OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Ronald A Cattouse

Ronald A Cattouse

Nov 28, 2025

Ronald A. Cattouse died November 28, 2025. He was 60 years old. Beloved son of Robert and Mary (Rhaburn) Cattouse.

Burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne MA.

United States Army Veteran.

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Michael E Pascucci

Michael E Pascucci

Nov 25, 2025

May 19, 1945 – November 25, 2025

Michael E. Pascucci, of East Boston and Brockton, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on May 19, 1945, Michael was a graduate of the Wentworth Institute of Technology and worked as a draftsman, a profession that reflected his steady nature and attention...

Lourival Marques Da Rocha

Lourival Marques Da Rocha

Nov 24, 2025

Lourival Marques Da Rocha, of Everett, MA, formerly of Ceara Brazil died November 24, 2025. He was 63. Beloved husband of Luciene Oliveira Lacey.

Visiting hours in the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Saturday December 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment...

Matthew Toplyn

Matthew Toplyn

Nov 23, 2025

Matthew Alexander Toplyn

It is with a heart full of love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Alexander Toplyn. Despite the dedicated efforts of all medical personnel, they could not revive him after a sudden heart attack. He left this world on November 23, 2025, at the age of 66.

Matthew...

Leo S Dyer

Leo S Dyer

Nov 19, 2025

Leo S. Dyer, Beloved husband of Ann "Nancy" Dyer. Loving father of Kathryn of Hyde Park, Barbara and her husband John McCormack of Epping, NH, Robert and his wife Sandra of Reading. Devoted grandfather of Sean, Kellianne, Colleen, Ryan, Collin, Caitlin, and Olivia, and great Grand Father of Caeden, and Rowen. Brother of Rita Allegretto, Ann Imbergano, Frances Feloni,...

Louise R. (Tufo)  Carmichael

Louise R. (Tufo) Carmichael

Nov 18, 2025

Carmichael, Louise (Tufo), a lifelong resident of West Roxbury, died peacefully at home on November 18, 2025, at the age of 98.  Louise died as she lived, surrounded by her family.   Louise was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Carmichael.  Devoted mother of Elaine Carmichael and her husband David Connelly, the late Frederick Carmichael, Jr., and Jean White...

Joyce A. Leahy

Joyce A. Leahy

Nov 18, 2025

Joyce A. Leahy of New York City, formerly of West Roxbury, died suddenly, November 18, 2025. Beloved daughter of John and Dorothy Leahy of West Roxbury. Joyce was born in Boston on September 20, 1953. She is a graduate of Girls Latin School, Harvard University, and New York University School of Law. Before her retirement, she served as an...

Penelope J (Butler)  Siemionko

Penelope J (Butler) Siemionko

Nov 18, 2025

Penelope 'Penny' J. Siemionko (1944-2025)

Penelope Siemionko, age 81, of Canton (formerly Roslindale) MA died on November 18, 2025. Penny was born in Brooklyn, New York to Betty and John Butler. She and Bob married on August 8, 1964, and moved to Roslindale where they raised their children. Penny worked for many years as a bookkeeper in...

Bruce Mcmurrough

Bruce Mcmurrough

Nov 16, 2025

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Mary Alannah Mccarthy

Mary Alannah Mccarthy

Nov 16, 2025

McCARTHY, Mary "Alannah" age 70, of Hyde Park died peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 16, 2025. Devoted wife of Richard Fennell and as well to Richard's two children and three grandchildren.  Daughter of the late Jeremiah M. and Mary J. McCarthy. Loving sister of Sister Jacquelyn McCarthy, CSJ, Sister Patricia McCarthy, CSJ, Kathleen Cody and her husband Matthew...

Charles E Fleming

Charles E Fleming

Nov 11, 2025

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David H Randall

David H Randall

Nov 8, 2025

David H. Randall died November 8, 2025. Son of the late Howard Randall and Phyllis (Steed) Randall. A Graveside service will be held on Friday November 21, at 1:00 pm in The Gardens Cemetery, 670 Baker St. West Roxbury. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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Cheryl Ann (Gear)  Alves

Cheryl Ann (Gear) Alves

Nov 7, 2025

Cheryl Ann Alves (Gear) of West Roxbury, MA passed away after a long illness on November 7, 2025.

Cheryl was born in Passaic, NJ on April 23, 1959.  She graduated Garfield High School and moved to Massachusetts in 1977.  She received her Associates Degree from Mass Bay Community College and was a longtime employee of Massachusetts General...

Philip "Dan" Fitzgerald

Philip "Dan" Fitzgerald

Nov 7, 2025

Philip Daniels (Dan) FitzGerald of East Sandwich, MA passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on November 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Dan was a loving husband; wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; a trusted friend; and the best cat-dad. He loved to fish, play poker, restore furniture, and spend time with his family, friends,...

Kavita Sahibdas (Shivdasani)  Punwani

Kavita Sahibdas (Shivdasani) Punwani

Nov 6, 2025

Kavita Sahibdas Punwani, 81, lived a full life; residing in India, Canada and the United States, all places which filled her with happy memories that she will take onto her next destination.

Kavita was born into a prominent family in the City of Karachi during the British Raj in India. During the tumultuous period of Indian Independence,...

Tulsie Jodhan

Tulsie Jodhan

Nov 4, 2025

October 7, 1952 – November 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tulsie Jodhan, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 4, 2025. He was 73 years old.

Born on October 7, 1952, in Guyana, Tulsie came from humble beginnings as the youngest of six...

Brenda Gruhn

Brenda Gruhn

Nov 4, 2025

Brenda G. Gruhn, 65 passed November 4, 2025

Brenda resided in Franklin, MA and passed peacefully at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. Her remains were cremated and will be laid to rest as per her wishes.

Burial will be at The Gardens of Gethsemane 670 Baker Street West Roxbury,  Boston

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Celia Mac Neil

Celia Mac Neil

Nov 3, 2025

Celia Mac Neil

05/15/1927 - 11/03/2025

Celia Mac Neil passed away on November 3, 2025

She is survived by her 4 children

Deborah ( Metta ) West Roxbury

Raymond ( Susan ). Rowley

Ambrose. ( Michele ) Roslindale

Paul & family.

No service...

Rev. John Hennessy C.Ss.R.

Rev. John Hennessy C.Ss.R.

Nov 2, 2025

Rev. John Hennessy, C.Ss.R., of New Smyrna Beach, FL., Nov. 2, 2025 at age 98. Fr. Hennessy was ordained to the priesthood on June 21, 1953 and spent more than 50 years of his Redemptorist life as a missionary in Brazil. Returning to Boston Fr. Hennessy served as Rector of the Mission Church for 6 years and then continued...

Bernadine A (Griffin)  Stephenson

Bernadine A (Griffin) Stephenson

Nov 1, 2025

Stephenson, Bernadine A. 87, of Edelweiss Village West Roxbury, formerly a long time resident of Dedham, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Nov.1. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Stephenson. Beloved daughter of the late Michael J. Griffin and Margaret G. (Quast) Griffin. Sister of Elizabeth A. Griffin of Back Bay, Boston, the late Michael...