OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2023

Mar 22, 2023

Patricia M. (Madden) Finn of South Boston, MA died suddenly on March 22, 2023. Pat was born in Boston on June 1, 1940, to Margaret (Flaherty) Madden and Frank Madden. She graduated from Gate of Heaven High School in 1957 where she excelled in her studies and was a proud member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. After graduation, Pat worked at the New England Telephone Company and later Boston...

Mar 16, 2023

  Rita Kilgore, 92, of Lawrence, MA peacefully passed away on March 16, 2023. She was a life long resident of Lawrence. She worked at Ritzy's Diner and retired after working over 30 years as CNA .

She is survived by her loving son Thomas and his wife Laura. Her daugher Rita Ann and husband Michael. Devoted grandchildren Cassandra, Samantha,...

Mar 11, 2023

Fiasconaro Karen Jean on March 11, 2023 of South Boston. Beloved Wife of Benny Fiasconaro. Devoted Mother Stephen Fiasconaro and Angel Tran, Jenna and the late Carly Fiasconaro. Daughter of the late Jim and Kay (Provenzano) Flynn. Dear Sister of Kathleen Toland and her late Husband Richard,  Doreen and Peter Finnegan, Shelia and Lewis Mendall, Paul and Sue Flynn, Alan...

Mar 3, 2023

Jose Rosario Mercado of Dorchester March 3, 2023. Beloved Son of Sara Mercado and Martin Rosario. Devoted Brother of Enid Rosario Mercado and Gustavo Rosario Mercado. Dear uncle of Fabian Forty Rosario, Marbella Cifuentes,  Edvaldo Lima Rosario, Jayvian Rosario Pagan, Christian Rosario Chacon and April Rosario Chacon. Visitation in the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 East Broadway (at Hst)...

Feb 27, 2023

Feb 27, 2023

Feb 23, 2023

Ellen S. (Sister Hodges) Oakley, age 92, resident of South Boston, MA, recently of Covington, LA, passed away on February 23, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1930 in South Boston, MA to Joseph Hodges and Elizabeth (Quierdo) Hodges. Ellen is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years Ralph E. Oakley; her children Bryan Oakley, and his wife...

Feb 19, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Feb 8, 2023

Florentino Albert (Junior) of Somerville passed away peacefully February 8, 2023. Born in Boston Dear Husband  (63 years) of the late Agnes (Dolly) Florentino. Beloved Father of Albert(Butch) (Karen) of South Boston and the late John(Kathy). Dear Grandfather to Samantha(Rodney) Menard, Timmy(Ashley),Allison, Meagan (Blake) Morgan and Caitlin. Great Grandfather to RJ. Brother of the late Theresa Bailey, Geraldine Lucarotti and...

Feb 5, 2023

Martinez Puro of Boston Feb 5, 2023 Beloved Husband of Anna Claudine Valdez. Devoted Father of Mildre Martinez, Juan Ortiz, Carolina Ortiz, Gina Ortiz. Also survived by many Relatives and Friends. Visitation in the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 East Broadway (at Hst) South Boston on Wednesday from 4-8 Pm. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery on Thursday at 2...

Feb 4, 2023

Robert “Jake” Erickson, 77, of Wilmington, MA, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023 after a short fought battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, “his rock” and true love of over 28 years, Mary Lou “Lulu” Hand.  

He will be profoundly missed by his two daughters, Emily Perkins and her husband, Adam; and Megan Gaffney and her husband,...

Feb 4, 2023

Mercado Ivan Suddenly Feb. 4, 2023 of Boston. Beloved Father of Jhoselyn Rivera, Brandon Mercado, Ivan Mercado and Isaac Mercado. Dear Brother of Felix Mercado, Carlos Mercado, Victor, Orlando, Leonides Mercado, Lidia Colon, Hilda Mercado, Judith Mercado. Milagio Mercado, Anna Mercado and Martha Mercado. Also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Friends. Visitation in the Wm.F. Spencer Funeral Home...

Feb 3, 2023

COE Walter E, of South Boston Feb. 3, 2023,Loving Husband of 62yrs. of the late  Katherine A. (Nee) Coe. Devoted Father of Steven of Braintree, Brian and His Wife Iva of Rockland, Linda Dobay and Her Husband Bobby of Weymouth and the Late Robert "Bob" Coe. Loving Grandfather  of 9 Grandchildren. Beloved Son of the late Elizabeth (Carroll) Coe. Also...

Jan 31, 2023

Jan 26, 2023

Bennett David Thomas Jr. of Leominster Jan. 26, 2023 suddenly. Beloved Son of Katie McDonough of Leominster and David T. Bennett of Weymouth. Dear Brother of Christian Roman of Boston. Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Relatives and Friends. Visitation in the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 E. Broadway (at H st) South Boston on Tuesday from 4-7 PM. Relatives...

Jan 21, 2023

Mullen, Francis “Frank” W. Jr. of South Boston suddenly on January 21, 2023 at the age of 71.  Loving father of Suzanne Mullen and Shannon Mullen (Dan) and grandson Aidan.  Predeceased by his loving partner Anna Balliro. Devoted son of the late Francis (Snagga) and Florence (Flossie) Mullen.  Brother of the late Bobby (Rene), Kathy (Debbie), Patty Aufieri (Lenny) and...

Jan 20, 2023

Jan 17, 2023