OBITUARIES
West Roxbury, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Roman Colon Amaro
Jul 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Román Colón Amaro on June 20, 2026, at the age of 74.
Roman was born on July 21, 1951, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan Colón and Ramona Amaro. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Iris Colón for 55 years.
He was a loving father to Sonia Iris...
Kenneth J Chisholm
Jul 6, 2026
Kenneth J. Chisholm peacefully died on July 6, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born on March 27, 1941, to Jane and James A. Chisholm, he was raised in West Roxbury, MA. His education included Randall J. Morris School, Robert G. Shaw School, and Boston Latin before graduating from Roslindale High in 1959.
As a child, he had a knack for mechanics,...
Winifred Lyons
Jul 6, 2026
Winifred (Delvental) Lyons of Jamaica Plain, died July 6, 2026. She was 90 years old.
Complete notice to follow.
Joseph Philbin
Jul 6, 2026
Joe’s funeral mass may be viewed via livestream at https://sjawestwood.org/
Joseph “Joe” Philbin, 86, of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on July 6, 2026, after a long battle of acute leukemia.
Born in County Mayo, Ireland, he immigrated to the United States in 1961. He was predeceased by his parents, Owen and Bridget (Gallagher)...
Thomas P Kearney
Jul 5, 2026
Thomas P. Kearney died on July 5, 2026. He was 80 years old.
United States Army Veteran.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 1:30 pm in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.
Antonio Dakermanji
Jul 4, 2026
Antonio (Tony) Dakermanji, 64, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Born in Aleppo, Syria, Tony immigrated to the United Sates in 1978 and resided in Watertown, Massachusetts before moving to Medford, Massachusetts with his wife and children.
Eldest son of the late Hanna and Luttfie Dekermanji, he is survived by his wife Kathleen, his son...
Lucia J Ryan
Jul 1, 2026
Lucia “Jean” Ryan
Lucia “Jean” Ryan, of Roslindale, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2026.
Jean was the beloved daughter of the late Eleanor Wiencus and William Russ, and the devoted wife of John Ryan Jr. She was the cherished mother of Lynne Saulnier of Norwood and the late Barbara Ryan of Roslindale. She was a...
Ann Noonan
Jul 1, 2026
Ann (Cassidy) Noonan found peace on July 1, 2026 after a brief illness. Ann was born on September 20, 1948 in Boston to the late Louis V. and Anna T. Cassidy. She spent her early childhood in Mission Hill before moving to Braintree, where she grew up and graduated from Archbishop Williams High School. Thereafter, Ann earned her Bachelor's Degree...
John G Mirageas
Jun 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of John G. Mirageas announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, at the age of 61 in Roslindale, MA.
Over the years, John worked as a realtor, selling and leasing properties in the Boston area. He was also self-employed, running his own residential lawn care company. John’s true passion in life...
Maryanne Norton
Jun 30, 2026
Maryanne (Shearns) Norton
Maryanne passed away peacefully June 30 surrounded by family in the comfort of her home with a view of her beautiful gardens. She was born and raised in the Mission Hill section of Boston. A true Mission Hill girl, she formed many friendships that lasted a lifetime. Beloved wife of the late Frank Norton. Loving mother of Lauren...
Elizabeth C Healey
Jun 30, 2026
Loving sister of Mary, Carol and Richard. Loving auntie and cheerleader for Patrick, Richard and Aisha, and special great auntie to Cristian. Great love for many, many cousins.
Her warmth and care radiated to all who met her. She had an outrageous sense of humor and everyone was touched by her boundless generosity. Liz’s taste was phenomenal. She was always ahead...
Cynthia M Boyce
Jun 28, 2026
Cynthia M. Boyce, 80, of Mattapan, peacefully entered into eternal rest and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Boyce; devoted mother of Javon, Gerard, and Monica; loving sister of Lennox Holder; cherished grandmother of Aaron, Teori, Gerell, Ghared, Gerrin, Xiomara, Ghustin, Seven, Gitalia, Gerniah, Jay-Quan, and Gekhi;...
Margie Sagan
Jun 27, 2026
Margie Sagan, 66, of Boston Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 27th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 7th in Boston and spent her life as a loving sister and mother. Margie’s passion for life always led her to the best of food, wine, travel, friends and music. She was known above all for infectious laughter,...
Alexander Golden
Jun 22, 2026
Alexander Maxwell Golden
August 11, 1983 – June 22, 2026
On June 22, 2026, at hospice in Lincoln, Mass. Beloved husband of Kathryn Golden (Boston, MA), son of Stephanie and Richard Golden (Burke, VA); brother of Erica R. Golden (Los Angeles, CA). He is missed by many friends and his extended family. Alexander (“Alex”) and Kathryn met each other when they were...
William G Chalifoux
Jun 22, 2026
Chalifoux, William G. of West Roxbury, formerly of Mission Hill, June 22, 2026. Beloved father of Teresa “Tess” Parks of Portland, ME. Loving brother of Jeanne Chalifoux, Linda Chalifoux, Diane Chalifoux-Judge, Christopher Chalifoux, James Chalifoux, Mary Chalifoux Conley, Richard Chalifoux, Rita Johnson, Denise Fine, and the late Joseph and Edward Chalifoux. Beloved son of the late Joseph O. and Rita...
Anthony M Voci
Jun 21, 2026
Anthony M. Voci died June 21, 2026. He was 76 years old.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday June 30, at 2:00 pm in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.
United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Michael F. Donlan
Jun 20, 2026
Michael Francis "Mike" Donlan, of West Roxbury, a Boston attorney whose life's work joined the law to the cause of peace — in his city, in Ireland, and in the wider world — died peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was 87.
Born in Boston on September 25, 1938, son of the late Edmond...
Paul A Harrington
Jun 17, 2026
Paul Arthur Harrington of West Roxbury passed away on June 17, 2026.
Raised in Allston, Massachusetts, Paul carried the friendships he made there throughout his life. Son of the late Paul A. and Ruth Leonard Harrington. He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (Donahue), with whom he shared 63 years of devoted marriage. Loving and dedicated father of Brian and...
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