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Retired Boston Fire Lieutenant, Edward G. ''Eddie'' O'Brien

Retired Boston Fire Lieutenant, Edward G. ''Eddie'' O'Brien

Aug 14, 2024

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Retired Boston Fire Department Lieutenant, Edward G. "Eddie" O'Brien, a resident of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Charlestown and Somerville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Naples, Florida. He was 87 years of age. Eddie was born in Boston on January 13, 1937, a son of the late James H. O'Brien and Mary C....

Maria Mercedes (Mamita) Villarreal Castillo

Maria Mercedes (Mamita) Villarreal Castillo

Aug 13, 2024

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Maria Mercedes (Mamita) Villarreal Castillo, a resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday August 13, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She was 89 years of age. Maria was born on September 12th, 1934, in her native country of Chile to the late Wenceslao Villarreal and Rosa Castillo and lived her early life...

James E. ''Jim'' Hingston

James E. ''Jim'' Hingston

Aug 10, 2024

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James E. "Jim" Hingston, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday August 10, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 77 years of age. Jim was born in Boston on December 11, 1946, a son of the late Joseph Hingston and Margaret (O'Neil) Hingston. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended...

Helen P. (Gallo) Bryan

Helen P. (Gallo) Bryan

Aug 9, 2024

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My mother, Helen Gallo Bryan, of Charlestown, MA, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9th, 2024 following complications from surgery. She was born on November 9th, 1959 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Julie and Walter Gallo where my grandfather was serving in the United States Marine Corps. She is survived by my grandmother, Julie, my father, Dave,...

Helena ''Helen'' (Doherty) Reidy

Helena ''Helen'' (Doherty) Reidy

Aug 7, 2024

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Helen Reidy, a longtime resident of Saugus and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday August 7, 2024 at her home in Danvers with family by her side. She was 88 years of age. Helen was born on June 11th, 1936 in Boston to the late Bernard Doherty and Margaret (Dare) Doherty and lived her early...

Charlene M. (Carvell) Sweeney

Charlene M. (Carvell) Sweeney

Aug 1, 2024

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Charlene Sweeney, a cherished fixture of Charlestown, passed away suddenly at the age of 76. A proud, lifetime resident of Charlestown, Charlene was deeply rooted in her community, and affectionately known as a true "Townie." Born to Charles and Elizabeth Carvell, Charlene grew up surrounded by the love of her siblings, including her late sister Francis Roberts and...

Steven G. Fitzpatrick

Steven G. Fitzpatrick

Jul 31, 2024

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Steven Gerald Fitzpatrick, age 67, of Revere (formerly of Malden) passed away after a lengthy illness on July 31, 2024. Steven was born on September 8, 1956 to the late Gerald and Helga (Verweyen). He grew up in Malden and graduated from Malden High School. He lived there most of his life before moving to Revere. He worked...

Maria Sindoni

Maria Sindoni

Jul 20, 2024

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Maria Sindoni "Ma", a resident of Plymouth and formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was 99 years of age. Maria was born in Sciaccia , Sicily on February 24, 1925. She came to America in 1956 and lived in Charlestown until 2008. Maria loved to cook for her friends and family...

Elizabeth A. (Mullan) Laterz

Elizabeth A. (Mullan) Laterz

Jul 18, 2024

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Elizabeth Mullan LaTerz, age 63, of North Reading MA & Cape Coral FL, passed away on July 18, 2024, after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Liz was born on 7/11/61 to George T. & Mary T. Mullan in Winchester MA. After Liz graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy, she went on to study Business at Bentley College...

Rosemarie Senna (Greatorex)

Rosemarie Senna (Greatorex)

Jul 17, 2024

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Rosemarie Senna (Greatorex) of Everett formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2024. She was 72 years of age. Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband Bob "Butsy" Greatorex, as well as her sister Kathy and Brother George. She is survived by her beloved children; Brian Mahan and his daughter Lilirose; Phyllis Castro and her...

