Obituary: Kathleen Jeffrey

Kathleen Jeffrey, at 60

Kathleen “Cathi” Jeffrey, of Warwick, R.I., formerly of Hull, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. She was 60.

Ms. Jeffrey was born in Weymouth on Feb. 7, 1962, and was a daughter of the late Robert Warren and Mary Ann (McLaughlin) Jeffrey. She was raised in Hull and attended local schools. 

Ms. Jeffrey worked for The Patriot Ledger for 25 years and then changed careers, and entered the hospitality industry with Marriott, where she worked for eight years. Before her death, Ms. Jeffrey had been working in the automotive industry.

Though Ms. Jeffrey didn’t have children of her own, she was a proud dog mother of her Golden Retriever, Clooney. She loved Clooney more than anything, and he was her whole life. She would take him for walks, car rides, and spend the day at the beach with him regularly. Sadly, Clooney died in October of 2022, and Ms. Jeffrey was heartbroken. Her family takes solace in knowing she is reunited with Clooney today. In her spare time, Ms. Jeffrey enjoyed going to the movies and spending time at her home. 

Ms. Jeffrey was the beloved sister of Maureen T. Jeffrey of Rockland, Karen L. King and her late husband, Martin, of New Port Richey, Fla., and Denise M. Jeffrey of Braintree. She was the devoted Aunt of Ashley Kaes of Plymouth, Julianne Kaes of Middleboro, Michael Kaes of Braintree, Sean Roberts of New Port Richey, and the late Gary Roberts. Ms. Jeffrey was the devoted great aunt of MacKenna Roberts of North Carolina, Landen Roberts of North Carolina, Ayla Roberts of Florida, and William Higgins of Plymouth. She was the dear niece of Arlene Jeffrey of Hull and Susan Jeffrey of Weymouth. She also is survived by many loving extended family members and friends. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visitation on Friday, Jan. 6, from 9-9:45 a.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, prior to the funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m.  Services will conclude with interment in Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Ms. Jeffrey’s name to MSPCA, Attn: Donation, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Robert Murray

Robert Murray, at 87

Robert “Muz” Murray, 87, of Hull, formerly of his beloved South Boston and Squantum, passed away on December 23, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Clark Murray. Beloved father to Susan Murray and her partner Patricia Saint James of Boston, Robert Murray and his wife Amelia of Hingham and Erin Jones of Hanover. Proud grandfather of his five stars, Robert and Jacqueline Murray and Nicholas, Sean and Patrick Jones.

Mr. Murray was a graduate of Northeastern University, School of Engineering and former Vice President of Aberthaw Construction Co.

After his love of family, came his love of the ocean, where he sailed competitively throughout his life, winning many championships, including The Lipton Cup Trophy at Squantum Yacht Club.

He was caring and selfless, his family loved him dearly. He was our CHAMPION!

A memorial mass will be held at St. Paul’s Church, 147 North St., Hingham on Thursday January 5th, at 11 a.m.

If you desire, donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. Burial was private.

Obituary: Shawn Michael Cooper

Shawn Michael Cooper, at 65

Shawn Michael Cooper, age 64, a resident of Nantasket Beach, died after a recent illness on Dec. 18, 2022. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Barbara and Clifford Cooper of Scituate. Mr. Cooper is survived by his siblings: Maureen Gold of Marco Island, Fla., Kathryn Joseph and her husband, Bob, of Naples, Fla., and John Cooper of Hull; his niece, Emma Womack and her husband, Sam, of Cashiers, N.C., and his nephew, Darrin Gold, and his wife, Alice Liao, of Boston. He also leaves behind his longtime friend and companion of 30 years, Sandra Holt of Rockland.

Mr. Cooper was a graduate of Hull High School, where he excelled in tennis and basketball. He enjoyed high school and his many friends. He was a huge fan of all Boston sports, especially his New England Patriots. Mr. Cooper spent his career as a computer librarian for Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Boston before taking an early retirement. He had a lifetime passion for music he shared with all, including his niece and nephew. A guitar he once gifted his niece, Emma, now hangs on the wall of a music venue in New Hampshire. He loved to give music as a present, and he had the ability to choose just the right music, the right musician, for you.

