OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Adele Dolores Peloquin

Adele Dolores Peloquin

Jan 24, 2023

To view Adele's Funeral Mass via Livestream click the link below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

John "Jack" W. Hogan

Jan 16, 2023

John "Jack" 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

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

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

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

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....

Edward V Giosi

Edward V Giosi

Jan 4, 2023

Late United States Army Veteran.

Funeral services will be private.

Melissa Karydas

Melissa Karydas

Jan 4, 2023

Funeral Service private.

Claude P. Lechene

Claude P. Lechene

Jan 4, 2023

Complete notice to follow.

Sheila Ryan Grandfield

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

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

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...