She was truly meek with a repentance. Send flowers to Doherty Funeral Home in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville, Monday morning at 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, (Union Sq.) Services are private. Her death leaves a gaping hole in many lives, but her life counted for a lot of good. Dean Curtis Brunel, born November 21, 1940, died on December 21st, 2021 at the age of 81 after a formidable fight with cancer. At our recently renovated location at the corner of Trenton and Heartwood roads, we provide traditional funerals, cremation memorials and celebrations of life to people from all backgrounds. Somerville, Wake 3:00PM-6:00PM with Words of Remembrance from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Rich had a successful career at General Dynamics before his recent retirement. Dear brother of Francis D. Privitera and his late wife Jean of Arlington, Rosemarie Chiolfi and her husband Phillip of Danvers, Nancy Cannalonga and her husband Nicholas of Lexington, and the late Dominic Privitera. She was well disciplined, thorough, ambitious, dedicated, reliable, clean, and one of the most honest people I have ever known. Kate was treasured by her neighbors, co-workers and friends for her caring and generous spirit. We are located at 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq. Davids true passion in life was his longtime unwavering commitment to the Citations Drum & Bugle Corps of Burlington Ma, where he helped guide and mentor hundreds of children away from the dangers of life. Beloved cousin-in-law of Angela Rotondo. Rosa (Masciave) Moccia passed away peacefully at home in the company of her loving family. Beloved wife of 52 years to Burton F. Faulkner, Jr. Loving mother of Sherry A. Ciardi and her husband Mark of Winchester, Jennifer L. Faulkner and her husband Scott Busnach of Reading. Born and raised in Somerville Massachusetts to Margaret J. He was also a baritone in the local Armenian Chorus for a number of years. Thelma was a member of Tonoquon Chapter #100 OES and Boston Tea Party Daughters of American Revolution. As health officials have indicated,one way to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus isthroughlimiting public gatherings. Loving father of Dr. Jane Elizabeth Doherty of Carlisle and Mark Joseph Doherty of Ellicott City, Maryland.. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Salem. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy & Sharlene Weber, Ross & Ari Weber, Cory Weber, Randy Weber, Danny & Laura Shribman, Nikki & Doug Lutin, Katie & Mark OShea, Samantha & Zach Weiss, Tim Weinstein, Karly Cohen, Jake Cohen, Jessica Cohen, and the late Charlie Madyson Weber. Devoted father of Frank J. And a devoted sister to her twin Rose Lewis. Awiszus, George F. of Arlington. Lt. Darryl lived in the South End and Back Bay neighborhoods of Boston for the first two thirds of his life. The Funeral procession will begin from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Saturday morning at 9am, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford at 10:00. He appreciated a very long career working at the Somerville Hospital. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Munich, Villas and Luxury Homes for sale - Prestigious Properties in Munich. Get email updates about Marianne Meacham, ESQ. What a lovely person, who will be deeply missed. For guest book and directions please visit www.BerubeFuneralHome.com. In her later life, she played a central role in the childhood of her two beloved grandsons. Ill health forced him to retire from teaching. Retired Police Officer, City of Somerville, Veteran US Army Funeral Services are private. A memorial service in his honor will be held on February 12 at 11:00 am at the Framingham Friends Meeting House, Religious Society of Friends, 841 Edmands Road, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701. VENTURA, Robert A. Sr., 78 Of Chelmsford formerly of Somerville May 1, 2014. She left an imprint on all of us, and things most certainly will not be the same without her. Raymond J. Her family will miss her smile, generosity and most of all her caring presence. Services for Federico will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home, with a visitation from 12:30-1:30pm on Thursday at the funeral home. He ended his career as a Police officer for the City of Somerville, MA, retiring with a disability after 22 years of service. Kelly is also survived by many nieces and nephews. They lived in Somerville before settling in Medford. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8. He was a businessman and owned several pizza parlors in Boston. She was also a Retired Sales Person and Buyer for Jordan Marsh Stores. An elevator and handicap entrance available on the right hand side of the church. Her final resting place will be at the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St, Peabody, MA. At his 50th reunion, Satchmo and his college buddies picked up as if no time had passed. He taught at Tufts until 1952, when he was invited by Columbia Records Co. to become a LP Album notes annotator. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Maureen E. Murphy, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Assisting families and friends with loss is our privilege and honor as funeral directors. A huge impact on a young girl visiting Boston who had never felt that! Dean is survived by his children Todd and Kyle, his sister Alex and 4 grandchildren, Cobalt, Luca, Cypris and Mina. She will be remembered always for her love of family. He married the late Margaret (Kennedy) McDaid, his loving wife of 58 years. . She will be remembered as an avid sports fan, doting cat mom to her sweet Rosie, and lover of all things dance, Muppets and Sesame Street. BRIDGEWATER- It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Caiju Chang who passed on, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 her 94th birthday. She will be deeply missed. full service funeral home with burial and cremation services. DiRuzza, Deborah Debbie (Netto) of Revere, MA and Freedom, NH passed away on July 1, 2018 at the age of 64. (Butch) Martinez Jr., of North Reading, MA, died April 11, 2020 at Blueberry Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beverly, MA, following several years of declining health. George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc 855 Broadway, Somerville, MA (617) 625-4320 Send flowers Obituaries of George L Doherty Funeral Service (55 years old) View obituary Richard W. Coffin February 21, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary (68 years old) View obituary Sandra M. Rogers February 21, 2023 (74 years old) View obituary Rita E. McEwen Adoring niece of Doris DiRuzza and her late husband Jack of East Boston and Jean DeMarco and her late husband Anthony of Revere. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.concordfuneral.com. Born in Somerville on June 20, 1926 the daughter of the late Peter D. and Mary C. (Razzaboni) Burlamachi. He was 81. Dedham: 781-326-0500 Needham: 781-444-0687 Visiting hours at the funeral home on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Leo served proudly in the United States Marine Corp., was a retired City of Somerville employee and a member of the American Legion Post 45 of Medford. Daughter of the late Silvio and Mary Grassia. His son Joseph Jose Alexander McNeill, III joined the family at Harlingen AFB. Norman Robert McNeal of Modesto, California, passed away June 5, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Loving father of Robert T. Johnston and his wife Mary of Wakefield. Grace graduated Somerville High School in 1973, to continue her education at Bunker Hill Community College. She had such an profound impact on the most vulnerable -- I know she will be sorely missed. Dean started playing the piano when he was 5. He excelled in all that he was involved in. He was a servant leader in that he ran the St. Josephs BINGO and church bazaar kitchen for many years. Since 1972, James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. has served the families of Lower Bucks County. Best friend and loved brother-in-law (always called him his brother) of Frank (Junior) Squadrito and his late wife Diane. Rich will be remembered for his warm smile. Loving father of George Jr. and his wife Lucy of Boxboro, Thomas and his wife Carole of Stoneham, Dan and his wife Molly of Topsfield, Robert and his wife Roberta of Andover, John and his wife Theresa of Medford and Ellen Cassell of Greenland NH. She received her education at St. Clements Catholic School in Somerville, Class of 1968, and earned her Nursing Degree from Salem Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1971. Calling Hours Wednesday 4:00 8:00 p.m. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. Arrangements are under the care of Glenn D. Burlamachi, Concord Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Concord. My sympathies, Jesse Caplan, George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville, 855 Broadway, (powder House Square), Somerville. Greatest Pa in the world to Arianna Costa and Michael Young. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com. Loving father of Brian and his wife Lorrie of Reading, Steven and his wife Anne of Melrose, Scott and his wife Renee of Woburn, John and his wife Stacey of Lynnfield, Michelle Douglas and her husband Wayne of Hampton, NH. Butch is survived by sisters Donna Rae Logan and Loretta Martinez of North Reading MA and Linda Woodin of Durham, North Carolina. Beloved husband of Lucille (Armstrong). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marys name to The Church of Saint Thomas More, Rockland St. Narragansett, Rhode Island. Anne Church, Jefferson Ave. Salem at 10am. Somerville, Saturday morning 9:00 - 11:30 am followed. He was always available to lend an ear and provide helpful advice. Dear daughter in law of Teresa M. Pero of Somerville. