OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith

Mar 16, 2024

Benjamin Smith, October 3, 1926–March 16, 2024

Benjamin Smith, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 97. He was a devoted husband to Shera M. Smith (née Colmes) and beloved father of Lisa Joy Smith (Chidlowsky).

Ben grew up in Bangor, Maine. His parents,...

Mikelis Valdis Veidis

Mikelis Valdis Veidis

Mar 14, 2024

Dr. Miķelis Valdis Veidis passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 85. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Brigita Veidis (Lilienšteins), his children Valda Grinbergs (Veidis) and spouse Gints; Andris Veidis and spouse Alysa; and Martiņš Veidis and spouse Michelle. He is survived by seven grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Miķelis Veidis was...

James P Hickey

James P Hickey

Mar 13, 2024

Funeral services private.

Katherine K Dibble

Katherine K Dibble

Mar 13, 2024

Katherine Dibble died March 13, 2024.

Born and raised in Granite Falls, MN, she graduated from Yankton College and then served in the Peace Corps in the Philippines for two years. Upon returning, she obtained a master's degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin. She moved to Boston to work at the Boston Public Library...

Rogelio Torres

Rogelio Torres

Mar 12, 2024

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rogelio Torres, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He left this world on March 12, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Rogelio leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Dolores, who stood by his side through life's journey. He was a...

Patricia "Patsy" A (Banks)  Kenney

Patricia "Patsy" A (Banks) Kenney

Mar 11, 2024

Kenney, Patricia A. "Patsy" (Banks) formerly of West Roxbury, Westwood and Norwell, March 11, 2024.Beloved wife of the late William P. Kenney (Ret. BPD). Loving mother of William P.  Kenney, Jr. of Norwell and Marie Gilroy of Mansfield. Devoted grandmother of Ashley Kenney, Amanda, Molly, and Mark Gilroy. Loving sister of Helen Banks Allaire of Foxboro, Maureen Higgins of...

Ann (Sweeney)  Hulme

Ann (Sweeney) Hulme

Mar 11, 2024

Hulme, Ann (Sweeney) of West Roxbury, March 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William F. Hulme. Loving mother of Ellen Murphy of Walpole, Michael Hulme and his wife Kathy of Walpole, Cathie Coyne and her husband Chris of Mansfield, Anne Sullivan and her husband Paul of Canton, Joseph Hulme of Norwood, and the late William F. Hulme and...

Richard A Lonergan

Richard A Lonergan

Mar 9, 2024

Services private.

Joseph J Harzbecker Jr.

Joseph J Harzbecker Jr.

Mar 5, 2024

Joseph John Harzbecker Jr., of West Roxbury, died Tuesday, March 5 at Mass General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 20, 1959,      he was the beloved son of Anne (Lansing) Harzbecker and the late Joseph J. Harzbecker Sr.; Joe also leaves his sister, Susan Christine, nephew Daniel Edelston of Westwood., and many cousins and friends, among...

Alberto I Wilson

Alberto I Wilson

Mar 4, 2024

Alberto I. Wilson, of Fitchburg, MA, formally of Colon, Panama, died March 4, 2024.

Funeral services will be held in Panama.

Marie T. Daly

Marie T. Daly

Mar 4, 2024

Marie T. Daly of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Allston, MA, died on March 4, 2024 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a long struggle with IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis).  She was 77 years of age.  She is the daughter of the late Bridget O'Mahony Daly and Jeremiah C. Daly.  She is pre-deceased by her beloved brother Michael J. Daly...

Michael E Dunbar

Michael E Dunbar

Feb 29, 2024

Michael E. Dunbar, of East Boston, MA.

United States Army Veteran

Graveside service in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA

Philip S Reilly M.D.

Philip S Reilly M.D.

Feb 26, 2024

Philip S. Reilly, M.D.

Philip Shea Reilly, M.D. of Osterville, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 just shy of his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by his sons Brian Reilly, Phil Reilly Jr., and his sister Carol Reilly.

A favorite quotation of Phil's from legendary football coach Vince Lombardi seems to best...

Bernard J Bruneau

Bernard J Bruneau

Feb 25, 2024

Bernard J. Bruneau

June 15, 1934 – February 25, 2024

Mr. Bernard (Bernie) J. Bruneau passed away at the age of 89.

Born in Malden, MA on June 15, 1934. He was the son of Leonard A. and Mary Hellen (Fago) Bruneau.

He enlisted in the United States Army at a...

Lubny Desamours

Lubny Desamours

Feb 24, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Sunday March 10, in the Temple Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church, 222 Woodrow Ave. Dorchester MA.. at 10:30 am. Visiting hour in the church from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment St. MIchael Cemetery.

Man's life here on earth is limited. It is like a...

Michael T Mccue

Michael T Mccue

Feb 23, 2024

Michael Thomas McCue passed away today February 23, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family and love. Michael is survived by two sisters, six children and 21 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one child, and one grandchild. Michael was a proud Eagle Scout and served honorably in the Navy. He climbed, trimmed, and...

Michael D Mcspadden

Michael D Mcspadden

Feb 21, 2024

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Frances M (Macdonald)  Piatelli

Frances M (Macdonald) Piatelli

Feb 17, 2024

Frances Piatelli, aged 95, gracefully departed this life on February 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 11, 1928, in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Gertrude and Alexander MacDonald.

Frances's journey through life was marked by an unwavering love for her family. Frances married the love of her...

Vladimir Subach

Vladimir Subach

Feb 16, 2024

Vladimir Subach, of Natick, formerly of Moscow, Russia, died February 16, 2024.

A private graveside service was held at the gardens Cemetery in West Roxbury.

Maureen Connerty

Maureen Connerty

Feb 16, 2024

Maureen Ann Connerty passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born February 15, 1954, in Boston, the eldest of five children and the only girl. Maureen is survived by her daughter, Molly FitzGerald, her son-in-law, Christopher Fei, her mother, Elizabeth Connerty, and her brothers and sisters-in-law: Michael Connerty and his wife Susan, Tim Connerty and his wife...