OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Lynne (Anderberg)  Millican

Lynne (Anderberg) Millican

Jul 7, 2024

Lynne Marie Anderberg Millican, 67, passed away on July 7, 2024 at the Brigham and Women's Faulker Hospital after emergency surgery.  She was born on May 22, 1957 in Northhampton, MA to her loving parents Joan and Myles Anderberg.

She was raised in West Roxbury, MA and summered in the Fieldston section of Marshfield, MA.  She graduated...

Linda G (Jaeckel)  Drew

Linda G (Jaeckel) Drew

Jul 7, 2024

Linda G. Drew, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2024. She was born August 24, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, to Anna and Charles Jaeckel. She was raised in Union, NJ, and later attended Saint Michael School of Nursing, where she received her R.N. In her lifetime, she worked in many areas of nursing....

Ellwyn Araunagh Gilbert

Ellwyn Araunagh Gilbert

Jul 6, 2024

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Nicholas W. Thompson

Nicholas W. Thompson

Jul 5, 2024

Staff Sergeant Nicholas W. Thompson died suddenly on July 5, 2024.

He leaves behind his Mom Joane and his Dad the late, great Arthur, as well as siblings Jason and Kristi.

He had 3 nieces he adored, Summer, Payton and Reagan. His girl friend Kelli and his 4-legged sons the late Big Mo, Bubba and...

Allan K Atwell

Allan K Atwell

Jul 3, 2024

Allan K. Atwell "Al", of Framingham, originally of Kentville, Nova Scotia has passed on to the other side on July 3rd, 2024 at age 76. He was born in Kentville on April 30, 1948 to the late Austin Atwell and Willamina Atwell (McCay).

Allan was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as...

Curtiss H Bradford Iii

Curtiss H Bradford Iii

Jul 1, 2024

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Benjamin Mcclure

Benjamin Mcclure

Jul 1, 2024

Benjamin McClure, of Dorchester, died July 1, 2024. He was 86 years old.

A Graveside service will be held on Monday July 8, at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.

Late United States Air Force Veteran.

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Ronald C Ferrara

Ronald C Ferrara

Jun 29, 2024

Ronald C. Ferrara, age 90, of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, died peacefully at home on June 29, 2024.

Ron was born in South Boston. He was the beloved wife of Laura (Marinelli) Ferrara and the loving father of Ron and his wife Judy Ferrara of Wakefield and Mark and his wife Lois Ferrara of Florida. He leaves...

Robert Anthony Pizzano

Robert Anthony Pizzano

Jun 24, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Anthony Pizzano, aged 67, formerly of Roslindale, MA passed on June 24, 2024. He is survived by his devoted and loving brother, Richard G Pizzano, his sister-in-law Joan and his loving nephew Richard M Pizzano.  He is predeceased by his parents, Louis and Ann Pizzano and brother Louis of Roslindale, MA.  For many years, Robert had been...

Louis C Warnock  Jr.

Louis C Warnock Jr.

Jun 24, 2024

Louis Chester Warnock

Wife – Joan E. Warnock (Little Bit)

Parents - Helen & Louis C Warnock Sr. Deceased

Children

Scott Warnock of New Hampshire

Jeffrey Warnock of Norwood, MA

Laura Campbell (Alpheaus Campbell husband) of Killeen, TX

John Nickerson (Nicole MacDonald wife) of Killeen,...

Juan C Ruiz

Juan C Ruiz

Jun 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Juan Carlos Ruiz. He passed away at home on June 19, 2024, at the age of 53.

Juan was born in El Salvador, where he spent his early years before embarking on a journey to chase the American dream. With courage and determination,...

Catherine V (Van Voorhis)  Carlson

Catherine V (Van Voorhis) Carlson

Jun 18, 2024

Carlson, Catherine V. "Kitty" (Van Voorhis)

of Hubbardston, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 83, on June 18th, 2024, at Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford Massachusetts. Kitty was born in Boston on November 7, 1940, daughter of Standish and Jane (Whitney) Van Voorhis. She grew up in Milton, spending summers in...

George Vysotsky

George Vysotsky

Jun 16, 2024

George J. Vysotsky passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by family on June 16, 2024. George was born in Kharkov, Ukraine. He earned his PhD in Computer Science in Moscow, Russia, where he spearheaded the project of voice recognition, which now touches everyone's lives. After emigrating from the USSR to New York in 1981, George continued to advance research...

Anne M (Mclellan)  Conroy

Anne M (Mclellan) Conroy

Jun 15, 2024

Anne Marie (McLellan) Conroy of West Roxbury passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

The youngest child of Nora (Hartnett) and John McLellan, Anne grew up in the Mission Hill section of Roxbury and was a proud graduate of Mission Church High School. She married the love of her life, John Conroy,...

Joseph J Sonia Jr.

Joseph J Sonia Jr.

Jun 14, 2024

Joseph James Sonia, Jr

Of Newton, MA, and Delray Beach, FL, passed on June 14, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. Joe spent his early years in South Boston, MA, before his family moved to West Newton. He is survived by his life partner of nearly 48 years, Jane Gopan. Also, his daughter, Jennifer Sonia, and partner Steve Catino of...

Ifenna Chukwujama

Ifenna Chukwujama

Jun 13, 2024

Dr. Ifenna Chukwuebuka Chukwujama (PharmD)

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 11, 1997

Ifenna's approach to all of life is a true reflection of his name: The name Ifenna translates in English to: "The light and enlightenment of God."

Ifenna was a true gift of God, not only to his family but to...

Dr. Stephen Mclaughlin

Dr. Stephen Mclaughlin

Jun 13, 2024

Dr. Stephen Vincent McLaughlin, age 91, beloved husband, brother and father, of Weston, Massachusetts, left us for Heaven on June 13, 2024.

Stephen grew up in Roxbury, MA, the son of Francis and Nora McLaughlin. He attained a bachelor's degree in biology from Boston University and dental and periodontology graduate degrees from Tufts University, School of Dental...

Thomas Bianchi

Thomas Bianchi

Jun 11, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Peter Bianchi, 69, formerly of Londonderry, New Hampshire, passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston.

Thomas was born on June 28, 1954 in Watertown, MA to the late Leonard and Mary (Schipani) Bianchi and his late brother Leonard Bianchi. He attended Watertown High School followed by Vesper George School of...

Richard J. Colvario

Richard J. Colvario

Jun 11, 2024

Richard Joseph Colvario, aged 77 years of Franklin, MA, formerly of Walpole, MA, and the North End of Boston, passed away on June 11, 2024, after a brief illness. Richard was born on July 7, 1946, to Melinda (Millie) Del'Orfano and Pasquale Colvario in Boston's North End. Richard graduated from Boston Latin School '65, Northeastern University '70, '76 M.Ed....

Alice Louise (Lamont)  Bastis

Alice Louise (Lamont) Bastis

Jun 10, 2024

Bastis, Alice (Lamont), 83, of Marshfield, MA wife of the late Paul Bastis died unexpectedly in Florida June 10th, 2024. Alice was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Margaret (Allen) Lamont.

Alice was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara and her surviving husband John Bergeron of AZ. She is survived by her daughter Lisa and her...