Obituaries

Charley Dikmak

Charley Dikmak

Aug 30, 2013

Charley Dikmak, of Canton, formerly of Dedham, passed away on August 30, 2013. He was 89 years old. Charley was the dear and devoted husband of the late Adele (Maloof). Loving father of Charles F. Dikmak and his wife Wendy of Marlborough and Lorraine McGrath and her husband William of Canton. Cherished grandfather, “Jidoo” of Alexandra Rose McGrath and...

Francis J. Skuncik

Francis J. Skuncik

Aug 19, 2013

Francis J. Skuncik of Franklin, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on August 19, 2013. He was 86 years old. A proud US Army Veteran of WWII, Frankie was the dear and devoted husband of Najlah (Naddaff). Loving father of Nancy Matte and her husband Stephen of Norfolk, Frank Skuncik and his wife Leslie of Norwood, Yvonne Driscoll and...

Jessie M. Giaquinto

Jessie M. Giaquinto

Aug 9, 2013

Jessie (Sadm) Giaquinto of Roslindale passed away on August 9, 2013. She was 72 years old. Jessie was born and raised in Boston's South End. She worked for 29 years at Sears in Dedham before retiring in 2003. She enjoyed playing Bingo, taking trips to Foxwoods and spending time with her family. Jessie also enjoyed attending her son Rob's...

Emma D. Delaney

Emma D. Delaney

Aug 3, 2013

Emma D. (Gannon) Delaney of West Roxbury passed away on August 3, 2013. She was 94 years old. Emma loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed day trips to the Arboretum and the Museum of Fine Arts. She enjoyed music, art and singing, especially in recent years in various activities at the...

Lillian A. Kalell

Lillian A. Kalell

Jul 29, 2013

Lillian A. Kalell of Dedham, formerly of Boston, passed away on July 29, 2013. She was 86 years old. Lillian was the loving sister of the late Louise Kalell, Amelia Falcione, Charles Kalell and George Kalell. Cherished aunt of Charles Kalell and his wife Joanne of Quincy and John Kalell and his wife Kathleen of Dedham and the late...

Anne M. Starkey

Anne M. Starkey

Jul 21, 2013

Anne M. (Cantwell) Starkey of West Roxbury, passed away on July 21, 2013. She was 88 years old. Anne was the dear and devoted wife of Robert F. Starkey. Loving mother of Mary P. Starkey of West Roxbury, Robert Starkey of Rockland, Anne Katsiroubas and her husband Paul of Jamaica Plain, and Peter Starkey B.F.D. and his wife Barbara...

Thomas C. Fahey Jr. B.P.D.

Thomas C. Fahey Jr. B.P.D.

Jul 11, 2013

Thomas C. Fahey Jr. of West Roxbury B.P.D. (Ret.) passed away on July 11, 2013. He was 90 years old. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, Tom was a graduate of Mechanic Arts High School. From there he worked as a machinist until joining the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He was stationed overseas in the...

Hilda C. Devincenzo

Hilda C. Devincenzo

Jul 7, 2013

Hilda C. (Silvangni) DeVincenzo, of Revere passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2013. She was 88 years old. Hilda was the dear and devoted wife of the late John T. DeVincenzo. Loving mother of John P. DeVincenzo of West Roxbury and Janice Belliveau of SC. Loving grandmother of Jason T. DeVincenzo of Salem and Daniel Belliveau of ME. Dear...

Joseph J. Sabino

Joseph J. Sabino

Jul 5, 2013

Joseph J. Sabino of West Roxbury, passed away on July 5, 2013. He was 94 years old. Joseph was the dear and devoted husband of Anna (Deeb). Loving father of Barbara Staffier and her husband Raymond of Franklin and George J. Sabino of Plainville. Cherished grandfather, “Gid,” of Elise Staffier and Jessica and Lauren Sabino. Dear brother of Josephine...

Julius Eric Friedman

Julius Eric Friedman

Jul 3, 2013

Julius "Eric" Friedman of Quincy passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 3, 2013. He was 34 years old. Eric was laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, Illinois.

