loving mother of Farid Sassine and his wife Lisa of Framingham, Asaad...

Jeanette (Kawam)  Sakakeeny

Jeanette (Kawam) Sakakeeny

Nov 10, 2017

Jeanette (Kawam) Sakakeeny of Medford, passed away on November 10, 2017.  She was 93 years old.

Born and raised in Allston, Jeanette was a graduate of Brighton High School and worked at Tufts University for over 20 years. She loved reading and writing poetry and completing as many crossword and sudoku puzzles as possible.  She enjoyed traveling...

Laurice "Mitzi" (Haddad)  Crede

Laurice "Mitzi" (Haddad) Crede

Nov 8, 2017

Laurice “Mitzi” (Haddad) Crede, Of West Roxbury, passed away on November 8, 2017. She was 94 years old.

Mitzi was a woman with many various talents.  She was an amateur seamstress and made much of her children’s clothing.  She learned to wallpaper while her husband was away at war and installed wallpaper for her friends and family....

Emily A. (Hallow)  Eknoian

Emily A. (Hallow) Eknoian

Nov 8, 2017

Emily A. (Hallow) Eknoian, Of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away November 8, 2017.  She was 95 years old.

Born and raised in Boston’s South End, Emily had lived in West Roxbury since 1955.  She graduated with honors with an associate’s degree in business and real estate from Mass Bay Community College and was...

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