Farley Funeral Home in Stoughton, MA

Joseph J. Gambrazzio

September 3, 1917 - June 18, 2013

Joseph J. Gambrazzio, 95, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a short illness. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth C. (Walsh) Gambrazzio. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton. Mr. Gambrazzio was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He was a self employed Land and...
View Tribute »

John M. Bourke

March 23, 1932 - June 14, 2013

John M. Bourke, 81, died Friday, June 14 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Dolores M. (Ferzoco) Bourke. Born in Lewiston, ME, he was raised and educated in Portland and graduated from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a longtime member of the United States Naval Reserves, serving for 32 years and retiring...
View Tribute »

Claire A. (Mudge) Amaral

October 29, 1935 - June 10, 2013

Claire A. (Mudge) Amaral, 77, a longtime resident of Boston, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Randolph on Monday, June 10 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Phillips) Mudge, she was born in Boston and attended South Boston Schools. She was a resident of Boston for many years. Claire was a housekeeper at the YMCA in Boston for 15 years after working at...
View Tribute »

Ronald J. Wheeler

September 22, 1936 - June 10, 2013

Ronald J. Wheeler, 76, died unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of 44 years of Jean (MacDonald) Wheeler. Born in Boston, he was raised in Jamaica Plain and Hingham and was a graduate of Hingham High School. He attended Northeastern University. He was a resident of Stoughton since 1971. Mr. Wheeler worked as a Warehouseman at...
View Tribute »

Michael H. Gromko

May 16, 1944 - June 6, 2013

Michael H. Gromko, 69, a resident of Bellingham, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, June 6, 2013, after a short illness. He was the husband of beloved wife Marie C. Gromko. Son of the late Michael S. and Stasia Gromko. He was the brother of the late Kenneth Gromko. He was born and raised in Salem and graduated from Salem High School, Class of 1962. He was a...
View Tribute »

Jose A. Silveira

June 5, 1946 - June 5, 2013

Jose A. Silveira, a resident of South Easton, died on June 5, his 67th birthday, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria I. (Freitas) Silveira. Son of Natalia (Mendonca) Silveira of CA and the late Pedro A. Silveira, he was born and raised in Flores, Azores, Portugal. He lived in Sharon for 23 years before moving to South Easton 3 years ago. Mr....
View Tribute »

Robert M. Law

October 27, 1943 - June 2, 2013

Robert M. Law, 69, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Attleboro, after a struggle with Alzheimer 's disease. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Domuczicz) Law. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roxbury and was a graduate of Roxbury Schools. He was a resident of Attleboro for over 40 years. Mr. Law worked as a Truck Driver for US Foods for many years. He retired several...
View Tribute »

Mary M. (Smith) Eichorn

November 6, 1916 - June 2, 2013

Mary M. (Smith) Eichorn, 96, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Sunday, June 2. She was the wife of the late George E. Eichorn. Born in Stoughton, she was a graduate of Stoughton High School. Mrs. Eichorn was a stitcher at several area businesses, including Cable Raincoats in Stoughton. She worked for 50 years before retiring 31 years ago. ...
View Tribute »

Eileen M. (McDonald) Leopardi

June 20, 1931 - June 1, 2013

Eileen M. (McDonald) Leopardi, 81, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton on Saturday, June 1. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Leopardi. Born and raised in Boston, she was a resident of Stoughton for 50 years. Mrs. Leopardi was an operator at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston for many years before retiring 20 years ago. She enjoyed...
View Tribute »

Richard J. McCarthy

November 14, 1947 - June 1, 2013

Richard J. McCarthy, 65, a resident of Brockton, died at Tower Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canton on Saturday, June 1. Born and raised in Boston, he was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and Stonehill College. Mr. McCarthy served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a medical technologist for the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury for...
View Tribute »

Kenneth W. Kelley

October 17, 1924 - May 31, 2013

Kenneth W. Kelley, 88, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday May 31, 2013 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a brief illness. Mr. Kelley was the loving husband of 61 years to Geraldine (Connors) Kelley. Born in Newton on October 17, 1924, Mr. Kelley was the son of the late William and Cecelia (Enslow) Kelley. He was raised and...
View Tribute »

Joseph Registre

May 22, 1921 - May 29, 2013

Joseph Registre, 92, a resident of Jamaica Plain, died at Marian Manor Nursing Home in South Boston on Wednesday, May 29. He was the beloved husband of Mary T. (Fevrier) Registre. Born and raised in Haiti, he came to the U.S. in 1977 and settled in Mattapan for over 20 years before moving to Jamaica Plain several years ago. Mr. Registre was a shoe maker, working at Fenton Shoes in Cambridge...
View Tribute »

Rosa de Sousa Cabral

January 13, 1925 - May 28, 2013

Rosa de Sousa Cabral, 88, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Joao Costa Lopes. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, she was raised and educated on Santa Maria. She was a resident of Stoughton for over 30 years. Mrs. Cabral was a homemaker. She was a gifted knitter who enjoyed making baby blankets for friends and families. In...
View Tribute »

