Darryl was all things music. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peters memory to the Yankee Division Veterans Association, 17 Lilac Lane Weymouth, MA 02188. 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. She was born and grew up primarily in Somerville and in close proximity to Medford. Frank L. Di Fonzo A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on November 5, 2020. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Federico was blessed with a loving family. Rich was the backbone of our family, and we will miss him dearly. Cherished grandmother of eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.). I wish you peace and comfort as you grieve. He also jammed with jazz icon Lionel Hampton whom he invited to his fraternity. Calling hours Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 9:30 to 11:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church, Arlington at 11:30. Sometimes he lends them to us on earth. She touched the lives of the many students that passed through her class, well beyond their graduation. She was the oldest of 3, sister of William Reed of Billerica, Ma and Frances Jones of Laconia, N.H. She was loving wife of Robert A. Wilson, Anne was caring mother of Robert Wilson and wife Mary of Milton, VT, Patricia Loureiro of Billerica, MA, Kimberly Lynch and husband Jack of Everett, MA, Kathleen Wilson of Watertown, MA, and is preceded to heaven by her daughter Christine. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) She was raised and educated in Somerville graduating from Somerville High School. Frank was the longtime proprietor of Bills Food Shop on the corner of Conwell Ave and Hillsdale Road. He is survived by his children John White and his wife Janine, Carrie (White) Roach and her husband Harold and Brenda (White) Baron and her husband Kevin. (Corbett) and Peter George G. Cernada (who later moved to East Boston), Mary then moved to Kingston, Rhode Island with her husband John, where they raised their five children. Patricia lived a full and happy life for 17 years after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer, thanks to exceptional medical care, the love and support of family and friends, and the joy of her two grandsons. Son of the late Richard and Shirley (Silva) Mangan. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Her home in Somerville was a hub and safe-haven for friends and strangers alike: the door was always open, the pot was always on. He loved teaching real estate and his classes were popular and packed. He taught at Tufts until 1952, when he was invited by Columbia Records Co. to become a LP Album notes annotator. George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville 855 Broadway (Powder House Square), Somerville, MA Mar 2 Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Clement Church 64 Warner St., Medford, MA Funeral. Adoring niece of Doris DiRuzza and her late husband Jack of East Boston and Jean DeMarco and her late husband Anthony of Revere. former member Somerville School Committee, Past President Somerville Alderman, Alderman Ward 1 and member of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Salem. Mather AFB was next for Advanced Navigator Bombardier Training. There is an online webpage at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com. Beloved mother of Maryann, Kathy, Michael, Karen and Richard. Beloved wife of 47 years to late Walter F. Pero, Jr. Mare was an attorney extraordinaire,* a doggedly loyal friend, sister, and mother, and a reveler of life, love, and work. From his experience with knotting fishing line, he made numerous macrame scarves for family members. Major Joseph Joe Alexander Jr. 79, died surrounded by his family on July 25, 2016 in Kentfield, CA. Dear brother of William M. Winn, Jr. of Stoneham, Timothy F. Winn of Medford, Michael A. Winn and his wife Midgie of Salem, NH and Nancy E. Winn of Hanson. 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. Joe was born on Feb. 9, 1937 in Somerville, Massachusetts to Joseph Alexander McNeill and Agnes Bridget Beatrice Donnelly. A Funeral Procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Her adventurous spirit and love for travel brought her many memories and lifelong connections from across the world. He was an outdoorsman, whether skiing, camping or at the beach. David L. Browne of Somerville passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2015 at Emerson Village Nursing Home in Watertown. He also co-founded the Alex Foster Foundation, in part hosting a monthly grief support group with GRASP. (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. Along with his parents, Robert is predeceased by his sister, Patricia Michaud formerly of Ipswich, MA, and his brothers-in-law Robert Denis, and Billy Blanchette. March 04, 2023 | Roslindale, MA | Coworker. I am so sorry to hear of Marianne's passing. For many years she worked as a dedicated ESL teacher at Somerville High School, instilling her passion for literature and writing in her teaching. 