OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

David J. Gorman Jr.

David J. Gorman Jr.

Nov 4, 2023

GORMAN, David J., Jr. died after a brief illness on November 4, 2023, just short of age 93. Married for 58 years to his adored wife Dorothy (died 2012). Devoted father to his children and their spouses, David III and Jacqueline Gorman of DeKalb IL, Kathleen and Jonathan Lincoln of Denville NJ, and Michael and Diane Gorman of Dedham....

Rachel (Kaufman)  Lavin

Rachel (Kaufman) Lavin

Nov 3, 2023

Rachel Kaufman Lavin was born on March 26, 1950, and after a long decline passed peacefully on November 3, 2023 at the age of 73 in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Rachel was born in Brooklyn, NY and was raised in Hollywood, Florida.   As a youth she loved swimming in the Flamingo Pool and playing at the beach with friends. ...

David Carl Sattely

David Carl Sattely

Nov 1, 2023

David Carl Sattely, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 1st at the Brockton VA Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts. David was a longtime resident of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.

David was born on July 3, 1938 to Edna and Benedict J. Sattely of West Milford, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Dumont high school class of...

Liliya Roslavtseva

Liliya Roslavtseva

Oct 31, 2023

Liliya Roslavtseva, of Brighton, formerly of Minsk, Belarus, died October 31, 2023. A graveside servic was held on November 2, 2023 in the Shara Tfilo Cemetery West Roxbury.

Edward J Thomas

Edward J Thomas

Oct 30, 2023

Edward J. Thomas "Ed" of Walpole and formerly of Mountain View, CA., passed through life on October 30, 2023 at age 80. The fourth born son to the late Margaret and Joseph Thomas of West Roxbury, husband to the late Sara (Olesen) Thomas and father of Andraya Van Lone and husband, Scott Van Lone. Brother to the late John...

Stanley J Gross

Stanley J Gross

Oct 27, 2023

Stanley Gross, of West Roxbury MA, died on October 27, 2023. Stan passed surrounded by loved ones at age 96.

Stan was born in Brooklyn NY on September 25, 1926. He attended PS 89, Brooklyn Tech High School, City College of NY, and Columbia University. His education was interrupted by service in the Navy in WWII (1945-1946)...

Maria A (Shapiro)  Novas

Maria A (Shapiro) Novas

Oct 26, 2023

Maria A Novas, of Watertown, formerly of Kalvsh, Ukriane died October 26, 2023.

Funeral services private.

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Innna (Leifey)  Deych

Innna (Leifey) Deych

Oct 26, 2023

Inna Deych, of Framingham, formerly of Gorky, Russia died October 26, 2923. A graveside service was held in Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, West Roxbury on Sunday October 29, 2023

Patricia A. O'Brien

Patricia A. O'Brien

Oct 26, 2023

O'Brien, Patricia A., of West Roxbury, October 26, 2023 age 88. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. O'Brien Sr.,

Devoted mother of Richard O'Brien and his wife Mary of Dorchester, Jil Nolan and her husband Kevin of Duxbury, Gregory O'Brien and his wife Jacqueline of Milton, Kristyn O'Brien Shields of West Roxbury and Robyn Gallagher and...

Emilia Angel

Emilia Angel

Oct 26, 2023

ENGLISH Emilia Angel, age 95, passed away on October 25, 2023. She is survived by her son, Luis, and two daughters, Martha and Luz Marina; grandchildren, Osmani and Esneider; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Miguel, Juan, and Maria Jose. She was loved dearly by family and friends in Boston and extended family in Colombia. Emilia had the biggest heart and the most...

Steve Joseph

Steve Joseph

Oct 25, 2023

Funeral services private.

Angel Ramon Sanchez

Angel Ramon Sanchez

Oct 22, 2023

Angel Ramon Sanchez, of West Roxbury, formerly of Caguas Puerto Rico. Beloved husband of Elisa Muniz Sanchez. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday October 31, at 1:45 pm in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. United Sates Army Veteran.

Hasip Gencer

Hasip Gencer

Oct 21, 2023

All funeral services will be held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Luis L. Crespo, Sr.

Luis L. Crespo, Sr.

Oct 17, 2023

Luis L. Crespo, Sr. of West Roxbury, Mass., died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on October 17, 2023. Born in Cuba, on June 20, 1924, he came to the United States in 1968 and settled in Massachusetts in 1970.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Magaly (Lastra) with whom he shared his life for...

Mary A (Coan)  Mclaughlin

Mary A (Coan) Mclaughlin

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Agnes (Coan) McLaughlin passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, surrounded by those she loved so deeply.

Mary was born and raised in St. Margaret's parish in Dorchester, MA where she attended Monsignor Ryan Memorial Catholic High School. She married the love of her life, Daniel, in 1967, and they started their family right away. They settled...

Matilda T Nates

Matilda T Nates

Oct 11, 2023

Nates, Matilda T. of West Roxbury, October 11, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas G. and Emily Nates. Beloved sister of the late Mary A. Nates, and the late Lila Driscoll and Dr. Joseph Nates. Survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews, and especially her niece Denise Seward who cared...

Roberto Enrique Espejo

Roberto Enrique Espejo

Oct 9, 2023

Complete notice to follow.

Joan M. (Doherty)  Norris

Joan M. (Doherty) Norris

Oct 8, 2023

Joan M. Norris (Doherty) of West Roxbury, October 8, 2023. Beloved wife of William A. Norris. Daughter of the late John F. Doherty Sr. and Rosalie (Fraser) Doherty. Sister of John F. Doherty Jr., Joan also leaves behind her nephew John F. Doherty III and his wife Peggy, Her niece Denise Doherty Hogan and her husband Dan, Bill's son...

Peter Charles Rowe

Peter Charles Rowe

Oct 8, 2023

Peter Charles Rowe passed away Sunday morning surrounded by his four children and Betty Santini Rowe, his beloved wife of 42 years.

Peter was Born in Niagara Falls, but grew up in Boston.He played Football at the Groton School in Groton Massachusetts, where he was known for being a big man with a big heart. He attended...

Gerald "Gerry" J O'Neill

Gerald "Gerry" J O'Neill

Oct 7, 2023

O'Neill, Gerald "Gerry" of West Roxbury, October 7, 2023. Beloved son of the late Dr. Gerald L. and Isabel M. (Gilroy) O'Neill. Loving nephew of the late James F. O'Neill, Sr. and the late Rev. Arthur J. O'Neill SSJ.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St. West Roxbury...