Matthew A. "Matty" Chiampa
Aug 4, 2026
Mathew A. "Matty" Chiampa, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life in his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was 64 years old.
Matty was born in Somerville on January 24, 1962, a son of the late Patrick Chiampa and Virginia (Fidler) Chiampa. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School System...
Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph W. "Joe" Anthony
Aug 1, 2026
Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph W. "Joe" Anthony, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 89 years of age.
Joe was born in Boston on October 16, 1936, a son of the late Joseph A. Anthony and Sarah E. (Butchart) Anthony. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
Ellen T. (Doris) O'Rourke
Jul 29, 2026
Ellen T. (Doris) O’Rourke, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home in Charlestown. She was 92 years old.
Ellen was born in Boston on May 15,1934, daughter of the late John E. Doris and Alice E. (Wilmot) Doris. Ellen was a Crossing Guard for the City of Boston; she also worked...
Ian J. Dillon
Jul 27, 2026
Ian J. Dillon, a resident of Charlestown and formerly of Winthrop, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the CHA Everett Hospital. He was 33 years old.
Ian was born in Melrose on November 6, 1992, a son of Julia (Hormann) Dillon and the late John Dillon Jr. He grew up in Winthrop where he was educated...
William "Bill" Edward Burke
Jul 20, 2026
William "Bill" E. Burke, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home in Charlestown. He was 86 years of age.
Bill was born in Boston on March 6, 1940, a son of the late Martin J. Burke and Mildred M. (Blakie) Burke. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the...
Daniel M. "Sonny" Bruno
Jul 19, 2026
Daniel "Sonny" M. Bruno, a resident of Tewksbury and formerly of Woburn and Arlington.
Daniel Michael Bruno, devoted brother, husband, father, grand-father and great-grand-father died Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the age of 92. Dan died peacefully surrounded by his family. Dan was born January 7, 1934 in East Boston. He graduated from Arlington High School. He was a lifelong master...
Ernest “Ernie” Fratalia
Jul 18, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Fratalia, born November 20, 1950 passed away in the comfort of his home in Hobe Sound, FL on July 18th, 2026 surrounded by his three children, Ernest Fratalia, Lisa Mitchell and Annemarie Fratalia, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ernie was the proud son of the late Gloria (Vena) and Francesco Fratalia. He was raised in Charlestown, MA. later...
Liam D. Fittz
Jul 10, 2026
Liam D. Fittz, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, July 10, 2026 in his home in Charlestown. He was 60 years of age.
Liam was born in Boston on November 15, 1965, a son of the late Charles W. Fittz and Mary "Dolly" (Logan) Fittz. Raised in Charlestown, Liam attended St. Catherine's Parochial School and...
Joseph "Joe" R. Flaherty
Jul 6, 2026
Joseph "Joe" R. Flaherty, a 55-year resident of Medford and formerly of Cambridge, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 84 years of age.
Joe was born in Cambridge on October 21, 1941, a son of the late Richard Flaherty and Sarah (Barrett) Flaherty who both immigrated from Ireland. Joe grew...
George Maynard Page
Jul 5, 2026
CMSGT George M. Page, USAF, (Ret) age 90, passed away on (Sunday 7/5/2026) in San Antonio, Texas. George was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on 7 December 1935. He graduated from Charlestown High School where he excelled in football as team captain, was Class President and attained the grade of Brigadier General in the Boston high school ROTC program. George served...
Jean A. Tochterman
Jul 3, 2026
Jean A. Tochterman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly in her home on Friday, July 3, 2026, just 4 days shy of her 90th birthday.
Born in Boston on July 7, 1936, a daughter of the late James Tochterman and Grace (Walker) Tochterman. Her early years in Charlestown were filled with adventure, from playing aboard the USS...
William H. "Bill" Nehill
Jun 17, 2026
William “Bill” Nehill went home to God on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was 81 years of age.
Bill was born in Troy, NY on December 13, 1944, a son of the late Arthur F. and Myrtle Nehill. He grew up in Troy where his mom, a nurse at the hospital behind the family home, played “pitch and catch” with him...
Deborah M. "Debbie" (McNamara) Biggins
Jun 15, 2026
Deborah M. "Debbie"(McNamara) Biggins, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was 69 years old.
Debbie was born in Somerville on November 12, 1956, a daughter of the late Richard McNamara and Edda (Brisson) McNamara. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from St. Rose...
Retired Boston Firefighter David C. Johnson
Jun 10, 2026
Retired Boston Firefighter David C. Johnson, a 58-year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home in Medford. He was 83 years of age.
David was born in Boston on April 19, 1943, a son of the late Carl W. Johnson and Agnes (McGonagle) Johnson. He grew up in Charlestown...
Robert Emmett “Bob” O'Leary
Jun 10, 2026
Robert Emmett O'Leary “Bob”, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2026. Born on June 8, 1944, Bob lived a full and devoted life marked by dedication, kindness, and a steadfast commitment to both his community and family.
Robert was a retired Assistant Clerk of the Massachusetts Trial Court, having devoted 44 years...
Karen Connolly
Jun 6, 2026
Karen Connolly, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 63 years of age.
Karen was born in Boston on May 13, 1963, a daughter of the late John J. Connolly and Fern (Titcomb) Connolly. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston...
Maureen C. (Arbuckle) Condon
Jun 5, 2026
Maureen Catherine (Arbuckle) Condon, of Holliston and former resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life and peace on June 5th, 2026, at the age of 89 in Lexington after complications of an unexpected illness.
Maureen was the beloved daughter of the late John Arbuckle and Marie (Weddleton) Arbuckle. Maureen grew up in Charlestown and graduated from Charlestown High School. After high...
Michael G. "Mike" Howell
Jun 4, 2026
Michael G. "Mike" Howell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and a proud Townie, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
Mike was born in Boston on April 29, 1961, a son of the late Donald F. Howell and Mary Ellen (Wrenn) Howell. He grew up...
Lena (Cacicio) Doherty
May 31, 2026
Lena (Cacicio) Doherty, lovingly known simply as “Nana” to nearly everyone who knew her, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Boston’s West End on September 14, 1931, Lena was the daughter of the late Augustino Cacicio and Eileen (Sacramona) Cacicio and was raised in Charlestown —...
Maureen (Gaffney) Lavely
May 28, 2026
Maureen Gaffney Lavely, of Charlestown, MA, died on May 28, 2026, at age 91. Born May 2, 1935, she was raised in The Bronx, New York, daughter of Harold and Dorothy Ahders Gaffney. Predeceased by husband Henry as well as former husband Donald Koeller. Survived by daughter Kathryn Marie Koeller Bosworth, husband Charles and their children Rebecca Sobon, her husband...
