OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Iva  M. Harrington

Iva M. Harrington

Jun 29, 2012

Harrington, Iva M., 86, of Roslindale, MA, died peacefully on June 29th in West Roxbury, MA.A private visitation was held on Monday, July 2nd where family members were present. Funeral services will be held at the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Friday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at...

Camilla (Sinisgalli)  Degeorge

Camilla (Sinisgalli) Degeorge

Jun 28, 2012

DeGeorge --- Camilla (Sinisgalli) age 106, of Northbridge formerly of Roslindale and Jamaica Plain, June 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Vincent DeGeorge. Loving mother of Peter DeGeorge of Whitinsville. Devoted grandmother of Christopher DeGeorge and Karen Chester. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church...

Ruth  R. Casey

Ruth R. Casey

Jun 28, 2012

Ruth Casey, pioneer television producer and teenage singing sensation in the 1950s-60s died, peacefully, after a long illness on June 28. Her multifaceted and distinguished career in the field of entertainment got its start when, recognizing the rich contralto range in a voice so young, Decca Records and CBS signed 17-yearold Ruth as a recording star with frequent appearances...

Catherine  F. Coleman

Catherine F. Coleman

Jun 20, 2012

Coleman --- Catherine F. (Bickley) of Dennis, formerly of Medford, June 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James R. Coleman. Loving mother of James R. Coleman Jr. and his wife Robbin of Medford and the late Eleanor Coleman. Cherished grandmother of James J. and Kala M. Coleman. Devoted sister of the late Margaret L. Hayes and Eleanor L....

Mary (Goldrick)  O'Donnell

Mary (Goldrick) O'Donnell

Jun 16, 2012

O'Donnell, Mary G. (Goldrick) of Roslindale, Friday, June 15th after valiantly battling a lengthy illness. Mrs. O'Donnell was the remarkable matriarch of a large, extended family who was born and raised on Mission Hill and lived for many years in Roslindale. She embraced life with a gentle calmness, selflessly caring for her own seven children and numerous neighborhood children....

Joseph  J. Lattanzio

Joseph J. Lattanzio

Jun 16, 2012

Lattanzio --- Joseph J. of West Roxbury formerly of Hyde Park and Norwood, June 16, 2012. Age 105. Beloved husband of the late Bambina (Campia) Lattanzio and the late Eileen C. (Fermano) Lattanzio. Loving father of Madeline Flynn of West Roxbury, Joan O'Hear of West Roxbury. Loving stepfather of Catherine Robicheau of Lynn and the late Elaine Marchionda. Devoted...

Joseph  E. Sampson

Joseph E. Sampson

Jun 16, 2012

Sampson, Joseph E. of Revere, formerly of Hyde Park, June 16, 2012. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Anna Sampson. Devoted husband of the late Janet Kennedy. Brother of Mary Sampson. Uncle of Jessica Sampson Thierry. He was also survived by his uncle John Sampson, aunt Madeline Bangs, many cousins, his wife's family, and many friends. Private memorial...

Mary  K. (Lynch)  Sagan

Mary K. (Lynch) Sagan

Jun 15, 2012

Sagan, Mary K. (Lynch) of West Roxbury, June 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Felix H. "Phil" Sagan. Loving mother of Patricia McNamara and her husband Joseph of Hudson, Barbara Barrett and her husband Alan of Lansing, MI, Margie Sagan of Roslindale, and Philip Sagan and his wife Kathleen of Woodstock, GA. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and...

Julia  M. (Murphy)  Murray

Julia M. (Murphy) Murray

Jun 14, 2012

Murray, Julia M. (Murphy) of Roslindale June 14, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Robert J. Murray. Loving mother of Kathleen Murray of West Roxbury, Elizabeth O'Reilly and her husband William of Scituate, Maureen Moore and her husband Paul of Bedford, NH. Also survived by 6 loving grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Helen...

Peter  Gerard Smith

Peter Gerard Smith

Jun 12, 2012

Smith --- Peter G. of Revere formerly of West Roxbury, Suddenly June 12, 2012. Beloved son of the late Hilbert and Mary (Quinn) Smith. Loving father of Melissa Mood and her husband James of Mansfield and Daniel Smith of West Roxbury. Cherished grandfather of Lexi Mackenzie Smith. Devoted brother of Steven K. of Tampa, Fl; Paul R. of Roslindale,...

Harriet Pappas

Harriet Pappas

Jun 6, 2012

Pappas, Harriet of Jamaica Plain on June 6 after an extended illness. Survived by her husband of 55 years Nicholas Pappas of Jamaica Plain, son John of Jamaica Plain, her daughter Kristin and her husband Richard Savage of Needham. Sister of Loui(predeceased) of South Boston, Emily of Roslindale, and Diane of West Boylston. Beloved grandmother to Richard, Christopher, Nicholas,...