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James M. ''Jimmy'' Murphy Jr.
May 1, 2023
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James M. "Jimmy" Murphy Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was 37 years of age. Jimmy was born in Cambridge on October 3, 1985, a son of Valerie (Brosnahan) Murphy and James M. Murphy. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public...
John P. Giannino
Apr 29, 2023
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John P. Giannino, a 4 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Malden and Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 74 years of age. John was born in Boston on October 2, 1948, a son of the late Marion T. (Richard) Giannino and John P....
Dorothy A. ''Dot'' (Hanlon) Mcneil
Apr 24, 2023
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Dorothy A. "Dot" (Hanlon) McNeil, a lifelong Charlestown resident and proud Townie, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 91 years of age. Dot was born in Boston, a daughter of the late John J. Hanlon and Agnes E. (O'Brien) Hanlon. She grew up in Charlestown...
Donna F. (Beliveau) Mcdonald
Apr 17, 2023
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Donna F. (Beliveau) McDonald, of Swampscott and formerly of Lynn, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Salem Hospital in Salem Massachusetts. She was 81 years of age. Donna was born in Lynn on April 4, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph Beliveau and Caroline (Norkum) Beliveau. She grew up in Lynn where she...
Paula Lee Tirro
Apr 16, 2023
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Paula Lee Tirro, a resident of Roslindale, entered into eternal life while sleeping in the early hours of Sunday April 17 2023. She was 40 years of age. Paula Lee was born in Boston on September 4, 1982. She is the youngest child of Paula L. Tirro of Revere, MA, and Robert L. Tirro of Hampton, NH. Sister...
John J. ''Beansie'' Charbonnier
Apr 15, 2023
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John J. "Beansie" Charbonnier, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at his home in Charlestown. He was 95 years of age. Beansie was born in Boston on February 11, 1928, a son of the late Augustus "Gus" Charbonnier and Julia (Ring) Charbonnier. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...
William J. ''Boudy'' Boudreau
Apr 14, 2023
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William J. "Boudy" Boudreau, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home in Charlestown. He was 66 years of age. Boudy was born in Boston on December 30, 1956, a son of the late Harold Boudreau and Eleanor A. (Smith) Boudreau. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
Edward J. ''Eddie Skef'' ''Skeffy'' Skeffington
Apr 11, 2023
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Edward J. "Eddie Skef" "Skeffy" Skeffington, a 40 year resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 64 years of age. Eddie was born in Boston on January 18,...
Richard H. ''Richie'' Titcomb
Apr 5, 2023
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Richard H. "Richie" Titcomb, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 68 years of age. Richie was born in Boston on April 4, 1955, a son of the late Albert T. Titcomb and Margaret M. (Doherty) Titcomb. He grew up in Charlestown where...
Helga H. (Verweyen) Fitzpatrick
Mar 30, 2023
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Helga H. (Verweyen) Fitzpatrick, a longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Rosewood skilled nursing home and rehabilitation in Peabody. She was 87 years of age. Helga was born in Huthum, Germany on July 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Wilhelm J. Verweyen and Johanna K (Knist). She grew...
Helen M. (Armstrong) Lucci
Mar 28, 2023
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Helen M. (Armstrong) Lucci, a resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was 66 years of age. Helen was born in Boston on August 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Edward F. Armstrong and Sonok "Katie" Armstrong. She grew up in Charlestown...
William M. ''Bill'' Hayes
Mar 25, 2023
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William M. "Bill" Hayes, of Charlestown, formerly of South Boston, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Bill was born in Boston, the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Rice) Hayes. He was raised in South Boston and graduated from Boston Latin High School. Immediately...
Philip C. ''Bucky'' Jones Jr.
Mar 24, 2023
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Philip C. "Bucky" Jones Jr., of Billerica formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday March 24, 2023 at his home in Billerica surrounded by his loving family. He was 64 years of age. Phil was born in Boston the son of the late Rose H. Jones (Beauregard). He grew up in Charlestown and graduated from Charlestown...
Constantine ''Gus'' Arabadjis
Mar 21, 2023
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Constantine Arabadjis, age 89, of 35 Chestnut Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts passed away on Tuesday, March 21 after living with Alzheimer's for nearly a decade. Gus, as he was known to family and friends, was born on August 16, 1933 in Manhattan to Despina (née Vandris) who had emigrated from Thessaloniki, Greece and George Arabadjis who had emigrated from...
Margaret Ann ‘Peg’ Sullivan
Mar 20, 2023
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Margaret Ann "Peg" Sullivan a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday March 20, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was 82 years old. Peg was born in Boston on March 25, 1940, daughter of the late John J. Sullivan and Margaret J.(McKeown) Sullivan. She was raised in Boston and was educated...
J. Kenney Quigley
Mar 16, 2023
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J. Kenney Quigley, a 5 year resident of Revere and formerly of Malden and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 77 years old. Kenney was born in Boston on February 10, 1946, a son of the late John J. Quigley and Mary (Walsh) Quigley. He grew up...
Richard P. ''Richie'' Kennedy
Mar 8, 2023
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Richard P. "Richie" Kennedy, a 32 year resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home in Everett. He was 86 years of age. Richie was born in Everett on April 6, 1936, a son of the late John J. Kennedy and Florence (George) Kennedy. He grew up...
Margaret A. ''Margie'' (Connolly) Fitzpatrick
Mar 3, 2023
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Margaret A. "Margie" (Connolly) Fitzpatrick, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. She was 89 years of age. Margie was born at home in Charlestown on July 18, 1933, a daughter of the late Michael Connolly and Ellen (Hurley) Connolly. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Walter P. Kelley
Mar 1, 2023
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Walter P. Kelley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 80 years old. Walter was born in Boston on September 26, 1942, a son of the late Owen F. Kelley and Grace E. (Martine) Kelley. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...
Kathleen J. ''Kay'' (O'Leary) Harkins
Feb 27, 2023
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Kathleen J. "Kay" (O'Leary) Harkins, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at her son's home in Braintree. She was 83 years of age. Kay was born in Boston on December 24, 1939, a daughter of the late John N. O'Leary and Alice F. (Morrissey) O'Leary. She grew up in Charlestown...
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