Manuel P. Mendonca

November 5, 1939 - May 18, 2013

Manuel P. Mendonca, 73, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Saturday, May 18. He was the husband of 49 years of Ilda M. (Moniz) Mendonca. Son of the late Manuel and Maria (Pacheco) Mendonca, he was born and raised in San Miguel, Azores, Portugal before moving to Stoughton in 1966. Mr. Mendonca was a supervisor at Draper Brothers in Canton for...
View Tribute »

Rita F. (Whalen) Sheehan

October 4, 1933 - May 17, 2013

Rita F. (Whalen) Sheehan, 79, a resident of Carver, died peacefully at her son's home in Stoughton on Friday, May 17 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Sheehan. Born in Boston, she was raised in Dorchester and educated at St. Paul's School and Patrick T. Campbell High School in Dorchester. She resided in Stoughton for 30 years before moving to Carver 15 years ago....
View Tribute »

Eleanor H. (Stranger) Peterson

February 6, 1918 - May 16, 2013

Eleanor H. (Stranger) Peterson, 95, a resident of Marion, died peacefully at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Norton on Thursday, May 16. She was the wife of over 50 years of the late Carl R. Peterson. Born in Boston, she was educated in Dorchester schools and was a graduate of Girls Latin. She was a resident of Marion for over 20 years after living in Sharon for over 50 years. Mrs. Peterson was a...
View Tribute »

Mary (Gonsalves) Texeira

September 2, 1918 - May 15, 2013

Mary (Gonsalves) Texeira, 94, a longtime resident of Easton, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Wednesday, May 15. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Texeira. Born and educated in Stoughton, she resided in Stoughton until 1961 before moving to Easton. Mrs. Texeira was a stitcher at several area businesses and a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Garment Workers...
View Tribute »

William E. Clark, Sr.

December 30, 1933 - May 14, 2013

William E. Clark, Sr., 79, a longtime resident of South Easton, died on Tuesday, May 14 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Elizabeth G. (Hines) Clark. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a graduate of St. Mary's School in Stoughton and Boston Trade School. He was a resident of South Easton for 40 years. Mr. Clark was an Airman 2nd Class in the U.S. Air Force...
View Tribute »

Virgil Abreu

August 11, 1954 - May 13, 2013

Virgil C. Abreu, 58, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 13, 2013. He was the son of the late Maria C. (Campanario) and Virgilio DeAbreu. Born in Madeira, Portugal, he was raised in Madeira and came to the United States in 1968 and settled in Stoughton. He attended Stoughton Schools. Mr. Abreu was a member of the Brockton Neighborhood Health Care Advisory Board. In his free time, he...
View Tribute »

Anthony Lee

July 11, 1933 - May 5, 2013

Anthony Lee, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital on Sunday, May 5. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Samms) Lee. Born in Boston, he was raised in Mattapan and educated in Boston schools. He was a resident of Stoughton since 1962. Mr. Lee was a Private First Class in the U.S. Marine Corps and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a...
View Tribute »

Lucille L. (Schattel) Krawczyk

January 23, 1928 - May 3, 2013

Lucille L. (Schattel) Krawczyk, 85, died (unexpectedly) Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton. She was the wife of the late Capt. Edward C. Krawczyk, USAF. Born in Three Rivers, TX, Lucy was raised and educated in Texas. She was a longtime resident of Riverside, RI and has been a resident of Stoughton, living with her daughter Janet, for the past 8 years. After...
View Tribute »

Graig John Kowalczyk

November 17, 1975 - May 1, 2013

Graig John Kowalczyk, 37, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was the beloved son of former Stoughton Selectman John J. Kowalczyk and Mary R. (Power) Kowalczyk of Stoughton. Born in Quincy, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1994. He also...
View Tribute »

Reta Jane "Bunnie" (Lantz) Nickerson

March 28, 1928 - April 30, 2013

Reta Jane (Lantz) Nickerson, 85, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home in Stoughton with her family at her bedside. Affectionately known as Bunnie, she was the beloved wife of the late Albert Nickerson and the loving daughter of Ernest & Georgia Lantz, who emigrated from Nova Scotia to Massachusetts. Born in Dorchester, she grew up in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Hyde Park Schools. As a...
View Tribute »

Judite Fatima (Paulino) Ramos

May 14, 1944 - April 27, 2013

Judite Fatima (Paulino) Ramos, 68, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Saturday, April 27 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the loving wife of Carmelino F. Ramos for over 50 years. She was born in Azores, Portugal and lived in Stoughton for almost 40 years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Ramos is survived by her son Joe Ramos of Stoughton. She was predeceased by her...
View Tribute »

Dale F. LaVelle

December 9, 1932 - April 27, 2013

Dale F. LaVelle, 80, a longtime resident of Brockton, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Saturday, April 27. He was the husband of 50 years of Joan F. (Murray) LaVelle. Born in Buffalo, NY, he attended Catholic University and graduated from Oblate College both in Washington, DC. Mr. LaVelle earned his Masters Degree in Education Languages from Boston State...
View Tribute »

Kathleen G. (Grady) Carolan

April 11, 1909 - April 27, 2013

Kathleen G. (Grady) Carolan, 104, died peacefully at Copley at Stoughton on Saturday, April 27. She was the wife of the late Vincent H. Carolan. Born in Boston and raised in West Roxbury, she was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Class of 1928 in Boston and Trinity College, Class of 1932 in Washington, DC. She was a resident of Stoughton since 1949. Mrs. Carolan was the first permanent lay...
View Tribute »

