Patricia A. Berksza
Nov 14, 2024
Obituary
Patricia Ann Berksza (McGowan) age 88, of Norwood, formerly of Easton, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Berksza, Sr. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Roach) McGowan. Patricia was a graduate of Brockton...
Norma Quinn
Nov 13, 2024
Norma Quinn, 86, of Brockton passed away on November 13, 2024 at the Copley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton after a brief illness. She was the wife of Richard F. Quinn of Brockton.
Born on November 2, 1938 in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Juliano and Virginia (Terrzano) Juliano. Raised...
Claire E. (Strangis) Rivera
Nov 11, 2024
Claire Elizabeth (Strangis)(Packard) Rivera, 76, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the wife of the late William G. Packard, Sr.
Born June 10, 1948 in Weymouth, she was the daughter of the late George Strangis and Helen (Raymond) Strangis. Raised in Brockton, she graduated from Brockton High School...
Marsha E. Ward
Nov 11, 2024
Obituary
Marsha Elaine (Olive) Ward, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Boston on August 12, 1942, Marsha was raised in Avon, MA, where she graduated from Avon High School and later earned her degree from Fischer Junior College. Marsha dedicated her life to...
Dorothy V. (Mullin) Clark
Nov 8, 2024
Dorothy (Mullin) Clark, of North Easton, age 94, passed away on November 8, 2024. Dorothy was the daughter of the late William "Bill" Mullin and Emily (Podeiko) Mullin of East Cambridge. Dot is survived by her only sibling; a sister, Marilyn Mullin Nesbit, of Sun Valley, Idaho.
Formerly of Cambridge, Somerville, Belmont and Malden, Dot attended Cambridge...
Louise C. O'Connor
Nov 8, 2024
Obituary
Louise C. (Arnholt) O’Connor, age 80, of Brockton, died on November 8, 2024 at Brockton Hospital. Louise was the wife of the late Gerald C. O’Connor, Sr. Louise was born in Rahway, NJ, a daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve (Eder) Arnholt. She was raised and educated in Rockaway Beach, NY. Louise had been a resident of...
Paul Anthony Vacca
Nov 5, 2024
Paul A Vacca, 89, of Norton, passed away November 5th. He was the husband of Rosalie (Ciampi) Vacca.
Born in 1935, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Desmond) Vacca. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1953 and enjoyed attending class reunions. He served in the United States Army.
He began...
Sophie Mae Ferrara
Nov 4, 2024
Sophie (Allegro) Ferrara, wife of the late John B. Ferrara, died on November 4th at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence at the age of 98 years.
Daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Johnson) Crealese, she was predeceased by her brother Vincent Allegro. Sophie is survived by her daughter Valerie Szlatenyi, her grandchildren, Dena and...
John Robert Verdone
Nov 2, 2024
John R. Verdone "Johnny V", 72, of Westford, passed away on November 2, 2024 at CareOne in Wilmington surrounded by his children and family.
Born on July 30, 1952, in Brockton, he was the son of the late James Verdone and Ranghild (Freeman) Verdone. A mostly lifelong resident of Brockton, John was a proud graduate of Cardinal...
Nicholas Mazza
Nov 2, 2024
Obituary
Nicholas Mazza, age 83, of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2024, at his home. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Samuel Mazza and Mary (Candella) Pepe. Nicholas was raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston Nicholas worked at as a handyman for many years, most recently with Apollo Security. When Nicholas was...
Michael J. Muratore, Sr.
Oct 30, 2024
Michael J. Muratore, Sr., of Bridgewater, passed peacefully on October 30th at Brockton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christine Quigley Muratore.
Born in Boston, MA on July 6th of 1935, Michael was the son of the late Elmer 'Bill' and Savina (Venuto) Muratore. He grew up in East Boston on East Eagle Street, the eldest...
Mary E. Hobbs
Oct 30, 2024
Obituary
Mary Ellen (Riley) Hobbs, our beloved “Mimi/Miss Mary/Middy” was born on September 4, 1952, in Brockton, MA and died unexpectedly on October 30, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mary’s extraordinary ways of compassion, empathy and selflessness made her the cornerstone of her family and a pillar of strength in the communities of families she supported around...
Robert Q. Montana
Oct 29, 2024
Robert Q. Montana, 83, of Middleboro, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Patricia (Scarfo) Montana.
Born August 12, 1941 in Newton, he was the son of the late Edward Montana and Mary (O'Rourke) Montana. Raised in Newton he graduated from...
John F. Valentine
Oct 28, 2024
John F. Valentine, 82 of Bridgewater, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to John Valentine, Jr. and Margaret (Heaney) Valentine. John was so proud to serve in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejuene in the early 60's. He was a volunteer firefighter for Fairlawn village in Pawtucket, R.I. He retired from the...
Anita Hodge
Oct 28, 2024
Anita H. Hodge of Milton, MA, formerly of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, transitioned to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday October 28, 2024. Anita was an amazing, beautiful, caring, intelligent, strong and kindhearted soul. She held roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. However, Anita's most rewarding assignment was as a follower of Jesus...
John "Papai" Violanta Mendes
Oct 28, 2024
John Violanta Mendes, "Papai"
January 31, 1938 – October 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Violanta Mendes, lovingly known as
"Papai," who left us on October 28, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born January 31, 1938 in
Cova de Joana, Brava, Cabo Verde....
Augusto Lopes
Oct 24, 2024
Augusto Lopes (103) of Raynham, MA passed away at home on October 24, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born Augusto De Nhamina to Guilhermina Goncalves Lopes and Gaudencio Celestino Lopes in the village of Cova Figueira, on the island of Fogo, Cabo Verde, he lived a rich and fulfilling life.
At 19 years...
Manny "Rui" Gomes
Oct 24, 2024
Manuel "Rui" Gomes, 58, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 in Fall River,MA at home surrounded by family.
On December 23,1965, Manuel was born to Manuel Sr. and Maria Gomes in Fogo,Cape Verde. He was the beloved husband of Rosa Gomes. A devoted father to his children: Melanie, Manuel "Manny" Gomes Jr, Danny, Brianna, Jaelyn, and...
Patricia M. "Patty" O'Donnell
Oct 24, 2024
Patricia M. "Patty" (Russell) O'Donnell, 95, of Bridgewater, formerly a long-time resident of Brockton, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the loving wife of the late William E. O'Donnell, Jr.
Born February 16, 1929 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Frederick V. Russell and Catherine...
William A. Lettieri
Oct 24, 2024
Obituary
William A. Lettieri, age 66, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the cherished husband of Julie A. (Boose) Lettieri for almost forty years, the proud father of William (Billy) Lettieri and John Lettieri, the dedicated father in law to Colleen...
