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Michelle Croce
Apr 14, 2014
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Michelle Croce, 56, a longtime Bamsi resident, died April 14, 2014 at Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Brockton and was the daughter of Anne (Plunkett) Croce of Brockton and the late Alphonse. Michelle had a great laugh and got much enjoyment from music and others having fun. In addition to her mother, Michelle is...
Doreen C. "Doe" Holt
Apr 13, 2014
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Doreen C. (Cullen) (Nota) Holt, lovingly known as Doe, age 65, of Brockton died April 13, 2014 at Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Laura (Andrian) Cullen. Doreen had been employed at the Italian Kitchen Restaurant for over 30 years. She was a gentle but “tell...
Quirino A. Pacheco
Apr 12, 2014
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Quirino A. Pacheco, age 74, of Brockton, died unexpectedly at Brockton Hospital on Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was the loving husband for 50 years of Alfida E. Pacheco. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Quirino and Natalia Pacheco. Quirino attended Saint Ignacio de Loyola in the Dominican Republic and...
William Henry Allen
Apr 11, 2014
William Henry Allen William H. Allen of Brockton died Friday, April 11, 2014 at St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Boston at the age of 72 years. William was born in Boston, MA to the late Leslie and Margaret (King) Allen. William was raised on Marthas Vineyard where he graduated from Marthas Vineyard Regional High School. William continued his education and...
Elson Miranda
Apr 11, 2014
Elson Miranda Elson Miranda , 21, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2014. Complete obituary to follow. Funeral Information Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 8:00AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Edith Stein/St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton at 9:00AM. Interment will follow in...
Jacinto Vieira
Apr 11, 2014
Jacinto Vieira Jacinto Vieira , 20, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2014 in Brockton. Complete obituary to follow Funeral Information Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 8:00AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Edith Stein/St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton at 9:00AM. Interment will...
Joseph James "Jim" Lorray
Apr 11, 2014
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Joseph James “Jim” Lorray of West Bridgewater, died at the age of 82 on April 11, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Jim was born in Brockton on March 28, 1932, eldest son of the late Joseph George Lorray and Agnes (Mather) Lorray. Jim attended Brockton schools and Northeastern University. He served in the United...
Bruce W. Duquette
Apr 10, 2014
Online Obituaries Bruce W. Duquette (Retired Brockton Fire Department), 66, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning April 10, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Mary Ellen (Pranskus) Duquette of 41 years. Born in Brockton, MA on June 23, 1947, he was the son of late Wilfred and Vivan (George) Duquette...
Judith K. (Nelson)(Burns) Zanca
Apr 10, 2014
Online Obituaries Judith K.(Nelson)(Burns) Zanca, 73, of Brockton, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loved ones, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the wife of Robert F. Zanca. She was born on November 30, 1940, in Braintree, MA to the late Axel Edwin Nelson of Quincy, MA and Ingaborg (Johansson) Nelson of Sweden....
Elsie M. Riordan
Apr 10, 2014
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Elsie Muriel (Perry) Riordan, aged 89, of Brockton passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Baypointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. She was born on February 3, 1925, in Brockton and was a life-long resident of the city. She was the daughter of the late Mervyn...
Mary J. Carnabuci
Apr 10, 2014
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Mary J. (Crealese) Carnabuci age 73 of Brockton, died Thursday April 10, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was the devoted companion of Robert F. Keough for many years. Mary was born and raised in Brockton, a daughter of the late Dr. Edward Crealese and Mary (Adiletto) Crelease in lived in Brockton for most of her...
Edward "Eddie" Matta
Apr 8, 2014
Online Obituaries Edward 'Eddie' Matta, 87 years, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Shirley R. (Doten) Matta and the co-owner and operator of the Shirley Matta Dance Academy and Brockton School of Gymnastics. Among...
Marilynn A. Vacchino
Apr 8, 2014
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Marilynn A. (Tillson) Vacchino, age 66, of Brockton, died April 8, 2014 at New England Sinai Hospital following a period of failing health. She was the wife of Richard C. Vacchino, Sr. Marilynn was born, raised and educated in Brockton, daughter of the late Robert M. and Mary (Fahey) Tillson. Marilynn had been employed at Franklin Manufacturing Company,...
Helen A. O'Hara
Apr 7, 2014
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Helen A. (Cooper) O’Hara, 87 years of Brockton, died April 7, 2014 at the New England Sinai Hospital. Wife of the late John O’Hara and Charles Rajunas. Born and raised in West Roxbury, a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Queeney) Cooper. Helen had been a resident of Brockton for the past 59 years. She had been...
Jean J. Bush
Apr 7, 2014
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Jean J. (Lovering) Bush, age 90, of East Bridgewater, formerly of Quincy, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Manor following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Roy Bush; daughter of the late Leon and Rena (Christie) Lovering and sister of the late Elsie Ahlstrand, Virginia Troisi, Leon Lovering, Mildred Lahti, Evelyn Estes,...
Lisa N. "Lu" Marshall
Apr 6, 2014
Online Obituaries Lisa 'Lu' Nanette Marshall, 52, of Brockton, MA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born in Boston, MA on August 14, 1961 to Trancella Marshall and Joseph Norris. Lisa graduated from Brockton High School in 1979 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology from the University Of Massachusetts-Boston. Lisa took...
Robert L. Anderson, Jr.
Apr 6, 2014
Online Obituaries Robert L. Anderson, Jr., 27, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly onSunday, April 6, 2014 at the Brigham and Woman's Hospital in Boston. Born October 5, 1986 in Brockton, he was the son of Robert L. Anderson, Sr and Amy (Deane) Anderson. Robert enjoyed fishing, playing basketball with his nephew Ayden, playing video games and being outdoors. In addition...
Elizabeth M. Dew
Apr 6, 2014
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Elizabeth M. (Baldner) Dew, age 100, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, died Sunday April 6, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Ernest A. Dew; daughter of the late John F. and Elizabeth V. (Driver) Baldner and was sister of the late John J. and Edward G....
Francis J. Cassidy
Apr 4, 2014
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Francis J. Cassidy, age 67, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Brockton, died April 4, 2014 at Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL, following a period of failing health. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Fonseca) Cassidy. Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late Francis L. and Margaret A. (Pruell) Cassidy. Frank was raised and...
Virginia M. Vaughan
Apr 3, 2014
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Virginia M. (Memmo) Vaughan age 79 of Brockton, died Thursday April 3, 2014 at Signature Healthcare after a short illness. She was the devoted wife of Ralph F. Vaughan for 59 years. Virginia was born and raised in Hyde Park a daughter of the late Nicholas and Angelina (Ralli) Memmo and had been a resident of Brockton for...
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