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. Through her work at Somerville Cambridge Elder Services, Kate founded the Cambridge Caf at Ryles, originally Cadbury Caf, a monthly dinner for LGBT seniors. George L. Doherty Jr. of Somerville, formerly of Arlington, a decorated World War II veteran and director of the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, died Friday at his residence. He went on to attend Fitchburg State College and graduated from Boston State College. 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. He also, attended Northeastern University. Cam (DAuria) (Fuccillo) Toner died peacefully in the company of her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, April 15. Cherished son of Madelyn Cookie Winn and the late William M. Winn. Upon her deceasing days Grace said, You will always be in my heart. Grace S. Faraci, was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery. He moved to Somerville, Massachusetts and lived there with his wife and 4 daughters until 1981. Loving father of Randy R. and his wife Mirisa of Melrose and Rodney R. and his wife Betty-Jo of Leominster. Adored son of Sandra (Dobbins) Saltman and the late Leonard Saltman Sr. Loving Brother of Cynthia Saltman. Assisting families and friends with loss is our privilege and honor as funeral directors. Saltman, Leonard Leo Jr. of Somerville, January 8, 2017 at age 49. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq. McCarthy, James F. Sr. Of Somerville January 13, 2015. 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. She was very fond of all animals and would often donate to animal charities. Federico Manganella, 90, of Tampa, FL passed away on April 8, 2022, with his family by his side. He has a degree in engineering in Salerno, Italy. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 8th in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 11 AM. WINN, Kelly Thomas, of Somerville, August 19, 2017. Surviving him are his son Gerald, daughter Cynthia Hanson, sister Lorraine Hughey, and granddaughters Aaran and Ashley. In his later years, he developed as a composer with guidance from the School of Music at the College of Fine Arts at Boston University. He served in the military police in the Korean War an later in Vietnam and traveled the world before retiring after 20 years. For online condolences please visit www.lanefuneral.com. Paul was a lifelong resident of Somerville and loving brother of Robin Assaf, of Boston, David Archambeau of North Adams and the late John Archambeau of Wayland brother in law to Malek Al-Khatib and uncle to Brian, Kiersten, Mary Beth & Danny. Mr. Brown moved to the Boerum Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY where he resided with his long time friend, Professor Hayden Goldberg, originally of Gardiner, Maine. Peter had a great appreciation for all lighthouses and was completely fascinated by anything related to the sea. He succeeded his parents as a Licensed Funeral Director of The George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc. in Somerville in 1955. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA on 5 June 2015 at 14:00. He always wanted to help; and he would. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Make-A-Wish America, Gift Processing, 4742 North 24th St, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or to the MSPCA, Development Donation, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. (Squadrito) Coffin, with whom he shared almost 60 years of marriage until her passing in 2017. Youre in my heart and thoughts. In his late sixties Butch was infected with Lyme Disease, initially undiagnosed and from this he never fully recovered. Caiju will be sadly missed by her loving family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jamess memory to the Cathedral High School, 74 Union Park St. Boston, MA 02118. Her loss is felt in many ways. Loving father of Dr. Jane Elizabeth Doherty of Carlisle and Mark Joseph Doherty of Ellicott City, Maryland.. Learning about grief and mourning can help you survive and eventually heal. Somerville, Wake 3:00PM-6:00PM with Words of Remembrance from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. Rosa (Masciave) Moccia passed away peacefully at home in the company of her loving family. Pike Creek - Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Wilmington, DE, Wilmington, DE and the surrounding communities. Joe is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances; daughter, Leslie; son, Jose (Stacey Kopp) McNeill; two beloved grandsons, Joseph Alexander McNeill IV and Connor Patrick McNeill; brother, Daniel Francis (Mallie Fannie Katz) McNeill; brother-in-law, Paul Kidder; and nieces, Lydia Tamar McNeill Campenella, Rebecca Veronica McNeill Vousboukis, Kathleen Kidder Calkins. He grew up surrounded by farmland in East Cazenovia and Nelson, New York, on Brunel Road. Mass intentions will be offered for Angelina at the 10:30 a.m. Italian Mass at St. Leonards Catholic Church on Sunday, December 19. Both of his parents were children of Irish immigrants, his paternal grandmother Annie Tracy Murray from Cushendall, Antrim and grandfather Daniel Francis McNeill from Ballycastle, Antrim and his