Obituary: Marie A. Orfao

Marie A. Orfao, 84
Marie A. Orfao, of Hull, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 30 at the Webster Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Rockland. She was 84.
Born in Madeira, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Ferriera) Orfao. In 1945, when Marie was 10, she and her family moved to East Boston where they lived until 1950, when they moved to Somerville. Marie attended the Somerville school system. In 1992, she moved to Hull, which she called home for the past 27 years.
Marie worked as a stitcher in the clothing industry. Her company made military uniforms for a variety of corporations. She enjoyed her work and the relationships she built through the years. 
In her spare time, Marie enjoyed playing card games and Bingo and visiting Foxwoods with her senior center friends. She looked forward to the monthly trip to Foxwoods because she always won. She was also an avid sports fan, her favorites being the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.  
The most important parts of Marie’s life were her family and her faith. She loved the time spent with her siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. A woman of great faith, she lived her life in accordance with the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love. She was a daily communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hull and always made an effort to live the Gospel. She was a regular volunteer at Wellspring Multi-Service Center as well as at the senior center. 
Marie was the type of person whom people felt comfortable with. She was always ready to give words of encouragement and comfort, and she had a big “Hello!” for everyone. She also had a presence that filled the room. She was a gentle, kind, and happy person. She will be missed by all the lives she touched.
Marie was the loving sister of John Orfao and his wife, Virginia, of Hull, and the late Joseph Orfao. She was the devoted aunt of David Orfao and his wife, Mary Beth, of Cambridge; JoAnn McIntosh and her husband, David, of Hinesville, Ga.; Elizabeth Mele and her husband, Robert, of Hull; Michael Orfao and his wife, Nancy, of Framingham; Philip Orfao and his wife, Cathleen, of Manchester, N.H.; John Orfao and his partner, Michelle, of Lacey, Wash.; Janet Riscica and her husband, Tony, of Niskayuna, N.Y.; Gina Gerfao and her wife, Sierra-Marie, of New Haven, Conn.; and the late Linda Belanger. Marie is also survived by many loving grand- and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were held on Feb. 4, at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham. The funeral Mass was celebrated on Feb. 5, at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. Services concluded with interment in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marie’s name can be sent to St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Annabel F. Lasoff

Annabel F. Lasoff, 95 
Annabel F. (Neustadt) Lasoff, of Hull and Milton and Palm Beach, Fla., died in Florida on Feb. 3. She was 95.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Bella (Backer) Neustadt. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Herman and Roland Neustadt. 
She was the beloved wife of the late Allen Lasoff and devoted mother of Robert Lasoff and his wife, Denise, and the late Samuel Lasoff and the late Rosanne Lasoff Erieg. She was the cherished grandmother of Kimberly Erieg, Allen Lasoff, Arielle Lasoff, Karisa Lasoff, and Shaina Lasoff.
No one could stop Annabel from doing the things she loved, the things that made her happy. She was a force of nature, nothing short of a world traveler, a stellar cards player, and a passionate gardener. She was also a fashionista; she frequented the nail salon and beauty parlor, and her closet was filled with designer clothes. 
Throughout the years, Annabel looked forward to her summers at the beach house in Hull, which she shared with her family and her grandchildren. She took morning swims, spent evenings reading on the back porch, and nights dining out with friends and family. And when the weather got cold, Annabel would find her way back to Palm Beach, where she enjoyed spending time with her Florida friends and going to Kravitz’s. Nonetheless, she always looked forward to going back to Hull the following summer. 
No matter where Annabel was, she always found herself surrounded by friends. Her eagerness to live life to the fullest, while sharing her stories along the way, will be forever missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., followed by burial at the park. Following the burial, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Denise Lasoff until 4 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy in her memory can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168, or online at www.dana-farber.org.
Funeral arrangements were by the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel (www.stanetskycanton.com).

Obituary: John Edward Burke Jr.

