Nancy Benjamin
Nov 7, 2017
Nancy Benjamin, of Millis, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on November 7, 2017. She was 62 years old.
Nancy loved the outdoors. She enjoyed the beach, flower gardening and hiking with her longtime boyfriend, Rick. She loved animals, and decorating for every holiday, especially Christmas. She loved all things Mickey Mouse, but above all else, she...
Robert Edward Shepard
Nov 6, 2017
Robert E. Shepard of Tewksbury passed away on November 6, 2017 at the age of 86.
Robert was born in Boston on August 8, 1931. Hew was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Robert worked for many years as the Chief Radiologist at the V.A. Medical Center in Boston.
Robert was the...
Keith Charles Nashawaty
Nov 1, 2017
On November 1, 2017, Keith quietly passed away in his sleep due to natural causes.
Keith was born on April 6, 1966, in Cambridge, Mass., the oldest son of Charles Nashawaty and Rosemary (Navarro) Flaherty. He grew up in Needham and went to Needham High School before attending Stanford University, where he earned a B.A. in political...
Eleanor Z. (Zayady) Hanna
Oct 29, 2017
Eleanor Sophia Zayady Hanna, of Boston and Provincetown, passed away on October 29, 2017, at 79 years old. Born on April 21, 1938 in Boston, to Helen (Hamaty) and Elias Zayady, the eldest of two daughters, Eleanor was educated at the Girl’s Latin School, and Boston University. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Graduate School of Arts...
Evelyn Ann (Aborjaily) Shedd
Oct 27, 2017
Evelyn A. (Aborjaily) Shedd of West Roxbury, formerly of Walpole and Roslindale, passed away October 26, 2017. She was 90 years old.
After graduating from Girl’s High School in Boston, Evelyn joined Manning Maxwell and Moore, where she met her husband Bob. They were married in 1952 and moved to Roslindale to raise their family. Evelyn later...
Marcia A. Palo
Oct 23, 2017
Marcia Palo of West Roxbury passed away on October 23, 2017. She was 73 years old.
Marcia was born on January 25, 1944 to Jacob and Stella (Raczka) Palo in Fitchburg, MA. She worked for many years as a nurse at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, as well as the V.A. Medical Center in Boston. Marcia...
Arnold Celaj
Oct 19, 2017
On October 19th, the world lost a kind and beautiful soul, Arnold Celaj, as he went to find peace in another place. A tragic day because he left us, but one also to be remembered as the day he was given life 26 years ago. Arnold brought an indescribable amount of love and happiness to so many people and...
John David Szmaj
Oct 14, 2017
On October 14, 2017 Johnie quietly passed away, with family by his side, after a battle he lost to cancer. He fought with dignity and was determined to assume a normal life, refusing to give into this cruel disease.
Johnie was born July 21, 1959 in Youngstown Ohio, the first born of Casimir and Alexandra Szmaj. Johnie...
Adam George Salhaney
Oct 6, 2017
Adam G. Salhaney of Weymouth passed away unexpectedly in San Diego, California on October 6, 2017. He was 27 years old.
Adam had an authentic gift for inspiring others to explore, travel, and pursue their dreams. He was loved by many people, friends old and new, around the world.
Adam was the beloved son of...
Steven J. Mullen
Oct 4, 2017
Steven J. Mullen, of Roslindale, formerly of Marshfield, passed away on October 4, 2017. He was 49 years old.
Born and raised in Marshfield, Steve graduated from Salve Regina and worked as an I.T. Manager at Boston Children’s Hospital for over 20 years. He also volunteered at Children’s Hospital in the Cystic Fibrosis Unit for several years....
Joseph G. Jabaily
Oct 1, 2017
Joseph G. Jabaily of Quincy passed away on October 1, 2017 at the age of 95.
Joseph served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He went on to work for many years as a photo technician for the Associated Press, and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 25 years, retiring at age...
Dolly Oudan
Sep 25, 2017
Dolly Oudan, of Dedham, passed away at her home, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
She will be laid to rest at a private graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. Contributions in Dolly's memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice, 80 Newbridge Way Dedham, MA 02026.
Esther Sherman
Aug 28, 2017
Esther Sherman, of West Roxbury, August 28, 2017. She was 89 years old.
Esther was the loving daughter of Reuben Sherman and Fanny (Leibovitz). Dear sister of the late Henry Sherman, Rita Oster and Irving Sherman.
Esther was laid to rest at Bresna Cemetery in West Roxbury.
Evelyn (Kouri) Ghiz
Aug 25, 2017
Evelyn (Khouri) Ghiz, of Florida, formerly of Westwood, passed away on August 25, 2017. She was 101 years old.
Evelyn was the dear and devoted wife of the late Edward M. Ghiz. Loving mother of Paula Rhinerson and her husband Ronald of FL and Richard E. Ghiz and his wife Tina of Medway. Dear sister of Pauline...
Elaine A (Fontinha) Mannion
Aug 23, 2017
Elaine A. (Fontinha) Mannion, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 23, 2017. She was 57 years old.
Elaine was the dear and devoted wife of Thomas M. Mannion. Loving mother of Sean Mannion of West Roxbury and his fiancee Megan Flanagan, and Brian Mannion of West Roxbury. Dear sister of Stephen Fontinha and his wife Rita...
Russell T. Homsy
Aug 21, 2017
Russell T. Homsy, of Natick, passed away on August 21, 2017. He was 43 years old.
Born and raised in Natick, Russell was a longtime attorney for the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.
Russell was the dear and devoted husband of Annabelle (Zaki-Salib) Carter Finch. Loving father of Tristan, Jasmine and Lily Homsy. Beloved son of...
Arlene Ann Zarthar
Aug 20, 2017
Arlene A. Zarthar, of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away on August 20, 2017. She was 79 years old.
Born and raised in Boston’s South End, Arlene had been a resident of West Roxbury for many years. She worked for over 20 years for the Gillette Company in Boston. She enjoyed playing...
Irma M. (Colella) Vozzella
Aug 18, 2017
Irma M. (Colella) Vozzella, of West Roxbury passed away on August 18, 2017. She was 97 years old.
Irma was born In Montemiletto (Avellino) Italy on September 8, 1919, to Vincenzo and Ermirinda (Bevilacqua) Colella. In 1952, she married Vincenzo Vozzella. She emigrated to America that same year. Irma worked for many years at the V.A. Medical...
Rita W. (Cardoos) Maloof Ambrose
Aug 12, 2017
Rita W. (Cardoos) Maloof Ambrose, of Newton, formerly of Bedford and Watertown, passed away on August 12, 2017. She was 99 years old.
Rita was the dear and devoted wife of the late Leon S. Maloof and the late James J. Ambrose. Loving mother of Leonora Smith and her husband Richard of Florida, Laura George and her...
Camille Rechmani
Aug 8, 2017
Camille Rechmani, of Dedham, passed away on August 8, 2017. He was 85 years old.
Camille was the dear and devoted husband of the late Rozette (Audy). Loving father of Elie Rechmani and his wife Gloria of Dedham, Helene Hamouli and her husband Michel of Canton, Ilda Haddad and her husband George of Lebanon, and Fouad Rechmani...
