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Doris Vivian Johnson

Doris Vivian Johnson

Apr 20, 2021

To watch the live stream of Doris's service, click the following link: Russell & Pica YouTube Channel Doris Vivian Johnson was born on March 9, 1930 to the late Rebert E. Johnson, Jr. and Wallis Phillips Johnson in Galveston, Texas. She died peacefully at Baypointe Nursing Home on April 19, 2021. Doris graduated from Central High School of Galveston in...

Salnave Jean Jacques Cherfils

Salnave Jean Jacques Cherfils

Apr 19, 2021

Salnave Jean Jacques Cherfils, 86, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Bay Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Marguerite Cherfils. Born June 7, 1934 in Cap-Haitien, Haiti he was the son of the late Robert and Eugenie (Eugene) Cherfils. In additon to his wife he is survived by his children; Salex Cherfils, Pierre Cherfils,...

Yolanda Moore

Yolanda Moore

Apr 18, 2021

Yolanda N. (Capachione) Moore, of Brockton and recently Bridgewater, died peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Red" Moore. Yolanda was born on October 3, 1927 in Brockton, daughter of the late Sabino and Rose Capachione. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and Fisher Jr...

John Dennis Kelleher

John Dennis Kelleher

Apr 18, 2021

John D. Kelleher, originally from Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 near his home in Falmouth on Cape Cod, where he and his family were long-time residents. They also wintered for many years in Marco Island and Naples, FL. John is survived by his beloved wife Mary Anne (Richardson) Kelleher, partners for over 60 years; his...

Marie Immacula Bertin

Marie Immacula Bertin

Apr 17, 2021

Marie Bertin, 88, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Antonio Poinson. Born April 7. 1933 in Vieux-Bourg D'Aquin, Haiti she was the daughter of the late David Bertin and Georgina Gourdet. She enjoyed cooking and cleaning for her family, going to church, listening to music...

Margaret T.  Langley

Margaret T. Langley

Apr 17, 2021

Margaret Therese Langley, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her own bedroom at her Brockton home on April 17, 2021. She was born in Brockton, the third daughter of Raymond Langley and Charlotte M. (Higgins) Langley. Raised in the Montello section of Brockton, she cherished fond memories of her mother (who she lost as a girl when she...

Peter Michael Smith

Peter Michael Smith

Apr 16, 2021

Peter M. Smith, 62, lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a brief illness. He was born on November 6, 1958 to Ann (DiNunno) Smith of West Bridgewater and the late Robert D. Smith. Peter graduated from Brockton High School class of 1976. He was the proud and...

Robert I. Westerlund

Robert I. Westerlund

Apr 16, 2021

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Robert I. Westerlund (ret. BFD) age 82, passed away at his home on April 16th, 2021 under the loving care of his wife and family. He was the devoted husband of Jane E. (Deslaurier) Westerlund for over 51 years. Bob was born and raised in Brockton, a son of the late Ivar Westerlund and Phyllis (Ottaviani) Kendrick and...

Claudino Viera Lopes

Claudino Viera Lopes

Apr 15, 2021

Claudino Viera Lopes, 63, of Brockton, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde on January 29, 1958, Claudino was the son of Augustino Lopes and Maria (Rodrigues) Lopes. He is survived by his children Maria Fernandes, Giovanni Lopes, Adilson Lopes and Sarah Lopes; and his companion Maria Fernandes. Funeral...

Otha Wells Mcgee

Otha Wells Mcgee

Apr 15, 2021

Otha Wells McGee, 46, of Brockton, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. Complete obituary and funeral arrangements to be announced.

Casimir Joseph

Casimir Joseph

Apr 15, 2021

Casimir Joseph passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 1st at 9:00am in the Converge Christian Center, 1367 Main St., Brockton, MA 02301. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Friday from 5:00 to 9:00pm in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont...

Joseph Montal Gay

Joseph Montal Gay

Apr 12, 2021

To watch live stream of service copy and past the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYWesjI19kDXHfKZcBz1Kg Joseph M. Gay, 79, of Brockton, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Brockton Health Center. He was the husband of the late Adelise S. Gay. Joseph Montal Gay was the 5th of 10 children and the last born of 3 male children. He was born...

Michelle "Shelly" L. (Kusick) Cobuzzi

Michelle "Shelly" L. (Kusick) Cobuzzi

Apr 12, 2021

To watch the live stream of Shelly's service, click the following link: Russell & Pica YouTube Channel Michelle L. (Kusick) Cobuzzi, 34, of Whitman passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Born April 29, 1986 she was the daughter of Robert Lee Banks and Christine (Sears) Kusick. Michelle loved all sports, cooking, taking vacations and was a lover of animals. In...

Scott R. Sterling

Scott R. Sterling

Apr 12, 2021

Scott. R. Sterling, 54, of Boston, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. He was the husband of Christina A. DiIorio-Sterling. In addition to his wife, Christina, Scott is survived by his brother Shawn Sterling (Kristin) of North Carolina; his mother in law Athina DiIorio of Brockton; brother in law Richard DiIorio (Susan) of North Easton; Arthur Handras (Vaya) of Hudson,...

Paula A.(Doherty)  Lehan

Paula A.(Doherty) Lehan

Apr 10, 2021

Paula Ann Lehan, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on April 10th, 2021. Born to William J. Doherty and Claire J. (Burke) Doherty of Brockton on July 11th, 1938. She was a 1956 graduate from Ursuline Academy in Boston, MA. She earned her B.A in education from the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY in 1960. She...

James R. "Bob" Staton

James R. "Bob" Staton

Apr 10, 2021

James Robert "Bob" Staton of West Bridgewater passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Brooklyn, New York on December 14, 1930, he was the son of the late Jesse James Staton and Sally Stevens. Bob attended Brooklyn, NY public schools. He later moved...

Antoinetta (Lupica) Vergobbi

Antoinetta (Lupica) Vergobbi

Apr 10, 2021

Antoinetta (Lupica) Vergobbi,100, of West Bridgewater passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Residence at Five Corners in Easton. She was the wife of the late Laurence C. Vergobbi. Born March 3, 1921 in Brockton, MA she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Rosina (Palumbo) Lupica. Antoinetta worked for CS Pierce, was a Red Cross volunteer and...

Jay F. Wetterholm

Jay F. Wetterholm

Apr 10, 2021

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Jay F. Wetterholm, age 62 of Brockton, died Tuesday April 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Brockton a son of the late Paul G. and Ruth A. (Bassett) Wetterholm. Jay was a lifelong resident of Brockton and a 1976 graduate of Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Jay worked at the Shaw’s warehouse in East Bridgewater...

Roger T. Briggs

Roger T. Briggs

Apr 9, 2021

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Roger T. Briggs, age 80 of Brockton, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at his home on April 9, 2021. Roger was the loving husband of Ruth A. (Reed) Briggs. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late David E. and Marjorie T. (Benson) Briggs. He was raised in East Bridgewater and was...

Katherine "Katie" Testa

Katherine "Katie" Testa

Apr 8, 2021

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Katherine L. “Katie” (Karas) Testa, age 69 of Brockton, died April 8, 2021. Born in Canton, she was raised and educated in Brockton. Katie married her best friend and love, Dennis Testa. Together, they shared thirty-seven years of cherished memories and created a beautiful life together. Katie was employed as a Finance Document Coordinator at Grove Street Advisors,...

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