John Edward Burke Jr., 56 
John Edward (“Jake”) Burke Jr., of Hull, died unexpectedly on Jan. 26 after a long courageous battle. He was 56. 
Jake was born on Aug. 9, 1963, in Boston to Jack and Shirley Burke. He grew up in Whiskey Point, Brookline. He attended Wentworth Institute, was a proud U.S Navy Seabee veteran, Desert Storm veteran, and a great tugboat captain. He loved his family, the military, and his country. 
Jake was selfless; his mission was always to help others. His faith carried him through his life. He had a passion for music, enjoyed dancing, was a history buff (especially WWII), and was a fan of football. He was a handy, capable, and reliable man. 
The beloved husband of 24 years to Michele (Mize) Burke, of Hull, he was the devoted father of John Burke, of Quincy, and Corey Burke, of Kentucky. He was the cherished grandfather of Charlotte. 
He is survived by his mother, Shirley (Scott) Burke, of Hull; and his sisters, Donna Burke and her companion, Bill Gallagher, of Norwood, Cheryl Cahoon and her husband, Glenn, of Norwood and Brenda Frost and her husband, Jack, of Maine. He was a loving brother-in-law to his “Towers of Power,” Michael Mize and his husband, Gerry Sears, of Florida, and he also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
It was an honor and a privilege to know Jake.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday, from 2-6 p.m., in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main St. (Route 18, opposite the South Shore Hospital), South Weymouth. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Monday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jake can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. 
See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045

Obituary: Jean S. Frank

Jean S. Frank, 80
Jean S. (Freedman) Frank, of Braintree and formerly of Hull and Norwood, died on Jan. 27. She was 80. 
The beloved wife of the late Stanley (“Stush”) Frank, she was the devoted mother of Michael Frank and his wife, Amy; Marcy Kravet and her husband, Jeremy; and Scott Frank and his wife, Abbie Statsky-Frank. 
She was the loving sister of Joan (Freedman) and her late husband, Stanley Berson, and Myrna (Freedman) and her husband, Richard Berman, and cherished grandmother of Joshua, Max, Jessica, Arielle, Talia, Jacob, and Ezra.
Funeral services were held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel in Canton on Jan. 29. Burial was in Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon. 
Shiva will be held at the home of Myrna and Richard Berman on Jan. 30, from 3-8 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy in her memory can be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190, or www.southshorehealth.org/give. 

Obituary: Elizabeth M. Leonard

Elizabeth M. Leonard, 66 
Elizabeth M. (Murnane) Leonard, of Weymouth, died peacefully at her home on Jan. 15, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66.
Born in Boston, Liz, as she was known, was raised in Hull. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Welch) Murnane. She attended local schools and graduated from Hull High School with the class of 1971. She continued her education at Stonehill College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree with the class of 1975. 
Liz was a microbiologist in the health care industry. She worked for Atrius in Needham and enjoyed her career and the relationships she built throughout the years.
The most important part of Liz’s life was her family. She loved being a mother and caring for her children. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, skiing, and traveling with her husband. 
Liz was a strong-willed person. She was family-oriented, loving, courageous, and tough as nails. Her life lessons and example are part of her legacy that continues through her children and family. She will be missed by all the lives she touched.
Liz was the beloved wife of Kevin P. Leonard. The two married in April 1977, and together they shared 42 years of loving marriage. She was the devoted mother of Kevin P. Leonard II and his wife, Sara, of Billerica; Terence M. Leonard and his wife, Kristen, of New York; Meghan E. Leonard and her partner, Matthew, of Chicago; Brendan D. Leowolf and his wife, Kate, of Ashfield; and Erin C. Leonard of Louisville. 
She was the loving grandmother of Kinley R. Leonard, of Billerica; Eula M. Leowolf, of Ashfield; Jack M. Leonard, of New York; Aylwyn B. Leowolf, of Ashfield; and Mia T. Leonard, of New York. She was the dear sister of John F. Murnane and his wife, Denise, of Hingham and the late Daniel T. Murnane. She is also survived by many loving extended family members and friends, including her beloved cats, Griswold and Scrappy.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Jan. 20 prior to the funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Liz can be made to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Mary D. O’Connor

