Obituaries

Peter D. Martinos

Peter D. Martinos

Feb 10, 2024

Mr. Peter D. Martinos, of Waltham, passed away at Lahey Hospital in Burlington on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the age of 86.

Peter was born in Somerville on January 1, 1938, the son of the late Dimitrios and Angelike (Housseas) Martinos. He graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and enjoyed a lengthy career at Dielectric Sciences where he was...

William R. O'Mara

William R. O'Mara

Feb 10, 2024

Those wishing to view the broadcast (and recording) of Bill's funeral Mass please use this link: https://my.gather.app/remember/william-o-mara

Mr. William R. O’Mara, of Waltham, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Bill was born September 9, 1947 in Waltham, a son of the late Daniel and Helena (Richard) O’Mara. He was a graduate of Waltham High School with the class of 1965...

Johann M. (Olivo) Swenson

Johann M. (Olivo) Swenson

Feb 7, 2024

Waltham – Mrs. Johann M. (Olivo) Swenson, of Waltham, died on Wednesday, February 7th at Meadow Green Nursing Home in Waltham. She was 84. Johann was born June 2, 1939 in Waltham, one of five children to the late Vincenzo and Rose (Acri) Olivo.  She was a graduate of Waltham High School, resided and raised her family in Waltham, proudly working...

Deborah 'Jane' (Terwillegar) Foti

Deborah 'Jane' (Terwillegar) Foti

Feb 7, 2024

Worcester - Deborah Jane Foti passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 with her family at her side after a short period of failing health. She was 84 years old. 

Jane, as she was known throughout her life, leaves her children Lauren O’Donnell (Patrick), Catherine Shepherd (Terence), Anthony Foti (Brigette), Mary Vajda (Joseph), and Kristen Lynch (Kevin); her 10 grandchildren, Austin...

Frances P. O'Donnell

Frances P. O'Donnell

Feb 7, 2024

Ms. Frances P. O’Donnell, of Waltham, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Care Dimensions Hospice Residence in Lincoln. She was 98. 

Frances was born March 12, 1925 in Boston a daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Manning) O’Donnell. Raised in South Boston she was a graduate of South Boston High School and later earned her Bachelor’s degree from Boston University....

Christine A. (Egerton) Caramanis

Christine A. (Egerton) Caramanis

Feb 6, 2024

Christine A. (Egerton) Caramanis, of West Newton, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland.  She was 64. 

Christine was born June 27, 1959 in Middle River, Maryland a daughter of the late Howard R. and Gloria (Baker) Egerton. Raised in Waltham, she was a graduate of Waltham High School. 

She worked as an administrative assistant for Dog Walk...

Judith Kolligian

Judith Kolligian

Feb 6, 2024

Judith Kolligian, of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 6th. She was 78.

 Born on September 14, 1945 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, Judy was the daughter of the late Madeline Kolligian and J. Mark Kolligian. She is survived by her siblings Tanya DeFrancesco and Mark Kolligian (Nancy); her nephews and nieces Adam DeFrancesco, Nicole...

Joan C. (MacKenzie) Surette

Joan C. (MacKenzie) Surette

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Joan C. (MacKenzie) Surette, of Waltham, died Monday, February 5, 2024. She was 88.

Joan was born in Dorchester on November 22, 1935, the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (MacDonald)  MacKenzie. Raised in Newton, she was a graduate of Newton High School and moved to Waltham in the late 1950’s following her marriage to Henry G. Surette.

In addition...

Francesco P. 'Frank' Ruisi

Francesco P. 'Frank' Ruisi

Feb 5, 2024

*** CHANGE OF DAY FOR FRANK'S FUNERAL; WAKE HOURS REMAIN THE SAME ***

Frank's wake will be held as scheduled, today, Monday, February 12th from 4 to 8 p.m.  

His Funeral Mass and burial have been postponed to Thursday, February 15th. The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. at Saint Patrick's Church in Watertown followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery,...

Gerald J. Feeley

Gerald J. Feeley

Feb 4, 2024

All because two people fell in love…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gerald “Gerry” Feeley, an extraordinary man whose life was a tapestry woven with love, service, and a passion for fishing. Gerry, aged 85, was a lifelong resident of Waltham, where he spent the majority of years creating a legacy that will forever...

