Obituaries

Oct 7, 2016

"Mitch" Bezreh, age 85 of Arlington passed away suddenly on October 7, 2016. He was the dear and devoted husband of Shirley (Kahaly) Bezreh. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Beloved father of Nicholas Bezreh and wife Carol of Needham, Steven Bezreh and fiancAC.e Susan Doyle of Wilmington, Susan Dooley and her husband Brian of Burlington, and Mark Bezreh...

Oct 4, 2016

Mary Maloof Sullivan of Roslindale passed away on October 4, 2016. She was 97 years old. Born and raised in Boston's South End, "Minnie" graduated from Boston Girls' High School and trained to be a hairdresser. She worked for many years as a Teacher's Aide at the Charles Mackey School, and spent many Saturdays at her sidewalk sale at...

Oct 4, 2016

David A. Dorsheimer, a lifelong Dedham resident, passed away October 4, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a 15 month courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was the cherished son of Florence Evelyn (Gramer) Dorsheimer of Dedham and the late John Daniel Dorsheimer, Jr. Beloved brother of Rita of Dedham, Jack and his wife Mary of Millis,...

Sep 27, 2016

Kristin A. Wiechmann of Holden passed away suddenly on September 27, 2016. She was 43 years old.

Kristin was the devoted mother of Benjamin. Beloved daughter of Brenda (Aymie) and Terry Wiechmann of Yarmouth Port. Loving sister of Amy Wiechmann. Loving aunt of Jonas Wiechmann. Dear niece of Roberta Ennis, George Aymie, Barry Wiechmann, Dean Wiechmann, and...

Sep 3, 2016

Wadia Maloof Boyko of Colorado, formerly of Medfield and Boston passed away on September 3, 2016. She was 97 years old. Wadia was the dear and devoted wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Marie Boyko of Colorado and the late Donna Boyko. Dear sister of the late Najla Haddad, Abraham Maloof, Adele Dikmak and Lillian Whittaker. Loving...

Aug 17, 2016

Helen D. Romanick., of West Roxbury, passed away August 17, 2016. She was 86 years old. Helen worked for over 30 years as a cashier at Jimmy's Harborside Restaurant in Boston. Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Paul S. and Ethel (Faulkner) Romanick. Helen's Funeral Service was held August 22, 2016 at the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home....

Aug 15, 2016

Kevin J. Murphy, resident of Needham, MA, formerly of West Roxbury, MA, passed away on Monday August 15, 2016 after a tenacious battle with Carcinoid Cancer. Son of the late Arthur J. Murphy and the late Claire T. Murphy, he was born in Boston, MA on September 22nd 1950. Kevin was the beloved husband of Dolores Marie (Prioli) Murphy...

Aug 11, 2016

Mitchell M. Corey of Roslindale passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016. He was 91 years old. Born and raised in Boston's South End, Mitch was a proud U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII, Past Commander of the N.G. Beram Veterans Assoc., Past President of the St. George Seniors. He worked for over 30 years as an airline...

Jul 26, 2016

Elias Laham, a resident of Brockton for over 40 years, passed away on July 26, 2016. He was 91 years old.

Born in Boston, Elias worked for many years as a chemical engineer for a rubber manufacturing company and was a proud US Army Veteran of WWII.

Elias was the dear and devoted husband of...

Jul 24, 2016

Mildred H. (Brierley) Joseph, of Centerville, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away July 24, 2016. She was 91 years old. Born in Boston, Mildred worked for many years for her husband's company, M. Joseph Sewing Company and attained her certificate in medical assisting at age 60. She has been a resident of the cape for nearly 40 years where...

Jul 22, 2016

Joan B. Dikmak, of Chelmsford, passed away on July 22, 2016. She was 79 years old. Born and raised in Boston, Joan was a telephone operator for New England Telephone for over 30 years. She lived in Waltham before moving to Chelmsford over 25 years ago where she enjoyed various activities at the Chelmsford Senior Center. Joan was the...

Jul 17, 2016

Linda (Demerjian) Pickering of Jensen Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon passed away on July 17, 2016 after a courageous nineteen-year battle with cancer. She was 69 years old. Linda was born and raised in Boston. She attended the University of South Carolina. Linda founded a knitting club in Sailfish Point in Stuart, FL. She worked in an administration position...

Jul 12, 2016

Miriam Therese Dever, of West Roxbury, passed away on July 12, 2016. She was 68 years old.

Miriam earned her Bachelor's Degree from Manhattanville College, and later earned her Master's Degree in English from the University of Virginia. She worked as an English teacher before establishing and operating Dever Financial Services in Boston for many years. Miriam...

Jun 22, 2016

Jose M. Fernandez, a longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2016. He was 93 years old. Born in Cuba, Jose and his beloved wife, Elsie, came to United States in 1961 and settled in West Roxbury. He enjoyed telling jokes and making people smile. Jose enjoyed fishing, and together with Elsie,...

Jun 14, 2016

Bill Averill of West Roxbury, formerly of Mission Hill, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2016 at the age of 50. Bill was the dear and devoted husband of Donna (Kemp) Averill. Beloved father of Brian and Matthew Averill, both of West Roxbury. Loving son of the late Paul and Shirley (Pryor) Averill. Dear brother of James Averill and...

Jun 13, 2016

Shirley (Everson) Cotto of Walpole, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on June 13, 2016 at the age of 72. She was the longtime proprietor of Majestic Florist in West Roxbury. Shirley was the dear and devoted wife of Nicholas Cotto Sr. Loving mother of Nicholas Cotto Jr. and his wife Linda of Dedham. Cherished "Nana" of Nicholas A....

May 30, 2016

Mary J. Pinciaro of West Roxbury passed away on May 30, 2016 at the age of 77. Mary had worked for many years as a clerk in the Registry of Deeds in Boston. Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Marie and Gaetano Pinciaro. Dear sister of the late Michael and Guy Pinciaro, and Ann Molino. Mary is...

May 24, 2016

Rosemarie Camerano of Somerville passed away on May 24, 2016 at the age of 77. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carmine and Matilda (Bargoot) Camerano. Dear sister of the late Benjamin Camerano. Rosemarie is survived by her nieces and several cousins. Rosemarie's Funeral Service was held May 31, 2016 at the Church of St. John of...

May 17, 2016

Evelyn (Younis) Pappas of West Roxbury passed away peacefully on May 17, 2016. She was the dear and devoted wife of the late William Pappas. Beloved mother of Gary Pappas and his wife Sandra of Boston, Leslie McGowan and her husband Charles of Westwood, and Stacey Martinelli and her husband Eugene of Foxboro. Dear "Grandma" of Dana Locke, Alexandra...

May 12, 2016

Marie Y. Youssef of Franklin passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 12, 2016. She was 86 years old. Marie was the dear and devoted wife of the late Abdallah Youssef. Loving mother of Salim Youssef of Abington, Elie Youssef of Kingston, George Youssef of Osterville, Bassam Youssef of Franklin, and the late Afifi Bejjani. Beloved grandmother...