Obituaries

Selma Mary Alajajian

Selma Mary Alajajian

Feb 2, 2012

Selma (Beshere) Alajajian, of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South Cove, passed away on February 2, 2012. She was 62 years old. Selma was the dear and devoted wife of Richard Alajajian. Loving mother of Alexandra Polito and her husband Jamie of Roslindale and Michael Alajajian of Roslindale. Cherished grandmother “Sitto” of James and Logan Polito. Dear sister of...

Linda Elliott

Linda Elliott

Jan 30, 2012

Linda (Bodio) Elliott of West Roxbury and South Weymouth passed away at Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital on January 30, 2012. She was 66 years old. Beloved mother of Scott Elliott of East Boston, Vincent Elliott and his wife Linda of Stoughton. Dear grandmother of Nicholas and Jeremy. In addition, Linda leaves her friend and caregiver John McGrath, her sister Patricia...

Lucy I. Peters

Lucy I. Peters

Jan 27, 2012

Lucy I. (Fusco) Peters of Stoughton passed away January 27, 2012. She was 94 years old. Lucy was the beloved wife of the late William Peters. Devoted mother of George Peters of Stoughton. Grandmother of Gary Shawn Fritz. Dear sister of Irma Gionfriddo of Wilmington, Marie Hanley of Medford, Ernest Fusco of SC, and the late Louis, Helen and...

Lidia Dunduk

Lidia Dunduk

Jan 26, 2012

Lidia Dunduk of Brighton passed away January 26, 2012. She was 97 years old. She is survived by her devoted daughter Lucy Dymina of Natick. Lidia's funeral services will be private.

Namieh Heney

Namieh Heney

Jan 22, 2012

Namieh “Naifey” (Abouhala) Heney of Roslindale, passed away on January 22, 2012. She was 99 years old. Naifey was the dear and devoted wife of the late Samuel Heney. Beloved mother of James A. Heney of Roslindale, Sadie Ward and her husband Ronald of Roslindale and the late Thomas Heney. Cherished grandmother, "Situ" of Ronald Ward, Michael Ward, Paul...

Ishak K. Daaboul

Ishak K. Daaboul

Jan 21, 2012

Ishak K. Daaboul of Dedham, passed away on January 21, 2012. He was 87 years old. Ishak was the dear and devoted husband of Nahia (Elia) Daaboul. Beloved father of George Daaboul and his wife Magdala of Topsfield, Falamina Abi Elias and her husband Elias of Westwood, Hamid Daaboul and his wife Gladis of Norwood, Suzy Martignetti and her...

Artin Apar

Artin Apar

Jan 8, 2012

Artin Apar of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2012 on his 60th birthday. Born in Turkey, Artin came to the United States in 1967 at age 16. He lived for many years in Lawrence, working in the Lawrence Maid Shoe Factory. Later he moved to Hyde Park, West Roxbury and then Plainville. Artin worked for 22 years as...

Charlotte A. Bonner

Charlotte A. Bonner

Dec 21, 2011

Charlotte A. (Shahood) Bonner of Wakefield passed away on December 21, 2011. More than any resume or list of accomplishments could ever express, Charlotte Bonner was the epitome of a truly remarkable human being. She will always be remembered for her tireless care-giving to her children, grandchildren, immediate family, friends, colleagues and students. Despite her multiple roles and commitments,...

Salwa E. Lahoud

Salwa E. Lahoud

Dec 16, 2011

Salwa E. Lahoud of Dedham passed away on December 16, 2011. She was 71 years old. Salwa is the loving wife of George Chahwan. She is survived by her 7 loving children, 25 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Salwa's Funeral will be from the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at the corner of Centre St.) WEST ROXBURY...

Nelle Bezreh

Nelle Bezreh

Nov 28, 2011

Nelle (Salhaney) Bezreh of West Roxbury passed away peacefully in her home on November 28, 2011. She was 92 years old. Like so many members of the Arab-American community, Nelle was born on Hudson Street in Boston, and grew up in a large family headed by a beautiful, strong woman, Emma Salhaney. Nelle had two sisters and two brothers,...

