Obituaries

Salwa Hajar

Salwa Hajar

Jul 29, 2014

Salwa "Sally" (Saad) Hajar, of Norwood formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on July 29, 2014. She was 95 years old. An avid cook of Arabic food, Sally was happiest spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and doing crossword puzzles and absolutely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sally was the dear and devoted wife...

Georgette Moussally

Georgette Moussally

Jul 12, 2014

Georgette “Rose” Moussally, of Boston’s South End, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 9, 1922, to Wadia (Sanky), and John Moussally. Rose is survived by her family. Loving aunt of Joyce (Choueiri) Signor and her husband Said of Winchester, MA and their three children,...

Honorable Joseph M. Walker Walker

Honorable Joseph M. Walker Walker

Jul 8, 2014

The Honorable Joseph Monroe Walker, III of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, an Associate Justice of The Massachusetts Superior Court, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Justice Walker was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Dr. Joseph M. Walker, Jr. and Melanie Pruitt Walker. He attended St. Paul’s School, Concord, New Hampshire, graduating in 1969....

Alfred A. Ferrara

Alfred A. Ferrara

Jun 29, 2014

Alfred A. Ferrara of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s West End, passed away on June 29, 2014. He was 96 years old. Alfred was a very loyal friend and uncle to many as well as a very kind and generous man to all he encountered. He was a proud United States Army Veteran of World War II and he...

Richard D. Canino

Richard D. Canino

Jun 13, 2014

Richard D. Canino of Quincy passed away on June 13, 2014. He was 86 years old. Richard worked for many years repairing equipment at Filene's department store in Boston. Richard was the beloved son of the late Richard and Mary (Amato) Canino. Brother of the late Joseph Canino. Nephew of Frances Amato of West Roxbury and her late husband...

Edna Aborjaily

Edna Aborjaily

Jun 1, 2014

Edna (Hadge) Aborjaily of Milford, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on June 1, 2014. She was 101 years old. Edna was the dear and devoted wife of the late Frederick Aborjaily. Loving mother of Janice Anderson and her husband Robert of Milford and the late Dr. Robert Aborjaily. Dear mother-in-law of Lillian Aborjaily of Newburyport. Cherished Nana of...

Sonia E. Boyd

Sonia E. Boyd

May 28, 2014

Sonia Elsie (Kachajian) Boyd of Brighton passed away on May 28, 2014. Sonia had worked for many years as a customer service representative for Cablevision, and subsequent local cable companies. Sonia was the beloved wife of the late Chandler Boyd. Loving mother of Gregg T. Boyd and his wife Rebecca of Brighton, Jeffrey A. Boyd of Brighton, and Chandler...

Donald A. Difiore

Donald A. Difiore

May 20, 2014

Donald A. DiFiore, a 50-year resident of West Roxbury, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was 78 years old. Donald was the dear and devoted husband of Renay Ann (Faysal) DiFiore. Beloved father of Marc DiFiore and his wife Suzanne of Medfield, and Michelle DiFiore Cawley and her husband Robert of Westwood. Loving grandfather "Gid" of Michael, Timothy,...

Carolynn A. Diroma-Sullivan

Carolynn A. Diroma-Sullivan

May 16, 2014

Carolynn A. (Lang) DiRoma-Sullivan, of Plymouth, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on May 16, 2014. She was 44 years old. Carolynn was the dear and devoted wife of John W. Sullivan. Loving mother of Michael DiRoma of Watertown, Ryan DiRoma and his girlfriend Kendra of Malden, and Brittni DiRoma and Johnny Sullivan of Plymouth. Beloved daughter of June...

Edwin M. Eyre

Edwin M. Eyre

May 7, 2014

Eyre, Edwin M. Of West Roxbury passed away on May 7, 2014 at the Deutsches Altenheim German Center in West Roxbury at the age of 92. Mr. Eyre Lived in Islip, NY until retiring to FL, where he lived in Stuart and then Vero Beach. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary E. Eyre, and their...

