Kathleen "Kathy" Kirk
Jan 17, 2022
Obituary
Kathleen "Kathy" Kirk, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Adviniacare Nursing Home in Wilmington. She was 75 years of age. Kathy was born in Boston on June 28, 1946, a daughter of the late William N. "Nemo" Kirk and Catherine Alice (Keough) Kirk. She grew up in Charlestown. Kathy...
James F. "Jim" Ahern
Jan 15, 2022
Obituary
James F. "Jim""Jimmy" Ahern, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 82 years of age. Jim was born in Boston on August 11, 1939, a son of the late James Ahern and Anne (Boland) Ahern. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...
Retired Boston Fire Department Lieutenant Robert J. "Bosshog" Sullivan
Jan 14, 2022
Obituary
Retired Boston Fire Department Lieutenant Robert J. "Bosshog" Sullivan, a resident of Kingston, New Hampshire and formerly of Charlestown and Everett, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home. He was 79 years of age. Bosshog was born in Boston on August 5, 1942, a son of the late Daniel Sullivan and Anne...
Meghan M. O'Leary
Jan 12, 2022
Obituary
Meghan M. O'Leary, a 2 year resident of Milford and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life suddenly at her home in Milford on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was 43 years of age. Meghan was born in Melrose on October 2, 1978, a daughter of Kevin E. O'Leary and the late Margaret A. "Dee Dee" (O'Halloran) O'Leary....
Madelyn A. (Magennis) Black
Jan 8, 2022
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Madelyn "Ducky" Black of Lynn, formerly of Melrose, was called home to heaven and greeted by all of the angels that went before her on January 8, 2022. Madelyn was born in Melrose MA on April 4, 1936. She grew up in Melrose and graduated from Cheverus Centennial High School in 1955. She also attended Springfield Community College...
Margaret M. Jenkins
Jan 1, 2022
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Margaret M. Jenkins, formerly of Dorchester, Arlington, and Quincy, entered into eternal life on January 1, 2022 at her home in Norwood. She was 84 years of age. Margaret is the beloved daughter of the late James Jenkins and Gertrude F. (Smith) Jenkins. She is the loving sister of the late James J. Jenkins, and Millie Young and...
Master Sergeant Frank A. Van Gorder Jr. United States Air Force (Retired)
Dec 20, 2021
Obituary
Master Sergeant Frank A. Van Gorder Jr. United States Air Force (Retired), an 18 year resident of Plymouth and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth . He was 88 years of age. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 8, 1933, a son of the...
Gloria T. (Marino) Guerra
Dec 20, 2021
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Gloria T. (Marino) Guerra, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 89 years of age. Gloria was born in Somerville on June 11, 1932, a daughter of the late Vincent Marino and Mary (DiRocco) Marino. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
John Mccolgan
Dec 19, 2021
Obituary
John McColgan, a 16 year resident of Malden and formerly of Jamaica Plain and Isle of Doagh, County Donegal, Ireland, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in his home in Malden. He was 82 years of age. John was born in Isle of Doagh, County Donegal, Ireland on June 26, 1939, a son of...
Frances R. (Reffi) Smith
Dec 16, 2021
Obituary
Frances R. (Reffi) Smith, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 86 years of age. Frances was born in Boston on October 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Manlio Reffi and Annie (Abate) Reffi. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Honorable Allen J. Jarasitis, Retired Associate Justice Of Massachusetts Trial Court
Dec 9, 2021
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Honorable Allen J. Jarasitis Retired Associate Justice Of Massachusetts Trial Court. A lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home in Charlestown. He was 82 years of age. Judge Jarasitis was born in Boston on January 22, 1939, a son of the late Alexander Jarasitis and Dorothy (Johnson) Jarasitis. He...
Claire M. Silk
Nov 30, 2021
Obituary
Claire M. Silk, a resident of Dorchester and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home in Dorchester, following a courageous 3 month battle with cancer. She was 63 years of age. Claire was born in Somerville on June 17, 1958, a daughter of the late Margaret (Silk) Fitzpatrick of Co....
Carlos R. Horta
Nov 28, 2021
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Carlos R. Horta, a resident of Malden and formerly of Brazil, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 52 years of age. Carlos was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on May 25, 1969, the only child of Geraldo L. Horta and Lourdes A. (DaSilva) Horta. He grew up...
Eleanor M. "Sissy" (O'Neill) Collins
Nov 26, 2021
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Eleanor M. "Sissy" (O'Neill) Collins, a longtime resident of Hull and formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Friday, November 26, 2021. Eleanor was born in Boston on April 10, 1937, a cherished daughter of the late Eugene A. O'Neill and Eleanor M. (Burns) O'Neill. Eleanor was raised and educated in Charlestown and was a graduate of...
Noreen Kathleen (Griffin) Ventola
Nov 25, 2021
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Noreen Kathleen (Griffin) Ventola, a 15 year resident of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly at Winchester Hospital in Winchester following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 55 years of age. Noreen was born in Somerville on August 2, 1966, a daughter of Kathleen N. (Haggerty) Griffin and the late Richard E....
Lorraine F. (Porter) Breen
Nov 21, 2021
Obituary
Lorraine F. (Porter) Breen, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home in Charlestown. She was 76 years of age. Lorraine was born in Somerville on November 17, 1945, a daughter of the late James F. Porter and Frances B. (Connolly) Porter. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Edward J. "Eddie" Plunkett
Nov 8, 2021
Obituary
ALL ARE WELCOME TO STOP BY AND SHARE A MEMORY OR STORY OF EDDIE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021 FROM 2 TO 4 P.M. IN THE CARR FUNERAL HOME, 220 BUNKER HILL ST. CHARLESTOWN. Edward J. "Eddie" Plunkett, a longtime resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was 65 years of...
Senior Chief James J. Gallagher, United States Navy, (Retired)
Nov 3, 2021
Obituary
Senior Chief James J. Gallagher US Navy (Retired), formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on early Wednesday morning, November 3, 2021 after a courageous fight with a long term illness. He was 72 years of age. Jimmy was born in Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida on April 16, 1949, a son of the late Boatswains Mate First Class...
Mary A. (Novello) Williams
Nov 2, 2021
Obituary
Mary A. (Novello) Williams, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home in Charlestown. She was 85 years of age. Mary was born in Boston on November 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Tino Novello and Viola (Saccardo) Novello. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
John R. "Pinky" Mclaughlin
Oct 30, 2021
Obituary
John R. "Pinky" McLaughlin, a 22 year resident of Reading and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home in Reading following a lengthy illness. He was 64 years of age. John was born in Boston on July 5, 1957, a son of the late John McLaughlin and Lois (Caldwell) McLaughlin....
