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Michael Leo "Mike" Daley
1942-05-16 2010-02-08
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Norine Elizabeth Lewis (Gianonni)
1942-11-14 2010-10-30
LEWIS, Norine Giannoni Of Arlington October 30. Daughter of the late Michele and Marie Giannoni. Sister of Jane Button and husband Gerald of CO., and Ann Prato and husband Nello of CA. Also survived by 2 nephews, 3 nieces, cousins in Italy, Massachusetts and Florida and her lifelong friend Astrid Moden Aradi and husband Michael of Groveland, MA as well as many friends. Norine worked for the Teacher Corp. in Providence, RI. Later, she moved to St. John, US Virgin Islands where she worked as Literacy Coordinator for the public school system. All are welcome to attend a celebration of her life commencing 9:00 am on Saturday, November 6, in Mt. Auburn Cemetary, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge,...
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Constance Mary "Connie" Karras (Geannaris)
1942-07-05 2012-03-02
Arlington March 2. Beloved wife of Nicholas J. Karras. Loving mother of Pari Doherty and husband James of Arlington, Nina Martorana and husband Roger of Arlington, John Karras and wife Amanda of Arlington. Proud Nana of Jacqueline, Carissa, Alexa, Nikki and Jim. Daughter of Catherine Geannaris and the late Soto Geannaris. Sister of Mary Goshgarian and husband Gary Goshgarian, George Geannaris and his late wife Lorraine Geannaris.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON, Tuesday at 9:00am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00am in St. Athanasius the Great Church, 4 Appleton St., Arlington. Interment to f...
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Amelia Marie "Emmy" Rush (Solari)
1943-02-02 2012-05-25
Amelia Marie “Emmy” Solari Rush, 69, Kokomo, died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012, in the Emergency Department of Howard Regional Health System. She was born Feb. 2, 1943, in Sommerville, Mass., to William C. and Ann F. (D’Ovidio) Solari Sr. On Dec. 14, 1963, she married Richard Rush, and he preceded her in death.
She had worked and retired in 2008 from Delco Electronics after 42 years of service. She graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Mass.
She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kokomo. She is survived by a daughter, Rose Rush, Kokomo; a brother, William Solari Jr., Lebanon, N.H., and grandchildren, Parker and Sophia Rush.&...
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Rose Marie Chabre (DePrimeo)
1942-04-13 2013-01-03
CHABRE, Rose Marie (DePrimeo) Of Woburn, January 3. Beloved wife of 50 years to Gil Chabre. Loving mother of Larry and wife Kim of Malden, Michael and wife Pattie of Stoughton and Cindy of North Reading. Devoted grandmother of Matthew, Jeffrey, Jessica and Christopher. Sister of Joseph A. DePrimeo Jr, William DePrimeo, Peggy Firicano, Ralph DePrimeo and Richard DePrimeo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from The DeVito-O\'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON Monday morning at 9:00, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Visiting at The DeVito Funeral Home on Sunday 3:00 to 8:00pm. In li...
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Donna Mae Lydon (Reilley)
1942-09-05 2015-09-08
Donna Mae Lydon (Reilley), of Wilmington, passed away on September 8, 2015, at the Care Dimensions Kaplan Family Hospice Home in Danvers, MA, after a courageous 13-year battle with tongue cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Her faith in God carried her through this long ordeal.
Donna was born in Lynn MA on September 5, 1942, the only child of James and Catherine (Williams) Reilley. Donna’s parents died in a car accident when she was 7 years old and she was raised in Arlington, MA by her godmother, Elizabeth (Williams) Poirier and her husband, Paul Poirier, along with her new loving sister, Carol Poirier.
Donna graduated from Arlington High School in 1960 and Bo...
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Richard Joeseph Martins
1942-06-25 2016-04-27
Richard Martins, age 73, of Watertown for 45 years, formerly of Arlington, passed away on April 27, 2016. Beloved husband of 49 years to Lorraine (Hurd) Martins. Devoted father of Robert Martins & the late Maureen Martins Mehigan. Loving grandfather of Annalea & Jake Martins and Cameron Mehigan. Dear brother of Paul Martins and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Richard was born in Everett on June 25, 1942, he was a graduate of Northeastern University (B.A. 1965), Masters Suffolk University (1969). Richard is a retired IRS Agent. He was a former coach and president of Watertown Little League for 20 years. He will be missed by many, he was a true husband, father, grandfa...

