OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Audrey L Hale

Audrey L Hale

Jul 29, 2024

Audrey L. (Prince) Hale, July, 16 1929-July 29, 2024 Formerly of Lexington, MA, recently from Peabody, MA Passed peacefully, loved by many. Daughter of (deceased) Stella Eunice Purdy Prince and Elwin Prince. Audrey devoted her life to her husband, Norman B. Hale, family, friends and Tufts University. Every life she touched was enhanced in extraordinary ways. Audrey attended Fisher...

Johnson M Chan

Johnson M Chan

Jul 29, 2024

Johnson Moulun Chan (aka Mr. Chan or Chan to friends and clients) made his final transition the morning of July 29, 2024 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife (Michelle), his siblings (Jimmy, Steven, Tommy, Jenny, John and William) and their spouses, his children (Melissa, Jen, Joe and Gavin) and their respective spouses, his beloved...

Thomas Christopher Tagen

Thomas Christopher Tagen

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Christopher Tagen of Randolph, formerly of North Quincy and South Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Tommy was 55 years old. He served as a Paratrooper in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. He went on to be a successful and talented carpenter. Tommy was preceded...

Michael P Ross

Michael P Ross

Jul 28, 2024

Michael Patrick Ross, aged 69, of Woonsocket, RI, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Boston, MA. Michael was born on June 9, 1955 in Syracuse, NY to the late Thomas and Gloria Ross.  He is survived by his brothers David and Stephen and his sister, Mary, an Uncle, Aunts, a niece, and several cousins.  He was fiercely protective...

Amy Ruth (Weston)  Hickey

Amy Ruth (Weston) Hickey

Jul 26, 2024

United States Air Force Veteran.

Services private

Iris Marilyn (Duhaime)  Nasson

Iris Marilyn (Duhaime) Nasson

Jul 26, 2024

Nasson, Iris Marilyn (Duhaime), of Walpole, formerly Jamaica Plain.  Loving and devoted wife for 66 years to the late Ronald Nasson. Cherished mother of Linn (Galligan) and her husband Edward, Lisa (Sullivan) and her husband Frank, Cheryl (Meehan) and her husband Ken, Rhonda (Gropman) and her husband Michael, Andrea (Varkas) and her husband Bill, Mark and his wife, Amanda...

Paul A. Reese

Paul A. Reese

Jul 22, 2024

REESE, Paul Anthony age 83, of Dover MA, passed away on July 22, 2024.

Beloved Husband of the late Orlyn Reese, brother to Walter Reese, Mel Manikian, Elizabeth Demarco, Jan Grasso, and Carole Ann Reese…cherished father to Ben Reese and Julia Reese.

Born in Boston MA, Paul was a graduate of St. Anslem's College and...

Margaret M (Hallisey)  Diroma

Margaret M (Hallisey) Diroma

Jul 22, 2024

DiRoma, Margaret M. (Hallisey) of Roslindale, July 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Florindo DiRoma. Loving mother of Margie M. Mancinelli and her husband Joseph of Foxboro, Debby Breen and her husband Frank of Roslindale, Donna Hussey and her late husband Brian of Rockland and the late John DiRoma. Devoted grandmother of Jill Sullivan, Joseph Mancinelli, Sean Hussey,...

Ann M Raffa

Ann M Raffa

Jul 20, 2024

Ann Raffa, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 57 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Born to the late John P. and  Ann M. Raffa, Annie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was the beloved sister of Kati Osterman (Walter) and John Raffa (Amy). Her role as...

Larysa Vaitko

Larysa Vaitko

Jul 18, 2024

Larysa Vaitko, of Brighton, formerly of Krupenki, Belarus, July 18, 2024. She was 59 years old. Beloved wife of Igor V. Vaitko.

Funeral services private.

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Joseph Maurice Durham

Joseph Maurice Durham

Jul 15, 2024

Joseph Maurice Durham, 42, of Plymouth, MA, passed away on July 15th. Joe was born on July 30th, 1981, in Waukegan, IL. and was raised in Barnstable, MA.

Joe graduated from Barnstable High School in 2000. At BHS, he excelled in football and track and took great joy talking about winning the Super Bowl in 1999. After...

David A Carter

David A Carter

Jul 12, 2024

Funeral Services private.

William F Gaul Iii

William F Gaul Iii

Jul 12, 2024

William F. Gaul III died July 13, 2024. He was 66 years old. Beloved son of the late William and Marjorie Gaul..

A graveside service with military honors was held on July 23, 2024 in The Massachusetts National Cemetery.

Late United States Army Veteran

John Scott Rodeghiero

John Scott Rodeghiero

Jul 11, 2024

Through an ice cream shop window, John Scott Rodeghiero's life unfolds, A sundae symphony, his story told. Each moment a flavor, rich and sweet, In the parlors of memories, his essence we greet.

Starting with a scoop of humble delight, Born May 7th, 1942, in Lockport's pure light. Parents, Tom and Jane, a foundational cone, Sisters Alice...

Martha A (Macdonald)  Boran

Martha A (Macdonald) Boran

Jul 11, 2024

Born Martha Anne to Marcellus and Josephine MacDonald on a large farm in St Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island Canada.  She was the 8th child in a family of 9.  Throughout her life she told many entertaining stories of what life was like growing up on the farm.  As a young adult she spent some time as a novice...

Thomas Aquinas Mccarthy

Thomas Aquinas Mccarthy

Jul 10, 2024

Thomas Aquinas McCarthy

October 17, 1961 - July 10, 2024

Thomas Aquinas "Tom" McCarthy, 62, of New York, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 10, 2024.

A lifelong Red Sox fan, Tom was born in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the second of Edward and Noreen McCarthy's five...

Howard Frank Niles  Jr.

Howard Frank Niles Jr.

Jul 10, 2024

Howard F. Niles Jr. of Brighton, July 10, 2024.

Late United States Army Veteran, Vietnam

Complete notice to follow.

Roy Shih Shyong Wu

Roy Shih Shyong Wu

Jul 9, 2024

Notice to follow.

Ryan Michelle Fox

Ryan Michelle Fox

Jul 8, 2024

Ryan Fox, 46, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Ryan left this world having fought stage IV lung cancer with fierce determination, unwavering courage, and a remarkable sense of humor for nearly 7 years. She was a bright light and quiet inspiration to many, and she leaves behind a...

Kathryn E (Courtois)  Brough

Kathryn E (Courtois) Brough

Jul 8, 2024

Kathryn Elizabeth Brough

October 19, 1944-July 8, 2024

Kathryn Elizabeth Brough, age 79, of Chelmsford, MA passed away gently on July 8thencircled by a few of her many daughters.  She was born on October 19th, 1944, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of six and her arrival brought surprise and joy. She was dearly...