OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Douglas S Posner

Douglas S Posner

Aug 25, 2024

Dr. Douglas Steven Posner was born on Sept 13th, 1948 and died peacefully, though unexpectedly on August 25th, 2024 just before his 76th birthday.  Raised in Rochester, NY, he spent most of his life in Randolph, MA in a home he shared with his late wife of 47 years, Trudy Newman Posner.

Doug was an optometrist for...

Robert Wayne Corbeil

Robert Wayne Corbeil

Aug 24, 2024

Robert Wayne Corbeil, 57, of Malden, passed away on August 24, 2024, at West Roxbury VA Medical Center, surrounded by his friends and family.

Bob is survived by his mother, Deborah Corbeil; three sisters, Donna Perez and husband Frank, Dawn Corbeil Smith and husband Steven, and Robin Holt and husband Anthony; a brother Derek Corbeil; two daughters,...

Ronald Peter Van Amburgh

Ronald Peter Van Amburgh

Aug 24, 2024

Ronald Van Amburgh died in his home on August 24, 2024. He was 70 years old. Beloved son of the late William and Joan (Duggan) Van Amburgh. Late United States Navy Veteran.

Burial in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA

Harold Greene

Harold Greene

Aug 22, 2024

Complete notice to follow.

Donna E Goggin

Donna E Goggin

Aug 21, 2024

Donna Elaine Goggin, 76, passed away on August 21, 2024, in W. Roxbury, Massachusetts. Born on August 7, 1948, in Gardiner, Maine, she was the cherished daughter of Thelma Brooks and the late William Goggin. Donna proudly served in the United States Air Force (USAF) for 20 years, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant (TSGT) before retiring in 1993....

Ronald L Macneill

Ronald L Macneill

Aug 21, 2024

Ronald L. MacNeill, Sr. died August 21, 2024. He was 76 years old. Beloved father of Ronald L. MacNeill, Sr.

United States Navy Veteran.

Funeral services private.

Michael Toohey

Michael Toohey

Aug 20, 2024

Michael Joseph Toohey Sr. passed away peacefully in Boston, MA, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Born in Kansas City, MO, on November 13, 1944, to Paul G. Toohey and Mary (Downey) Toohey, Mike lived a full and meaningful 79 years.

A loyal friend and often the life of the party, Mike was known for his affable nature...

Milton Soldz

Milton Soldz

Aug 19, 2024

Milton Soldz died suddenly but peacefully on August 19th at the age of 94. He was truly one of a kind; a gentle soul whose wide knowledge, humor, love of books, philosophy, hiking, mountains, skiing, travel, good food, and family made a big impact on all who knew him.

Born in St. Louis to Russian immigrants, he...

Abraham Skrep

Abraham Skrep

Aug 16, 2024

Funeral services private

Carl Tranberg

Carl Tranberg

Aug 14, 2024

Services private

Dennis Quinn

Dennis Quinn

Aug 14, 2024

Services private.

Paul G Guilmette

Paul G Guilmette

Aug 12, 2024

Services private

Jennifer Su Jung

Jennifer Su Jung

Aug 9, 2024

Complete notice to follow.

Jean Glennon

Jean Glennon

Aug 1, 2024

Jean Glennon, of Chestnut Hill. Beloved daughter of the late Leo and Helen Glennon.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church West Roxbury on Tuesday October 15, at 10:00am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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Kathleen Otto

Kathleen Otto

Aug 1, 2024

Funeral services private.

Steven R Martin

Steven R Martin

Jul 31, 2024

Steven R. Martin of Jamaica Plain, died July 31, 2024. He was 71 years old.

Burial in The Massachusetts National Cemetery.

United States Navy Veteran

Alfredo Esteban Parra

Alfredo Esteban Parra

Jul 31, 2024

Alfredo Esteban Parra died July 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Fe Parra. Loving father of Zila Parra. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery.

Robert Todd Clark

Robert Todd Clark

Jul 31, 2024

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Robert Todd Clark, born in Rochester, NY, on February 18, 1949, and raised in Hudson, Ohio, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family and community. Predeceased by his parents, Robert Wells and Mary Kay Clark, he is survived by his son Joe, daughter-in-law Kelly, grandson Joe, and his...

Joseph Michael Merlesena

Joseph Michael Merlesena

Jul 31, 2024

Joseph Michael Merlesena was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1947 in Watertown, MA to Viola Tirabassi and James Merlesena. Joe leaves wife Almitra Merlesena, sister Rose Jodice, brother Robert Merlesena, stepson Jonathan Vaughn, stepdaughter Ashley Wiggins, grandson Athans Deslis, and granddaughter Athena Deslis. Joe graduated from Watertown High School at the age of 18. He then enlisted in the...

David R Anderson

David R Anderson

Jul 30, 2024

David R. Anderson, of South Easton, MA died July 30, 2024. He was 61 years old.

Burial in The Massachusetts National Cemetery

United States Navy Veteran