Mary I. "Marie" (Saia) Mosher

December 8, 1932 - April 23, 2013

Mary I. "Marie" (Saia) Mosher, 80, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Tuesday, April 23. She was the devoted wife of 44 years of Andrew C. Mosher. Born and raised in Dorchester, she was educated at St. Peter School in Dorchester and St. Patrick School in Roxbury. She was a resident of Stoughton for 42 years after living in Avon...
View Tribute »

Paul G. Johnson

January 3, 1931 - April 22, 2013

Rev. Paul G. Johnson, 82, a longtime resident of Brockton, died April 22, at the Tippett Hospice Home in Needham surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 57 years of Miriam J. (Anderson) Johnson. Born in Moline, IL, he was a graduate of Augustana College and Seminary and earned his Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min) from Andover Newton Seminary in Newton. After graduation, he accepted a call...
View Tribute »

Isabel N. (Martins) Vasconcelos

February 27, 1917 - April 21, 2013

Isabel N. (Martins) Vasconcelos, 97, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton. She was the wife of the late Lisandro F. Vasconcelos. Born in Flores, Azores, Portugal, she was raised and educated in Flores. She came to the United States in 1966 and settled in Stoughton. Mrs. Vasconcelos worked for Stoughton Elastic Web and Ark-Les Switch both in...
View Tribute »

Alban C. Castro

October 23, 1960 - April 20, 2013

Alban C. Castro, 52, died unexpectedly April 20, 2013. He was born, raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. His love of the sea moved him to become a Merchant Marine which allowed him to visit many city ports throughout the world. In later years, he went back to school and attained a certificate in culinary arts. He enjoyed music, cooking, gardening and...
View Tribute »

Angela J. (Gosar) Bakas

September 24, 1927 - April 19, 2013

Angela Jenny (Gosar) Bakas, 85, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away Friday, April 19 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was born September 24, 1927 in Rock Springs, WY to Slovenian immigrant parents Joseph Gosar and Antonia Ravnihar Gosar. Angela attended grade school through high school in Rock Springs. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado,...
View Tribute »

William Wafalsky

September 17, 1917 - April 17, 2013

William Wafalsky, 95, a resident of Brockton, died at Copley at Stoughton on Wednesday, April 17. He was the husband of the late Janie D. (Bayne) Wafalsky. Born in Cambridge and raised in Somerville, he was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1935. He was a resident of Stoughton for 50 years before moving to Brockton several years ago. Mr. Wafalsky was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S....
View Tribute »

Michael R. Swallow

April 30, 1991 - April 15, 2013

Michael R. Swallow, 21, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Monday, April 15. He was the son of Patricia A. Phillips of Chelsea and Richard T. Swallow of Stoughton. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 2009. He was a delivery driver for Optima Shipping for the past year. In...
View Tribute »

Arthur F Silva, Jr.

February 24, 1955 - April 15, 2013

Arthur F. Silva, Jr., 58, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Monday, April 15 after a lengthy illness. Born in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton schools. Mr. Silva worked for the Local 4 Union of Operating Engineers for 15 years before owning A & T Taxi in Stoughton for several years. Mr. Silva is survived by his daughter, Ashley A....
View Tribute »

Maria J. (Tavares) Medeiros

July 17, 1933 - April 14, 2013

Maria J. (Tavares) Medeiros, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Brockton Hospital on Sunday, April 14. Born and raised in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she moved to Stoughton in 1968. Mrs. Medeiros worked at Corcoran Shoe in Stoughton for 23 years and Spoontigues for 17 years before retiring at age 70. She was a member of the Sociedade Filarmonica De Sao Joao and the Portuguese...
View Tribute »

Scott J. Kilroe

March 24, 1973 - April 13, 2013

Scott J. Kilroe, 40, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13 in Mattapoisett. Son of James V. Kilroe of Wareham and the late Patricia M. (Henry) Kilroe, he was born in Boston and raised in Stoughton. He was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1991 and attended Massasoit Community College. He was a resident of Wareham for the past 2 years. Scott was an Elevator Constructor with the...
View Tribute »

Bertha Pearl (Nogler) White

September 10, 1927 - April 13, 2013

Bertha Pearl (Nogler) White, 85, a resident of Stoughton, died at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain on Saturday, April 13. She was the wife of the late Robert J. White. Daughter of the late Horace Henry Nogler and Florence Louise (Pentz) Nogler, she was born in Nictaux County, Nova Scotia. Mrs. White was a resident of Stoughton for 2 years after living in Sharon for over 10...
View Tribute »

Marilyn E. (Wiegand) King

November 19, 1935 - April 11, 2013

Marilyn E. (Wiegand) King, 77, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Brockton Hospital on Thursday, April 11. She was the wife of Patrick B. "Bernie" King. Daughter of the late William J. Wiegand, Jr. and Mary E. (Howe) Wiegand, she was born and raised in Dorchester and graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Class of 1953. Mrs. King was a resident of Stoughton since...
View Tribute »

