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Henry T. Hickey (Retired Lieutenant, Arson Squad, Boston Fire Department)

Henry T. Hickey (Retired Lieutenant, Arson Squad, Boston Fire Department)

Dec 3, 2013

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Henry T. Hickey, (Retired Lieutenant, Arson Squad, Boston Fire Department) a 7 year resident of Willow Spring, North Carolina and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at his home in Willow Spring, North Carolina following a brief battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Henry was born in Boston on September...

Mary C. (Lentini) Riordan

Mary C. (Lentini) Riordan

Dec 2, 2013

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Mary C. (Lentini) Riordan, a 22 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Medford, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center in Medford after a lengthy illness. She was 86 years old. Mary was born in Boston on August 24, 1927, a daughter of the late Anthony Lentini and Sarah...

Patricia C. (O'Brien) Whitlock

Patricia C. (O'Brien) Whitlock

Dec 1, 2013

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Patricia C. (O'Brien) Whitlock, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. Patricia was born in Boston on June 30, 1938, a daughter of the late James O'Brien and Mary (Knight) O'Brien. She grew up...

Evelyn F. (Levenson) Butler

Evelyn F. (Levenson) Butler

Nov 29, 2013

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Evelyn F. (Levenson) Butler, a 44 year resident of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading following an extended illness. She was 71 years old. Evelyn was born in Everett on November 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Francis J. Levenson and Marguerite E. (Bent) Levenson. She grew...

Mary F. (Houlihan) O'Connor

Mary F. (Houlihan) O'Connor

Nov 18, 2013

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Mary F. (Houlihan) O'Connor, a longtime resident of Humarock and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Turkey Hill Hospice House in Hingham following an extended illness. She was 88 years old. Mary was born in Boston on June 24, 1925, a daughter of the late Timothy Houlihan and Mary F. (Greatorex)...

David J. Casey

David J. Casey

Nov 18, 2013

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David J. Casey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2013 at his home in Charlestown after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. David was born in Boston on December 19, 1955, a son of Joyce O. (Albery) Casey and the late John T. Casey. He grew up...

Harold C. Welsh

Harold C. Welsh

Nov 18, 2013

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Harold C. Welsh, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Chelsea Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Chelsea after a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. Harold was born in Boston on October 14, 1925, a son of the late Harold Welsh and Blanche (Gorham) Welsh. He...

Patricia A. (Shea) Venezia

Patricia A. (Shea) Venezia

Nov 18, 2013

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Patricia A. (Shea) Venezia, an 11 year resident of Saugus and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2013 at her home in Saugus after a lengthy illness. She was 70 years old. Patricia was born in Boston on December 30, 1942, a daughter of the late Patrick Shea and Margaret (Sullivan) Shea. She...

Irene C. Tierney

Irene C. Tierney

Nov 18, 2013

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Irene C. Tierney, an 8 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of Cambridge, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Lexington following a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Irene was born in Cambridge on July 6, 1931, a daughter of the late James Tierney and Catherine (Cashman) Tierney....

William L. "Benny" Daniels

William L. "Benny" Daniels

Nov 11, 2013

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William L. "Benny" Daniels, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, Veterans Day, November 11, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 66 years old. Benny was born in Cambridge on August 25, 1947, a son of the late Paul L. Daniels and Helen L. (Hally) Daniels -Carr. He grew up...

Mary A. (Slemp) Smith

Mary A. (Slemp) Smith

Nov 2, 2013

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Mary A. (Slemp) Smith, a 47 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Genesis Westford House in Westford following a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Mary was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 10, 1930, daughter of the late Howard Slemp and Thelma (Peregoy) Slemp. She grew up in...

Linda L. (Carter) Vitale

Linda L. (Carter) Vitale

Nov 2, 2013

Obituary

Linda L. (Carter) Vitale, a 3 year resident of Stoneham and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly at her home in Stoneham on Saturday, November 2, 2013. She was 59 years old. Linda was born in Eastport, Maine on November 1, 1954 a daughter of Evon L. (Jones) Connors and the late Francis "Butch" Connors. She...

Brian E. Paiva

Brian E. Paiva

Oct 29, 2013

Obituary

Brian E. Paiva, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington following an extended illness. He was 56 years old. Brian was born in Melrose on June 11, 1957, a son of Mary F. (Zappala) Paiva and Robert C. Paiva. He grew up in Wakefield where he...

Frederick T. Black

Frederick T. Black

Oct 27, 2013

Obituary

Frederick T. Black, a 10 year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Allston and Westford, entered into eternal life peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading after a 4 year courageous battle with cancer. He was 52 years old. Fred was born in Melrose on July 28, 1961,...

Barbara A. (O'Neil) Lillis

Barbara A. (O'Neil) Lillis

Oct 27, 2013

Obituary

Barbara A. (O'Neil) Lillis, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford following an extended illness. She was 73 years old. Barbara was born in Boston on April 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Edward O'Neil and Margaret V. (Donovan) O'Neil. She grew up in...

Joseph M. Power

Joseph M. Power

Oct 23, 2013

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Joseph M. Power, a 7 year resident of Somersworth, New Hampshire and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Boston Medical Center. He was 47 years old. Joe was born in Boston on September 25, 1966, a son of the late Patricia A. (Ellgner) Power. He grew up in Charlestown where...

Kenneth W. Mccarthy

Kenneth W. Mccarthy

Oct 22, 2013

Obituary

Kenneth W. McCarthy, a lifelong Townie, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 75 years old. Ken was born in Boston on August 28, 1938, a son of the late Anna (Grenda) McCarthy. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston Public...

James M. "Jim" Leeman

James M. "Jim" Leeman

Oct 6, 2013

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James M. "Jim" Leeman, an 8 year resident of Braintree and former resident of Charlestown and South Boston entered into eternal life suddenly at his home in Braintree on Sunday, October 6, 2013 while preparing to go to work. He was 47 years old. Jim was born in Boston on October 19, 1965, a son of the late...

Estrella (Calle) Mendez

Estrella (Calle) Mendez

Oct 1, 2013

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Estrella (Calle) Mendez, of Wakefield and former 19 year resident of Waltham and 17 year resident of Belmont, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Wilmington following an extended illness. She is 100 years old. Estrella was born in Abreus, Cuba on May 4, 1913, a daughter of the late Modesto...

Patricia A. (Doherty) Petrone

Patricia A. (Doherty) Petrone

Sep 30, 2013

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Patricia A. (Doherty) Petrone, a 54 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Life Care Center in Stoneham following an extended illness. She was 81 years old. Patricia was born in Boston on March 18, 1932, a daughter of the late William Doherty and Margaret (Doherty) Doherty. She grew up in...

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