OBITUARIES
West Roxbury, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Adele Dolores Peloquin
Jan 24, 2023
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Adele Dolores Peloquin, 94, died peacefully on January 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Sophia Snow Place, West Roxbury, MA.
Adele grew up in the French speaking enclave of Brockton, in a triple decker, surrounded by family with her treasured...
Lee (Caffoni) Lischetti
Jan 23, 2023
Lee Lischetti
1/23/2023
Lee Lischetti died peacefully, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter, Judith, in Roslindale, Massachusetts on January 23, 2023 at the age of 96. She is survived by her children, Robert Lischetti, Paul Lischetti and his partner Nancy Childs, and Judith Lischetti and her partner Margarida Santos. She is...
Virginia A. ("Ginny") Kane
Jan 20, 2023
Virginia A. Kane "Ginny" of Wrentham formerly of Roslindale, January 20, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Francis and Jane (Canning) Kane. Ginny was the devoted aunt of Dawn and Stephen Casto of Norfolk and cherished great aunt of Sophia and Christian. Sister of Janice Goodwin and her late husband Gerry of Sandwich, Francis Kane of Sandwich, Deborah Kane...
Janice M (Heffernan) Cross
Jan 20, 2023
Cross, Janice M. (Heffernan) of Hyde Park, passed away on January 20th after a brief illness, that she fought so courageously against Multiple Myeloma.
She is survived by her spouse Robert Cross of Readville. Her beloved daughters Lyndsay and Michael MacNeil and Jamie Cross of Hyde Park.  She was the loving sister of the late Linda Heffernan,...
Herbert M. Cantwell
Jan 20, 2023
Cantwell, Herbert M. of Needham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Frances Cantwell. Loving father of Norah Blaney and her husband Daniel of Quincy, Frances LeMieux and her husband Kevin of Philipston, MA, Amy Olson of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Ruth Keeley and her husband Michael of Fayetteville, AR, Daniel...
Lorenzo Poles
Jan 19, 2023
Lorenzo Poles, a life long West Roxbury, MA Resident, passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, at the age of 89.
After several months of declining health, Lorenzo died peacefully at home with his children by his side. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Luisa. He is survived by his children, Morena (Poles) Gerotto...
William H Piesendel
Jan 18, 2023
William Henry Piesendel of West Roxbury, passed away on January 18, 2023, at the age of 78. After a long illness, Bill died peacefully with his family by his side.
Born in Boston on July 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Otto Piesendel, Jr., and Grace (O'Connor) Piesendel. He was predeceased by his sister,...
Thomas Gerard Walsh (Ret. Bpd)
Jan 18, 2023
Thomas Gerard Walsh (Tom) of Roslindale, retired BPD Patrolman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at age 85. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (née Whipple) who passed away in 2019, just two months shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his three loving children: Donna Hannon and her husband...
Robert Woods
Jan 17, 2023
Robert "Bob" Woods, a longtime Wellesley resident. Devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Bob grew up in Snyder, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. He attended Denison University and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. In his Junior year, he met his love of 67 years, Dolores "Dede"...
John "Jack" W. Hogan
Jan 16, 2023
John "Jack"Â W. Hogan, 75, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2023. Jack was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Carmody) Hogan and brother of the late Rosalie Daly. He is survived by his beloved wife Elaine (Coyne) Hogan; daughter Laura Greene and her husband John of Quincy, MA; daughter Christina Farrell and her husband Michael of...
John Joseph Williams Iii
Jan 13, 2023
Williams, John Joseph III, of Boston January 13, 2023. Beloved son of John J. Williams, Jr. of Boston and the late Eileen (DeDominicis) Williams. Loving brother of Charlene Williams of Boston, Lisa Joseph and her husband Marven of Weymouth, and Cynthia Williams of Boston. Loving uncle of Briana Williams, Alexander Williams and Katelyn Williams.  Devoted grandson of Arlene DeDominicis....
Miguel Angel Torres
Jan 10, 2023
Miguel Angel Torres, December 15, 1937 – January 10, 2023
Son of Sixto Torres & Carmen Torres Rivera
Beloved brother of Peter, Tony, Hilda, Esther and Rafael and Uncle to many loving nieces and nephews who will remember his fun and charismatic personality.
Father to Mary Beth Torres, Michael Torres, Craig Torres, CJ...
Mary (Dawley) Herberich
Jan 8, 2023
Mary Dawley Herberich, age 100, died January 8, 2023 at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts, following an active life devoted to her family, friends, and service to her community. Healthy and energetic into her 90s; she played golf, travelled, and was deeply engaged in civic life in her native New Jersey and in later years on Cape...
Dorothea E. "Dottie" Dunphy
Jan 5, 2023
Dorothea E. "Dottie" Dunphy of Canton, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away after a brief illness January 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dottie served as a dedicated nurse as a supervisor of nursing, for over 32 years, at Boston City Hospital.
Dottie was the beloved daughter of the late William L. and Helen (Doolan) Dunphy....
Sheila Ryan Grandfield
Jan 3, 2023
Grandfield, Sheila Ryan, of West Roxbury, died at home on January 3, 2023, with her family near. Sheila was born in Boston on November 16, 1950, to the late John W. and Gertrude M. Ryan. Raised in Chestnut Hill, she graduated from Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in 1968, Manhattanville College in 1972, and Suffolk Law...
Robert T. Derosa
Jan 1, 2023
Robert "Rob" T. DeRosa, 66, of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, passed away on January 1, 2023.
Son of the late Paul J. and Mary P. (Ahern).
Rob was educated in Boston and worked in the service evaluation field for much of his life.
A lover of music, Rob visited the jazz, blues and rock...
Emily K Sheehan
Dec 28, 2022
Emily Sheehan, age 39, of Roslindale, formerly of Westwood, passed away all to suddenly after a brief illness. It is with a heavy sadness in our hearts that we have to say goodbye forever so early in her life.
Emily went to Westwood schools through middle school and then attended Ursuline Academy and graduated as a National...
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