Daniel J. "Joe" Lehan

October 3, 1915 - April 10, 2013

Daniel Joseph "Joe" Lehan, Sr., 97, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, after a brief illness. He was the husband of 67 years of the late Helene T. (Madden) Lehan. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a longtime resident of Stoughton and Green Harbor, Marshfield. For several years, he enjoyed wintering in Florida. He was a retired shipfitter for General...
View Tribute »

Marie J. Herendeen

December 17, 1922 - April 8, 2013

Marie J. (Campbell) Herendeen, 90, a longtime resident of North Falmouth, died at Falmouth Hospital on Monday, April 8. She was the wife of the late Karl S. Herendeen. Born in Boston, she was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton North High School. She was a resident of North Falmouth for 35 years. Mrs. Herendeen was a homemaker. She was a member of the Women's Guild at St. Elizabeth...
View Tribute »

Ernesto V. Garcia

July 16, 1921 - April 8, 2013

Ernesto V. Garcia, 91, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Baypointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Monday, April 8. He was the husband of 61 years of Alvina L. (Lucio) Garcia. Born and raised in Flores, Azores, Portugal, he moved to Stoughton in 1981. Mr. Garcia worked at Qual-Craft in Stoughton for 7 years before retiring in 1988. He also worked at Albert's...
View Tribute »

Kathleen A. (Hayward) Jefferson

June 8, 1948 - April 6, 2013

Kathleen A. (Hayward) Jefferson, 64, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Home after a period of failing health. Born in Cambridge, she was raised in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. She also was a graduate of Nursing School. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley for over 15 years, retiring in...
View Tribute »

Edward P. Cullen, Jr.

March 23, 1970 - April 5, 2013

Edward P. Cullen, Jr., 43, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Champion Rehabilitation Center in Brockton after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was the Beloved Son of Shirley A. (Nota) Cullen Conefrey and the late Edward P. Cullen. Born in Bitburg, Germany, he was raised and educated in Brockton. He loved music and writing poetry. Ed's family would like to thank the Nurses and staff...
View Tribute »

Jacqueline D. (Hogan) McBride

October 23, 1936 - April 5, 2013

Jacqueline D. (Hogan) McBride, 76, died Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Kindred Specialty Hospital in Stoughton after a period of failing health. She was the wife of Edward A. McBride. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Dorchester and was a graduate of Dorchester High School. She was a resident of Brockton for over 55 years. She worked at Streeter Store Fixtures in Brockton for...
View Tribute »

David P. Bento

September 6, 1947 - April 3, 2013

David P. Bento, 65, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Kindred Hospital in Stoughton after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Pimentel) Bento. Son of David Bento Rodrigues of Stoughton and the late Ines Espirito Santo (Ponte) Rodrigues, he was born, raised and educated in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. He came to the United States in 1970 and settled in...
View Tribute »

Helen I. (Gachewicz) Statham

June 16, 1917 - April 1, 2013

Helen I. (Gachewicz) Statham, 95, of Sharon April 1st peacefully at her home at age 95. Beloved wife of the late William E. Statham. Born in Philadelphia PA, she was raised and educated in Canton, attending St. John's School graduating the Class of 1935, after High School she was employed at Plymouth Rubber in Canton where she met her Husband , they married in 1935, where they made their home...
View Tribute »

Edna M. (Shonyo) Wilson

May 1, 1921 - March 27, 2013

Edna M. (Shonyo) Wilson, 91, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton after a period of failing health. She was the wife of 49 years of the late Frederick O. Wilson. Born in Magog, Quebec, Canada, she was raised and educated in Magog. She moved to the United States in 1956 and was a longtime resident of Brockton. Mrs. Wilson worked as a secretary for Cumberland Farms...
View Tribute »

Judith A. (Connolly) Costa

October 18, 1943 - March 26, 2013

Judith A. (Connolly) Costa, 69, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her home after a short illness. She was the wife of the late John "Jack" Costa. Born and raised in Brockton, she was a graduate of Brockton Schools and also attended business school. She was a resident of Stoughton for the past 2 years after living with her son in Ohio for several years. Mrs. Costa worked in the office for...
View Tribute »

Albena (Dervinis) Tripp

January 10, 1920 - March 25, 2013

Albena M. (Dervinis) Tripp, 93, died Monday, March 25, 2013 at the West Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton with her son Paul by her side. She was the wife of the late Russell B. Tripp. Born in South Boston, she was a lifelong resident of Stoughton and a graduate of Stoughton Schools. She was a homemaker. A lover of cats, in her free time, she enjoyed gardening, reading,...
View Tribute »

Gisela I. Schneemann

October 2, 1941 - March 24, 2013

Gisela I. Schneemann, 71, died Sunday, March 24, 2013 after a brief period of failing health. She was born in Köningsburg, Germany and was raised and educated in Altheim, Germany. In 1966 she moved to the United States and became a resident of Canton in 1968. Gisela was a homemaker and also worked as seamstress. She was a member of the Port Norfolk Yacht Club in Dorchester. Gisela lived a...
View Tribute »

