OBITUARIES

Feb 1, 2023

Paul Anthony Lydon, 94, of West Roxbury MA, entered into eternal life on February 1st, 2023. The beloved husband of the late Therese A (Brady) Lydon for 64 years, Paul grew up in Roxbury, MA, the son of the late Gertrude (Cohen) Lydon and Timothy Lydon. After graduating Boston English High School, Paul entered the Navy at the age...

Feb 1, 2023

Anna Gabovich, of Brighton, formerly of Kharkiv, Ukraine, died February 1, 2023.

Complete notice to follow.

Jan 30, 2023

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Joan Frances Horan (Roumacher) Needham, MA

Joan Frances Horan (Roumacher) passed away on January 30, 2023, at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Boston, MA, one of the six children of Francis J and Clara (Harrison)...

Jan 28, 2023

Catherine M. (O'Neil) Donofrio of Woonsocket RI; formerly of Walpole and Roslindale, January 28, 2023. Beloved wife of Francis "Frank" Donofrio. Loving mother of Frankie Donofrio and his wife karen of Bellingham, Andrea Taylor and her husband Frank of Halifax, Matthew Donofrio and his wife Meghan of Pembroke, and Caitlin Donofrio of Attleboro. Cherished Nana of Isabella, Liliana, Dean,...

Jan 27, 2023

Frances Bergh Linso, died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Francis G. (Frank) Linso (retired BFD Deputy Chief), and mother to the late John Linso.  Fran leaves behind her loving children Mary Bradley and her husband Stephen of Norton, Janice Badessa and her husband Anthony of...

Jan 27, 2023

Nolan, Phyllis R.(McGrath) of Roslindale and Mission Hill, rejoined her beloved husband Jackie who predeceased her by 59 years.    Mother of John and Joseph of Roslindale, the late Denise Hansen and her husband Steve of Jamaica Plain, Tricia and Steve Hoover of Everett, and the late Phyllis, Jr. , babies  Marie,  Gerard and Paul.  "Gar" to Kristin, Ryan and...

Jan 27, 2023

Rev. Charles Martin, C.S.P., entered eternal life on Friday, January 27, 2023. He died in Boston after a short illness. He was 87.

He had been a member of the Paulist Fathers community for 64 years and a priest for almost 58 years.

He served in parishes, campus ministries and formation ministry. He also led...

Jan 24, 2023

Bryan C Moynihan of Norwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Brigham and Women's Hospital on January 24, 2023 at the age of 74. Bryan was born in Boston to Catherine and John Moynihan. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Patty (O'Connor) Moynihan. Dear brother-in-law of Julie O'Connor Viera and her husband Michael of...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...