Georges Masouh

Georges Masouh

Jun 28, 2013

Georges Masouh of Foxboro passed away June 28, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He was 72 years old. Georges is survived by his daughter Rita, son Bahaa, and one grandchild. Georges was laid to rest in his hometown of Homs, Syria on July 8, 2013.

Lorraine Tawa

Lorraine Tawa

Jun 21, 2013

Lorraine (David) Tawa of Agawam, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on June 20, 2013. She was 87 years old. Lorraine was the loving mother of Greg Tawa and his wife Pat of Beverly and Steven Tawa of Philadelphia. Cherished grandmother of Evan. Dear sister of the late Pauline, Evelyn and Mildred. She is also survived by several loving...

Arthur M. Deraney

Arthur M. Deraney

Jun 18, 2013

Arthur M. Deraney of Cumberland, RI formerly of Norwood, passed away on June 18, 2013. He was 66 years old. A proud US Marine Corps Corporal during the Vietnam War, Arthur was the loving father of Sharon Deraney and her partner Shalom of Worcester, and Brian Deraney and his wife Allison of Sharon. Cherished grandfather of Nathan Mitchell Deraney....

Edward A. Zahka

Edward A. Zahka

Jun 17, 2013

Edward A. Zahka of Hull, passed away on June 17, 2013. He was 84 years old. Edward was born on December 2nd, 1928 in Boston, MA. He lived in Allston as a child and graduated from Boston Trade School in 1946. Shortly after graduating, Edward was drafted into the Army and served as a soldier in the Korean War....

Louis J. Kfoury

Louis J. Kfoury

Jun 15, 2013

Louis J. “Kuffy” Kfoury passed away on Saturday, June 15 surrounded by his family. Born on April 2, 1921, son of the late Joseph E. and Azzizy (Samaha) Kfoury, husband of the late Anne (Saba) with whom he had shared 48 years of marriage. Louis is survived by his four children, Joseph; Judith and her husband, Noel Farah; all...

Rose M. Hodges

Rose M. Hodges

Jun 7, 2013

Rose M. (Farah) Hodges of Roslindale passed away on June 7, 2013. She was 88 years old. Rose was the dear and devoted wife of the late Louis Hodges. Loving mother of Jeanne B. Salem and her husband James Wesley of Roslindale, George Hodges and his wife Patricia of Walpole, and the late James L. Hodges. Cherished “Nana” of...

Mariann Samaha, Samaha

Mariann Samaha, Samaha

Jun 6, 2013

Mariann Samaha, Esq. a lifelong resident of Boston’s South End passed away on June 6, 2013. She was 62 years old. Mariann was the dear and devoted spouse of Rita L. Field, DC. Beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Nichols) Samaha. Dear sister of the late Ross Samaha and Susan Samaha. She is also survived by many...

Elizabeth R. Petersen

Elizabeth R. Petersen

Jun 4, 2013

Elizabeth “Betty” (Bethoney) Petersen, of Hanson, formerly of West Roxbury and Roslindale, passed away on June 4, 2013. She was 70 years old. Betty was the dear and devoted wife of Wayne R. Petersen. Loving sister of Judy John of Canton and her late husband Michael J. John D.M.D. and Alice Smith and her husband Donald of Mansfield. Loving...

Arthur Joseph

Arthur Joseph

May 30, 2013

Arthur Joseph of Dedham passed away surrounded by his family on May 30, 2013. He was 87 years old. Arthur was the beloved husband of Irene (Foley). Dear father of David Joseph and his wife Mary of Norwood, Maryann Udell and her husband Leonard of Medway and the late Michael Joseph. Brother of Sarah Pucci of Westwood, Lillian Joseph...

Doris Masone

Doris Masone

May 24, 2013

Doris E. (Andersen) Of Westwood, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on May 24, 2013. Doris was the dear and devoted wife of John A. Masone. Loving mother of Michael Arthur Masone of NC. Dear sister of Barbara Spongberg and Judy McClintock of NC and the late Donald Andersen and Viola Bahrakis. Dear sister in law of Marilyn Andersen...

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