Ruth M. (Craig) Horan

June 1, 1923 - March 21, 2013

Ruth Craig Horan, 89, surrounded by her family, died peacefully Thursday, March 21st at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton of natural causes. Mrs. Horan was the wife of the late Edward T. "Red" Horan. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Craig and Florence Barry Craig of North Easton. Born and raised in N. Easton, she was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School. An...
View Tribute »

Chester J. Zawaski

May 5, 1918 - March 20, 2013

Chester J. Zawaski, 94, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Wednesday, March 20, after a brief stay at Southern Maine Medical Center. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years Helen (Socha) Zawaski. Born and raised in Amherst, MA, he was a graduate of Amherst schools. He was a Veteran of the United States Army in WWII where he earned a Purple Heart for his service during the Battle of the...
View Tribute »

John R. Deane

December 25, 1940 - March 16, 2013

John R. Deane, 72, of West Bridgewater, passed away at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton March 16, 2013. Mr. Deane was a member of the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from Shaw's Supermarket in 2002. Mr. Deane is survived by his son John R. Deane, Jr. of Rehoboth and daughter Sherry Farrell of Lakeville. He was survived also by his grandson...
View Tribute »

Claire A. (McLaughlin) LeRoy

August 23, 1928 - March 16, 2013

Claire A. (McLaughlin) LeRoy, of Bridgewater, passed away on March 16, 2013. She was under the care of hospice and private care aides in her home for over three years. She passed away peacefully at Wedgemere Nursing Home in Taunton. Claire was born in Boston on August 23, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Joseph McLaughlin and Eileen (McHugh) McLaughlin. She grew up in Boston,...
View Tribute »

William B. O'Connor

December 8, 1922 - March 14, 2013

Rev. (Capt.) William B. O'Connor, 90, former longtime Pastor of St. Clare's Church in Braintree, died Thursday Evening, March 14, at the Marian Manor Nursing Home in South Boston after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, to Annie and Daniel O'Connor, he was raised in Dorchester and was a graduate of Boston English High School. He was a resident of Stoughton for over 34 years. Fr. O...
View Tribute »

Patricia A. (Simons) Rogan

August 31, 1957 - March 11, 2013

Patricia A. (Simons) Rogan, 55, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, after being stricken ill at her home in Stoughton. She was the wife of Edward J. Rogan. Born in Somerville, she was raised Allston and was a graduate of Brighton High School, Class of 1975. She was a resident of Stoughton for over 27 years. She worked as a Phone Representative for Big Brother – Big Sister for over 5...
View Tribute »

John R. Gallagher

October 18, 1930 - March 8, 2013

John R. Gallagher, 82, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth on Friday, March 8. He was the husband of Florence E. (Corcoran) Gallagher. Born and raised in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Boston Trade School, Class of 1948. He was a resident of Stoughton for 48 years. Mr. Gallagher was a Corporal in the U.S. Army and a Veteran of the Korean...
View Tribute »

Raymond B. LaCasse

February 2, 1956 - March 7, 2013

Raymond B. LaCasse, 57, died at Morton Hospital in Taunton on Thursday, March 7 after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Gayle H. (Everett) LaCasse. Son of Marguerite (Lynch) LaCasse of Plymouth and the late Raymond F. LaCasse, he was born in Boston and was a lifelong resident of Stoughton before moving to Raynham a year ago. He was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1974. Mr...
View Tribute »

Paul D. Fulginiti

March 4, 2013

Paul D. Fulginiti formerly of Dedham, Massachusetts and most recently Maple Shade, New Jersey passed away suddenly on March 4, 2013. He was the son of the late Mary and Frank Fulginiti also of Dedham. Paul graduated Dedham High in 1966 and served in the military. He was also a registered Nurse at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his twin Frank of Stoughton, his...
View Tribute »

Patrick J. Penney

October 28, 1957 - March 2, 2013

Patrick J. Penney, 55, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after being stricken ill at home. He was the husband of 18 years of Carla M. (O'Connor) Penney of Stoughton. Born in Weymouth, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. Mr. Penney was a longtime resident of Stoughton. He worked as a mechanic and as a...
View Tribute »

Rose T. Urciuoli

May 2, 1910 - February 27, 2013

Rose T. Urciuoli, 102, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died at home on Wednesday, February 27. She was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Antoinette Urciuoli. Born in Stoughton, she was a graduate of Stoughton schools. Rose was a textile worker for JW Wood in Stoughton for many years. She was a founding member and Past President of the Minerva Lodge in Stoughton. She was also a member...
View Tribute »

Catherine G. "Kay" (MacLellan) Giblin

August 10, 1928 - February 23, 2013

Catherine G. "Kay" (MacLellan) Giblin, 84, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Saturday, February 23, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Giblin. Born in Boston, she was raised in Dorchester and was a graduate of the Jeremiah E. Burke High School. She was employed with Morse Shoe Co., in Canton, for more than 20...
View Tribute »

Robert J. Mooney

February 11, 1924 - February 23, 2013

Robert J. Mooney, 89, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died on Saturday, February 23. He was the husband of 65 years of Mary G. (Ahearn) Mooney. Born and raised in Boston, he was a resident of Stoughton for the past 45 years. Mr. Mooney was a Private 1st Class in the U.S. Marine Corps and a Veteran of World War II. He was a carpenter, and retired from Boston Housing Authority 27 years ago. ...
View Tribute »

