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Ralph H. Austin

Ralph H. Austin

Sep 1, 2014

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Ralph H. Austin, a 24 year resident of Malden and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 1, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 70 years old. Ralph was born in Charlestown on February 13, 1944, a son of the late Al Austin and Margaret (Lent) Austin. Ralph grew...

Janet E. "Chickie" (Van Gorder) Mcgrath

Janet E. "Chickie" (Van Gorder) Mcgrath

Aug 30, 2014

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Janet E. "Chickie" (Van Gorder) McGrath, a longtime resident of Revere and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following an extended illness. She was 73 years old. Chickie was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 9, 1941, a daughter of the late Frank...

Fred F. Barbetta

Fred F. Barbetta

Aug 28, 2014

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Fred F. Barbetta, a 66 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness. He was 94 years old. Fred was born in Patterson, New Jersey on August 17, 1920, a son of the late Michele Barbetta and Casimira (Suoyska) Barbetta. He grew up...

Colleen M. King-Smith

Colleen M. King-Smith

Aug 28, 2014

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Colleen M. King-Smith, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at her home in Charlestown. She was 43 years old. Colleen was born in Cambridge on January 18, 1971, a daughter of Peter S. King and Maureen (Davis) King. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston...

Paul J. Burke

Paul J. Burke

Aug 11, 2014

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Paul J. Burke, a 12 year resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following an extended illness. He was 50 years old. Paul was born in Boston on November 18, 1963, a son of the late Dennis Burke and Marie (Clifford)...

Michelina "Dolly" (Amoroso) Harrington

Michelina "Dolly" (Amoroso) Harrington

Aug 10, 2014

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Michelina "Dolly" (Amoroso) Harrington, a longtime resident of Stoneham and formerly of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 10, 2014 following a brief illness. She was 86 years old. Dolly was born in Boston on February 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph Amoroso and Rose (Interbartolo) Amoroso. She grew up in East Boston where...

William H. "Billy" Plummer

William H. "Billy" Plummer

Aug 7, 2014

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William H. "Billy" Plummer, a longtime resident of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the Chelsea Soldiers Home in Chelsea following a lengthy illness. He was 89 years old. Billy was born in Portland, Maine on April 27, 1925, a son of the late Edgar A. Plummer and Fannie M. (Storer) Plummer. He...

Mary F. (O'Donnell) Hurley

Mary F. (O'Donnell) Hurley

Aug 2, 2014

Obituary

Mary F. (O'Donnell) Hurley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her home in Charlestown following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 88 years old. Mary was born in Charlestown on November 1, 1925, a daughter of the late Joseph O'Donnell and Maryan (Doherty) O'Donnell. She grew up in...

Retired Boston Firefighter, John F. Heanue (Marine Unit)

Retired Boston Firefighter, John F. Heanue (Marine Unit)

Jul 31, 2014

Obituary

Retired Boston Firefighter, John F. Heanue (Marine Unit), a resident of Mashpee for 15 years and former 10 year resident of Burlington and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home in Mashpee following an extended illness. He was 80 years old. John was born in Boston on June 23,...

John W. "Zeke" Ezekiel

John W. "Zeke" Ezekiel

Jul 16, 2014

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John W. "Zeke" Ezekiel, an 18 year resident of Reading and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home in Reading following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. John was born in Somerville on June 19, 1946, a son of the late William Ezekiel and...

Edward J. "Eddie" Fitzgerald

Edward J. "Eddie" Fitzgerald

Jul 8, 2014

Obituary

Edward J. "Eddie" Fitzgerald, a 5 year resident of Shirley and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at his home in Shirley. He was 43 years old. Eddie was born in Boston on February 26, 1971, a son of Thomas J. Fitzgerald and Arlene M. Devine. Eddie grew up in Charlestown...

Joanne M. Duffy

Joanne M. Duffy

Jul 3, 2014

Obituary

Joanne Mary Duffy, a 30 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the Somerville Hospital. She was 53 years old. Joanne was born in Chelsea on May 29, 1961, a daughter of John R. Duffy and Dorothy M. (McCormick) Duffy. She grew up in Charlestown where...

Michael J. Cain Ii

Michael J. Cain Ii

Jul 2, 2014

Obituary

Michael J. Cain II, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was 24 years old. Michael was born in Cambridge on June 18, 1991, a son of Michael J. "Smokey" Cain and Lisa Centola. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system and...

Lorraine N. (Perdomenico) Sainato

Lorraine N. (Perdomenico) Sainato

Jun 30, 2014

Obituary

Lorraine N. (Perdomenico) Sainato, a resident of Hanson and formerly of Charlestown and the West End of Boston, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home in Hanson following an extended illness. She was 77 years old. Lorraine was born in Revere on December 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Dominic Perdomenico and...

Donna M. (Mcgowan) Cummins

Donna M. (Mcgowan) Cummins

Jun 28, 2014

Obituary

Donna M. (McGowan) Cummins, a 21 year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Malden and Dublin, Ireland, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. She was 49 years old. Donna was born in Birmingham, England on May 16, 1965, a...

Bernadette R. Morrissey

Bernadette R. Morrissey

Jun 28, 2014

Obituary

Bernadette R. Morrissey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at her daughters home in Lynn following an extended illness. She was 73 years old. Bernadette was born in Boston on September 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Michael Morrissey and Regina (Deagan) Morrissey. She grew up in Charlestown where...

Jeremiah J. "Jerry" Sheehan (Retired Captain, Suffolk County Sherrif'S Department)

Jeremiah J. "Jerry" Sheehan (Retired Captain, Suffolk County Sherrif'S Department)

Jun 26, 2014

Obituary

Jeremiah J. "Jerry" Sheehan, (Retired Captain, Suffolk County Sheriff's Department), a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at The Chelsea Soldier's Home in Chelsea after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Jerry was born in Boston on June 6, 1942, a son of the late Daniel M....

Mark A. Hall

Mark A. Hall

Jun 23, 2014

Obituary

Mark A. Hall, a 56 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 23, 2014 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. Mark was born in Boston on May 12, 1931, a son of the late Thomas...

Sidney J. "Sid" Mccomiskey

Sidney J. "Sid" Mccomiskey

Jun 16, 2014

Obituary

Sidney J. "Sid" McComiskey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Sid was born in Boston on December 10, 1953, a son of the late Sidney McComiskey and Helen (Ward) McComiskey. Sid...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Fitzpatrick) Gorsuch

Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Fitzpatrick) Gorsuch

Jun 16, 2014

Obituary

Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Fitzpatrick) Gorsuch, a 33 year resident of Malden and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness. She was 81 years old. Betty was born in Boston on October 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Edward J. Fitzpatrick...

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