maternal grandparents James Donnelly and Mary E Silk were from Kiltulla, Castlerea, Roscommon, Ireland. Jean was a Telephone Operator employed by Bill Atlantic New England Telephone for several years until her retirement. Born in Salem, Robert was a six year U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. She loved traveling (especially to Disney) with her kids and grandkids. Express your condolences by sending flowers to the family. At home she delighted her family with her cooking and always looked forward to time at the ocean and being with her beloved grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards, games, Bingo, and mini golf. luxury guide. I knew Marianne when she was 19-23, living in Cambridge and involved in local efforts for reform. Pleasestay home to not only speed your recovery and prevent spreading illness, but to also protect those in high-risk groups. For guest book and directions please visit www.BerubeFuneralHome.com. She resided at the Burton F. Faulkner Apartments in Somerville for over 20 years where she made many friends. She will be deeply missed. Peter was a proud Army veteran and later served as a firefighter for Somerville Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant after 28 years of service. A colorful, spirited, compassionate and loving person has gone to meet his Maker and our ancestors. He treasured the rest of his life raising his family in Somerville. John V. Jack Langton 95 A lifelong resident of Somerville passed away on August 4, 2021. Daughter of Jean Morrison and the late Martin Hession, Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was a loving grandmother to Lauren, Sabrina and Gianni. While in good health, he enjoyed body building, stamp collecting and especially, travel. Son of the late Louise McGrath and Gerald Foster. 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. Peter was born on October 29, 1932 in Boston, a son of the late Gaetano Privitera and Josephine (Morello) Privitera. Burial will follow at Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Harold Cohen of Salem, MA and Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Swampscott and Nantucket, MA, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 surrounded by his family, at the age of 89. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Army Veteran. She especially adored her nephew Stephen Burlamachi, great-grandnephew Brad and great-niece Bailey Burlamachi who brought joy to her world on a daily basis, they in turn cared for during her later years. young people who grew up in Somerville, she was known simply as Ma. (508) 653-4220. 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 Please share memories and condolences at www.sunsetmemory.com. Her family will miss her smile, generosity and most of all her caring presence. Beloved wife of 39 years to Joseph Joe DiRuzza of Revere and the owner and operator of Signarama in Saugus. Paul was a close and loyal Friend of Bill and achieved the promise of serenity. Also survived by aunts, an uncle, many nieces, nephews, cousins including his godchildren and extended family who loved him very much. FAULKNER, Maxine C. (Lovell) 81, Of Lexington, August 20, 2017. Butch is survived by sisters Donna Rae Logan and Loretta Martinez of North Reading MA and Linda Woodin of Durham, North Carolina. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Richard M. Mangan, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. For directions or to send an online condolence visit, devitofuneralhomes.com. She left an imprint on all of us, and things most certainly will not be the same without her. Devoted mother of Andrea, Christopher, Daniel, Katie, Sara, and Richie. Peter D. Privitera, formerly of Somerville and the West End of Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Woburn Nursing Center, at age 88. A Norway to Poland road trip, with cousins Marianne and Frances in pre-GPS days, left many amusing memories. Interment services will be held at a later date, but due to ongoing social distancing restrictions attendance may be limited to immediate family. After working as a unit coordinator at Mass General Hospital through law school, she graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 1987 and began her career at the law firm of Bingham, Dana, and Gould, where she also served Greater Boston Legal Services for six months. An elevator and handicap entrance available on the right hand side of the church. Loving father of Francis M. Fantasia and his wife Linda of Chelmsford, Peter P. Fantasia, Jr. and his wife Rena of Nahant, Martha A. Mesiti and her husband Robert of Lawrence, Annette M. Gillis of Wakefield and her late husband Bruce. 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. An elevator and handicap entrance available on the right hand side of the church. Services will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) 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. It is with a heavy heart that we convey the passing of Thomas J Whelan Sr. On December 17, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, Tom succumbed to the cancer he fought so quietly. Cherished Papa of Owen, Maeghan and Joshua Ventura. He married the late Margaret (Kennedy) McDaid, his loving wife of 58 years. Bonus father to Stanley Etienne and Peter Bien-Aime, both of Somerville. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of fifty five years John F. Peterson of Kingston, Rhode Island, her loyal and loving brother George P. Cernada and his wife Eleanor of Amherst, Massachusetts, and her five cherished children and eight treasured grandchildren: Gary M. Peterson and his wife Carrie of Oregon City, Oregon and their son James; Mary Migliori of Wakefield, Rhode Island and her children with Donald Migliori, Donald and Gloria; Margaret Norberg and her husband John of Duxbury, Massachusetts and their daughters Maggie, Eleanor, Mary, and Clara; John Samuel Peterson of Kingston, Rhode Island and his son with Elena Puyo Peterson, Marco; and Sarah Peterson of Wakefield, Rhode Island. Kelly was a very proud member of IATSE Local 11, and formerly of Local 481 and Teamsters Local 25. And a devoted sister to her twin Rose Lewis. Somerville, MA. For many years he was the proud owner of OMalleys Pub in his hometown. (Sullivan) Gabalis, 64, beloved wife of Steven J. Gabalis, died unexpectedly, Thursday, November 6, 2014, at her home. The family would split their time between the home in Freedom NH and Revere. ), Somerville MA 02144. Calling Hours Sunday 3-6 pm. 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. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Richard's family. Also survived by many cousins, friends and her loving dog Dino. He was a lifelong resident of Somerville, growing up on Dane street with his siblings, the late John and Mary McDaid. Beloved wife of Brian Harris of Somerville. Maureen is also survived by Salvatore Vasta, numerous nephews, nieces, and extended, Ambitious and ahead of her time, Maureen opened her business REM Answering Service, in, 1974 out of her home that was open for over 40 years. DiRuzza, Deborah Debbie (Netto) of Revere, MA and Freedom, NH passed away on July 1, 2018 at the age of 64. 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. Arrangements are under the care of Glenn D. Burlamachi, Concord Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Concord. Dedham: 781-326-0500 Needham: 781-444-0687 Born on July 19, 1928 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Paolo and Mattia Puma. He was also a life member of the Moose International and former governor of the Somerville chapter. Share your thoughts and memories of Richard, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Richard. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Catherine Church 179 Summer St. at 10:00AM. She was predeceased by : her husband Michael. She is survived by her son, Federico Sparisci of Medford, MA and his wife, Cristina Martinez, and her two grandsons, Marcos and Diego Sparisci, to whom she was their loving Bama. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Davenport of Lexington, MA and her husband, Harvy Simkovits; and was the beloved aunt of her niece and nephew, Mathew and Lana Simkovits. He married Geraldina De Filippis in Italy. Served proudly for his country. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9th at the funeral home. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Browne (Byers) and the loving father of David Browne Jr of Las Vegas NV, Ruth Robertson of Windham NH, Margaret Maclean of Medford, Nancy Caton of Stoneham, Cindy Fentress of Lynn, Elaine Kenney of Stoneham, and Michael Browne of Somerville. Dear brother of Anna Castle and her husband Frederick of Somerville, the late Pasquale Pat Federico, John Federico and his surviving wife Rosie. 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. Kathleen Kate Thomas, of Jamaica Plain, passed away at home on Aug. 25, at age 41. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to: Arlington Recreation Department, 422 Summer St., Arlington, MA 02474. Loving father of Robert T. Johnston and his wife Mary of Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marys name to The Church of Saint Thomas More, Rockland St. Narragansett, Rhode Island. He worked with Mel King at the South End Technology Center as well as an instructor for an internet-based radio platform. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Lorraine on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap St., Concord. He attended the Annapolis Naval Academy and joined the Army Air Corps to serve his country during World War ll on the crew of a B-24 Liberator in the Pacific Corridor. A woman of strong Catholic faith, Mary attended daily mass at St. Francis Parish in Wakefield, Rhode Island and St. Thomas More Parish in Narragansett, Rhode Island. A funeral Mass for Maureen will be celebrated at St. Clements Church, Somerville on, Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12:00 noon. He was a companion and support to his late mother until her death in 2017, after which his own health rapidly deteriorated. Gayle passed away in October 2018. Somerville, Saturday morning 9:00 - 11:30 am followed. Beloved wife of John.