In spite of dealing with the physical limitations of rheumatoid arthritis for most of his adult life, he never lost his ironic and sometimes biting sense of humor (used mostly to lampoon what he considered the idiocies of today’s political world). He was a devoted son and caretaker to his parents, enabling them to spend the later years of their lives in their own home with independence and dignity.

Mr. Cooper was an avid reader, and among his favorite authors was Hunter S. Thompson. One of Thompson’s quotes enjoyed by Shawn seemed to reflect his view on life and death: “Maybe it meant something. Maybe not, in the long run, but no explanation, no mix of words or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time and the world. Buy the ticket, take the ride.”  

Shawn, you left us way too soon; we will miss you, baby brother. 

May his memory always be for a blessing.

A celebration of Mr. Cooper’s life will take place next summer.

Obituary: Helen Lorraine Feist

Helen Lorraine Feist, at 74

Helen Lorraine Feist of Weymouth, formerly a longtime resident of Hull, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. She was 74.

Mrs. Feist was born in Winthrop to Helen and William Peacock. When she was a child, she moved with her family to Hull, which she would call home for most of her life. She graduated from Hull High School and shortly after met Charles E. Feist. They started a family and were married for 55 years. She worked at Pyrotector Inc., Massa, and Weinberg’s Bakery.

However, her greatest source of pride came from caring for her family. In her spare time, Mrs. Feist loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also liked watching CSI and Law & Order while enjoying Coca Cola, an ice cream sandwich, and York Peppermint Patties. Mrs. Feist’s great sense of humor will be remembered by all who were lucky enough to have known her.

She was the beloved wife of 55 years of the late Charles E. Feist; devoted mother of Edie Foye and her husband, William, of Weymouth, Charlie Feist and his wife, Nanci, of N.Y., John Feist and his wife, Michelle, of Brockton, Chris Feist of Quincy, and Brian Feist and his wife, Tiffany, of Raynham. She was the loving sister of the late Dorothy Noddin of Hull, David Peacock of N.C., and William Peacock of Hull, and is survived by her sister, Carol Carney of Hull, and her brother, Dennis Peacock and his wife, Lois, also of Hull. She also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3 from 4-8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Feist may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Dale Willis

Dale Willis, at 77

Dale Willis of Hull passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2022 at the age of 77. Mr. Willis was raised and educated in Hull, graduating from Hull High School in 1964. After his graduation, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country. Mr. Willis was honorably discharged and returned home to begin his working career. He worked for himself at his painting company, On Shore Painting, and ran it for many years before transitioning to driving a school bus for the town of Hingham until his formal retirement.

Mr. Willis was an active man with many talents and hobbies. He enjoyed sports, road races, and absolutely loved canoeing. In his high school years, he was the star running back and an accomplished track athlete. He was also a very artistic individual, with the ability to draw, paint, and take beautiful pictures – he even won a contest with his photography! While he was not out and about with his activities, he would enjoy sudoku puzzles and collecting antique trucks and various antique toys. Mr. Willis was a one-of-a-kind person and will be sorely missed by those who were lucky enough to have known him.

He was the loving father of Sean Willis and his wife, Robin, of Rockland, and Todd Willis and his wife, Carla, of Florida. He was the cherished grandfather of Greta, Benjamin, Taylor, and Colin. He was the brother of Diane Figueiredo of Pembroke, Wayne Willis of Bryantville, Gary Willis of Sandwich, and was predeceased by his siblings Sid Willis and Charlene “Cookie” Kapp. Mr. Willis also leaves behind his close friend and former wife, Donna Willis of Weymouth.

A private burial service will take place at a later date at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne. Donations in Mr. Willis’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at https://www.dav.org.

Obituary: Pasquale V. Truglia

Pasquale V. Truglia

Pasquale V. “P.T.” Truglia of Hull, originally from Italy, died Dec. 7, 2022. 

Mr. Truglia adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed singing Elvis songs, being with friends, gardening, and growing tomatoes with his grandchildren. He was a mason by trade and a “jack of all trades” who would help anyone in need for any project. Mr. Truglia was a one-of-a-kind man who was generous, caring, easygoing, and kind. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Son of the late Giuseppe and Teresa Truglia, he was the beloved husband of Rita Truglia of Hull. Cherished father of Joseph Truglia and his wife, Davina, of Hull and Patrick Truglia and his fiancée, Felicia Rodrigues of Hull. Loving brother of Giuseppina Marcella and her husband, Domenico, of Hull, Domenico Truglia and his wife, Anna Maria, of Saugus, Michael Truglia and his wife, Anna, of Hull, Ines Truglia of Italy, Fred Truglia and his wife, Irena, of Hull, and the late Maria Truglia Corrado and her late husband, Nicola. Loving Nonno of Luka, Bianka, Sienna, Rocko, and Aria. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. 