Samia G. Nassif

Samia G. Nassif

May 5, 2014

Samia G. (Farah) Nassif, of Westwood, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on May 5, 2014. She was 68 years old. Samia was the dear and devoted wife of Gerges Nassif. Loving mother of Tony Nassif and his wife Marie, Carlos Nassif and his wife Fadia, Loutfi “Lou” Nassif and his wife Nada and Fayez “Fred” Nassif and his...

George P. Fox

George P. Fox

May 4, 2014

George P. Fox of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully in his home on May 4, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. George spent almost his whole life, in the same house, as resident of West Roxbury. He went to Roslindale High School, where he was a proud graduate of the Class of 1955. From...

Robert G. Maloof

Robert G. Maloof

May 2, 2014

Robert G. Maloof of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale and Boston's South End, passed away on May 2, 2014. He was 67 years old. Born in Boston, Bob was a loving, caring husband and father who devoted his life to his family. He was also an amazing friend to many, always looking to help people and always giving more than...

Albert Richard Sada

Albert Richard Sada

Apr 18, 2014

Albert Richard Sada, of West Roxbury, passed away on April 18, 2014. He was 92 years old. Al was the beloved son of the late Adla and Richard Sada. Devoted brother of Priscilla Sada of West Roxbury, the late Edward Richard Sada and his wife Magdalena, and the late Lorraine Sada. Loving uncle of Barbara Ann Dubiel and her...

John J. Murphy

John J. Murphy

Apr 9, 2014

John J. Murphy of Brighton, Retired Lieutenant in the Massachusetts State Police, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014. He was 88 years old. Dear and devoted husband for 55 years of Nancy H. Murphy. Son of the late James and Margaret (Sullivan) Murphy. Survived by several nieces and nephews & 3 grand-nieces and nephews. John was born and...

Elizabeth Katharine Saliba

Elizabeth Katharine Saliba

Apr 7, 2014

Elizabeth Katharine (Traboulsi) Saliba of Quincy, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on April 7, 2014. She was 98 years old. Elizabeth was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 2, 1915. She served as President of the Syrian Junior League of New York for two terms in the late 1930's. She married Dr. Ned J. Saliba and moved...

Carlos B. Ortiz

Carlos B. Ortiz

Apr 5, 2014

Carlos B. Ortiz of Boston passed away on April 5, 2014. He was 38 years old. Carlos was the loving husband of Stacie (Greenan) of Tewksbury. Loving father of Carlos Ortiz Jr. and Calvin Ortiz of FL and Mariya, Jazmin, Alexis and Kyleigh Ortiz of Tewksbury. Dear and devoted son of Carlos Ortiz of NY and Maria (Medina) of...

Christine Ayoub

Christine Ayoub

Apr 3, 2014

Christine Ayoub of West Roxbury passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2014. She was 89 years old. Christine worked as a switchboard operator/receptionist for many years at "The Phone Company", Phillips Petroleum and Texaco. She was very athletic, and enjoyed skiing and bowling for much of her life. She was a longtime active member of the Virgin Mary Society...

Alyce M. Smetana

Alyce M. Smetana

Mar 29, 2014

Alyce M. (Stulgs) Smetana of West Roxbury passed away March 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old. Alyce was the beloved wife of the late Paul E. Smetana. Loving mother of Leann DiBiccari of Ohio, Beverly Lizotte and her husband Edward of Billerica, Paul E. Smetana II of West Roxbury, and the late Susan...

John Shagoury

John Shagoury

Mar 28, 2014

John Shagoury of Needham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on March 28, 2014. He was 87. John was the dear and devoted husband of Priscilla (Derany). Loving father of John D Shagoury and his wife Yvonne Ciardiello of Wayland and Gregory J. Shagoury of Dedham. Cherished grandfather “Jido” of Danielle, Lyndsey and Nicole. Dear brother of Joseph Shagoury...

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