Marjorie A. Jones

February 22, 2013

Marjorie A. Jones, a lifelong resident of Waltham, died at Hearthstone in Brockton on Friday, February 22. She was the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Marion (Blakeney) Jones. Born in Newton, she was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School and Mount St. Mary College in Hooksett, NH. She earned her Master's Degree from Boston University. Marjorie was a school teacher for...
View Tribute »

Jennie P. (Bielecki) Gusciora

January 18, 1919 - February 21, 2013

Jennie P. (Bielecki) Gusciora, 94, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died on February 21, 2013, after a short illness. She was predeceased by Henry J. Gusciora, her husband of 66 years, and all of her three sisters: Jeannette Lazarovich, Jessie Gradzewicz, and Leona Chunis. Mrs. Gusciora was born in Boston, and she attended Hyde Park Schools, graduating in 1936. She moved to Stoughton in...
View Tribute »

Trudy (Herrmann) Jagiello

March 6, 1942 - February 21, 2013

Trudy (Herrmann) Jagiello, 70, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Braemoor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Thursday, February 21 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Edmund P.A. Jagiello, Jr. Born and raised in Germany, she was a resident of Stoughton since 1970. Mrs. Jagiello was the owner of Signs by J in Dorchester for over 40 years...
View Tribute »

Blanca Sanchez

September 3, 1927 - February 21, 2013

Blanca Sanchez, 85, a resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 21 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Jose Antonio Farietta. Born and raised in Colombia, she came to the United States in 1977 and settled in Cambridge. She was a resident of Stoughton since 1988. Mrs. Sanchez was a homemaker. Blanca enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, spending...
View Tribute »

Richard E. Francis

August 5, 1939 - February 20, 2013

Richard E. Francis, 73, died at Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham on Wednesday, February 20. Son of the late James E. and Laura (Marble) Francis, he was born in Oak Bluffs. He was a resident of Stoughton for 40 years before moving to Hingham 8 years ago. Mr. Francis was a dock worker for Wilson Freight in Chelmsford for 10 years. He also was a taxi driver for All Town Taxi in Stoughton for...
View Tribute »

Catherine M. (Obuchon) Gibson

May 15, 1930 - February 20, 2013

Catherine M. (Obuchon) Gibson, 82, died peacefully at Copley at Stoughton on Wednesday, February 20 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late George J. Gibson. Born and raised in Dedham, she was a graduate of Dedham High School and LaFrance Beauty Academy in Florida. She was a resident of Stoughton for over 40 years before moving to Middleboro 10 years ago. Mrs. Gibson was a...
View Tribute »

Rose T. (Benda) Heroux

January 3, 1923 - February 18, 2013

Rose T. (Benda) Heroux, 90, died Monday, February 18, 2013, at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Heroux. Born in Hopedale, she was raised in Roxbury and attended Girls High in Roxbury. She was a longtime resident of Hyde Park. She was a homemaker. An avid reader, in her free time she enjoyed cooking, crocheting,...
View Tribute »

Jeannette (Selden) Silva

August 9, 1928 - February 18, 2013

Jeannette V. (Selden) Silva, 84, died unexpectedly Monday, February 18, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Silva. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a longtime resident of Stoughton. She worked a Nursing Assistant for many years at the Ann Vinal Nursing Home and Norfolk Nursing Home both in Stoughton. She...
View Tribute »

Sean P. McIntyre

January 19, 1971 - February 17, 2013

Sean P. McIntyre, 42, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a battle with cancer. He was the Beloved Son of William R. and Elizabeth A. (Mariano) McIntyre of Stoughton. Born in Newton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a longtime resident of Stoughton. He was a former Ironworker for Local 7 in Boston. In his free time, he enjoyed...
View Tribute »

Mark Henry Rogers

June 9, 1991 - February 17, 2013

Mark Henry Rogers died Feb. 17 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 9, 1991 in Boston, MA. Mark was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School, Class of 2010. Mark is survived by his parents, Laura Surdam and Mark & Angela Rogers. He was the brother to Katie, Justin, Danny and Jilly. Also grandson to Ronald & Kathleen Drago, Henry and the late Dorothy Rogers, & James and...
View Tribute »

Dorothy "Dottie" (Hill) Badger

September 18, 1927 - February 16, 2013

Dorothy "Dottie" (Hill) Badger, 85, of Canton, died Saturday, February 16 at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston after a brief period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Badger. Born in Brockton, September 18, 1927, a daughter of the late Maynard M. and Olive (Morrill) Hill, she resided in Brockton nearly her entire life, until recently moving to the Canton area. ...
View Tribute »

Ronald E. Piazza

September 3, 1937 - February 15, 2013

Ronald E. Piazza, 75, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at the BayPointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton after a short period of failing health. He was the husband of 53 years of Helen M. (Miranda) Piazza. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Roslindale and attended Roslindale Schools. Mr. Piazza was a resident of Stoughton for 15 years, previously living in Holbrook for...
View Tribute »