Visiting hours were held on Thursday. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, at 9:30 a.m. Friday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Terrence J. Richardson

Terrence J. Richardson, 83

Terrence J. “Terry” Richardson, a lifelong resident of Hull, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. He was 83.

He was born in Weymouth to Margaret (O’Hare) and Wallace Richardson and raised in Hull. He graduated from Hingham High School in 1957. Mr. Richardson started with the New England Telephone Company in 1959 as a cable splicer and rose to retire as an outside plant engineer in 1996. A devout Catholic, Mr. Richardson volunteered much of his time with St. Mary’s Parish and served as a lector, eucharistic minister, and president of the parish council. 

Mr. Richardson was a hard worker who volunteered throughout the community. He served as president of Hull Youth Hockey, was a founding member of the Hull Scholarship Fund, and a dedicated member of the Hull Boosters Club. Although he took great pride in being so involved in Hull, he was proudest of his family. He most enjoyed time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Most especially, Mr. Richardson enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their various sporting events and spoiling them with muffins, brownies, and ice cream. He also enjoyed taking long walks while reading the paper, spending time at the beach, gardening, playing cards, and doing puzzles. Mr. Richardson believed that actions speak louder than words, but never hesitated to instigate with his dry, witty sense of humor. 

Beloved husband of 60 years of Madeline (Cronin) Richardson of Hull. Devoted father of Terry Richardson and his wife, Sharon, of Hopkinton, Marybeth Richardson and her husband, Mike McPherson, of Chatham, Debra Houston and her husband, Chris, of Duxbury, Kevin Richardson and his wife, Tina, of Hull, Diane Saniuk and her late husband, Jack, of Hull, and Michael Richardson and his wife, Sue, of Hingham.

Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of one. Loving brother of Maryann Belyea and her husband, Walter, of Plymouth. Mr. Richardson was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Wallace Richardson, brother Wally Richardson and his wife, Ellen, and sister Gail Coggins. He is survived by his brother-in-law, John Coggins, and by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday, Dec. 16, from 4-8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 11 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Richardson’s name can be made to the Hull Boosters, P.O. Box 305, Hull, MA, 02045, and/or Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.  Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Jean P. Johnson

Jean P. Johnson

Jean P. (Tucker) Johnson of Hull died Dec.12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. 

Mrs. Johnson adored her family, especially her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She loved the beach, traveling to Aruba and Fort Myers, Fla., and occasional trips to the slot machines at nearby casinos. Mrs. Johnson always made room for everyone and would help anyone in a time of need. She was a caring, giving, sweet, and funny woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Beloved wife of the late Malcolm Johnson, with whom she is now reunited; loving mother of Cindy Whelan and husband Ed of Hull, Peter Bossey and wife Danielle of Scituate, Mark Bossey and wife Holly of Marshfield, Lisa Hennessey and husband Marc of Hull; stepmother of David Johnson and wife Kristin of Summerville, S.C., Kim Beaudette and husband, Steve, of Nashua, N.H., and James Johnson and wife, Jen, of Pelham, N.H.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her brothers Charlie, Bobby, Jimmy, Jerry, and Paul Tucker, and her cherished sisters Ellen Commesso, Alice Sheehan, and Theresa Basler. She was predeceased by her brothers Kevin, Ronnie, and John Tucker. Loving Nana of Joshua, Lindsey, Rebecca, Katelyn, Noah, Olivia, Andrew, Luke, Bradley, Bronson, Blaise, Michael, Matthew, Julia, Jessica, Sienna, Kyle, Austin, Hadley, Courtnie, Tedy, and Addie. She also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. 

Visiting hours and a funeral Mass were held on Thursday, Dec. 15. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Johnson may be made to a charity of your choice to help someone during the holidays.

Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Patrick Joseph Bowes Jr.

Patrick Joseph Bowes Jr., 46

Patrick Joseph Bowes Jr., of Hull, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 as a result of a heart attack. 

