Thomas E. Donovan Jr.
Dec 21, 2015
Obituary
Thomas E. Donovan Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He was 84 years old. Tom was born in Boston on June 15, 1931, a son of the late Thomas E. Donovan and Dorothy M. (Bevelaqua) Donovan. He grew...
Regina M. (Garvey) O'Neill
Dec 17, 2015
Obituary
Regina M. (Garvey) O'Neill, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly at her home in Charlestown surrounded by her family due to complications with heart disease. She was 55 years old. Regina was born in Somerville on August 13, 1960, a daughter of Lillian M. (Brophy) Garvey. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
David M. Whelan
Dec 16, 2015
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David M. Whelan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a valiant and courageous 7 month battle with leukemia. He was 54 years old. David was born in Somerville on October 15, 1961, a son of Kathleen M. "Kitty" (Farren) Whelan and Eugene F....
Richard J. Rooney
Dec 10, 2015
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Richard J. Rooney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home in Charlestown. He was 61 years old. Richard was born in Boston on March 12, 1954, a son of the late James H. Rooney and Catherine E. (Connolly) Rooney. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...
Edward J. "Brother" O'Leary
Dec 10, 2015
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Edward J. "Brother" O'Leary, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at EPOCH Senior Health Care in Melrose. He was 86 years old. Brother was born in Elyria, Ohio, a son of the late Albina (Green) O'Leary. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Francis De Sales Parochial School...
Catherine C. "Sissy" (Potter) Novello
Dec 8, 2015
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Catherine C. "Sissy" (Potter) Novello, a 23 year resident of Saugus and former 25 year resident of Medford and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in her home in Saugus. She was 72 years old. Sissy was born in Boston on August 1, 1943, a daughter of the late William T. Potter and Catherine...
Herbert H. "Herbie" Upton
Dec 4, 2015
Obituary
Herbert H. "Herbie" Upton, a 17 year resident of Malden and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 4, 2015 at The Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading following a valiant struggle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Herbie was born in Boston on December 7, 1944, a son of the late Joseph A. Upton...
Thomas R. "Tommy" Fitzgerald
Dec 3, 2015
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Thomas R. "Tommy" Fitzgerald, a 44 year resident of Billerica and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life tragically following an automobile accident on Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was 72 years old. Tommy was born in Boston on August 10, 1943, a son of the late George F. Fitzgerald and Mary K. (Dineen) Fitzgerald. He grew up...
Louis A. "Lou" Ghiradelli
Dec 2, 2015
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Louis A. "Lou" Ghiradelli, a 51 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his home in Somerville following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 86 years old. Lou was born in Boston on February 15, 1929, a son of the late John Ghiradelli and Emma (Bernini)...
Mary Jane "Ducky" (Melendy) Boyle-Blanco
Dec 1, 2015
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Mary Jane "Ducky" (Melendy) Boyle-Blanco, a 25 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in her home in Somerville following an extended illness. She was 74 years old. Mary Jane was born in Somerville on October 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Francis W. Melendy and Mary...
Lena J. (Muise) Brooks
Nov 26, 2015
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Lena J. (Muise) Brooks, a longtime resident of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center in Medford following an extended illness. She was 87 years old. Lena was born in Wakefield on September 7, 1928, a daughter of the late William H. Muise and Frances R. (Robicheau) Muise....
Antonio "Beef" Donahue
Nov 25, 2015
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Antonio "Beef" Donahue, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He was 35 years old. Antonio was born in Stoneham on March 18, 1980, a son of Sharon A. (Donahue) Konstantinidis. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated at St. Clements Parochial School in Somerville and graduated from...
Ann M. (Butler) Feeney
Nov 25, 2015
Obituary
Ann M. (Butler) Feeney, a 4 year resident of Billerica and longtime resident od Charlestown, entered into eternal life in her home in Billerica on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Ann was born in Boston on May 28, 1944, a daughter of the late Francis Butler...
Charles J. O'Hara
Nov 23, 2015
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Charles J. O'Hara, a resident of Marquardt Nursing Center in Waltham where he received compassionate and loving care since October, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 23, 2015. He was 63 years old. Charles was born in Cambridge on July 31, 1952, a son of the late Elaine J. (Porter) O'Hara and William R. O'Hara. He was...
Melissa (Dinardo) Dias
Nov 22, 2015
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Melissa (Dinardo) Dias, a longtime resident of Charlestown and former 10 year resident of Arlington, entered into eternal life suddenly due to a long term illness on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at her home in Charlestown. She was 35 years old. Melissa was born in Boston on April 4, 1980, a daughter of Mark A. Dinardo and Darlene...
Paul R. Sheehan
Nov 18, 2015
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Paul R. Sheehan, a 40 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Daniel's House Nursing Home in Reading following an extended illness. He was 77 years old. Paul was born in Boston on June 17, 1938, a son of the late Francis Sheehan and Wanda (Boyce)...
Lillian F. (Keefe) Kearney
Nov 17, 2015
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Lillian F. (Keefe) Kearney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Cambridge Hospital. She was 95 years old. Lillian was born in Dedham on October 29, 1920, a daughter of the late Edward Keefe and Louise (Sullivan) Keefe. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in...
Joan G. (Downey) Mahoney Rn
Nov 15, 2015
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Joan G. (Downey) Mahoney RN, a 3 year resident of Seabrook, New Hampshire and a former 25 year resident of Saugus and formerly of Roslindale, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire. She was 82 years old. Joan was born in Chelsea on October 6, 1933, a daughter...
Stephan J. Slesar, Md
Nov 14, 2015
Obituary
Stephan J. Slesar, a resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at his home. He was 83 years old. Stephan is the beloved husband to Corinne J. (Domine) Slesar for 55 years. He is the loving father to Tara of Reston, Virginia; Joseph and his wife Amy of Charlestown. He was the loving...
Frederick J. "Fred" Gunning
Nov 11, 2015
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Frederick J. "Fred" Gunning, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Woodbriar Health Center in Wilmington following a lenghty illness. He was 84 years old. Fred was born in Boston on September 1, 1931, a son of the late John Gunning and Margaret (Harte) Gunning. He grew up in...