Mary D. O’Connor
Mary D. (Devoe) O’Connor, of Hingham and formerly of Lexington and Needham, died on Jan. 10
A loving mother, prolific knitter, and friend to many, she was the beloved wife of the late Thomas D. O’Connor. She was the mother of Joanne Pearson and her husband, David, of Hull; Daniel O’Connor, of North Adams; Charles O’Connor and his wife, Lisa, of Hingham; Cynthia Haley and her husband, John, of Weymouth; Bart O’Connor and his wife, Christie, of Hingham; Thomas D. O’Connor Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Somerville; and the late Marjorie Grace O’Connor. 
Mary was the sister of Patricia McDonough, of Bedford, and the late Charles Devoe, Col. Jack Devoe, Father Richard Devoe, Grace O’Connor, and Joanne Aieta. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren: Charlie, Kate, Laurie, Alex, Riley, Mason, Daniel, Emily, Matthew, Shauna, Thomas, Johnny, Avery, Tyler, Morgan, Tommy, Will, and Charlie; and by many nieces and nephews. 
Funeral was from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Road, Lexington, on Jan. 14, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Brigid Church, Lexington. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Lexington.
Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to the Hingham Food Pantry, 685 Main St., Hingham, MA 02043.

Obituary: Richard Lippman Lowenstam

Richard Lippman Lowenstam, 77
Richard Lippman Lowenstam, 77, of Hull, and formerly of Brookline and Brighton, passed on January 11th, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Benjamin and Rose Lowenstam, born in Boston, on July 27, 1942.
Throughout his life, Richard chased his many passions and interests, holding varied and eclectic jobs, from truck driver, to restaurateur, to jeweler. He was a true entrepreneur, starting numerous businesses, and he wasn’t afraid to take risks on things that excited him, which included buying more than one motorcycle well into his seventies. And, whether it was those motorcycles, smaller antiques, coins, or stamps, or the occasional odd item, like a mini slot machine, Richard was always bringing home his latest collectible. He shared his passion as a coin collector with those in the American Numismatic Association, in which he was a member for over 50 years.
The thing Richard was most proud of was his family. In addition to his loving wife, Linda, Richard’s life will be celebrated and remembered by his two daughters, Alisa Lowenstam, of Hull, and Deborah Bagley, of Walpole, his son-in-law, David Bagley, of Walpole, his four grandchildren, Mikia Manley, Justin Bagley, Julia Bagley, and Rachel Bagley, and his dog, Toto. He was a devoted, albeit quirky, father and grandfather who took his family on many fun adventures and frequently made them laugh with his quick wit and dry sense of humor. All of those who knew him will remember him as a kind hearted, funny, determined and generous man.
Funeral services will be held at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA on Tuesday, January 14th at 10 AM. Memorial observance will follow the burial until 7 PM at the home of Deborah and David Bagley then continuing on Wednesday at Richard’s late residence from 3-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard’s name, to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701 or online at donate3.cancer.org or to the South Shore VNA, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370 or online at https://www.southshorehealth.org/give. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, www.stanetskycanton.com

Obituary: Frederick Alfred Fairbank

Frederick Alfred Fairbank, 89
Frederick Alfred Fairbank, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on Jan. 12. He was 89. 
Freddy was born in Hull on Nov. 21, 1930, to John and Jesse Fairbank. An exceptional Hull High School football player in his youth, he was an Air Force veteran, who was stationed in the European theater during the Korean War. He was a member of the Laborers Union No. 133. 
Freddy was proud to be a Hull clam-digger for the majority of his life. During his retirement years, Freddy worked as a janitor for the Hull school system. He was also proud to know Bill W.
Freddy is survived by his wife, Paula (Murphy) Fairbank. He was the devoted father of Douglas Fairbank of Florida (beloved daughter-in-law Dawn Hurley Fairbank, of Hanover) and Frederick Bruce Fairbank (loving partner Ginny Kelly, of Hanson); stepfather of four stepchildren, Philip, George (wife Sheila), Laura, and Lisa Mackertich; and grandfather of two grandchildren, Brian (wife Jennifer) and Jessica Fairbank.
He is survived by his sister, Marge Walburn, of Florida. He was preceded in death by siblings John Fairbank, Ellie Durling, Bertha Cummings, and Gertrude Fishwick; and by his former wife, Margaret (“Peggy”) Fairbank.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m., at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. 
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: John Robert Mulford