Beloved son of the late Patrick (SFD) and Connie (Ward) Bowes, Mr. Bowes was raised in Scituate and graduated from Scituate High School in 1995. At SHS, he played varsity hockey, varsity baseball and varsity golf. 

Mr. Bowes graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Vermont and was on the baseball, golf, and ski teams. He earned a bachelor of science and a business degree from St. Joseph’s.

Mr. Bowes was a talented carpenter and owned his own carpentry business. For years, he lobstered with his Dad on his Dad’s boat, The Katie-Pat.  He also fished for Tom Bell on the Michael Brandon and with Phil Lynch on the Mary Elizabeth and Paula Lynn. Most recently, Mr. Bowes had bought his own boat and was lobstering out of Scituate Harbor. 

Mr. Bowes is survived by his loving wife of eight years, Jennifer (Nonenmacher) Bowes and their five-year-old son, Patrick, who idolized his Dad.

Mr. Bowes was the only sibling and younger brother of Katie (Bowes) Prendergast and her husband, Tom. He was the supportive and entertaining uncle to Tommy, Kevin, and Jack Prendergast, all of Marshfield. Mr. Bowes was the son-in-law of Paul and Dale Nonenmacher and brother-in-law to Paul Nonenmacher.

He leaves behind his faithful dog, David.  Also left behind are many aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends.  As one family member said, “There is a huge hole in our family now.” 

Mr. Bowes will be greatly missed by the people who loved him. Gone too soon, 143.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Patrick Joseph Bowes Jr . at a wake on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 4-7 p.m. at McNamara Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St., Cohasset. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 2 Summer St., Cohasset.

Visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com for the online guestbook.

Obituary: Diane Marie Antoine

Diane Marie Antoine, 72

Diane Marie Antoine passed away in Hingham on Nov. 26, 2022. She was 72 years old.

Born on Jan. 26, 1950 in Cohasset, along with her triplet sisters, Debbie and Donna, Miss Antoine and her family moved to Point Allerton Avenue from Hingham when she was five years old, to a home where she would go on to spend most of her life. The very proud daughter of Faith and Francis Antoine, she spent her summer days enjoying the beach and going to Paragon Park. 

Miss Antoine deeply loved Hull, her family, and many friends. She never left Hull and her nephews, Joel and Jason Gagne, became her de facto sons when her triplet sister Donna and her husband, Joe, returned to the family home in Hull, where they would raise their family with Diane. 

Miss Antoine was a people person, extremely hard-working, and exceptionally generous. She worked for many years at Paragon Park, the Kozy Nook Restaurant in Hull, and Pyrotector in Hingham.

Miss Antoine is survived by her two live-in nephews, Joel Gagne and his wife, Meg Ansara, of Concord, and Jason Gagne and his wife, Jenna, of Hull, her grandnephews and nieces Tessa, Seamus, Owen, Aryana, Jack, and Julian, as well as many other nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; her siblings, George Antoine and his wife, Jackie; Jimmy Antoine and his wife, Maddie; Debbie Clark; Regina Renshaw and her husband, Rick; and Chucky Antoine and his wife, Gina. Miss Antoine was preceded in death by her triplet sister Donna, brother Eddie, and sister Terri.

A funeral Mass will take place on Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Diane’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish at St. Ann’s Church.  Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Diane Marie Holst

Diane Marie Holst, 79

 Diane Marie Holst (neé Cloherty) died Nov. 8, 2022 at her home in Ojai, CA. She was 79 years old.

Born April 1, 1943, Ms. Holst was the daughter of the late Helen (Cahill) Cloherty and William Charles Cloherty of Hull. She graduated from Hull High School in 1960. At HHS, she excelled as a member of the National Honor Society, was an HHS Pirates cheerleader, and worked part-time at the then-Anastos Hardware store. She was affectionately nicknamed “The Saint” by her friends and peers.

She went on scholarship to college at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., and graduated summa cum laude in 1965 from Temple University in Philadelphia.

She leaves behind her children, Jen (Holst) Diedrich of Allentown, Penn. and Daniel Holst of West Mifflin, Penn., and her two grandchildren, Addy Diedrich and Isabella Holst.

