Master Sergeant Frank A. Van Gorder Jr. United States Air Force (Retired)
Dec 20, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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....
Kathaleen A. "Kathy" (Barnes) Deroeve
Oct 27, 2021
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Kathaleen A. "Kathy" DeRoeve, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on October 27, 2021. She was a fourth-generation townie, born on Green street, lived many years on Pearl St. and Mt Vernon where she attended St Francis, St Mary's & Charlestown High. She was a true & proud townie who loved her small neighborhood upbringing....
James "Jimmy" Mclaughlin
Oct 26, 2021
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James "Jimmy" McLaughlin, a 35 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 70 years of age. Jimmy was born in Peterborough, England on August 9, 1951 a son of the late Edward McLaughlin and Elizabeth (Rogers) McLaughlin both formerly...
Theresa M. (Clark) O'Donnell
Oct 20, 2021
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Theresa M. (Clark) O'Donnell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home in Charlestown. She was 81 years of age. Theresa was born in Boston on July 21, 1940, a daughter of the late William Clark and Margaret (Haggerty) Clark. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
Ann Marie (O'Neill) Harding
Oct 20, 2021
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Ann Marie (O'Neill) Harding, a longtime resident of Ashland and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. Ann Marie was born in Boston on October 7, 1947, a daughter of the late Eugene A. O'Neill and Eleanor M. (Burns) O'Neill. Anne Marie worked for over 20...
Velna J. (Mccarthy) Marsden
Oct 17, 2021
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Velna J. (McCarthy) Marsden, a 55 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her daughter's home in Bridgewater. She was 76 years of age. Velna was born in Boston on June 19, 1945, a daughter of the late Charles McCarthy and Mabel (Rand) McCarthy. She grew up...
Mary L. (Jarrell) Carr
Oct 15, 2021
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Mary Lee (Jarrell) Carr, a 75 year resident of Charlestown, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 95 years of age. Mary was born in Denton, GA on July 7, 1926, a daughter of the late David Lee Jarrell and Athla (Carter) Jarrell. She grew up in Georgia and Florida where...
