Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Edmund L. Prasse
Mar 27, 2013
Edmund L. Prasse of West Roxbury, passed away at his home on March 27, 2013. He was 85 years old. Born and raised in Boston, Edmund was a music lover, playing saxophone for many years. He loved Big Band Music and his favorite entertainer was Lawrence Welk. Edmund was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Edmund was the...
Joanne M. Kfoury
Mar 24, 2013
Joanne M. (Miller) Kfoury of Methuen passed away on March 24, 2013. She is survived by her husband Joseph and her son Jeffrey. Joanne's Funeral Service was held March 28, 2013. She was laid to rest at United Lebanese Cemetery in Andover.
Walter P. Papalegis
Mar 20, 2013
Walter P. Papalegis of Peabody, formerly of Salem, passed away on March 20, 2013. He was 87 years old. Walter was the dear and devoted husband of the late Margaret (Reid). Loving father of Walter Papalegis and his wife Deborah of Rockport and Todd Papalegis and his wife Margaret of NH. Cherished grandfather of Alyson Mendese and Derek Papalegis....
Peter Harrington
Mar 20, 2013
Peter Harrington of Jamaica Plain, passed away on March 20, 2013. He was 75 years old. Peter was the dear brother of Eileen Donoghue of Stoughton, Molly Heary, James Harrington, and Con Harrington, all of England, and Thomas Harrington and Kathleen Coughlan, both of Ireland as well as the late Michael Harrington. Dear friend of Hans and Claudia Schneider...
Frieda Z. Corey
Mar 18, 2013
Frieda (Ziady) Corey, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose passed away on March 18, 2013. Frieda was the wife of the late Louis M. Corey. Mother of dearest son, Dimitri S. Corey and his wife Jeanne and dearest daughter Alexia Monsen and her husband Peter. Frieda also leaves her cherished grandsons, Jordan and Andreas. Frieda's Funeral Service was held March...
Walter S. Pierce
Feb 27, 2013
Walter S. Pierce of Lexington, passed away on February 27, 2013. He was 93 years old. Walter was the dear and devoted husband of the late Maryanne (Fisker). Loving father of Steffen Pierce and his wife Deborah Theodore of Belmont and Christian Pierce and his wife Lisa Abitbol of Watertown. Cherished grandfather “FarFar” of Sofia Theodore-Pierce and Kai Abitbol-Pierce....
Frederick B. Kfoury
Feb 19, 2013
Frederick B. Kfoury Jr. of Manchester, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2013. He was 70 years old. Born in Lawrence, MA, Fred was a 1960 graduate of Bishop Bradley High School in Mancester. He was the President of his Class of 1964 at UNH, and then went on to earn his MBA at Suffolk University. Fred was the...
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