William Martin Cloherty, eldest of the seven siblings, preceded her in death. Her remaining siblings are James Michael Cloherty of Scituate, Dennis Miles Cloherty of Wakefield, Mary Ann Cloherty of Hull, John Paul Cloherty of Everett, and Brian Owen Cloherty of Northfield, Minn.

Per Ms. Holst’s wishes, her ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. A celebration of life to honor and remember her will be held at a future date.

Obituary: Phillip R. Delano

Phillip R. Delano, 88

Phillip R Delano, age 88, of Hull, died Nov. 5, 2022.  

Born on Feb. 11, 1934, Mr. Delano was the son of the late Florence (Rice) Delano and Chester K. Delano.  Mr. Delano graduated from Milton Academy and attended the Coast Guard Academy and Tufts University. He enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Pilot Academy in 1954, and served in the U.S. Air Force, first stationed in Thule, Greenland, flying F89s and later as a flight instructor until his honorable discharge at the rank of captain in 1968. After leaving the Air Force, Mr. Delano went to work as a pilot for United Airlines, flying several types of planes until his retirement as captain.  

He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Karen Troland Delano. He also leaves his children: David and his wife, Sandee Delano, of Sandston, Virginia, Alex Delano of Aurora, Colorado, Drew Delano of Vancouver, Washington, and Lane Mabbett and his wife, Susan, of Milford, N.H. He also leaves his grandchildren: Kathlyn DeFreece, Jonathan and Jordan Delano, Matthew and Michael Delano, Noah Delano, David and Jeffrey Delano, and Olivia and Parker Mabbett, as well as three great-grandchildren. Mr. Delano was predeceased by his sons Kenneth Delano and Benjamin Mabbett.  

A memorial service will be held at Second Parish Church, 685 Main St., Hingham, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Second Parish Church Meeting House Fund.

For the online guestbook, visit www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Barbara Jean Yannizzi

Barbara Jean Yannizzi, 79

Barbara Jean Yannizzi passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 23, 2022 in Albuquerque, N.M. She was 79 years old. 

Born June 12, 1943 in Boston, she graduated from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1964 and worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 40 years. She was compassionate and enjoyed caring for others, which was evident in her dedication to her nursing career, family and animals. 

Mrs. Yannizzi moved to Colorado in 1980 from Weymouth to continue her work as an RN and raise her family. Upon retirement, she moved to Albuquerque, where she enjoyed the beautiful desert landscape and weather, which she had always loved. She was passionate about tending to her garden, where she pruned her roses and watched over her outdoor spaces meticulously. Mrs. Yannizzi created art throughout her life, enjoyed cross-stitch design and was an avid home decorator. She never hesitated to take in animals who needed a home, and she loved every dog and cat dearly.

Mrs. Yannizzi was a longtime contributor to charitable organizations such as Wounded Warriors and Watermelon Mountain Ranch (a no-kill animal shelter) in Albuquerque. In memory of her benevolent spirit, donations can be made to these organizations.

Mrs. Yannizzi is survived by her daughter, Cherie Marie Yannizzi, granddaughters Madeline (Rogers) Daniels and Mia Rogers, sisters Patsy (Lynch) Simon, Marilyn (Lynch) Welch, brothers James Lynch and Robert Lynch, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Lynch and Mary (Garrity) Lynch, sister-in-law Honey Lynch, and nephew Michael Lynch. 

Per Mrs. Yannizzi’s wishes, her ashes will be buried with her beloved grandmother, Agnes (Burke) Garrity, in West Roxbury. A celebration of life to honor her will be held at a future date in Massachusetts.

Obituary: Mary L. (Walsh) Greene

Mary L. (Walsh) Greene, 73

Mary L. (Walsh) Greene, of Hull, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at the Residence of Penniman Hill in Hingham, with her husband by her side on Nov. 4, 2022, after a long battle with dementia.

Born in Boston on June 14, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James and Patricia (Ryan) Walsh. Mrs. Greene was raised in Dorchester, attended local schools, and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Roxbury. In addition to raising her family and caring for her grandchildren, she enjoyed working retail sales for Talbots. She loved her work and the relationships she built throughout the years. 

Mrs. Greene was the beloved wife of Paul J. Greene of Hull, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of James P. Greene and his wife, Donna, of Norwell and Suzanne Darling and her husband, Kevin, of Hull. She was the loving Nana of Emma, Abigail, Sophie, and Madelyn Greene and Emilia Darling. She was the dear sister of James Walsh and his late wife, Mary, of Weymouth, Francis Walsh and his wife, Gale, of Hull, and Kathleen Richmond and her husband, Donald, of Hull.

Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her siblings Patricia Travers, Richard Walsh, and Stephen Walsh, and is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friendship meant everything to Mrs. Greene. She filled her home with warmth and kindness, loved hosting Walsh family holidays, vacationing on Cape Cod and in Mexico with the Greene family, and family parties in Plymouth. Mrs. Greene was her children’s greatest advocate, teaching them the values of integrity, loyalty, and compassion, and guiding them with the confidence necessary to pursue their successful careers and their own loving families. She was overjoyed when she became a grandmother, and her favorite people called her Nana.

When Mrs. Greene wasn’t with her family, she enjoyed laughing with friends, shopping, walking the beach, and sipping tea or the occasional glass of chardonnay. She loved to travel with friends and family and especially loved their annual trip to Aruba. Mary was selfless, thoughtful, and caring, the glue that held her family together.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Nov. 10 at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Greene may be sent to Caring Hospice Services of Massachusetts, 1208a VFW Pkwy, Suite #204, West Roxbury, MA 02132.

Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Charlotte Ruth Katz

Charlotte Ruth Katz

Charlotte Ruth Katz passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Mrs. Katz was predeceased by her parents, Eli and Sadie (Skup) Blank, and siblings Francis (Edward) Friedman, Jason Blank, and Leatrice (Morris) Chafetz.

She is survived by her loving children Andrea (Dennis Hollingshead) Cohen, Jonathan (Amy) Katz, and Dayle (Jon) Lipsky; grandchildren Bradford (Erin) Cohen, Jennifer (Ryan) Clark, Stefani (Johnny) Perry, Samantha Katz, Zoe Katz, Alanna Lipsky, and Chase Lipsky; great grandchildren Camden Cohen, Clara Clark, and Benjamin Perry; sister-in-law Myra Blank; nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbors, and dear friends.

Mrs. Katz was born in Boston, raised in Dorchester and Nantasket, and became a long-term resident of Quincy. Her parents felt strongly that all of their children should value education and this is something Mrs. Katz took to heart for herself and her children. She attended Girls Latin School in Boston and graduated with high honors with a triple major (English, Education and Music) from Tufts University. Her professional career included fashion modeling, teaching elementary school, and serving as a probation officer in the Quincy District Court. Judaism and community service were also fundamental to Mrs. Katz, as she was a long-standing member of Hadassah and Temple Beth El in Quincy.

Above all, Mrs. Katz was an extraordinary mother, Nana, super-Nana, aunt, sister, and friend. She was fiercely independent, devoted to her family, an avid reader, and knew her way around the kitchen. Although she was both proud and private, she never hesitated to share her thoughts with family and friends. She also had a strong sense of civic responsibility and never missed the opportunity to cast her vote. What gave Mrs. Katz her greatest satisfaction in life was family. Getting to serve as the matriarch to multiple generations gave her enormous satisfaction and strength. There was simply no one stronger, more determined or more caring. Charlotte’s legacy will endure through her family, and she will long be remembered.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Schlossberg Family’s Chapel on the Hill in Canton, and were followed by a brief graveside ceremony at Moses Mendelsohn Memorial Park in Randolph.

Shiva will be held at the home of Dayle and Jon Lipsky, on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 1-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Shiva on Friday, Nov. 11 will be at the home of Andrea Cohen and Dennis Hollingshead from 1-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Katz’s memory may be made to the Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118, or at www.pinestreetinn.org.

Obituary: Michael Rodney Weddle

Michael Rodney Weddle, 72

Michael R. Weddle, phenom of Nantasket Beach, passed away on Oct. 17, 2022, following a lengthy period of declining health.

Born in Portsmouth, N.H. on Oct. 29, 1949, the son of Rodney and Jewell (Otis) Weddle, Mr. Weddle considered himself a child of the “American Dream.” Moving to Hampton, N.H. in the ’50s, Mr. Weddle had an idyllic childhood, summering at family camps in the White Mountains, playing sandlot baseball, and ice skating at the neighborhood pond. He was the perfect cub/boy scout, a noble school patrol leader, and a rising Little League star.

