OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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...

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"...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

Jan 4, 2023

Late United States Army Veteran.

Funeral services will be private.

Jan 4, 2023

Funeral Service private.

Jan 4, 2023

Complete notice to follow.

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...

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...

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...

Dec 23, 2022

Complete notice to follow.

Dec 23, 2022

FOSCALDO, Margaret S. "Peggy" (Giampapa) Age 94, of Roslindale, died Friday, December 23, 2022, in the comfort of her own home. She was the cherished daughter of the late Angelina (San Giorgio) and Salvatore Giampapa of Sicily, Italy; the devoted wife of the late Charles Foscaldo. She was the loving mother of Robert and his wife Donna Foscaldo of...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary R. (McDonough) Wild age 80 of Westwood (Formerly of West Roxbury), passed away at home surrounded by love on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer.  Born in Boston and raised in West Roxbury she attended St. Theresa of Avila Grammar School and was in the first graduating class at St. Clare High School,...

Dec 21, 2022

1958 - 2022

Edward John Foy Sr. (Ed), 64, of Lake Desolation, passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2022. Ed was born in Amsterdam, NY on March 6, 1958 to the late Edward J. and Catherine Foy. He was the eldest of 4 children.

He was a graduate of Bishop Scully High School. Upon graduation...

Dec 20, 2022

Price Meropol McMahon passed away after complications from influenza on December 20th. Price lived an incredible 36 years on this earth. Price was a loyal friend, a loving daughter, sister, and aunt, but absolutely nothing compared to the love she had for her husband Jimmy and her children Rosie and James.

After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Price...