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Dennis P. Kelly
Oct 23, 2025
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Dennis P. Kelly, a resident of Epping, New Hampshire and formerly of Melrose and Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 70 years of age. Dennis was born in Everett on August 29, 1955, a son of the late Philip P. Kelly and Rosia...
Diane M. Gallagher
Oct 19, 2025
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Diane M. Gallagher, a longtime resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett. She was 75 years old. Diane was born in Everett on May 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Raymond J. Gallagher and Virginia M. (Brooks) Gallagher. She grew...
Kenneth ''Kenny'' Masiel
Oct 15, 2025
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Kenneth "Kenny" Masiel, a 20 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was 69 years of age. Kenny was born in Boston on February 12, 1956, a son of the late John M. Masiel and Laura A. (Puckarski) Masiel. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
Bernard J. ''Bernie'' Kelly Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
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Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly Jr., a resident of Burlington and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 6, 2025 in his home. He was 68 years of age. Bernie was born in Boston on November 4, 1956, a son of Rita (Keigney) Kelly and the late Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly. Bernie is the childhood sweetheart...
Marylou (Centola) Currier
Oct 5, 2025
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Marylou (Centola) Currier, a 30 year resident of Chelsea and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 76 years old. Marylou was born in Boston on September 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Pasquale Centola and Jane (Suthons) Centola. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Xzavier Richard Hickey
Sep 27, 2025
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Xzavier Richard Hickey, born on July 23, 2025, and entered into eternal life with the angels suddenly on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Children's Hospital in Boston. He was only 2 months old. Xzavier is the cherished son of Paige Lucchesi and John M. Hickey. He is the loving brother of John Michael Hickey Jr., Julian Hickey and...
David P. White
Sep 18, 2025
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March 26, 1945 - September 18, 2025 David P. White, long-time Nantucket local and infamous Opera House bartender, passed away from Alzheimer's related complications Thursday, September 18. 2025. He was 80. David was born in Greenwich, CT, the oldest child of Dorothy and Lawrence White. After attending an all boys Catholic school through 8th grade, David was ready...
John M. ''Jack'' Devlin Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
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John M. "Jack" Devlin Jr., a resident of Telford, Pennsylvania and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. He was 66 years of age. Jack was born in Somerville on October 7, 1958, a son of the late John M. Devlin and Mary R. (McGeoghegan) Devlin....
Arthur E. Russell
Sep 7, 2025
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(CHANGE OF SERVICES ). Arthur E. Russell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Advocate Healthcare of East Boston. He was 70 years of age. Arthur was born in Boston on February 6, 1955, a son of the late Margaret "Pat" (Hitchman) Russell. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph R. ''Joe'' Jackson
Sep 7, 2025
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Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph R. "Joe" Jackson, a 10-year resident of Revere and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 85 years of age. Joe was born in Boston on January 6, 1940, a son of the late Frank Jackson and Catherine (Collins) Jackson. He grew...
Miranda L. Rodriguez
Sep 3, 2025
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Miranda L. Rodriguez, a resident of Peabody and formerly of Medford, entered into eternal life suddenly following complications of bacterial meningitis on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. She was 33 years of age. She is now reunited with her mother who predeceased her on May 13, 2025. Miranda was born in Boston on...
Charles S. ''Uncle Charlie'' Gochakowski
Sep 2, 2025
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Charles S. "Uncle Charlie" Gochakowski, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, peacefully with his niece and caregiver Ann Neary and her husband Francis by his side at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 87 years of age. Uncle Charlie was born in Boston on June 3, 1938, a son of...
Ann M. (Hennessey) O'Brien
Aug 30, 2025
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Ann M. (Hennessey) O'Brien, a resident of Georgetown and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was 89 years of age. Ann was born in Boston on June 19, 1936, a daughter of the late William G. Hennessey and Anna M. (Monahan) Hennessey. She grew up in Dorchester where she attended...
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...
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