OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Mary Margaret (O'Connell)  Racine

Mary Margaret (O'Connell) Racine

Dec 26, 2025

Mary Margaret O'Connell Racine of West Roxbury, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on December 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Paul O'Connell and Helen Frances Driscoll O'Connell; and sisters Joan Howard (Matthew), Patricia Foley (Francis), Catherine Gallivan (John).  She is survived by her five sons...

Anne C. "Nancy" (Cain)  Lang

Anne C. "Nancy" (Cain) Lang

Dec 26, 2025

Anne C. Lang, known to family and friends as Nancy, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the Springhouse in Jamaica Plain, surrounded by care and comfort. Nancy was born in Jamaica Plain on July 29, 1941, to Anne (Ginty) and Charles Cain, and remained deeply rooted in the communities she loved throughout her life.

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Joseph Viola

Joseph Viola

Dec 25, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, 4750 Washington St. West Roxbury on Friday January 2, 2026 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hour in the Church Friday morning from 10:00 am  to 11:00 am. Interment private.

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David E Kolody

David E Kolody

Dec 20, 2025

David E. Kolody of Quincy died December 20, 2025. He was 81. United States Navy Veteran.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday January 7, at 2:00 pm in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

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Suzanne M (Glennon)  Amico

Suzanne M (Glennon) Amico

Dec 20, 2025

Suzanne M. Amico April 11, 1941 – December 20, 2025 Age 84

AMICO, Suzanne M., age 84, of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Beloved wife for more than 60 years to the late John E. Amico; devoted mother to John E. Jr., Robert J., Edward T. and his wife Rita, and Tommy and...

Brenna Nicole Pare

Brenna Nicole Pare

Dec 19, 2025

Brenna Nicole Paré, 28, passed away on December 19, 2025.  Born on December 31, 1996, and raised in Westwood, Brenna was known for her sharp sense of humor, her contagious laugh, and the love she showed to every dog and animal she met.

She is survived by her father, Charles "Charlie" Paré, and her mother, Maryann (Riley)...

Jaclyn Rose Catarius

Jaclyn Rose Catarius

Dec 19, 2025

Jaclyn Catarius, age 26, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Walpole, Massachusetts. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Jaclyn was a bright presence whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She is now reunited in heaven with her late father, Matthew Catarius.

Jaclyn attended Norfolk Agricultural High School and later followed...

William Carl Jr.

William Carl Jr.

Dec 19, 2025

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Maria (Trabucco)  Camarata

Maria (Trabucco) Camarata

Dec 18, 2025

Maria Trabucco Camarata

December 18, 2025

We are sad to say goodbye to our loving grandmother, mother, sister, aunt and friend who provided us with so much love and generosity.  Maria (Trabucco) Camarata was born February 1934 in Civitaquana, Italy.  The second of four daughters born to Anna and Gildo Trabucco.  The Trabucco's emigrated to...

Mary Ann (Lepere)  Keefe

Mary Ann (Lepere) Keefe

Dec 14, 2025

Mary Ann Keefe, of West Roxbury on December 14,2025. Mother of William and his wife Susan Keefe of Canton. Loving grandmother of William and Kristina Keefe also of Canton. Predeceased by her parents William and Jennie Lepere of West Roxbury and her brother Frank and his wife Janet of FL. She is also survived by her niece Susan Lepere...

George Fotiadis

George Fotiadis

Dec 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, who passed away on December 14 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Nopi, and a proud father to his son, Mike, and daughter, Kiki. He was an extremely proud...

Hyacinth Obiefoka Onyeka

Hyacinth Obiefoka Onyeka

Dec 11, 2025

Hyacinth Obiefoka Onyeka, of Brockton, formerly of Ihembosi, Nigeria, died December 11, 2025. He was 78 years old. Funeral services will be held in Nigeria.

Richard A Nesmith

Richard A Nesmith

Dec 8, 2025

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Patricia Mcguire

Patricia Mcguire

Dec 3, 2025

Patricia McGuire, of West Roxbury died December 3, 2025. She was 75 years old.

Beloved daughter of the late Mose and Jessie B. (Jones) McGuire.

Funeral services will be private.

Rosemary (Shea)  Driscoll

Rosemary (Shea) Driscoll

Nov 29, 2025

DRISCOLL, RoseMary Shea, of Brookline, MA, died peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Loving wife of the late Richard Dennis Driscoll and beloved mother of Richard, Jr. and his wife Saviz of Milton; Timothy and his wife Kara of Winchester; William and his wife Kristin of Hingham; Paul and his wife Allison of Dover; John of Arlington, VA; Molly ...

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,...