OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas

Vincent  Paul Holland

Vincent Paul Holland

May 5, 2017

Holland, Vincent Paul. of East Norriton, PA, March 26, 2017. Beloved son of the late Daniel J. and Katherine (Kelly) Holland. Loving brother of Ann M. Holland of Needham, Eileen H. Sullivan of Wellesley, and the late John S., Daniel G., Francis J., Mary A. and Rita M. Keefe. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and...

Marie  E. (Scalfani)  Matthews

Marie E. (Scalfani) Matthews

May 5, 2017

MATTHEWS Marie E., (Calfani) of Roslindale passed away May 5th, 2017. Survived by sisters Ann Creighton and husband James of Norwood, Elizabeth Tabranian of Roslindale, and deceased brother Francis Calfani. Former wife of John Matthews, Sr. Mother of the late James E. Matthews, and daughter Susan Matthews, all of Jamaica Plain, son John Matthews, Jr., wife Donna, and grandchildren,...

Rita  M. (Mckenzie)  Gill

Rita M. (Mckenzie) Gill

May 4, 2017

Gill --- Rita M. (McKenzie) of Jamaica Plain, May 4, 2017. Beloved wife for 52 years of Thomas J. Gill. Loving mother of Norita Gill Morgan and her husband Christopher of Quincy and the late Thomas M. Gill. Cherished Nanny of Christopher and Cameron Morgan. Devoted sister of Dorothy O'Brien of Chelmsford and the late John McKenzie, Phyllis McKenzie,...

Walter  H. Lob

Walter H. Lob

May 2, 2017

Lob, Walter H. 98 Years, of Newton MA. Dear husband of Nancy Lob. Father of Antonia, Jonathan, and Susannah. Pre-deceased by Alexander. M.I.T. graduate. Associate Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University. Loved family and home, Chamber music, Science, Fiddling, Gliding, Sailing, Biking, Diving, trips. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Walter's name to:...

Laura Godtfredsen

Laura Godtfredsen

May 1, 2017

Wellesley - Laura Godtfredsen, 83, a longtime resident of Wellesley, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Seasons Hospice in Milton. Born in 1933 in Oakland, CA, Laura received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Berkeley in 1955, a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire in 1960 and a Ph. D in Political...

Francis  T. Fallon

Francis T. Fallon

May 1, 2017

Fallon, Francis T. of Jamaica Plain, May 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (O'Neil) Fallon. Loving brother of the late Jack Lyons, John Lyons, Dr. Timothy Lyons and Margaret Clare Fallon. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Wednesday May...

Anthony  M. Francis

Anthony M. Francis

Apr 30, 2017

Francis, Anthony M. of Hyde Park, April 30, 2017. Beloved son of the late Michael A. Francis and the late Florence C. Barnett. Loving brother of Juanita Sack of Franklin, Beverly Salvucci and her husband Philip of Norwood, and Dale Francis and his wife Tricia of Canada. Devoted uncle of Crystal, Anthony, Sean, Tina, Taya, Dale, Crystal, Alex and...

George  Conrad Sowyrda

George Conrad Sowyrda

Apr 27, 2017

Services private.

Anthony  J. Pagliarulo

Anthony J. Pagliarulo

Apr 26, 2017

Pagliarulo, Anthony J. of West Roxbury died surrounded by his family at the age of 86 on April 26, 2017 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was a devoted husband for 57 years to Joan (May) Pagliarulo. He was a life-long resident of Boston. He attended Brighton High School and then was drafted into the US Army...

Jean Stacy

Jean Stacy

Apr 24, 2017

Complete notice to follow.

Leo  M. Lazo

Leo M. Lazo

Apr 24, 2017

Lazo, Leo M., a 50 year resident of West Roxbury, died on Monday April 24, 2017. Leo is survived by his wife, Jane, his children, Valerie Verplatse and her husband Allen of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Michael Lazo and his wife Cathy of Grafton, MA, and Christina Lazo-Muzio and her husband Mike of Alameda, CA, his grandchildren Jacob, Madeline, and Robert...

James  C. Lyddy

James C. Lyddy

Apr 20, 2017

Services private. Late WW II Navy Veteran

Pauline  C. (Boyle)  Rabkin

Pauline C. (Boyle) Rabkin

Apr 18, 2017

Rabkin, Pauline C., of North Andover, MA, formerly of Boston, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2017. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Samuel. She is survived by 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be private. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Andrew  Dunn Craighead

Andrew Dunn Craighead

Apr 17, 2017

ANDREW "ANDY" CRAIGHEAD Andy left us on Monday night, April 17th, while resting peacefully at the Brigham and Women's hospital after a battle with cancer. His death leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. Andy, 36, was an accomplished wine connoisseur and purveyor of fine wines. He traveled the world in pursuit of...

Joseph  Anthony Crowley

Joseph Anthony Crowley

Apr 16, 2017

Crowley --- Joseph Anthony of Brookline, April 16, 2017. Beloved son of Annamae (Grealish) Crowley and the late Edward F. Crowley. Devoted brother of Monica Crowley of Jamaica Plain, Regina and Bill Evans of Boston, Anne Marie Crowley of Cambridge and Edward Crowley of Boston. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, his fellow survivors and friends from the...

Paul  E Santini

Paul E Santini

Apr 14, 2017

Santini, Paul E. of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, April 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Louise R. (Romano) Santini. Loving father of Brandon Santini of Weymouth. Loving brother of Christina "Pinky" Stewart and her husband Alex of CA, and Audrey Santini of FL. Loving brother-in-law of Gino and Pauline Romano of Maine, Alfred and Colleen Romano of NH, Anna...

Robert  M. Levin

Robert M. Levin

Apr 14, 2017

Notice to follow

William  B. White

William B. White

Apr 13, 2017

Services private.

Richard Field

Richard Field

Apr 11, 2017

Services private.

Vanbesler Johnston

Vanbesler Johnston

Apr 11, 2017

VanBesler Johnston, 62 of Nashua, NH Formerly of Sanbornton passed away April 11, 2017 at The VA Hospital West Roxbury, Mass due to complications of AML (Leukemia) Born in Laconia October 17, 1954. He was a Long time resident of Sanborton, NH. Worked in Construction most of his life, was an avid follower of Star Trek, Loved B17 aircraft....