If it weren’t for Mr. Weddle later becoming a ’60s flower child and an A+ student of counterculture, he truly believed he would have played professional baseball. Instead, this free spirit traveled the country and got himself into lots of good trouble. Drafted into the Army the same week as Woodstock, Mr. Weddle always said he “lived his life as revenge for being deprived the opportunity” to attend.

During the ’70s, after being honorably discharged from the Army as a conscientious objector and having taken a vow of poverty at a local monastery, Mr. Weddle relocated to Cambridge. It was here where he continued to advocate for the peace movement, working closely with Vietnam Vets Against the War and the Legal In-Service Project. Later, he went on to manage rock-n-roll bands and was a regular at the Rathskeller in Boston.

In the ’80s he returned to Portsmouth, where he had a brief stint as a janitor at the Navy Shipyard, drove a cab, and worked as a sports correspondent for the local paper. He played softball for a team sponsored by a local nursing home and began hosting charity events in their honor. It was during this time that Mr. Weddle taught himself guitar and became a self-described “back-bench folk singer.” A five-year stretch in New Hampshire politics as a state Representative rounded out the decade.

In 1990, following a lost bid to Congress where he’d run on drug legalization, Mr. Weddle returned to Cambridge with his rollerblades to coast upward on the career ladder. He became a Harvard Square musician while on the side starting a freelance transcription business and even dabbling in online stock trading. It was also during this time that he threw “the greatest parties planet Earth ever saw,” and his Thursday night spaghetti suppers that lasted three days will certainly live in infamy.

The turn of the century found Mr. Weddle in Hull, painting houses, playing music, and splurging on fried clams. He finally started his own all-original rock-n-roll band, Climate Change, and organized countless charitable concerts for local causes – fire victims, veterans, opiate awareness, animal shelters, and the local high school music department. Mr. Weddle always lived in the spirit of living for others.

Mr. Weddle was predeceased by his parents and sisters. He is survived by a daughter, two grandchildren, two nieces, a nephew, and a cousin, along with more friends than anyone can even begin to imagine. In Mr. Weddle’s own words, “There will come a time when I no longer cast a shadow upon Earth, when my smile becomes unseen and when the goodness in my heart has quivered. . . My hope is to fade into a memory that’ll sometimes awaken among those who’ve known me and also among those I’ve touched but never known.”

There will be a memorial benefit in his honor at the C-Note in Hull on April 8, 2023.

May Michael’s memory be a blessing. Peace to you all. 

Obituary: Dorothy Ridolfi

Dorothy Ridolfi, 101

Dorothy Ridolfi of Roslindale passed away on Oct. 23, 2022.  She was 101 years old.

Mrs. Ridolfi loved spending time in Hull, while visiting her daughter, Roberta. 

She was the dear and devoted wife of the late William S. Ridolfi, and in addition to her daughter, also was the mother Kenneth Ridolfi of Maine. Mrs. Ridolfi was the loving sister of the late Mitchell, John, Edward, and Abraham Corey and the dear aunt of Glen Corey of Foxboro, as well as her other nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She was a longtime employee of MassPort.

Relatives and friends are invited to the visiting hour at the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home, 8 Spring St., West Roxbury (at the corner of Centre Street) on Thursday Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Funeral service at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m.  Because of ongoing family health concerns, Mrs. Ridolfi’s family requests that visitors please wear a mask.

She will be laid to rest with her beloved William at Mt. Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Mrs. Ridolfi’s memory to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 55 Emmonsdale Rd., West Roxbury, MA 02132; or to Wellspring Multi-Service Center, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045; or to Old Colony Hospice and Palliative Care, 321 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

Obituary: Joseph V. Elisii

Joseph V. Elisii, 90

Joseph Vincent Elisii passed away on Sept. 28, 2022, after a brief battle with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. He was 90 years old.

A lifelong Hull resident, he was born in 1932 at the corner of H Street and Nantasket Avenue and then moved in 1965 to reside in the home he built, raised his family in, and lived the last 57 years at the top of Strawberry Hill.

Mr. Elisii was self-employed and worked every day alongside and under the direction of his Dad, landscaping and doing odd jobs around the town during his teenage years. Mr. Elisii graduated from Hingham High School in 1949 and went on to study business administration at Boston University, graduating with a BS degree in 1953. He was drafted into the U.S. Army the following year and served as an office clerk stationed in Fort Lee, Virginia, during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1962.

