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Manuel Eduardo  Fontes

Manuel Eduardo Fontes

Nov 2, 2023

Manuel E. Fontes (66), of Norton, MA passed away on November 2, 2023 surrounded by his children and family, who he adored more than anything in the world.

Manuel, fondly known as Nene or Manny, was born to Maria "Panaxinha" Fontes and Moises Goncalves in the village of Cova Figueira, on the island of Fogo, Cabo Verde....

Michael  Tarentino

Michael Tarentino

Nov 1, 2023

Michael L. Tarentino, age 77, of Raynham, passed away after a lengthy illness on November 1, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (Meaney)Tarentino to whom he was married for 53 years. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Ponze and June (Lincoln) Tarentino.

Mike graduated from Brockton High School, Class of 1964....

Marguerite Andre (Julien) Cherfils

Marguerite Andre (Julien) Cherfils

Nov 1, 2023

On the morning of November 1, 2023, Marguerite Cherfils passed away peacefully at her home in Brockton at the age of 85. By her side, her two children -Salandre and Slandy Cherfils.

She was the widow of Salnave Cherfils. Together they happily shared 44 years of marriage, until his passing in April of 2021.

The...

Joseph F. Picchione

Joseph F. Picchione

Oct 30, 2023

Joseph F. Picchione, 80, of Bridgewater died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Katherine M. (Thomas) Picchione.

Born in Brockton on January 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph Picchione and Cora (Caparotta) Picchione.

He...

Billie Jean Woodford

Billie Jean Woodford

Oct 28, 2023

Billie Jean (Nahas) Woodford, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday afternoon, October 28, 2023, at her home in Bridgewater.

Billie, who was born and raised in Quincy, MA, was the daughter of Michael Nahas and Mary (Lahage) Ferris, and beloved step-daughter of Philip Ferris. She was the loving wife for 46 years of...

Sotirios "Steve" Badavas

Sotirios "Steve" Badavas

Oct 24, 2023

Sotirios "Steve" C. Badavas, 81, of Brockton died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, after a brief illness, with both his children by his side.

Steve was born in 1942 in the village of Thoknia, county of Megalopolis, state of Arcadia, Greece. He was the son of the late Christos and Vasiliki (Pechilis) Badavas and of his beloved...

Delion Desir

Delion Desir

Oct 24, 2023

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Delion Desir, age 74 of Brockton, died October 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Telucia Thelusma Desir. He was born in Thomassin, Haiti a son of the late Saivilus Desir and Marie Sainte. He immigrated to Brockton five years ago. Delion’s work was spent as a builder in the construction...

Cheryl Anne Tartaglia

Cheryl Anne Tartaglia

Oct 23, 2023

Cheryl Anne Tartaglia, 61 of Bridgewater passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2023 after a brief illness.

She is survived by her mother, Madeline (Nelson) Tartaglia, and the late Frank (Sonny) Tartaglia.

Cheryl was born on July 29, 1962 and graduated from Brockton High School in 1980. She attended Salem State University...

Linda A. Apostolon

Linda A. Apostolon

Oct 23, 2023

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Linda Ann Apostolon (maiden name Dandrata) April 21, 1953 -October 23, 2023. It is with our deepest regret we announce the untimely passing of our mother Linda Ann in her home on the morning of October 23, 2023. Linda was born and raised in Brockton, MA the daughter of the late Domenic J. Dandrata and Theresa Dandrata of...

Margaret W. Leonard

Margaret W. Leonard

Oct 21, 2023

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Margaret W. (Brown) Leonard, age 95, of Brockton, died on October 21, 2023 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was the loving wife for 70 years of Philip J. Leonard, Jr. Born, raised and educated in Canton, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret V. (Skovira) Brown. Margaret’s life was centered around her husband,...

James P. Neagle

James P. Neagle

Oct 20, 2023

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James P. Neagle, age 76, of Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, died unexpectedly at his home on October 20, 2023. Jim was the devoted husband of 52 years of Patricia (Conroy) Neagle. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marguerite (Linn) Neagle. Jim was a graduate of Brockton High School and served...

Peter Christopher Terrizzi

Peter Christopher Terrizzi

Oct 19, 2023

Peter Christopher Terrizzi, 53 of Middleboro passed away Thursday October 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kaitlyn R. (Stone) Terrizzi, and Father of Sophia E. and Anthony C. Terrizzi, and Ozzy the dog.

Peter was born August 6th 1970 in Medford, MA. He was employed as a...

Scott Michael Dacey

Scott Michael Dacey

Oct 17, 2023

After a short but fierce battle with cancer Scott Michael Dacey, 63, found his way to Heaven on October 17, 2023.

Scott was born to John A. and Marion (Corbett) Dacey in Stoughton Ma and raised in West Bridgewater. He attended Southeastern Regional and went on to serve his country overseas with the Army. He spent most...

Joan Katherine Dragone

Joan Katherine Dragone

Oct 17, 2023

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Joan Katherine (Sweeney) Dragone, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. She was born in Boston to the late John and Dorothy (Burroughs) Sweeney. Joan was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Belliveau and her nephew Michael Murphy. She is survived by her husband...

Mary J. Gorman

Mary J. Gorman

Oct 17, 2023

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Mary J. Gorman (McBreen) age 91, of West Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph P. Gorman. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Eileen (Curran) McBreen. Mary was a resident of...

Robert A. Collyer

Robert A. Collyer

Oct 17, 2023

Obituary

Robert A. Collyer, age 65, of East Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was the husband of Beth Ann (Owens) Collyer. Born in Weymouth, he was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Morgan) Collyer. Robert worked as a shipping/receiving clerk for Koso America in...

Gerard A. Cullen

Gerard A. Cullen

Oct 16, 2023

Gerard Anthony Cullen, Sr., 88, of Middleboro, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. His beloved and devoted children and their equally loved and devoted spouses were with him. Jerry was the adored and adoring husband of the late Ellen "Joyce" (Mangan) Cullen with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.

Jerry is survived by...

Patricia Andre

Patricia Andre

Oct 16, 2023

Patricia Andre, 61, of Brockton, passed away on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at Boston Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Serge Andre.

Complete obituary to follow.

Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Friday, November 3rd from 5:00PM ~ 9:00PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 4th...

Brian P. Dufresne

Brian P. Dufresne

Oct 16, 2023

Obituary

Brian P. Dufresne, age 56, of Holbrook, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, following a brief illness. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the loving son of Nancy (Mathieu) Dufresne and the late Gerald N. Dufresne, Jr. A graduate of Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, he worked for many...

Ronald Olivier

Ronald Olivier

Oct 15, 2023

Ronald Olivier, 56, of Brockton passed away October 15, 2023 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Kettly Saintvil.

Complete obituary to follow.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 4th at 9:00AM in the Haitian Assembly of God Church, 204 Court Street, Brockton. Interment will follow...

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