Obituaries

Aug 11, 2014

Barbara (Boisvert) Cummings, of Winthrop passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.

Barbara was the dear and devoted wife of 59 years of Arthur T. "Arky" Cummings. Loving mother of Kevin Cummings and Susan of Winthrop, Scott Cummings and Alison of Bedford, NH, Douglas Cummings and Colleen of Longmeadow,...

Aug 10, 2014

Rose “Nana” (Solomon) George, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 10, 2014. Rose was an expert dressmaker who shared her passion for sewing by teaching adults and children for decades. She was fortunate to have a close-knit family and many friends who will remember her for her resilience and loving nature. Rose enjoyed many wonderful trips with the...

Aug 2, 2014

Mary T. (Geary) Kenneally, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on August 2, 2014. She was 81 years old. Mary is survived by her Dear and devoted husband of 56 years, Vincent J. Kenneally. Loving mother of Christopher Kenneally of West Roxbury and Mark Kenneally and his wife Elizabeth Rosin of Kansas City, MO. Cherished grandmother of Claudia,...

Aug 2, 2014

Elaine M. (Maloof) Saad of Wilmington, formerly of Somerville, a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away on August 2, 2014. She was 53 years old. Elaine was the dear and devoted wife of Elias G. Saad. Loving mother of John Saad and his fiancée Meghan Hopkins, Jacob Saad and his wife Ashley and Jessica Saad,...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...