Marlene Hrisanthopoulos

Marlene Hrisanthopoulos

Nov 9, 2011

Marlene (Joseph) Hrisanthopoulos of Wakefield passed away November 9, 2011. She was 74 years old. Marlene worked as an Accounts Manager for Partners Healthcare. Marlene was the dear and devoted wife of the late Constantine “Dean” Hrisanthopoulos. Beloved sister of Robert Joseph and his wife Denise of Methuen, Teresa Franson and her husband Richard of VA, and Nancy Nicholas...

Gloria Kezerian

Gloria Kezerian

Nov 7, 2011

Gloria (Sabbag) Kezerian, a longtime resident of Arlington, passed away November 7, 2011. She was 85 years old. Born and raised in Boston, Gloria had worked as a manager at Haverhill National Bank & Harvard Trust Co., which later became BayBank. Gloria was very active for many years in various women’s organizations, including the Virgin Mary Society of the...

John T. Dello Russo

John T. Dello Russo

Oct 19, 2011

John T. Dello Russo Jr. of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2011. He was 87 years old. Born in Boston, John was a graduate of Boston English High School and Boston University and a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He worked for many years as an auditor for the Commonwealth...

Peter M. David

Peter M. David

Oct 15, 2011

Peter M. David of Dedham passed away October 15, 2011 at age 95. Born and raised in Boston, Peter had lived in Dedham since 1952. He had worked for many years as a truck driver at Hanna’s Supermarket in Dedham, and later went on to own and operate Em’s Launderette in Dedham with his wife Emily. Peter was an...

Robert P. Bunai

Robert P. Bunai

Sep 27, 2011

Robert P. Bunai of West Roxbury passed away September 27, 2011. He was 98 years old, and the last living New England survivor of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis during World War II. In March 2010 Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary of the United States Navy Ray Mabus came to Bob’s West Roxbury home in recognition of his...

M. Dwyn Shalhoub

M. Dwyn Shalhoub

Sep 22, 2011

M. Dwyn (Costigan) Shalhoub, of Yarmouth formerly of West Roxbury and Florida passed away September 22, 2011. She was 79 years old. Dwyn was born and raised in Amesbury, MA. She was a graduate of Fitchburg State College and the Burbank School of Nursing. Dwyn worked as a Registered Nurse at several hospitals, including Massachusetts General and Johns Hopkins...

Ronald Todd Mcburnett

Ronald Todd Mcburnett

Sep 15, 2011

Ronald "Todd" McBurnett, originally from Alabama, passed away unexpected at his Boston home on September 15, 2011. He was 49 years old. Todd's funeral services were held in Alabama.

Josephine B. Dickie

Josephine B. Dickie

Sep 10, 2011

Josephine “Jodi” (Bronovich) Dickie of West Roxbury departed this world September 10, 2011 at age 93 at home with her devoted daughters at her side wishing her Godspeed. Born in Cambridge, Jodi came to West Roxbury in 1941 and had lived here ever since. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid traveler. She visited many...

George Maloof

George Maloof

Sep 9, 2011

George Maloof of Somerville passed away September 9, 2011. He was 76 years old. George was born March 9, 1935 to Leon and Elaine Maloof and grew up in Allston. He graduated Brighton High School, and soon enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served for 6 years. He went on to work as a mechanic for International Harvester...

Lila A. David

Lila A. David

Sep 8, 2011

Lila A. (Abdelnour) David of West Roxbury passed away on September 8, 2011. She was 85 years old. Lila was the dear and devoted wife of the late Robert C. David. Loving mother of Robert C. David Jr. and his wife Robin Casarjian of Boston. Dear sister of Evelyn Kanan of West Roxbury and the late Afeefi "Fi" Saad...

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