Ann M. (Kelly) (Huff) Cody

Ann M. (Kelly) (Huff) Cody

Feb 2, 2024

Waltham – Mrs. Ann M. (Kelly) (Huff) Cody, died at home with her family at her side on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was 88. 

Ann was born on March 3, 1935 in Watertown a daughter of the late James and Eulalia (Callahan) Kelly. Raised in Watertown she was a graduate of Watertown High School. 

Ann worked in her nearly century old...

Kenneth J. Mulcahy

Kenneth J. Mulcahy

Feb 2, 2024

Kenneth J. Mulcahy of Waltham, died on February 2, 2024 at the age of 74. He was the son of the late Nicholas 'Leo' and Christina (MacEachern) Mulcahy. He was the brother of Donna Bourgeois (Allen) of Tiverton, Rhode Island, Beverly Watts of Millis, Janice Semenchuk (Kevin) of Clinton, Susan Melanson of Littleton and many nieces and nephews.

He also was...

Grace E. (Butler) Murray

Grace E. (Butler) Murray

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Grace E. (Butler) Murray, of Waltham, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 in her home. She was 78.

Grace was born in Newton on November 6, 1945, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pitts) Butler. Raised in Newton she was a graduate of Newton North High School. She enjoyed a lengthy career at Raytheon retiring after more than 35...

Stephen Dragone Harrington

Stephen Dragone Harrington

Feb 1, 2024

Watertown - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Dragone Harrington who died peacefully with his beloved husband, Sebastien at his side on February 1, 2024.

Stephen was born on October 10, 1951, in Watertown, MA, to Louise (Dragone) Harrington and Frederick E. Harrington.  He attended St. Mary’s High School, Waltham, class of ‘69.  He continued...

Beverly A. (Dickey) Costello

Beverly A. (Dickey) Costello

Feb 1, 2024

Watertown - Mrs. Beverly A. (Dickey) Costello died Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital after a long illness. She was 74. 

Beverly was born January 24, 1950 in Milton a daughter of the late Frank S. and Helen (Szlekis)Dickey. A graduate of Watertown High School she was a state champion baton twirler. She met Francis J. 'Frank' Costello and they...

Princess Lorraine 'Lollipop' (Follis) Fenton

Princess Lorraine 'Lollipop' (Follis) Fenton

Feb 1, 2024

Princess Fenton loved every minute of her life in her eighty-nine years. Early years of haying the fields with her dad in Eastport, Maine and Fourth of July celebrations, to marrying and raising five children all made her very happy. No secret she loved a trip to the casino and was often successful but willing to share her earnings with...

John W. "Mike" Maher

John W. "Mike" Maher

Jan 31, 2024

*** CHANGE OF DAY AND TIME FOR FUNERAL SERVICE ***

Mike's funeral service will now be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, February 12th, at the conclusion of the wake; instead of tomorrow morning.

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John W. “Mike” Maher, of Westwood, formerly of West Roxbury, died at Emerson Hospital in Concord. He was 82.

Born on March 30, 1941, Mike was the beloved son of...

James F. 'Jimmy' Fagan

James F. 'Jimmy' Fagan

Jan 31, 2024

The two constants in Jimmy Fagan’s life throughout the majority of his sixty-four years were a can of Coke and an extra-large Dunkin Donuts coffee. Very seldom was he without one or the other.

Born on March 26, 1959 in Waltham he was a son of the late William F. ‘Frank’ and Ruth M. (Bates) Fagan. Raised in Waltham, James was...

Paul P. Lembo, Sr.

Paul P. Lembo, Sr.

Jan 31, 2024

Paul Lembo was a master of many trades. Trained at school in auto-body work he took naturally to the trade and made it part of his life’s work. Paul meticulously painted and pin striped motorcycles by hand. And with a natural born interest and ability to work with all things auto he especially loved classic cars.  He fully restored a...

Dorothy A. (LaMountain) Saltalamacchia

Dorothy A. (LaMountain) Saltalamacchia

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy A. (LaMountain) Saltalamacchia, of Waltham, died Monday, January 29, 2024 in her home surrounded by her husband and family. She was 89.

Dorothy was born in Brighton on October 6, 1934, a daughter of the late Leonard and Fallah (Saunders) LaMountain. A graduate of Saint Columbkille High School in Brighton, she had worked as a technician in digital media...