OBITUARIES

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Lorraine O'Brien age 64 of South Boston passed away suddenly on December 22, 2023.Early in life Mary attended Cardinal Cushing High School in South Boston where she was known for being a very bright overachiever. She worked at State Street Bank in Boston as well as a Dental Hygienist for many years. Her soft spoken nature and gentle spirit...

Dec 15, 2023

ROSA MARIA ORTIZ RIVERA FUE AMADA ESPOSA Y MADRE

3/20/67 En Boston Se casaron Wife of: Silvino Benitez VicarrondoMother of Felix A Osario Ortiz,  Iris D. Benitez Ortiz,                                                                  ...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Paul (Paolo) Parravano, beloved husband, father, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague, and university administrator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, passed away at home in Arlington, Massachusetts, on December 9, 2023, surrounded by family. His death followed a courageous, year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Paul was the youngest child of Giuseppe and Ernesta (Paparozzi) Parravano. His father, a professor...

Dec 4, 2023

 

James John Niedzolkowski died peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family on December 4th, 2023.  He was born on June 2nd, 1943, in South Milwaukee, WI.  He was happily married to his wife Ruth Mary Niedzolkowski for 58 years. 

 

Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather, survived by his wife Ruth, his daughters...

Dec 1, 2023

 

BAVIS, Lawrence “Larry” of Boston passed away suddenly on December 1, 2023 at 66 years old. The son of Claire Bavis, and the late Robert E Bavis. Brother of Robert E Bavis Jr. and Paul Bavis. Also survived by his nieces and loving friends.

 

Larry graduated from Thompson Academy in 1975. He was an accomplished athlete, particularly with...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Sister Margaret Therese Marie O.Carm. who passed away unexpectedly at Marian Manor, South Boston, on November 30, 2023, in the 65th year of her religious life. Margaret Mary Jackson was born on April 16, 1940, in South Boston, MA, to Michael and Margaret (nee Noonan) Jackson. Both parents hailed from Co. Waterford in Ireland. Sr. Margaret is survived by...

Nov 24, 2023

 

Tomas Burgos Death NoticeBurgos -Ortiz Tomas, son of Maria and antolin Burgos.

Loving father of Veronica,Leonel,Tomas jr Burgos.Brother of Israel,Elsa,Jesus,Vidalys,Mero,Lourdes Burgos.

Visiting hours are Saturday 12/09/2023 From 3-7 at WM.F Spencer funeral services575 E Broadway South Boston Ma

Nov 24, 2023

james Michael Williams of the South End Nov 24, 2023. Late Army veteran, vietnam and retired Iron Worker. Services Private.

Nov 21, 2023

Robishaw Roberta A. (Gobbi) Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Robishaw. Devoted Sister of the late Janice Dale and her late Husband Ronald Dale Sr. Dear Aunt of Ronald and Ryan Dale and the late Robert P. Dale. Also sur Visitation in the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 E. Broadway (at Hst) South Boston on Wednesday from 8...

Nov 20, 2023

Ivan Jeremy Hansen late of Beacon Hill and Newton Nov. 20, 2023 Uncle of Kevin J. Hansen of Eagan, MN. Late Administrative Assistant for Massachusetts General Hopital. Member of the Church of the Advent 30 Brimer St. Boston, MA, Late Army Veteran. Services Private.

Nov 8, 2023

Mark Sheehan

(b. Nov. 17, 1964 / d. Nov. 8, 2023)

Mark’s true home was at Fresh Pond (in Cambridge, MA), where he lived for decades.

 

He celebrated every day for “being alive” and felt “lucky to be healthy and happy”. Though homeless (without a roof above his head), he cherished being outdoors by the pond near animals where he seemed...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Rose (Hayes) Leonard (August 31st 1941–October 26th 2023) Rose (Hayes) Leonard of South Boston, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 26th 2023. 

Rose raised seven children in South Boston where she was the President of the West Broadway Task Force. She also worked for the Boston Police Department and was a crossing guard at...

Oct 19, 2023

Oct 16, 2023

 

Downey Joseph of South Boston and Squantum, died after a brief illness, October 16, 2023. Loving Father of Connor Galvin of San Francisco, Cherished son of the late Arthur F. and Annie M. (Gately) Downey. Beloved brother of Marie Downey and her husband Dan McDevitt of Squantum, Anne and her husband Larry Buechs of South Boston, Cathy and her...

Oct 4, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Sharon Ann Thomas of South Boston in Her 57th year passed away peacefully, with Her family by Her side on September 20, 2023. Sharon was the Beloved Daughter of the late  Claire (Hogan) and Garfield Thomas. Devoted Sister of George G., Christine A., Tracey L., Mark J. and the late Christopher J. and Sean M. Thomas. Dear aunt and Godmother...

Sep 19, 2023

Victor Cordova in His 63rd year. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Died in Boston on September 19, 2023. Beloved Husband of Elsa (Avila) Cordova of Salem. Also survived by His Children and a host of Relatives and Friends, Private services.

Sep 12, 2023

Elaine D. Bousquet (Auger), 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, at the University of Massachusetts, with Jack and Jill by her side.

She leaves her children, John (Jack) and his wife Nancy of Wale; Jill Carter and her husband Robert of Oxford. A daughter-in-law Janne Jalbert of Southbridge. 9 Grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She...

Sep 10, 2023

Michael McDonald in South Boston on September 10, 2023. Beloved Son of the late Ruth McDonald. Devoted Brother of Carole A. Smith and Jade Lovell. Retired employee of Brooks Brothers, Men's clothing store for over 50 years. Late Army Veteran. All services private.

Sep 9, 2023

Laura Edna Williams of Dorchester on September 9, 2023. Survived by a host of Relatives and Friends. Memorial service at a later date.