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Leo is survived by 15 nieces and nephews, was the great uncle of 3 and will be greatly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, but especially by his dog Deeks. Interior capacity of the funeral home is limited to 25 people inside at any given time, we respectfully ask you to pay your respects and exit to allow others to do the same. Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Catherine Bourque, her sister Barbara Falconer Randall, her son Stephen Murphy, Maureen is survived by her sister Ann Bourque and her daughter Ashley Bourque of Somerville. Upon the passing of her father in 1970 she devoted the next 20 years to taking care of her mom, her love and care never went unnoticed. She received her bachelors degree from Boston University and was a licensed social worker. By now, you are aware thatanother way to limit the spread of the virus is to refrain from going out in public if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or are feeling unwell. A Celebration of Life service and luncheon and is being planned by his sister Robin & Malek Al-Khatib for 8/25. He was the son of the late Rosario and Edna (Brunet) Ouellette. Retired employee of the Cole Hersee Company in South Boston after 47 years of devoted service. Adored son of Sandra (Dobbins) Saltman and the late Leonard Saltman Sr. Loving Brother of Cynthia Saltman. Visiting hours were at the P.E. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A colorful, spirited, compassionate and loving person has gone to meet his Maker and our ancestors. beloved St. Anthony, Maureen touched so many lives in a positive way. A Funeral Service will be held for Robert in the Calvary Church United Methodist, 300 Massachusetts Avenue East Arlington, MA, Wednesday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may come to pay their respects and visit with the family from 9 -11 AM in church. Sullivan, Kathleen M. (Grassia) of Somerville, February 4th, 2023. Son of the late Louise McGrath and Gerald Foster. Brother in-law of Sheila Tracy and her husband Paul, Kathleen, Brenda, Mary and Charles Houghton, all of Somerville and the late Rita Houghton, Eileen Phillips, and her surviving husband, Michael. I offer my condolences to her family for their loss -- which is great. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq. He worked with Mel King at the South End Technology Center as well as an instructor for an internet-based radio platform. Devoted mother of Jenelle Pantanella and her husband David of Stoneham and the late Jacklyn Elizabeth. A private Memorial Service will follow at a later date. Spent many years working in the motorcycle and automobile industry. Cherished daughter in law of Patricia Sullivan. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Cherished grandmother of eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Loving father of Sharon Talbot, Robert Mahan, Diane Veroneau and David Mahan. Sign up with Facebook or Sign up with email I am so sorry to hear of Marianne's passing. Peter had a great appreciation for all lighthouses and was completely fascinated by anything related to the sea. Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., Cambridge on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Funeral mass at St. Josephs Church, (Union Square) in Somerville at 10:00 a.m. He told many stories of 7 snow drifts and changing huge tires on farm equipment. Kathy is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, P.O. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Michaels memory to CASPAR. Peter was born on October 29, 1932 in Boston, a son of the late Gaetano Privitera and Josephine (Morello) Privitera. Our sympathies go out to anyone who has the additional burden of grief and loss during this time, and we are here to guide each family with their particular needs on an individual basis. SOMERVILLE, Tuesday morning at 9:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church,. He enjoyed a good laugh with his friends and catching up with old neighbors from the West End when getting together for a game of cards. Though she was a successful business, woman, Maureens true passion in life was her family. Saltman, Leonard Leo Jr. of Somerville, January 8, 2017 at age 49. Services will conclude with Kathleen being laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. A Funeral Procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Paul will be remembered by his strong sense of humor and quick wit. After playing in the NFL for two years, he took up a career in development and retail management. