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Vincent F. "Vinnie" Guerra
Jun 5, 2015
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Vincent F. "Vinnie" Guerra, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Vinnie was born in Boston on July 31, 1954, a son of Ralph Guerra and Gloria (Marino) Guerra. He grew up in Charlestown...
Margaret E. (Harrington) Blake
Jun 2, 2015
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Margaret E. (Harrington) Blake, a 46 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Medford, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at her home in Melrose. She was 91 years old. Margaret was born in Medford on March 10, 1924, a daughter of the late William D. Harrington and Ann E. (Raeke) Harrington. She grew...
Kevin M. Robinson
Jun 1, 2015
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Kevin M. Robinson, a resident of North Andover and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday June 1, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was 46 years old. Kevin was born in Cambridge on May 27, 1969, a son of Sally (Dunbar) Robinson and Chester...
James J. "Jim" Mccaffrey
May 29, 2015
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James J. "Jim" McCaffrey, a 30 year resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 76 years old. Jim was born in Boston on January 10, 1939, a son of the late James W. McCaffrey and Irene E....
Emanuel N. "Manny" Strano
May 14, 2015
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Emanuel N. "Manny" Strano, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of the North End, entered into eternal life on Thursday May 14, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He was 97 years old. Manny was born in Boston on January 12, 1918, a son of the late Antonio Strano and Francesca (Enzirilla)...
John W. "Jack" Ring
May 10, 2015
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John W. "Jack" Ring, a resident of Quincy and formerly of Charlestown and South Boston, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Whidden Hospital in Everett following an extended illness. He was 76 years old. Jack was born in Boston on February 14, 1939, a son of the late John F. Ring and Celia...
Helen B. "Holly" (Levine) Didiego
May 7, 2015
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Helen B. "Holly" (Levine) DiDiego, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Stoneham. She was 88 years old. Holly was born in Boston on March 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Samuel S. Levine and Harriet F. (Roycroft) Levine. She grew up in Charlestown...
Helen J. (O'Brien) Banks
May 1, 2015
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Helen J. (O'Brien) Banks, a 44 year resident of Arlington and formerly of Charlestown and Cambridge, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was 92 years old. Helen was born in Cambridge on January 17, 1923, a daughter of the late William O'Brien and Mary (McDonough) O'Brien. She grew...
Christopher S. Carbonello
Apr 30, 2015
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Christopher S. Carbonello, a lifelong resident of Medford, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was 45 years old. Chris was born in Boston on June 10, 1969, a son of Joseph S. Carbonello and the late Rose M. (Carpenter) Carbonello. He grew up in Medford where he was educated in the Medford Public...
Orazio S. "Raz" Coco
Apr 28, 2015
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Orazio S. "Raz" Coco, a 2 year resident of Fleming Island, Florida and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was 29 years old. Raz was born in Boston on January 9, 1986, a son of Orazio "Raz" Coco and Denise (Powers) Coco. He grew up in Somerville where he was...
Jody L. Blakeway
Apr 25, 2015
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Jody L. Blakeway, a resident of Charlestown, passed away after complications from surgery on April 25, 2015. She was 60 years old. Jody is survived by her loving partner, Annette Andruss and their beloved Westie, Maxx. She is the daughter of Joyce and the late Rodney J. (Jim) Blakeway of Sacramento, CA. She is also survived by her...
Robert J. "Bob" Harty
Apr 24, 2015
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Robert J. "Bob" Harty, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Life Care Center in Stoneham following an extended illness. He was 78 years old. Bob was born in Boston on October 4, 1936, a son of the late Nicholas Harty and Anna F. (O'Brien) Harty. He grew up in...
Michelle T. (Walsh) O'Connor
Apr 16, 2015
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Michelle T. (Walsh) O'Connor, a 20 year resident of Ashland and formerly of Canton, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her home in Ashland after a brief battle with cancer. She was 47 years old. Michelle was born in Boston on June 28, 1967, a daughter of James Walsh and Julianne (Dahill) Walsh. She...
Janice M. (Cheschi) Hayes
Apr 16, 2015
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Janice M. (Cheschi) Hayes, a 62 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her home in Charlestown following an extended illness. She was 84 years old. Janice was born in Milford, Massachusetts on February 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Antonio Cheschi and Maria (Marcolongo) Cheschi. She grew up in...
Mary A. (Meo) Byrne
Apr 15, 2015
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Mary A. (Meo) Byrne, a 57 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 86 years old. Mary was born in Natick on July 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Gus Meo and Jennie (Enera) Meo. She grew up in Natick where she was educated...
Alberto L. "Al" Lifrieri
Apr 15, 2015
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Alberto L. "AL" Lifrieri, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life peacefully in his home in Charlestownm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. He was 75 years old. Al was born in Boston on May 20, 1939, a son of the late Francesco Lifrieri and Albina (DeRose) Lifrieri. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...
Diane A. Armstrong
Apr 13, 2015
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Diane A. Armstrong, a resident of Dorchester and formerly of the North End Waterfront and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 13, 2015 at The Boston Medical Center. She was 65 years old. Diane was born in Boston on September 14, 1949, a daughter of the late Albert A. Armstrong and Leatrice (Henry) Armstrong. Diane grew...
Phyllis L. (Traniello) Spinosa-Green
Apr 9, 2015
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Phyllis L. (Traniello) Green, a 30 year resident of Saugus and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. She was 73 years old. Phyllis was born in Boston on October 17, 1941, a daughter of the late Louis Traniello and Madeline (Nardone) Traniello....
John G. Reeder
Apr 4, 2015
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John G. Reeder, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 4, 2015. He was 52 years old. John was born in Somerville on April 18, 1962, a son of George E. Reeder and Irene T. (McGonagle) Reeder. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system. John worked...
Barry S. Gould
Apr 4, 2015
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Barry S. Gould, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He was 57 years old. Barry was born in Revere on May 16, 1957, a son of Edward J. Gould and Norma M. (Wilson) Gould. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the...
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