OBITUARIES

Sep 12, 2024

Dennis F. Sullivan Obituary

Dennis Franklin Sullivan, 79, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, co-worker, and veteran, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. He will be missed by all who knew his generosity, quick-witted humor, intelligence, and unwavering loyalty. He will continue to live on through the...

Sep 10, 2024

Stephen G. Whitty passed September 10, 2024 while being cared for at the VA Medical Center Boston.

Steve was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, volunteering to serve his nation at the height of the Vietnam Conflict. Steve joined the Navy in August of 1967 from his hometown of Dedham, MA, and served honorably as...

Sep 9, 2024

Joseph E. Makin,68, on September 8th, 2024.  Beloved son of Mary Alice (Cawley) and John A. Makin and twin brother to Mary Elizabeth (all deceased), he is survived by his loving sisters, Kathleen Williams, Eileen Makin Wingate, and Maureen Mulcahy and her husband Willliam Mulcahy.  Richard Williams, deceased, was also a faithful and loving brother-in-law.

Beloved uncle...

Sep 9, 2024

Louis Lester Esser Jr ("Lester") of Roslindale who died on September 9, 2024, will be remembered by his family and friends as a chef, musician, record-lover, and foodie among many other enthusiasms. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Esther Vegh, his beloved son, Leonard, his dear brother Allen, as well as his aunt SueAnn Valenti, cousins...

Sep 8, 2024

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday September 17, at 10:00 am in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA

United States Army Veteran.

Sep 8, 2024

Titus (Rintala), Nancy L., of Watertown, MA, formerly of Fitchburg, MA.

August 9, 1931 to September 8, 2024.

93 years old

Titus (Rintala), Nancy, L., had a love of nursing and graduated from Leominster Hospital Nursing Diploma School.  After raising 10 beautiful children she became a Home Health Aide, and was very dedicated...

Sep 8, 2024

D'Onofrio, Michael D. o f the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Michael passed away suddenly after a brief illness at the BW Hospital on September 8, 2024 at the age of 55.  Beloved husband of Kathy Fallon; devoted father of Isabella and Sophia; cherished son of Ralph and Charlene D'Onofrio of Upton; adored brother of David D'Onofrio of CA,...

Sep 7, 2024

Marie F. (Zirilli) Bourett of Franklin, formerly of West Roxbury passed away on September 7th, at the age of 89.  Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Zappala) Zirilli.  Loving mother of Donna and her husband Stephen Young, of Franklin, Joseph, and his wife Christine of Medway.  She is predeceased by her former husband Alfred.  Dear sister to...

Sep 6, 2024

KUNIGENAS, Michael P, of Newton, MA, formerly of Jamaica Plain. September 6, 2024. Michael was a man of many loves. His family always came first, he loved his cars, cooking and organization. It was what made him happiest. Beloved husband of Marie Kunigenas (Calisi). Devoted father of Dominic and Sabrina. Michael was predeceased by his parents John and Helen...

Sep 5, 2024

Notice to follow.

Sep 5, 2024

Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday September 20, at 1:30 pm in Mt. Hope Cemetery Roslindale. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

United States Marine...

Sep 1, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Vondel Lorquet** July 23, 1983 – September 1, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and loved one, Vondel Lorquet, who left this world on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born in Boston, MA, as the oldest of four siblings, Vondel was a unique and vibrant, yet...

Sep 1, 2024

Karen M. May, 79, of West Roxbury, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1st, at the Deutsches Altenheim German Home in West Roxbury. Born in Boston on May 20, 1945, Karen dedicated her life to caring for others and was known for her deep compassion, warmth, and strength.

Karen graduated from the prestigious Boston Children's Hospital...

Aug 31, 2024

John A. McCarthy Jr., 65, entrepreneur, beloved father and grandfather, and citizen of Boston, died on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. He will be missed by all who knew his laugh and smile, empathy, generosity, and curiosity for life.

John was an avid and skilled golfer and an active member of Woodland Golf Club for 35 years. He...

Aug 30, 2024

Notice to follow

Aug 30, 2024

Kenneth R. Marchand

September 25, 1944 – August 30, 2024

Kenneth R. Marchand, a cherished member of the Fall River, MA community, passed away at the West Roxbury VA Hospital on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79.

Born and raised in Fall River, Kenneth was a lifelong resident known for his...

Aug 29, 2024

Evelyn F. Guinan (Clasby), a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted mother of four sons: David and his wife Marisa of Dedham; Stephen and his partner Debbie of Roslindale; Michael and his wife Kathleen of Canton; and Frank of Roslindale. Evelyn's...

Aug 27, 2024

Services private.

Aug 26, 2024

Reva G. Fischer, 90, of Canton, MA, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of Louis and Sylvia Granat (of Brooklyn, NY), loving wife of Rodman Fischer, beloved mother of Betsy Ross and Miles Neustein, and dearest grandmother of Adam and Emma Ross. Reva grew up in Brooklyn, NY, where her love of learning...

Aug 25, 2024

Alfred Joseph Nesti, 79, beloved father, coach, and veteran, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. He will be missed by all who knew his generosity and unwavering kindness, leaving a lasting impact on everyone whose lives he touched.

Al was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on June 1, 1945....