Rita M. Mahoney
Aug 28, 2025
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Rita M. Mahoney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the York Hospital in Maine. She was 59 years of age. Rita was born in Revere on February 18, 1966, a daughter of Rita (Collins) Mahoney and the late Joseph "Moe" Mahoney. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended...
Carol A. (Maclean) Lewis
Aug 28, 2025
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Carol was called back to God on Thursday August 28, 2025. She lived a full, rich life that included acts of service, devotion & kindness. Her faith was one of the most important things in her life, alongside her family. She had a comic spirit, loved dance, theater, art, music & travel. She was raised in Quincy, where...
John J. Canty
Aug 27, 2025
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John Joseph Canty, a beloved resident of Charlestown, passed away on August 27, 2025 at the age of 86. A devoted son to the late Simon Peter and Marion (Burnham) Canty, John spent his life in the neighborhood he loved. He worked as a shipper and receiver for many years and was a dedicated caretaker for his mother....
John J. ''Jay'' Alves Jr.
Aug 25, 2025
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John J. "Jay" Alves Jr., a resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 25, 2025, following a courageous battle against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). He was 65 years of age. Jay was born in Boston on October 13, 1959, a son of John J. "Jack" Alves and Marie R. (Callahan) Alves....
Edmund F. ''Eddie'' Freeman
Aug 21, 2025
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Edmund F. "Eddie" Freeman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday August 21, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 74 years old. Eddie was born in Cambridge on December 7, 1950, a son of the late Edmund E. Freeman and Sarah (Coyne) Freeman. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...
Laurence J. ''Joe'' Tosi Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
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Laurence J. "Joe" Tosi Jr., a lifelong resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 91 years of age. Joe was born in Somerville on September 28, 1933, a son of the late Laurence J. Tosi and Mary (Albertine) Tosi. He grew up in...
Jeanne B. (Flammini) Tobin
Aug 11, 2025
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Jeanne B (Flammini) Tobin, a longtime resident of Charlestown, passed away peacefully in the home she loved, surrounded by her family, on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was 83 years old. Jeanne was the daughter of the late Lillian (Ciampa) Flammini and Anthony (T.B.) Flammini. She was the beloved mother to Jeanine Moulden of Rockport, Kelly Costa of...
John A. ''Jake'' Catalfamo
Aug 6, 2025
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John A. "Jake" Catalfamo, a 42 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of Dorchester, entered into eternal life at his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was 78 years of age. Jake was born in Boston on December 12, 1946, a son of the late Samuel Catalfamo and Margaret (Boyd) Catalfamo. He grew up in Dorchester where...
Stephen P. ''Steve'' Connolly
Jul 26, 2025
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Stephen P. "Steve" Connolly, a resident of Braintree and formerly of Reading and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 78 years of age. Steve was born in Boston on February 22, 1947, a son of the late Stephen Connolly and Bridget (O'Keefe) Connolly. He grew up...
Nancy M. (Kearns) Shields
Jul 21, 2025
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Nancy M. (Kearns) Shields, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 91 years of age. Nancy was born in Boston on April 5, 1934, a devoted daughter of the late Helen E. (Burns) Kearns. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Rosemary Culliton Nehill
Jul 20, 2025
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After a relentless, decades-long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, Rosemary Culliton Nehill went home to God on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was 80 years of age. Rosemary was born in Troy, NY on May 28, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Rose Culliton. She grew up in Troy where she was educated and graduated from...
A. Imelda ''Mel'' (Ducey)(Applegate) Fitzgerald
Jul 16, 2025
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A. Imelda "Mel" (Ducey)(Applegate) Fitzgerald, a resident of Charlestown, Melrose and Woburn, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years of age. Mel was born in Boston on April 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Leo Ducey and Mary (Hickey) Ducey. She grew up in Charlestown where...
George Donald ''Don'' Newman
Jul 15, 2025
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George Donald "Don" Newman, a resident of Charlestown, passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on March 23, 1932 in Needham, MA; the son of George and Frances (Johnston) Newman. he grew up in Weston and graduated from Weston High School class of 1950. He attended Brown University and graduated in...
Toni-Lea Matson
Jul 2, 2025
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Toni-Lea Matson, 54, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on July 2, 2025, after a fiercely courageous battle with brain cancer. A true warrior in life, Toni-Lea also overcame breast cancer and lived with Lupus for many years—facing each trial with quiet strength and the determination to never give up. She fought with everything she had, refusing...
Jeannine Gayer
Jul 1, 2025
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Jeannine Gayer(73) passed away on Tuesday July1,2025. Jeannine was born in Boston on March 13, 1951. She grew up in Charlestown and went to Charlestown High School. She was a true townie with many friends. Jeannine was the daughter of Irene(Poole) Ohalloran and Edward Gayer. Her family was Stepfather Robert Ohalloran, sister Melody Ward ( Brother in law)...
Retired Boston Police Officer, Vincent D. ''Vinny'' Kelly
Jul 1, 2025
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Retired Boston Police Officer, Vincent D. "Vinny" Kelly, a 52-year resident of Milton and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 95 years of age. Vinny was born in Boston on June 14, 1930, a son of the late Daniel W. Kelly and Agnes V....
Nancy A. Kelly
Jun 22, 2025
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Nancy Ann Kelly 56, of Charlestown, passed away on June 22, 2025. Nancy was born in Boston, MA on March 12, 1969, daughter of the late Helen S. (Gilgunn) Kelly and William J. Kelly. She was raised in Charlestown, where she was educated at Saint Catherine's Parochial School and graduated from Mount Saint Joseph's High School in Brighton....
Denise M. (Crilley) Barry
Jun 20, 2025
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Denise M. (Crilley) Barry, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly of Friday, June 20, 2025. She was 52 years of age. Denise was born in Malden on April 3, 1973, a daughter of the late Annmarie (McCormick) Crilley and retired Boston Firefighter Joseph W. Crilley. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
Eleanor P. (Howard) Babine
Jun 17, 2025
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Eleanor P. (Howard) Babine, a resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire, and formerly of Charlestown, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on June 17, 2025. She was 99 years of age. Eleanor was born on June 5, 1926, the daughter of Margaret and John Howard. Though she accomplished many things in her early years, on June 30, 1946, Eleanor married...
Colleen M. Hanlon
Jun 14, 2025
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Colleen M. Hanlon, a resident of Norwell and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 51 years of age. Colleen was born in Boston on October 16, 1973, a daughter of the late Ilene Hanlon Guiney and Arthur Hanlon. She grew up in Charlestown...
