OBITUARIES
West Roxbury, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Fredrik Hagblom
Aug 17, 2026
Fredrik Hagblom, died August 17, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dianne M. (Genovese) Hagblom.
Funeral services private.
William M Shields Jr.
Aug 15, 2026
William M. Shields Jr. "Bill" of Marshfield passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2026. He was a devoted partner, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, and above all, a genuinely good man who could always be counted on.
Bill will be deeply missed by his life partner of 24 years, Courtney Verash; Their daughter, Brooklyn; his brothers, Brian Shields and his...
Hon. Thomas E. Connolly
Aug 15, 2026
Hon. Thomas E. Connolly was born in Boston on November 7, 1942, Beloved son of the late Thomas F. And Catherine E. (Skehill) Connolly. Judge Connolly's dedication to service began early. He attended St. John's Seminary, graduating in 1964, before pursuing his legal education at Boston College Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1969.
Following law school, he began...
Paula J. Radosta
Aug 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paula Jean Radosta March 24, 1970 – August 12, 2026.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Jean Radosta, who died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 56, following a short illness. Paula was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and lived a life defined by generosity, warmth, and strength. Her greatest...
Rachael E Ambruoso
Aug 11, 2026
On August 11, 2026, Rachael Esther Ambruoso (McLaughlin) died peacefully in her home in North Carolina. Rachael was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 21, 1940. She grew up in West Roxbury, graduated from Boston Latin School and Northeastern University. She then worked as a medical librarian, initially at Mass General, and then at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York...
Elaine M Johnson
Aug 4, 2026
Johnson, Elaine M. (Cieri) of Walpole, formerly of West Roxbury, died August 4, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Richard Johnson, Loving mother of Richard Johnson and Nicole Johnson both of Walpole. Devoted sister of Frank Cieri of Boston. Loving daughter of the late Matilda (Fuccillo) and Domenic Cieri of West Roxbury. Best friend and...
Cynthia Steverman
Aug 2, 2026
Cynthia Steverman of Salem, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. “Cindy” was 74.
Born in Boston on October 1, 1951, she attended Jamaica Plain High and graduated in 1969. Cindy was the daughter of the late Richard and Joan Steverman. She was predeceased by her sister Luanne Luce. She is survived by her brothers, Richard Steverman, Jr. and...
Damore A West
Jul 30, 2026
Damore Alexandria West, who was also often referred to as D by his family, passed peacefully in his sleep during the night or sometime early morning of Thursday, July 30th. He was born August 4, 1977 and this month would have been his 49th birthday. Damore was born here in Boston, MA at what is now known as Brigham and...
Lisa C Golden
Jul 27, 2026
Lisa Golden October 21, 1979 – July 27, 2026
Lisa Golden passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2026, at the age of 46. She will be deeply missed by all who had the joy of knowing her.
Lisa was the loving daughter of Thomas Golden and his significant other, Helen Lepore, and of Mary Chalmers and her husband, Thomas Dawson. She was...
Rosemary "Rosie" Ryan
Jul 26, 2026
Rosemary “Rosie” (Miller) Ryan of Jamaica Plain, July 26, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Ryan Jr. Loving mother of Kara (Ryan) Haselton and her husband Jared Haselton of Westwood, and Kathleen "Katie" Ryan of Dedham. Devoted lifelong friend of Lorraine Barry. She made many friends and left a lasting impact through her work as a dental assistant,...
Francis X Kelliher
Jul 23, 2026
To view Frank’s Funeral Mass Via Live Stream go to stjohnchrysostom02132.org and click on the YouTube link.
Francis "Frank" Xavier Kelliher March 8, 1948 – July 23, 2026
Francis Xavier “Fran, Frank” Kelliher passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on March 8, 1948, to Robert Emmet Kelliher and Margaret Elizabeth “Bess” MacNeil. Frank grew up in...
Aron Kofman
Jul 20, 2026
Aron Kofman
August 3, 1933 (Bucharest, Romania) – July 20, 2026 (Boston, MA USA)
Aron Kofman passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at the age of 92 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston, MA.
After the WWII he moved with his family to the city of Chernovtsy, at that time, Soviet Ukraine.
He worked as engineer in Chernovtsy textile industry, devoting his entire...
Murray Jones Leffers Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Murray Jones Leffers, Jr. died July 19, 2026. He was 72 years old.
United States Army Veteran.
Mr. Leffers will be buried at The Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso Texas.
Martin J Lee, Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Martin J. Lee Jr
Age 94 a long-time resident of Chestnut Hill passed away July 19, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Marty was a standout athlete who played both football and baseball at St Mary’s high school and a graduate of Boston College. He enjoyed saltwater fishing and was an avid New England sports fan. Marty is survived by his sister...
Michael K Fantasia
Jul 18, 2026
FANTASIA, Michael Keith, 64, died unexpectedly on July 18, 2026.
Michael was a selfless, generous person who will be dearly missed by his loved ones. Rest in peace, Michael. He is survived by his mother, Marion T. Conlin of Norwood; his son, Bryan Fantasia of Rockland, MA; his brother, Kenneth Fantasia of Plymouth, MA; and his sister, Marion Ahern and her...
Metellus Louis Jacques
Jul 18, 2026
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Metellus Louis-Jacques of West Roxbury, formerly of Petite Rieviere, Haiti, died July 18, 2026. He was 103 years old. Beloved husband of the late Lucie (Fleurant) Louis-Jacques.
Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Saturday August 1, from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Interment...
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