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Calling Hours in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, Powder House Sq., Somerville on Thursday from 1:00to 4:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service beginning at 4:00 p.m. A celebration of Kellys life will follow at the Somerville City Club. He was 84.Beloved husband of the late Catherine A. Darryl was all things music. He married Geraldina De Filippis in Italy. Somerville, Tuesday 4-8. He also co-founded the Alex Foster Foundation, in part hosting a monthly grief support group with GRASP. Together we leverage our experience, expertise and influence to anticipate and address issues, to build skills, to develop practical solutions to business problems and to set the standard for quality service and ethical practice when serving bereaved families. Sheila J. Wayland, Massachusetts 01778 A social soul, he loved the music at the Cape Cod Irish Village. Mrs. Florence E. Chickie (Sgroi) Pero, of Somerville and Harwichport, passed away surrounded by her daughters on January 29, 2021. Born and raised in Somerville, he was the loving son of the late Frank Di Fonzo Sr and Catherine (Cavicchio) Di Fonzo. Brother-In-Law of Josie Kennedy. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Calling Hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, February 9th from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. Upon her deceasing days Grace said, You will always be in my heart. Grace S. Faraci, was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Her grandparents (Giuseppe P. and Grace, along with their three children Grace, Angelina, and Peter J. Faraci) and parents were all proud American citizens, with Peter J. Faraci serving in the Army during WWII, and Joseph P. Faraci serving in the Army as SP4 in the Vietnam era. Beloved husband of the late Claire Johnston. Visiting Hours: Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, August 10th from 4-7pm at the Anderson Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common Street, Stoneham, MA. She was the daughter of the late Constance Rittal Thomas. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Daughter of Jean Morrison and the late Martin Hession, Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Devoted mother of Sarah M. Petitto and her husband Jim of North Reading, Emily K. Perrone and her husband Michael of Wakefield. Pleasestay home to not only speed your recovery and prevent spreading illness, but to also protect those in high-risk groups. The loving brother of Gertrude Gilman, the late James Cohen and the late Melvin Cohen. Calling hours in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Relatives and friends invited. Dear brother of Barbara Pacini and her husband Richard of Middleton, NH, Kevin Mangan and his partner Daniel S. Portillo II of West Dennis, Brian Mangan and his wife Nancy of Medford, David Mangan and his wife Denise of Somerville, Marybeth Brennan and her husband James of Stoneham, Susan McNamara and her husband Daniel of Lexington, Stephen Mangan and his wife Johnna of Tewksbury, Michael Mangan and his wife Lori of Everett and Kathleen Pjura and her husband William of Lexington. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, dear friends, colleagues, and extended family members. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Somerville, Massachusetts on facebook. He attended Tufts University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering. Please share memories and condolences at www.sunsetmemory.com. Educated in Catholic schools, St. Annes in Somerville and Christopher Columbus HS in Boston, he graduated in 1958 with a BA from Providence College in Rhode Island. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Richard's family. In his 20 years of service, he worked in many roles from navigating Air Force Two for Lyndon B Johnson and an unofficial trip to China before Nixon, to missions and planning and his role on the advisory staff to the South Korean military. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Wednesday morning at 11:30 followed by interment at the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, MA at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support the Jerry Younger, MD Endowed Chair in Breast Medical Oncology at the Mass General Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, please thank a veteran for his or her service. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. Frank was the longtime proprietor of Bills Food Shop on the corner of Conwell Ave and Hillsdale Road. She was also loving grandmother of Robert (Tony) Wilson, Ian Wilson, Jake Loureiro, and Sabrina Loureiro. Our services include Cremation, Traditional Burial, Pre-Need Planning. Rich was a devoted student and continued running his Somerville High School reunions for his class of 1976. Rich was the partner of the late Mark Richard. His 8 grandchildren Kyle White, Taylor White, Sean White, Leanna OConnell, Justina Hughes, Jessica Hughes, Kaitlyn Baron and Matthew Baron and 3 great grandchildren. Somerville, on Friday, February 10th at 9:00AM. She was 66 years old. Throughout her life Mary was entirely devoted to her husband, her children, and her grandchildren. Rich will be remembered for his warm smile. Murray Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Sept 2. Most of all, she will be remembered for her kind heart, her fierce loyalty, her love of, children and animals, her amazing strength when things got tough, and her faith in God and her. 2021 The Somerville Times. Returning to Somerville after graduation, he married the love of his life, Frances