Vincent P. "Vinny" Donovan
Jun 27, 2022
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Vincent P. "Vinny" Donovan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his sister's home in Revere. He was 81 years of age. Vinny was born in Somerville on May 22, 1941, a son of the late John J. Donovan and Helen E. (Allard) Donovan. He grew up in Charlestown where...
Janet E. (Austin) Mccarthy
Jun 26, 2022
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Janet E. (Austin) McCarthy, a proud lifelong Charlestown Townie, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at her daughter's home in Stoneham. She was 77 years of age. Janet was born in Boston on March 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Albert Austin and Margaret (Lent) Austin. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Robert H. "Robby" Brady
Jun 25, 2022
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Robert H. "Robby" Brady, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was 44 years of age. Robby was born in Boston on February 28, 1978, a son of Sharon M. (Latta) Brady and the late Robert H. Brady. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Francis De...
Denise M. Griffin
Jun 23, 2022
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Denise Griffin, 58, a proud Charlestown Townie. After a valiant battle with cancer, she passed away on June 23, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Denise was born on May 31, 1964. Growing up Denise loved all sports, be it playing, coaching and later in life, watching. Forever a loyal New England sports fan! Denise worked...
Margaret E. "Margie" (Mclennon) Callahan
Jun 21, 2022
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Margaret E. "Margie" (McLennon) Callahan, a 36 year resident of Malden and former resident of Somerville for over 20 years and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 81 years of age. Margie was born in Boston on January 13, 1941, a...
James J. ''Jim'' Roche
Jun 20, 2022
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James Joseph Roche, 79, a longtime resident of Parris Landing in the Charlestown Navy Yard, passed away at his residence on June 20, 2022. Born in Boston, Jim was the beloved father of Debora Pereira Luz Gonçalves of Canaa dos Carajás in Pará, Brazil and the only son of the late James Edward Roche and Elizabeth G Roche...
Michael "Irish Prince" Burke
Jun 15, 2022
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Michael "Irish Prince" Burke, a lifelong Charlestown Townie, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 68 years of age. Mike was born in Boston on December 24, 1953, a son of the late William G. Burke and Dorothy M. (Moore) Burke. He grew up...
Frances A. "Peaches" (Mcgonagle) Hall
Jun 15, 2022
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Frances A. "Peaches" Hall, a 63 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was 81 years of age. Frances was born in Boston on October 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Patrick McGonagle and Helen (Canny) McGonagle. She grew...
James R. "Jim" Smith Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
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James R. "Jim" Smith Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 91 years of age. Jim was born in Boston on July 19, 1930, a son of the late James R. Smith and Marie (Elwood) Smith. He grew up in...
Eugene T. "Geno" Brosnahan
Jun 14, 2022
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Eugene T. "Geno" Brosnahan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home in Charlestown. He was 88 years of age. Geno was born in Boston on January 15, 1934, a son of the late Eugene Brosnahan and Alice (Christie) Brosnahan. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...
Ralph F. Guerra Jr.
Jun 6, 2022
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Ralph F. Guerra Jr., a longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. He was 90 years of age. Ralph was born in Boston on July 20, 1931, a son of the late Ralph F. Guerra and Frances (Dionne) Guerra. He grew up in several sections...
Lillian A. Ellington
Jun 5, 2022
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Lillian A. Ellington, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Winchester Hospital. She was 72 years of age. Lillian was born in Boston on May 9, 1950, a daughter of the late Marion E. "Duke" Ellington and Mary T. (McCann) Ellington. She grew up in Charlestown and was educated...
Jeanne M. (Herlihy) Houlihan
May 27, 2022
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Jeanne M. (Herlihy) Houlihan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Salem Hospital. She was 69 years of age. Jeanne was born in Somerville on May 6, 1953, a daughter of the late Joseph F. Herlihy and Ruth M. (Cobb) Herlihy. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
Anne M. (Kelly) Castro
May 23, 2022
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Anne M. (Kelly) Castro, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her home in Charlestown. She was 88 years of age. Anne was born in Boston on September 21, 1933, a daughter of the late Carl Kelly and Laura (Snyder) Kelly. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
Lawrence E. "Larry" Atkinson
May 21, 2022
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Lawrence E. "Larry" Atkinson, a resident of Winthrop for over 20 years and formerly of Everett and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. He was 58 years of age. Larry was born in Medford on November 22, 1963, a son of the late Robert "Bob" Atkinson and...
Zachary John Pace "Loving Son, Brother, And Uncle"
May 19, 2022
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Zachary John Pace, of Needham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2022 at the age of 36. Zachary was born on April 25, 1986, a son of Ann E. Simeone Pace and the late Alfred P. Pace Jr. He grew up in Needham where he was an avid athlete of Ice hockey, baseball,...
Alfred P. Pace Jr. "Loving Husband, Father Of Seven, And Grandfather"
May 8, 2022
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Alfred P. Pace Jr. of Needham, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2022 at the age of 61, following a courageous battle with Biliary Cancer. Alfred was born in Boston on July 10, 1960, a son of the late Alfred P. Pace Sr. and Margaret T. (Ford) Pace. He grew...
James T. O'Brien (Retired Employee, Suffolk County Sheriff'S Department)
May 8, 2022
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James Thomas O'Brien, a 20+ year resident of North Conway, New Hampshire and from Charlestown MA, entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 8, 2022, his 69th birthday. James was born on May 8, 1953, a son of the late Catherine T. (Welsh) O'Brien and Martin J. O'Brien Sr. James was born and raised in Charlestown, where he...
Steven M. Diprima (Boston Police Department)
May 1, 2022
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Steven M. DiPrima (Boston Police Department), a 26 year resident of East Boston and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a 5 year courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years of age. Steven was born in Boston on March 15, 1961, a son of...
Eileen P. "Paula" (Foran) Gillen
Apr 27, 2022
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Eileen P. "Paula" (Foran) Gillen, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of Dublin, Ireland, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her home in Charlestown. She is 87 years of age. Paula was born in Dublin, Ireland on June 29, 1934, a daughter of the late John Foran and Bridget (Bradley) Foran. She grew...