John E. Walker Jr.

John E. Walker Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

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In Loving Memory of John Ernest Walker, Jr. beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Cherished Grandfather. John, a role model of love and inspiration, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at the age of 89. He gracefully transitioned from this world surrounded by the warmth of his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and...

Kathryn B. ''Kathy'' (Malone) Perry

Kathryn B. ''Kathy'' (Malone) Perry

Jun 22, 2024

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Kathryn B. "Kathy" (Malone) Perry, a resident of Stoneham and formerly of Charlestown and Somerville, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 84 years of age. Kathy has lived a life gracefully and with courage while battling a day-to-day disease with Type 1 Diabetes for 71 years. Kathy...

Chief Chaplain Of The Boston Fire Department, Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney

Chief Chaplain Of The Boston Fire Department, Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney

Jun 19, 2024

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Chief Chaplain Of The Boston Fire Department, Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney, Pastor Emeritus of St. Francis De Sales Church in Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, June 19, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 94 years of age. Fr. Dan was born in Haverhill on February 19, 1930, a son of the late...

Retired Boston Firefighter Michael J. Cedorchuk

Retired Boston Firefighter Michael J. Cedorchuk

Jun 9, 2024

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Michael J. Cedorchuk of Tewksbury and Florida, formerly of Charlestown died unexpectedly on June 9, 2024 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Michael was born in Boston in 1948, son of the late Stephen Cedorchuk and Julia (Leahy) Cedorchuk of Charlestown. Michael attended Boston Technical High School where he was a prominent hockey player, continuing his education at...

Kerin L. (Francis) Brodie

Kerin L. (Francis) Brodie

Jun 5, 2024

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Kerin L. (Francis) Brodie of Harwich passed away on June 5, 2024 at Mass General Hospital in Boston from complications of Sarcoidosis. She was 56 years old. Kerin was born on 3/24/68 to Janet (Russe) Francis and the late Leonard "Mikey" Francis, Jr. She graduated from Nauset Regional High School in 1986, and went on to become an...

Carole M. (Burke) Levy

Carole M. (Burke) Levy

Jun 4, 2024

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Carole M. (Burke) Levy, a lifelong resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was 81 years of age. Carole was born in Lowell on November 15, 1942, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Burke and Gertrude (Delaney) Burke. She grew up in Somerville...

Retired Boston Fire Department Captain Leo T. Sullivan

Retired Boston Fire Department Captain Leo T. Sullivan

May 30, 2024

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Retired Boston Fire Department Captain Leo T. Sullivan, a 55-year resident of Squantum and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Milton Hospital in Milton. He was 90 years of age. Leo was born in Boston on June 21, 1933, a son of the late Leo Sullivan and Catherine (Farren) Sullivan....

Roberta A. Shea

Roberta A. Shea

May 27, 2024

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Roberta A. Shea, 61 years of age, of Charlestown formerly of Milton peacefully passed away on May 27, 2024, after a brief illness. She was the beloved and cherish daughter of Eileen M. (McCarthy) Shea, and the late Richard F. Shea. Roberta was preceded in death by both of her dearly loved sisters, Atty. and FBI Agent Kathleen...

Robert L. ''Muff'' Maguire

Robert L. ''Muff'' Maguire

May 26, 2024

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It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our legendary uncle, brother, neighbor, colleague, and friend Robert L. Maguire, of Charlestown, MA, better known as "Muff". A truly fearless spirit, who left us far too early on May 26, 2024. He was surrounded by loving family and friends until the end. Born on November...

Barbara J. (Beaton) Millerick

Barbara J. (Beaton) Millerick

May 24, 2024

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Barbara J. (Beaton) Millerick, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was 91 years of age. Barbara was born in Boston on September 11, 1932, a daughter of the late Leo O. Beaton and Agnes M. (Kelly) Beaton. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston...

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