From there, the legendary Elisii Contracting Company began. Mr. Elisii and his father worked tirelessly around town on various general contracting jobs, digging ditches, laying foundations, building homes, paving driveways and plowing snow every winter. He gained a strong work ethic from his parents, Giuseppe and Aida, emigrants from Abruzzi, Italy, like nothing seen today. Mr. Elisii had the attitude of determination and dedication to succeed by owning his own business and building a beautiful home for his family.

He married Maryann DiLoreto in 1963 and welcomed two daughters, Marietta and Marguerite shortly after. Mr. Elisii continued to work hard and support his family for many years until retiring in his early 70s to care for his ailing parents. He then dedicated the rest of his life to assisting the elderly by delivering medical equipment, offering rides to medical appointments while serving the Hull Lions Club with many of its fundraising efforts.

Mr. Elisii received The Hull Hero award in 2014 for his service and dedication to the Town of Hull and its residents. In 2018, he was recognized for collecting more than $100,000 in revenues donated to the Hull Lions Club by manually collecting refundable cans. He received a bench in Hull Village bearing his name, and a Hull High School scholarship was established in his honor. Also, June 14, 2018 was designated “Joseph Elisii Day” in Hull.

Mr. Elisii was acclaimed as one of the “Boston Game Changers,” not by winning at things, but by winning at life and making life better for all that knew him. He loved joining his group of friends at Weinberg’s Bakery every morning for coffee to discuss the world events and solve the world’s problems. He was a frequent contributor to The Hull Times and wrote many letters to the editor to discuss the goings-on of Hull businesses and politics. He spent the rest of his life working on his home and took extraordinary pride in the immaculate landscaping surrounding it.

Mr. Elisii was predeceased by his sister, Marie Jarvis of Hull, and is survived by his daughters, Marietta Troup of Middletown, MD, and Marguerite Elisii-Johnson of Hull, and his four grandchildren, Corbin Troup of PA, Ayla Troup of MD, Alex Troup of MD, and Joseph Elisii-Johnson of Hull, and his great-grandson, Kellan Troup of PA.  Mr. Elisii also remained close to and adored his three nephews, Mark Jarvis of Quincy, Bobby Jarvis of Hull, and Billy Jarvis of Marshfield. He was simply a man who can never be compared to any other. 

A wake and funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home,  21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Celebration of Life will follow at The Parrot, 1 Hull Shore Drive.

Please send memorial donations in his name to the Hull Lions Club, PO Box 395, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Patrick J. Riordan

Patrick J. Riordan, 86

Patrick J. Riordan of Hull, formerly of Hyde Park and Roxbury, passed peacefully on Sept. 23, 2022 at the age of 86. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Janice F. (Colarusso), devoted father of Patricia M. Riordan of Hyde Park, brother of Mary O’Neill of Hyde Park and her late husband, William, the late Dennis Riordan and his surviving wife, Patricia, and the late William Riordan and his late wife, Janis. Loving “Papa” of Raphael Riordan (BPD) of Hyde Park and great-granddaughter Grace Riordan. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Mr. Riordan was a dedicated and loved member of AA for 57 years and personally helped hundreds of people along the way. He worked for Boston Edison for more than 40 years.

Visiting hours will be held at the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak Street, Hyde Park, on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services at Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Mission Church, 1545 Tremont St., Roxbury, at 10 a.m. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Relatives and friends invited.

Obituary: Richard W. Burke

Richard W. Burke, 70

Richard W. “Ricky” Burke of Natick, formerly of Hull, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Eliot Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Natick. He was 70.

Born in Weymouth on Dec. 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Edward and Barbara (Shea) Burke. Mr. Burke was raised in Hull and attended local schools. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 30, 1969. Following his time in the service, Mr. Burke worked as a laborer in the construction industry. 

Mr. Burke was the loving brother of Edward Burke and his wife, Jean, Barbara Grimshaw and her husband, Tom, and Karen Burke, all of Hull. He was preceded in death by his siblings Kevin and Paula Burke. Mr. Burke is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. 

Following cremation, Mr. Burke will be interred privately in Hull Village Cemetery at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Ricky’s name to The Emma Ryan Memorial Fund, c/o Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045 or by visiting: www.emmaryanmemorial.com/donate.

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