Carol Marie Luongo (Graham)
1942-06-25 2016-05-27
CHATHAM -- Carol M. Luongo, 73, of Chatham died May 27, 2016 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of James and Catherine (Strath) Graham, she grew up in Arlington, MA and lived in Billerica, MA for 51 years before moving to Chatham in 2014.
She graduated from Arlington (MA) High School, Class of 1960.
Mrs. Luongo had been employed by Varian Corp. in Lexington, MA over 25 years retiring as a customer service supervisor in 2000.
Carol was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Billerica and was a volunteer and ran their thrift shop. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and loved her pets....
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Susan Patricia Famolare (Preeper)
1942-06-06 2018-01-18
FAMOLARE, Susan P. (Preeper) Of Arlington, January 28, 2018. Beloved wife of George R. Famolare. Cherished mother of Michelle Casey and her husband Jay of Medford, Maria Salanitro of Laconia, NH and the late Mark Famolare. Devoted grandmother of Michaela and Olivia Casey, Nicholas and Brianna Salanitro and Mark Famolare, Jr. Dear sister of John Preeper and the late Edward Preeper. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Church, 512 High St, Medford, Saturday morning at 10am. Interment private. Donations may be made in Susan's memory to St. Raphael Parish, 514 High St, Medford, MA 02155. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com
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Elizabeth " Betty" Cioffi (Kerr)
1943-01-15 2018-12-19
CIOFFI, Elizabeth "Betty" (Kerr) Age 75, resident of Venice, FL, and York, ME, passed away on December 19, 2018, at home in York, ME, (her beloved seaside "Brigadoon"). Daughter of the late Russell W. and Ruth A. Kerr,...

Richard Davis Tucker
1942-05-24 2018-12-28
Obituary
TUCKER, Richard Davis Age 76, of Venice, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on May 24, 1942, in Boston, MA, to the late George and Tyyne (Piirainen) Tucker. He grew up in Arlington, MA, and attended Arlington High School and Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston, MA, before beginning a career of 48... View Memorial and Tributes

Paul Daniel Luciano
1943-09-23 2020-02-28
LUCIANO, Paul D. Esq. Age 77, of Quincy, formerly of Arlington, died peacefully, Friday, February 28, 2020, at Tufts Medical Center, where he received Anointing of the Sick, in the comfort of his loving family.
Born in Somerville, he was raised in Somerville and Arlington. He was a graduate of Arlington High School and Northeastern University, where he lettered in football for four years. Paul earned his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University. He had lived in Quincy for the past eighteen years, previously in Arlington.
Paul was an attorney and in the 1970s established his own practice, the Law Office of Paul Luciano, on Tremont...

James Woodbury
1942-06-27 2020-03-20
OBITUARY
James P. Woodbury, Sr.
Loving husband, father,
grandfather, brother
WESTFORD - James P. Woodbury, "Papa", 77, a resident of Westford, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in New Port Richey, FL. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Bowes) Woodbury, with whom he shared 56 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Arlington on June 27, 1942, he was a son of the late Earl L. and Bernadette (Fredette) Woodbury.
He was a graduate of Arlington High School and received a civ...

Peter Cullinane
1941-09-19 2019-09-04
Richard Cullinane Obituary
Richard Peter Cullinane, 77, of Sequim, surrounded by those he loved, passed peacefully away September 4. He was born in Arlington, Massachusetts, to Elvy and Dorothy (Buonomo) Cullinane.
A graduate of Arlington High School, Pete was a lifelong lover of, and participant in, all aspects of "The Arts." His own art, music and unique sense of style entertained and created lasting memories for all. Patrons of the Metropolitan Opera and the San Francisco Opera, as well as audiences for numerous motion picture and television shows, enjoyed Peter's work on stage and screen. He eventually operated his own painting an...

Dorothy R. O'Neill (Covello)
1942-07-07 2023-07-21
Obituary for Dorothy R. O'Neill (Covello)
O’Neill, Dorothy R. (Covello), Lifelong resident of Arlington, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cambridge to the late Nicholas Covello and Catherine (Collins). Beloved wife of the late James J. O’Neill, Jr. Loving mother of Brian O’Neill and his wife Nicole, Daniel O’Neill and his Fiancé Jenny Melguizo, Karen DeRosas and her husband John. Cherished ‘Nana’ of Lauren, Allison, Katherine, Cole, Kyle, Shannon, and Jack. Dear sister of the late Nicholas Covello, Jr. Longtime companion for over 28 years to Richard Collins. Dorothy is also survived by Car...

