Obituaries

Dec 16, 2013

Maria S. Gonzalez of Mission Hill, passed away on December 16, 2013. She was 72 years old. Born in Puerto Rico, Maria taught school in Rochester, NY before moving to the Boston area 30 years ago. She continued to teach here in Boston, and loved to cook. She loved animals, especially her dog, "Thunder" and her 2 cats, "Petey"...

Dec 8, 2013

View Slideshow Russell F. “Whitey” Marsh of Dedham, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away at his home suddenly on December 8, 2013. He had celebrated his 78th birthday on December 2, 2013. Whitey was born in Revere in 1935. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18, and served in the Army for 3 years. Whitey...

Dec 6, 2013

Rose C. (Spinale) Staver of Brighton passed away on December 6, 2013. She was 93 years old. Rose was the loving wife of the late Clifford Staver. Dear sister of Josephine Mele of Brighton and Eleanor Venezia of Quincy. She is also survived by her beloved niece, Madeline Mele of Brighton. Rose's funeral services were private.

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Dec 1, 2013

In the early hours of Sunday morning our world lost Fred Bennett, a man who greeted each moment of his life with radiant joy and treated everyone he met with kindness and generosity. As people blessed with such a disposition are exceedingly rare, he is greatly to be missed. Fred entered this life at Medford in 1942, a child...

Nov 20, 2013

Scott Bernard of Medfield, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly at his home on November 20, 2013. He was 51 years old. Scott grew up in Canton, and graduated Blue Hill Regional Technical High School. He worked as a plumber for Norfolk County for 15 years. He was known for his kindness, and for being an avid runner and...

Nov 13, 2013

Edward Charles Kurker of Arlington passed away on November 13, 2013. He was 91 years old. Edward was born in Boston on May 2, 1922 to Charles and Wedad (Rahwan) Kurker. He learned the electrical trade and joined the IBEW Local 103 at the age of 18. He would go on to work in electrical contracting for 45 years,...

Nov 12, 2013

Najlae (Tomm) Solomon of Westwood, formerly of Norwood, passed away on November 12, 2013. She was 94 years old. Najlae was the dear and devoted wife of the late Philip T. Solomon. Loving mother of Phyllis Solomon Spicer and her husband David of Westwood, John T. Solomon and his wife Leslie of Canton, Steven G. Solomon and his wife...

Nov 8, 2013

Florence (Michael) Moses of Roslindale, passed away on November 8, 2013 in her 100th year. Florence moved from the South End of Boston to Roslindale after her marriage to her beloved husband Maurice. Maurice opened "Maurice's Barber Shop" at 16 Birch St. and eventually moved to a larger space on Corrinth St. occupied now by Sebastian's. Florence stayed at...

Oct 31, 2013

Mitchell A. Kurker of West Roxbury and Arizona October 31, 2013. Mitchell was the dear and devoted husband of Frances (Zakby) Kurker. Beloved father of Mitchell H. Kurker of AZ, Jonathan A. Kurker of West Roxbury, Theodore J. Kurker of Duxbury, Cynthia H. Kurker of AZ, and Sarah F. Kurker of AZ. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Perry, Clifford, David,...

Oct 25, 2013

Robert A. Piso of Westwood, formerly of Norwood, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, October 25, 2013. He was 72 years old. A huge Red Sox fan, Bob loved to travel and spend time in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL. Highlights of his travels include Graceland, and travelling to China to meet his beloved granddaughter,...

Oct 24, 2013

Gladys H. (Zahka) Homsi of Arlington, passed away on October 24, 2013. She was 79 years old. Gladys was the dear and devoted wife of the late Deeb E. Homsi Sr. Loving mother of David P. Homsi and his wife Christine of Somerville, Richard A. Homsi of Waltham and the late Deeb E. Homsi Jr. Cherished grandmother “Teh-teh” of...

Oct 23, 2013

Ramona (Blanco) Perdomo, of West Roxbury passed away on October 23, 2013. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Angel. Loving mother of Carlos Perdomo, Esther Perdomo, and Elizabeth Perdomo Mesa, all of West Roxbury. Dear grandmother “Abuela” of Nicole and Danielle Mesa, both of West Roxbury. Sister of Ana Celia de la Campa of FL,...

Oct 23, 2013

Christina Younadim Tammo of Roslindale, formerly of Baghdad, Iraq, passed away on October 23, 2013 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old. A dedicated wife, mother, sister, and friend, her family was her life and passion. A devout Christian, she loved the Lord. Christina is survived by her husband Samuel...

Oct 20, 2013

Olga (Boyko) Ukraine, formerly of Waltham, passed away on October 20, 2013. She was 89 years old. Olga was deeply devoted to her family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for us. A strong, independent, sweet lady who left a positive impression on all who met her. Olga enjoyed ceramics, bowling, traveling and most of all,...

Oct 18, 2013

Virginia (Maher) McDonald of Newton, formerly of Brighton, passed away on October 18, 2013. She was 92 years old. Virginia was the dear and devoted wife of the late Daniel B. McDonald Sr. Loving mother of Virginia Garfall and her husband Peter of Belmont, Michele Chatellier and her husband Tom of Beverly, Maureen McDonald and her husband Dave Seibert...

Oct 17, 2013

Freeda (Razook) Gatteny of Reading, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away on October 17, 2013. She was 90 years old. Freeda was the dear and devoted wife of the late Samuel D. Gatteny. Loving mother of Darlene Monti and her husband Augusto of Milan, Italy, Carol Lizotte and her husband John of Reading and the late Demetri Gatteny....

Oct 15, 2013

Arline Frances (Driscoll) Atwood, age 89, of West Roxbury formerly of Mission Hill and Jamaica Plain passed away peacefully on October 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving children. Arline was born July 14, 1924 to Steve and Rita Driscoll and grew up and was educated in the Mission Hill section of Roxbury. Arline was a proud member of the...

Oct 15, 2013

Samuel Francis Arbeely of Waltham, formerly of Hyde Park passed away peacefully on October 15, 2013. He was 95 years old. Sam was the beloved son of the late Khalil and Nazira (Eouse) Arbeely. Loving brother of Charles Arbeely of Waltham and the late Nora Iacoviello, George Arbeely, Nancy Hajjar, and Joseph Arbeely. Also survived by several loving nieces...

Oct 6, 2013

Jean T. “Jennie” (Maloof) Nunziato of Quincy, passed away on October 6, 2013. She was 83 years old. Jennie was the dear and devoted wife of the late Frank Nunziato. Loving sister of Amelia Haddad of Quincy and the late George and Mitchell Maloof. Cherished aunt of Nancy Solomon of North Easton, Elizabeth Seaver of Stoughton, Lydia Maloof Garvey...

Sep 19, 2013

Patricia F. Donahue of West Roxbury passed away on September 19, 2013. Dear partner of James R. Sexton. Loving daughter of the late John and Margaret (McCarthy). Dear sister of the late John, Ann and Walter Donahue. Dear aunt of Lynne Cresta of Billerica and Barry Donahue of Malden. Dear cousin of Marge Murphy of Walpole and Frank Condon...