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Phillip J. "Phil" Campbell
Aug 7, 2019
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Phillip J. "Phil" Campbell, a resident of South Boston and originally from Charlestown, entered into eternal life peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 7, 2019 after a brave and courageous battle with colon cancer. He was 72 years of age. Phil was born to Agnes (O'Connell) Campbell and William Campbell, on September 2, 1946 and spent...
William A. "Bill" Fasano
Aug 3, 2019
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William A. "Bill" Fasano, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of Revere, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Winchester Hospital in Winchester. He was 73 years of age. Bill was born in Boston on June 9, 1946, a son of the late Nora (Sullivan) Chandler and the late William Fasano and Oliver Chandler....
Neil E. Gillis Jr.
Aug 2, 2019
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Neil E. Gillis Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 31 years of age. Neil was born in Cambridge on November 20, 1987, a son of Neil E. Gillis and Barbara (Mancuso) Matson. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...
Thomas A. "Dicka" Derosa
Jul 29, 2019
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Thomas A. "Dicka" DeRosa, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 29, 2019 at The Chelsea Soldiers Home in Chelsea. He was 92 years of age. Dicka was born in Somerville on April 1, 1927, a son of the late Joseph DeRosa and Mary L. (Jesson) DeRosa. He grew up in Charlestown where...
Daniel W. Kent
Jul 23, 2019
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Daniel W. Kent, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his residence in Charlestown. He was 61 years old. Daniel was born in Boston on March 13, 1958, a son of the late Daniel F. Kent and Catherine C. (Farley) Kent. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...
Robert W. Schertell
Jul 21, 2019
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Robert W. Schertell, a 50 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of Dorchester, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home in Charlestown. He was 62 years of age. Robert was born in Boston on November 7, 1956, a son of Joan (Spanks) Schertell and the late William Schertell. He grew up in...
Annie J. (Blackstone) Lawton
Jul 21, 2019
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Annie J. (Blackstone) Lawton, a 49 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at The Courtyard Nursing and Care Center in Medford. She was 84 years of age. Annie was born in Boston on August 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Wesley Blackstone and Marguerite (Rainey) Blackstone....
James "Jimmy" Castaldini
Jul 16, 2019
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James "Jimmy" Castaldini, a resident of Charlestown and Winchester but always a Townie at heart who turned 100 years of age on May 31, entered into eternal life peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Care One Nursing Center in Wilmington. Jimmy was born in Boston on May 31, 1919, a son of the late Angelo Castaldini and...
Juliette J. "Julie" (Marino) Quinn
Jul 14, 2019
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Juliette J. "Julie" (Marino) Quinn, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home in Charlestown. She was 73 years of age. Julie was born in Revere on July 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Edward J. Marino and Rose M. (Iammarino) Marino. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Maureen (Leahy) Quinn
Jul 6, 2019
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Maureen (Leahy) Quinn, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home in Charlestown. She was 69 years of age. Maureen was born in Everett on March 17, 1950, a daughter of the late William P. Leahy and Alava (Schofield) Leahy. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
John L. "Jackie" Sullivan Jr.
Jul 5, 2019
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John L. "Jackie" Sullivan Jr., a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home in Charlestown. He was 53 years of age. Jackie was born in Boston on July 22, 1965, a son of the late John "Jackie" Sullivan and Eileen (Bradley) DiNicola. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
John J. "Clem" Doherty
Jul 5, 2019
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John J. "Clem" Doherty, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the North End Rehabilitation and Medical Center. He was 91 years of age. Clem was born in Boston on November 12, 1927, a son of the late Patrick Doherty and Margaret (Canney) Doherty. He grew up in Charlestown where...
Maureen C. (Caples) Derosa
Jul 1, 2019
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Maureen C. (Caples) DeRosa, a 5 year resident of Brockton and a former resident of Charlestown, East Falmouth, South Yarmouth and Allston, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 1, 2019 at The Colonial Nursing Home in Weymouth. She was 79 years of age. Maureen was born in Boston on September 15, 1939, a daughter of the late...
Alice H. (Maguire) Marcella
Jun 26, 2019
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Alice H. (Maguire) Marcella in her 100th year, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Rosewood Alliance Health Care in Peabody. Alice was born in Boston on November 20, 1919, a daughter of the late Thomas Maguire and Anne (Carr) Maguire. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
Brendon M. Dupre
Jun 18, 2019
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Brendon M. Dupre, a lifelong resident of Dracut, enetered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 after a long struggle with addiction. He was 26 years of age. Brendon was born in Laguna Hills, California, a son of Ronald J. Dupre Jr. and Sharon (O'Neil) Dupre. Brendon grew up in Dracut where he was educated throughout...
Zelma M. (Kepple) Lacey
Jun 17, 2019
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Zelma M. (Kepple) Lacey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown in her 102nd year who has been a ceaseless advocate for the senior population in her beloved neighborhood of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 17, 2019 at her home in Charlestown. Zelma was born in Boston on August 4, 1917, a daughter of the late John...
Benigno C. Zarate
Jun 17, 2019
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Benigno C. Zarate, a 43 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 75 years of age. Benigno was born on February 20, 1944 in Tarlac, Philippines, a son of the late Jose F. Zarate and Francisca (Capinding) Zarate. He grew up in Tarlac, Philippines...
Marilyn H. "Mal" (Ahearn) Goggin
Jun 7, 2019
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Marilyn H. "Mal" (Ahearn) Goggin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her home in Charlestown. She was 74 years of age. Mal was born in Boston on September 2, 1944, a daughter of the late John Ahearn and Eleanor (Fitzpatrick) Ahearn. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Daniel F. "Danny" Lane
Jun 6, 2019
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Daniel F. "Danny" Lane, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home in Charlestown. He was 77 years of age. Danny was born in Boston on July 6, 1941, a son of the late Daniel Lane and Mary E. (Doherty) Lane. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
John B. "Jack" Ward Jr.
Jun 3, 2019
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John B. "Jack" Ward Jr., a resident of Admirals Hill in Chelsea, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home from pulmonary fibrosis. He was 72 years of age. Jack was born in Cambridge on October 31, 1946, a son of the late John B. Ward and Margaret R. (O'Callaghan) Ward. He grew up...
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