Wladyslaw "Walter" Stasiewicz

April 21, 1919 - February 14, 2013

Wladyslaw "Walter" Stasiewicz, 93, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Thursday, February 14. He was the husband of the late Adele (Dadak) Stasiewicz. He was born on April 21, 1919 in the small village of Knyszyn in former Eastern Poland. On April 13, 1940, Wladyslaw, his mother and brother were taken from their home and sent to Siberia by the...
View Tribute »

Dolores M. "Dee" (Ferzoco) Bourke

September 4, 1950 - February 13, 2013

Dolores M. "Dee" (Ferzoco) Bourke, 62, a resident of Stoughton, died at home on Wednesday, February 13 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of John M. Bourke. Daughter of Eleanor D. (Renzi) Ferzoco of Roslindale and the late Anthony G. Ferzoco, Sr., she was born in Boston, raised in Roslindale and graduated from Girls Latin School and Boston State Teacher's College with a Master's Degree...
View Tribute »

Mary K. (Kucinskas) Cowgill

July 8, 1936 - February 11, 2013

Mary K. (Kucinskas) Cowgill, 76, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Monday, February 11. She was the wife of the late John E. Cowgill, Jr. Born and raised in Stoughton, she was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1954 and Bridgewater State College. Mrs. Cowgill was a lifelong resident of Stoughton before moving to South Easton 8 years ago. She worked...
View Tribute »

Antoinette Edna (DiGiacomo) Hern

July 9, 1913 - February 8, 2013

Antoinette Edna (DiGiacomo) Hern, 99, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Brockton Hospital on Friday, February 8. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert E. Hern. Born in Dedham, she was a resident of Stoughton for over 75 years. Antoinette was the daughter of Angelina DiUnci and Ettore DiGiacomo of Rome, Italy. Mrs. Hern was a devoted homemaker. She was a longtime member of the...
View Tribute »

Ernest P. Blye, Sr.

February 7, 1938 - February 6, 2013

Ernest P. Blye, Sr., 74, died unexpectedly February 6, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of the late Carole I. (Elsemiller) Blye. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton Schools. Mr. Blye was a longtime resident of Stoughton. He worked as a Meat Cutter in several Stop & Shop Supermarkets in the area for over 42 years. He retired several...
View Tribute »

Herbert K. "Gus" Gustafson

November 13, 1932 - February 6, 2013

Herbert K. "Gus" Gustafson, 80, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at home on Wednesday, February 6. Son of the late Karl and Alva (Anderson) Gustafson, he was born in Boston and graduated from Boston English High School and attended Boston University. He was a resident of Stoughton for over 45 years. Mr. Gustafson served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was an...
View Tribute »

Mary F. (Single) Murphy

March 11, 1958 - February 6, 2013

Mary F. (Single) Murphy, 54, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 6 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of 30 years of Brian H. Murphy. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Stoughton High School and attended Massasoit Community College. Mrs. Murphy was a waitress at Charles River Country Club in Newton for 15 years. In her free time, she...
View Tribute »

Edward T. Costello

January 17, 1932 - February 5, 2013

Edward T. Costello, 81, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 54 years of Mabel E. (White) Costello. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Roslindale and a graduate of Roslindale High School. He was a Airman 1st Class in the US Air Force and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr....
View Tribute »

Jose E. "Ernesto" Rego

March 13, 1935 - February 3, 2013

Jose E. "Ernesto" Rego, 77, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Sunday, February 3. He was the husband of Conceicao P. (Paulo) Rego. Born and raised in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, he moved to Stoughton in 1971. Mr. Rego was a cook at Stoughton Diner for 17 years before retiring at age 62. He was an avid fisherman. In addition to his...
View Tribute »

Patricia A. (Porrino) Wardwell

March 20, 1942 - February 2, 2013

Patricia A. (Porrino) Wardwell, 70, a resident of Rehoboth, died at Life Care Center of Attleboro on Saturday, February 2. She was the wife of the late Lawrence "Bill" Wardwell, Jr. Born in Brockton, she was a resident of West Bridgewater for 40 years before moving to Rehoboth 12 years ago. Mrs. Wardwell was a waitress at Gary's Restaurant in West Bridgewater for over 20 years before retiring...
View Tribute »

Juhne (Donovan) Toole Warren

May 25, 1943 - January 30, 2013

Juhne (Donovan) Toole Warren, 69, a resident of Easton, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Wednesday, January 30. She was the wife of Anthony Z. Warren. Daughter of the late Edward and Rita (Downing) Donovan, she was born and raised in Dorchester and graduated from Fontbonne Academy, Class of 1961. She resided in Easton for the past 13 years after living in...
View Tribute »

William J. Cronin

May 23, 1930 - January 27, 2013

William J. Cronin, 82, died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 62 years of the late Alice M. (Stevens) Cronin. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Dorchester before graduating from Jamaica Plain High School, Class of 1947. He was a resident of Stoughton for 40 years and previously lived in Brookline for over 25 years. Mr. Cronin...
View Tribute »

