Obituary Listing

Jul 22, 2023

Antonio Gomes, a beloved man from the Cape Verdean community, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the age of 95. He was born on February 20, 1928, in Fogo, Cabo Verde, to parents Manuel and Julia Gomes.

Antonio, affectionately known as Pai by his community lived an eventful life in Cabo Verde, Angola, Portugal, and...

Jul 21, 2023

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Barbara E. (Hill) Shields, age 96 of East Bridgewater, died peacefully on July 21, 2023 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Barbara was the wife of the late Merton R. Shields, Jr., and longtime companion of the late Bernard P. Painter. Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Chester L. and Catherine E. (Boland) Hill. Barbara...

Jul 21, 2023

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Sr. Marie Madigan, MHSH Sr. Marie Madigan went home to God on July 21, 2023, in Brockton, Massachusetts. She was 100 years old and had been a member of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart Community for 75 years. Born in Brighton, Massachusetts, she was a member of St. Columbkille Church when she joined the Mission Helpers...

Jul 20, 2023

Theodore Kaliva, 78, of Brockton passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Girana (Pilku) Kaliva.

Born in Gostivar, North Macedonia on September 17, 1944, he was the son of the late Kocho Kaliva and Dafina (Topallofski) Kaliva and a loving brother to Luljeta (Dragusha)...

Jul 19, 2023

Vincent (Vinny) Lalli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and US Navy Veteran passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 19th at the age of 73. His departure leaves a void in our hearts that can never be filled, but his memory will forever live on as we celebrate the vibrant and joyous life he...

Jul 18, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the Celia family announce the passing of their dear aunt, Ida Celia.

Miss Celia passed away quietly in her sleep in the early morning of July 18.

A life-long resident of Brockton, she resided in the family home until she entered a long-term care home at 101 years old....

Jul 16, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Debra (Scully) Holcomb of Middleboro, formerly of Bridgewater, MA.

Daughter of the late Gordon Scully and Beverly (Pearson) Scully. Beloved wife of the late Philip Holcomb. She also leaves behind her cherished children, James Horta of Brockton, and her number one caretaker daughter Kristen Holcomb, of Middleboro,...

Jul 16, 2023

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Robert Louis Paquette, born in Lynn, MA to Louis and Cecelia (Osborne) Paquette on July 23, 1937, passed away on July 16th in New Hampshire, with his daughter at his side. He was predeceased by his wife Carol (Soderholm) Paquette. Bob is survived by his daughters Janice Knox of Massachusetts and Tracy Long (Michael McMahon) of New Hampshire,...

Jul 15, 2023

Eric John Pellegrini, 34, of Middleboro, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at the Beth Israel Deaconess hospital in Boston.

Eric was born on July 2, 1989 in Brockton, MA. He was the son of Gary P. Pellegrini and the late Deborah A. Pellegrini (Yourell). Eric was a member of Local Union ...

Jul 14, 2023

Patricia "Pat" McCormack Zeiss, of East Bridgewater, formerly of Chatham, Orleans, MA and Florham Park, NJ passed away at home on July 14, 2023 after a two-year illness with cancer. She was the wife of the late W. James Zeiss, Jr.

Born on October 31, 1943 in Paterson, NJ, Pat was the eldest daughter of four children...

Jul 12, 2023

James "Woody" W. Murphy, 79, of Lakeville passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Donovan) Murphy.

Born in Fall River on November 9, 1943, he was the son of the late James J. Murphy and Helen R. (Burke) Murphy. After graduating from Somerset...

Jul 12, 2023

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Edward H. McCarthy, 72, died on June 26, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of the late Dorothy (Stanton) McCarthy and Harold J. McCarthy. Edward attended Brockton Public Schools and Massasoit Community College. Edward was a hard-working man who loved to build and create beautiful carpentry work. An avid...

Jul 11, 2023

Diane M. Samia, 63, of Brockton, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a brief illness.

She was born on August 3, 1959, in Brockton. She was the daughter of Eleanor L. Samia (Saba) and the late Henry G. Samia. She was a life-long resident of Brockton and graduated from...

Jul 11, 2023

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Theresa Thompson, affectionately known as “Ma” or “Nana”, was born to the late Harry Thompson and Octavia (Gaines) Thompson on February 11, 1947 in Mobile, AL in the town of Prichard. She was one of 13 children. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She graduated from Blount High School and she often talked about...

Jul 10, 2023

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Mary R. (Grant) Piantoni, age 84 of Middleboro, died July 10, 2023 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Mary was the loving wife for 55 years of the late Louis A. Piantoni. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Reginald C. and Kathleen M. (Walsh) Grant. Mary was a graduate of Brockton High School...

Jul 8, 2023

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Wayne D. Crowley, Jr., age 68, of Brockton, died Saturday July 8, 2023 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Wayne was the loving husband for 31 years of Paula Lyon. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of Gloria (Riordan) Crowley of Brockton and the late Wayne D. Crowley, Sr. Wayne was a 1973 graduate of Brockton...

Jul 7, 2023

Steven J. Niccoli, 67, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was the loving husband of the late Maureen A. (Callahan) Niccoli for 46 years.

Born December 16, 1955 in Brockton, he was the son of the late Alfred T. Niccoli and Florence D. (Carsno) Niccoli. Steven graduated from Southeastern...

Jul 7, 2023

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Mary L. (Marchione) Riccio age 93, died July 7, 2023 at the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Eugene H. Riccio. Mary was born and raised in Brockton, the daughter of the late Matteo and Angelina (Valle) Marchione. Mary was a graduate of Brockton High School and for many...

Jul 7, 2023

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Lorraine L. (Campanini) Kuplast, age 88, of Brockton died on Friday July 7, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late John R. Kuplast, Sr. (ret. BFD). Lorraine was the daughter of the late Erminio and Angelina (Merli) Campanini and was proud to have lived in Brockton’s...

Jul 1, 2023

Rinaldo A. "Ronnie" Sacco, 93, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Baypointe Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Alba Marie (Yemmallo) Sacco whom he married in 1951.

Born December 22, 1929 in Boston, MA he was the son of John and Angelina Sacco.

He was a graduate...