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Kenneth J. Fitzemeyer
May 15, 2014
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Kenneth J. Fitzemeyer, a 40 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his son's home in Lynnfield. He was 70 years old. Kenneth was born in Revere on January 12, 1944, a son of the late George Fitzemeyer and Louise (Burridge) Fitzemeyer. He grew up in Revere where he was...
Retired Boston Firefighter, Alonzo P. Brooks Jr.
May 11, 2014
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Retired Boston Firefighter, Alonzo P. Brooks Jr. of Engine Company 8, a lifelong Townie, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley in North Billerica following an extended illness. He was 89 years old. Alonzo was born in Charlestown on March 20, 1925, a son of the late Alonzo P....
Brian A. Brooks
May 10, 2014
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Brian A. Brooks, a resident of Charlestown passed away on May 10, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 72 years old. Brian was born in Cambridge on December 28, 1941, a son of the late Albert J. Brooks and Rosemarie (Trembley) Brooks. Brian graduated from Boston College in 1964 and spent...
Patricia A. (Mclaughlin) Kirk
May 6, 2014
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Patricia A. (McLaughlin) Kirk, a 24 year resident of York Beach, Maine and former 10 year resident of Winchester and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose following an extended illness. She was 74 years old. Patricia was born in Boston on December 1, 1939, a daughter...
Robert E. Frost
May 5, 2014
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Robert E. Frost, a 17 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2014 at his home in Somerville. He was 68 years old. Bob was born in Boston on May 16, 1945, a son of the late Leslie W. Frost and Anna A. (Powers) Frost. He grew up...
Timothy W. "Brother" Mahoney Jr.
May 2, 2014
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Timothy W. "Brother" Mahoney Jr., a 15 year resident of Roslindale and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home in Roslindale. He was 76 years old. "Brother" was born in Boston on November 7, 1937, a son of the late Timothy W. Mahoney and Mary C. (Collins)...
Anne T. Tiernan
Apr 28, 2014
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Anne T. Tiernan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown passed away peacefully of April 28, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Anne was born on June 26, 1927 to the parents William J. Tiernan and Sarah Winifred Walsh Tiernan who emigrated from Galway, Ireland. Her father was a World War I Army veteran who died in 1929 after...
Eileen M. (Kelly) Lally Rn
Apr 26, 2014
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Eileen M. (Kelly) Lally RN, a resident of Seminole, Florida for over 25 years and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in Seminole, Florida. She was 58 years old. Eileen was born in Boston on August 27, 1955, a daughter of the late Patrick J. Kelly and Gertrude "Frances" (Whitney) Kelly....
William E. Mclaughlin
Apr 24, 2014
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William E. McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home in Charlestown following an extended illness. He was 67 years old. Bill was born in Medford on September 14, 1946, a son of the late Francis McLaughlin and Elizabeth (Morris) McLaughlin. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
Robert F. Kelley
Apr 24, 2014
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Robert F. Kelley, a 30 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of South Boston, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge following a lengthy illness. He was 65 years old. Bob was born in Boston on April 5, 1949, a son of the late John Kelley and Mildred (Trefry) Kelley. He...
William J. Newton
Apr 23, 2014
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William J. Newton, a 19 year resident of Malden and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose following an extended illness. He was 93 years old. William was born in Boston on April 20, 1921, a son of the late James Newton and Ellen (Gallagher) Newton....
Mary M. Monahan
Apr 20, 2014
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Mary M. Monahan, a 6 year resident of The Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence in Somerville and former 20 year resident of Medford and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge following a lengthy illness. She was 89 years old. Mary was born in...
Susan R. (Mcdermott) Cannizzaro
Apr 17, 2014
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Susan R. (McDermott) Cannizzaro, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 68 years old. Susan was born in Chelsea on September 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Andrew P. McDermott and Bertha (Boyle) McDermott. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Nicholas J. Dileo
Apr 16, 2014
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Nicholas J. "Uncle Nick" DiLeo, a one year resident of Stoneham and former 49 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Wednesday April 16, 2014 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 82 years old. Nicholas was born in Cambridge on March 27, 1932, a son of the late Sergio DiLeo and Angelina (Corso) DiLeo. He grew up...
Charles F. Lowry Jr.
Apr 8, 2014
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Charles Francis Lowry Jr., a 7 year resident of Wakefield, and former 50 year resident of Arlington, entered into eternal life peacefully in his home on April 8, 2014 surrounded by family members. He was 86 years old. Charles was born in Cambridge on June 23, 1927, a son of the late Charles F. Lowry and Alice (Gaffney)...
Janis H. Maley
Apr 2, 2014
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Janis (Howard) Maley, an 8 year resident of Weymouth and former 21 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life peacefully on April 2, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 57 years old. Janis was born in Medford on July 31, 1956, a daughter of the late Frank H. Howard and Elizabeth N. (Crowley) Howard. She grew...
Pamela J. Ciampi
Mar 17, 2014
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Pamela J. (Testa) Ciampi of Saugus and Maine entered into eternal life on March 17, 2014. Pamela is the beloved wife of Robert J. Ciampi. She is the loving mother of Michelle Testa of Maine and James Testa of Maine. Pamela is the stepmother of Nychola Slater and husband David of Saugus. She is the grandmother of Veronica...
Antoinette (Franzosa) Cerra
Mar 12, 2014
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Antoinette (Franzosa) Cerra, a 13 year resident of Rowley and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Sea View Nursing home in Rowley following an extended illness. She was 92 years old. Antoinette was born in Boston on October 4, 1921, a daughter of the late Angelo Franzosa and...
Florence L. (Ineson) Johnson
Mar 10, 2014
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Florence L. (Ineson) Johnson, (Gold Star Mother and United States Navy Veteran of World War II), a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2014 at her home in Charlestown following a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Florence was born in Weare, New Hampshire on August 20, 1923, a daughter of...
Brian E. Spitzer
Mar 9, 2014
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Brian E. Spitzer, a lifelong resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He was 42 years old. Brian was born in Revere on September 28, 1971, a son of Irene T. Reeder and Edward L. Spitzer. Brian grew up in Somerville where he...
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