Jacques M. Parent

April 26, 1917 - January 27, 2013

Jacques M. Parent, 95, a resident of Stoughton, died at Baypointe Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Sunday, January 27 , 2013. Jacques Montas Parent was born on April 26, 1917 in Petion-Ville, Haiti to Gedeon and Victoire Parent. He was the husband of the late Marie-Therese (Laincy) Parent. He was the father of Marie Francoise Felix, Marcel Felix, his son-in-law,...
View Tribute »

Shirley Ann (Shepard) Paolillo

February 10, 1960 - January 23, 2013

Shirley Ann (Shepard) Paolillo, 52, a resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Brockton Hospital on Wednesday, January 23 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Christopher P. Paolillo. Daughter of the late A.M. and Fumiko (Nagase) Shepard, she was born in Japan and resided in Stoughton since 1986. Mrs. Paolillo earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Southern Illinois...
View Tribute »

Leon L. "Lee" Gould

June 9, 1920 - January 22, 2013

Leon L. "Lee" Gould of Sharon died Tuesday Jan 22, 2013 after a brief illness at Norwood Hospital at age 92. He was the Beloved Husband of Phyllis A. (Jubett) Gould. Born in Malden, he was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain section of Boston. Mr.Gould entered the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942 serving during WW II serving in Greenland and the U.S. Coast until being Honorable discharged in 1946. ...
View Tribute »

James E. "Jake" Hoffman

May 31, 1991 - January 21, 2013

James E. "Jake" Hoffman, 21, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Amherst, MA after being caught in a house fire. He was the beloved son of David M. and Anne (Morrissey) Hoffman of Stoughton. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 2009. While at Stoughton High, he was a member of the Soccer Team and was...
View Tribute »

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Salemme

November 7, 1961 - January 20, 2013

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Salemme, a resident of Stoughton, died on Sunday, January 20 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after a long illness. She was the lifetime partner of James McDonald of Foxboro. Born in Boston, Kathy was raised in Sharon and graduated from Sharon High School, Class of 1979. She resided in Stoughton for past 8 years. She was a homemaker. Kathy was the...
View Tribute »

Jean L. (Fairbanks) Berggren

March 26, 1933 - January 19, 2013

Jean L. (Fairbanks) Berggren, 79, died Saturday, January 19, at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton surrounded by her family. Born in Boston, she was raised educated in Dedham and was a graduate of Dedham High School, Class of 1950. She worked as a Secretary for Hills Department Store in Canton and for Chadwicks in West Bridgewater for several years, retiring about 14 years ago. In...
View Tribute »

Luis M. Sousa

May 15, 1933 - January 19, 2013

Luis M. Sousa, 79, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton. Born in St. Michael's, Azores, Portugal, he was raised and educated in St. Michael's. Mr. Sousa moved to the United States in 1978 and settled in Cambridge where he lived for many years. He was a resident of Stoughton since 1997. He worked in the Kitchen at the Parker House in Boston for...
View Tribute »

Eva E. (Stronach) Burton

August 2, 1919 - January 17, 2013

Eva E. (Stronach) Burton, 93, a longtime resident of Hanson, died peacefully on Thursday morning, January 17. She was the wife of the late George Burton. Born in Boston, she was educated in Roxbury schools and graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School. Mrs. Burton was an inspector for Diane Controls for 20 years and the Foxboro Company for 15 years before retiring at age 62. She was very active...
View Tribute »

John J. O'Hare

January 7, 1924 - January 16, 2013

John J. O'Hare, 89, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on January 16. He was the husband of 63 years of Joan A. (Atherton) O'Hare. Son of the late John J. and Dorothy (Desilets) O'Hare, he was born in Haverhill, raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1941. Mr. O'Hare was a Corporal in the U.S. Army and...
View Tribute »

Eugene R. "Gino" Lavoie

December 3, 1952 - January 14, 2013

Eugene R. "Gino" Lavoie, 60, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at his home in Stoughton. Born in Chippewa Falls, WI, he was raised and educated in Winthrop, MA and was a longtime resident of Stoughton. He worked as a machinist for Ark-Les Switch in Stoughton for several years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, working on his truck, repairing household items and cooking on his grill. He also...
View Tribute »

Elisa D. (Carrara) Parsons

October 11, 1922 - January 9, 2013

Elisa D. (Carrara) Parsons, 90, a longtime resident of Sharon, died at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, January 9 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Frederick P. Parsons. Daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Carrara, she was born and raised in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1940. She resided in Sharon for 55 years. Mrs....
View Tribute »

Nicole R. Pynn

December 26, 1977 - January 6, 2013

Nicole R. Pynn, 35, a longtime resident of Sharon, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Born in Cambridge, she was raised and educated in Sharon. Ms. Pynn worked as an Ebay Lister for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, cooking, listening to music and spending time with her son and family. She is survived by her son Ryan W. Sheridan of Hanover, her...
View Tribute »

Francis G. "Danny" O'Neill

October 10, 1942 - January 5, 2013

Francis G. "Danny" O'Neill, 70, a resident of Middleboro, died at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Saturday, January 5. He was the husband of Jane M. (Danahy) O'Neill. Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Mission High School, Class of 1961. He also attended several different colleges. He was a resident of Middleboro for 7 years after living in Stoughton for 47 years. Mr. O'Neill...
View Tribute »

Our Obituaries