Albert A. Tucci
1942-01-17 2022-08-19
Albert A. Tucci Age 80, a resident of Winchester, MA passed away peacefully in his home overlooking Hen Cove in Patuisset, on August 12, 2022 surrounded by his beloved family.
Al was the devoted and loving husband of Pauline (Cain) Tucci for 59 years. Born in Cambridge, he was raised in Arlington, MA. Al was the son of the late Albert A. and Helen (Manoli) Tucci.
Forever remembered by his children J. Steven Tucci and his wife Christine of Winchester, Paul E. Tucci of Woburn, Laurie A. Lapworth and her husband Shawn of Wareham, David M. Tucci of Billerica, and Karen M. Tucci of Bourne. Cherished Papa of Kyla, Kelsi, McKenzie, Paul, Anthony...

Carole E. Aubrey (Cignotti)
1942-12-12 2021-12-19
Carole (Aubrey) Cignotti, age 79, of Maynard, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Emerson Hospital.
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Roberta Elaine Defeo (Kezima)
1942-06-06 2022-02-27
DeFeo, Roberta E. (Kezima) of Arlington on February 27th. Succumbed to a quick but fierce battle with cancer peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Robert Kezima and Sylvia (DiPerna) Kezima. Survived by her children Keith Coburn and Sylvia (Coburn) Stevens, her son-in-law Brook Stevens, and their children Robert and Kaid Stevens, Roberta’s brother, Richard Kezima, along...
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John James McCluskey
1942-05-07 2022-01-22
John McCluskey Jr
May 7, 1942 - January 22, 2022
Resident of Morgan Hill
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John R Gustafson
1942-10-14 2020-12-27
Orbituary
John R. Gustafson, 78, of Glastonbury CT passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on December 27th, 2020, by his side, his beloved son Garrett Gustafson. John was a graduate of Boston University, with a bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering, and spent 25 years at UTC/Pratt & Whitney and another 10 working at IAE, both full time and as a c... View Memorial and Tributes

Janet Flynn (Hawkins)
1942-09-30 2021-08-30
Obituary for Janet R. Flynn ( Hawkins)
In loving memory of Janet R. Flynn ( Hawkins), 78 years old, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2021, a beloved daughter of Edward and Lois Hawkins and loving sister of Judy, Beverly, Barbara and David. She was a cherished mother to Judy, Deanne, Ronald, Michelle, Christine and Patricia and an amazing Nana to her 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren with more on the way. Janet was the heart and soul of her family and was equally adored by them and all who knew her. She was such a sweet, kind and loving soul and will be missed more than words can say.
A celebration of life will be...

Sandra D'Isidora (Strickland)
1942-02-07 2024-02-22
Sandra D'ISIDORO Obituary
D'ISIDORO, Sandra L. (Strickland) Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, in her home surrounded by family, at the age of 82. She was one of a kind. Her optimism, kindness, resilience, grace and beauty will be remembered by all.
She was born on February 7, 1942 to Eleanor Merriam and Lee Stickland of Arlington, MA. She raised her three daughters in Belmont and spent her summers in her Rockport home, where family gathered and her gardens bloomed. She later resided in Boston, where she pursued her passion as a realtor.
Sandra is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert D'Isidoro; her three daughters, Lisa Castagno, Susan Fa...

Joeseph J. Gano Jr
1942-10-23 2022-11-11
Joseph J. Gano
Joseph J. Gano, Jr. passed away suddenly after a brief illness at the age of 80 on November 11, 2022, Veterans Day!
Joe (Jimmy) was a 1964 graduate of Harvard University. Joe was an achiever. He organized the first Harvard University Hockey Club Team, was a disciplined weightlifter and later became a trainer for the Washington Capitals.
Joe served as a Fighter Pilot and Captain in the US Air Force, stationed in Bitburg, Germany. After serving, Joe earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. His executive business career was extensive. In 1988 he founded and owned the student lending company, National Education.
Joe’s true lo...