Jean Butler in September 1958 and began a career teaching in Somerville. Much like one character of her mentors writings: (Audrey Landers Happiness is like a butterfly, Which when pursued is, Always beyond our grasp. Doherty Funeral Home in Palmer 1486 N Main St Palmer, MA 01069 (413) 283-8721 Click to show location on map Zoom About Doherty Funeral Home The caring memorial service directors at Doherty Funeral Home provide specialized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. A funeral Mass for Maureen will be celebrated at St. Clements Church, Somerville on, Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12:00 noon. Beloved son of the late William and Helen Winter. Cherished grandfather (Papa) of Rose, Maria, and Sophia and (Grandpa) of Nicholas, Christopher and Stephanie. Anne Marie (Reed) Wilson,72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in her home in Belmont, N.H. Raised in the Bronx, Russ captained the first Boston College football team that played in a bowl game. By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the places they've recommended. Geraldina survives. Loving father of James F. McCarthy Jr. and his wife Inez of Medford, Elizabeth Costa and her husband Roy of Stoneham, Kevin McCarthy and his wife Susan of Somerset, NJ. Born and Her presence here will never be forgotten. He also, attended Northeastern University. Marianne retired from DDS in May of 2022. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Richard's family. He excelled in all that he was involved in. young people who grew up in Somerville, she was known simply as Ma. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Michael J. She was a compassionate listener, always making us laugh, and just being there for us. Funeral Procession was held Tuesday, Nov 17 from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Go to the fourth traffic light (Gulf station/Staples) Take a left onto Eastern Ave. Go a short distance into Dedham Square. Cherished Papa of Owen, Maeghan and Joshua Ventura. Calling Hours will be held in St. Joseph Church (Upper Church) 262 Washington St., Union Sq. Doherty Funeral Home Funeral Home Tufts University, Somerville Save Share Tips 1 See what your friends are saying about Doherty Funeral Home. If attending St. Joseph Church please register at www.stsmartinparish.org/register-event. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19th from 6-8pm at Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Care Dimensions Hospice Care Danvers for. Beloved mother of Maryann, Kathy, Michael, Karen and Richard. Mass intentions will be offered for Angelina at the 10:30 a.m. Italian Mass at St. Leonards Catholic Church on Sunday, December 19. Funeral Service and burial at the National Cemetery in Bourne will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the LGBT Aging Project; please make checks payable to Fenway Health, indicate LGBT Aging Project in the check memo line, and mail to Fenway Development Dept, 1340 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Calling Hours Sunday 3-6 pm. Family was the center of her life, she cherished her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Somerville to the late John and Virginia Netto. Not all of Gods angels reside in Heaven. She was so special. She belonged to the Scrub Oak Scramblers snowmobiling club for 30 years. Frank L. Di Fonzo A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on November 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Louise (Lindstrom) McCarthy. Loving grandmother of Michael and Anthony Petitto and Julia Perrone. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1952. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the family has decided to have a small private service at a later date. We remain focused on maintaining high standards and ethical practices as we serve the dead and bereaved with the health and well-being of our communities in mind as we move forward together in the coming weeks and months. David L. Browne of Somerville passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2015 at Emerson Village Nursing Home in Watertown. It was time for Mom to go home. Somerville, Wednesday 4-8 pm. Face masks and social distancing protocols are required for all services. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Richard M. Mangan, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Dear grandmother of Christopher D. Podymaitis, Kayla M. Johnston, Ryan G. Johnston and Samantha J. Carriger. He was also a life member of the Moose International and former governor of the Somerville chapter. We also have a dedicated "Cremation Options" area with over 50 memorial urns, keepsake jewelry, and ceremonial containers on display. I loved her, and will miss her. Over 100 years of family service to Somerville and surrounding communities.If you would like to make Pre-Need funeral arrangements please call to set up an appointment. Her loss is felt in many ways. Cherished grandfather of Mike, Katie, Kayla, Molly, Lexie, Timothy, George, Annie, Annabella, Luke and Aidan.