Obituaries

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...

Rania Joy Nassar

Rania Joy Nassar

May 17, 2013

Rania Joy Nassar of Randolph, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2013. She was 27 years old. With her contagious smile and her unconditional love for everyone, Rania's personality could light up a room as soon as she entered it. Always filled with laughter and joy, she was a compassionate and caring young lady who would give you the...

Joseph G. Reusch

Joseph G. Reusch

May 14, 2013

Joseph G. "Flea" Reusch Jr. of Readville passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 14, 2013. He was 59 years old. Born March 24, 1954 in Hartford, CT. Son of the late Joseph G. Reusch Sr. and Gertrude Gillis Reusch. He is survived by his loving brother John J. Reusch of Readville, sister Gertrude M. Alberico and her...

Lillian H. Hamaty

Lillian H. Hamaty

May 9, 2013

Lillian (Hamwey) Hamaty of Bridgton, Maine, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on May 9, 2013. She was 91 years old. Lillian was the dear and devoted wife of the late Edward C. Hamaty, Esq. Loving mother of Barbara Ladouceur and her husband David of Granger, IN and Charles Hamaty and his wife Jayne of Bridgton, ME. Cherished grandmother...

Mary K. Robbat

Mary K. Robbat

May 7, 2013

Mary K. (Teebagy) Robbat of Andover, formerly of Somerville, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2013. She was 81 years old. Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Albert Robbat. Loving mother of Albert Robbat and his wife Karen of Andover, Corinne Hamwey of Sudbury and her late husband Robert, Joan Buonomo and her husband John...

Houda Kfoury

Houda Kfoury

Apr 28, 2013

Houda Kfoury of Braintree, formerly of Norwood and Lebanon, passed away on April 28, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was 57 years old. Born and raised in Lebanon, Houda and her family arrived in the United States in 2001. An excellent cook who never complained about anything at all, Houda dedicated her life to her family and...

Anna Chroust

Anna Chroust

Apr 9, 2013

Anna Chroust of West Roxbury, passed away on April 9, 2013. She was 91 years old. Anna is survived by her daughter Wanda, her 3 grandchildren Charles, Annmarie and John, and 4 great-grandchildren Christopher, Anthony, Dahlila and Maria. Visiting hours were held April 11, 2013 at the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held at...

Helen Kurker

Helen Kurker

Apr 5, 2013

Helen (Gabriel) Kurker of Arlington passed away on April 5, 2013. She was 87 years old. Helen was the beloved wife of Joseph C. Kurker. Loving mother of Joseph Kurker and his wife Katherine of Billerica, Lillian Cronin and her husband Jon of Milton, Robert Kurker and his wife Bertina of Winchester. Loving grandma of Stephen Cronin and his...

Sauley Mahanna

Sauley Mahanna

Apr 3, 2013

Sauley Mahanna, of Norwood and Akoura, Lebanon, passed away on April 3, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 91 years old. Born in Brockton on April 8, 1921, Sauley's parents took him to Lebanon when he was a child. His dream was to return to the United States with his family, where his five daughters and two sons...

Ruth Sullivan Ryan

Ruth Sullivan Ryan

Apr 3, 2013

Ruth Sullivan Ryan of Cambridge passed away on Wednesday April 3. She was 73. Daughter of the late Daniel P. Sullivan and Ruth (Nally) Sullivan, she grew up in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy, in Roxbury, in 1957 and Boston College 1961. She worked as an elementary school teacher and later co-owed a graphic design...

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