John Robert Mulford, 85
John (“Jack”) Robert Mulford, of Sun City Center, Fla., and formerly of Hull, died peacefully on Dec. 26 surrounded by his family. He was 85.
Hull was where Jack and his wife, Grace, raised their four children. In addition to being very involved in his kids’ activities, he was the commissioner of the Pop Warner Football League and a Cubmaster. In his later years, Jack loved to go on cruises, play golf, and teach bridge and cribbage. All his life he was a voracious reader.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy O. Mulford, of Sun City Center, Fla. He was the devoted father of Michael Mulford and his wife, Janie, of Sun City Center, Fla.; James Mulford, of Plymouth; Sherry Larkin, of Quincy; and Donna Dunlea and her husband, Jack, of Sun City Center, Fla.
He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters: George Mulford and his wife, Betty; William Mulford; Ronald Mulford; Claire Walker and her husband, James; and Marie Proulx. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Mulford and his wife, Grace (Stubbs) Mulford.
A funeral Mass will be held on Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Jack’s name can be made to your favorite charity.

Obituary: Bruno Sestito

Bruno Sestito, 89 
Bruno Sestito, of Hull and formerly of Hingham and Palermiti, Italy, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Jan. 2 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 89. 
Born in Palermiti, Itialy, Bruno was the son of the late Domenico and Elisabetta (Iannino) Sestito. He was educated in local Italian schools. 
Bruno was a cobbler and shoemaker his entire life. He learned the profession from his father as a small boy. His father owned a family shop in Italy and served the local community. Using the skills his father taught him, Bruno became an established cobbler. The “shoemaker for the stars,” he made shoes for Wilt Chamberlain, among others. Although h retired in 1995, he never stopped making shoes. He was always happy to help people when they came to him for assistance. 
In his spare time, Bruno loved to travel. He traveled to 36 out of the 50 United States and regularly visited Italy, his favorite place of all his travels. He also enjoyed working in his yard. He was a well-dressed man and always wore a suit. Even when he would work in his yard, he would still be wearing his dress shirt, tie, and trousers. He was also known for making and bottling wine for family and friends.
Bruno was a former member of the Hingham Sons of Italy. But the most important part of his life was spending time with his family and, in particular, his grandchildren. They were what gave him the most enjoyment in his life, and he was proud of the people they grew into. 
Bruno was a disciplined, loyal, hardworking, and passionate person. He had a great sense of humor and would do anything for the people in his life. His loving demeanor and kindness are part of his legacy that continues through his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all the lives he touched. 
Bruno was the former husband of Armida (“Mimi”) Sestito and the devoted father of Domenico Sestito and his wife, Deborah, and Lodovico B. Sestito and his wife, Lisa, all of Hull. He was the loving grandfather of William Nolan, Rocco Sestito, Marco Sestito, Camden Ciulla, Hudson Ciulla-Sestito, Boden Ciulla-Sestito, and Harrison Ciulla-Sestito, all of Hull. He was the dear brother of Antonio Sestito and his wife, Marieanne, of Hingham, the late Elisabetta Barbuto, and the late Caterina Sestito. He was a cherished uncle of Marissa Sestito, of Hingham, and Antonio Sestito Jr. and his wife, Katie, of Middleborough, and a cherished great-uncle of Thomas Massey and Patrick Massey, both of Hingham. He is also survived by many loving cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Jan.10, from 4-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. 
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at noon on Saturday, Jan. 11, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 1 p.m. Bruno will be entombed with his family in Palermiti, Italy, at a later date. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences. 

Obituary: Lawrence F. O’Hare

Lawrence F. O’Hare, 73
Lawrence (“Larry”) F. O’Hare, a resident of Hull and formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on Dec. 23 after a long illness. He was 73. 
Larry leaves his wife, Jo-Ann (Meloni) O’Hare; their children, Lori O’Hare and Ryan O’Hare and his wife, Katie, of Canton; and two grandchildren, Emma and Anna O’Hare, who were the light of his life. He also leaves his pet Angell. 
During Larry’s career, he was a talented interior painter. 
Larry loved spending time with his family, fishing, and working on his computer. He will be missed dearly. 
There will be a Celebration of Life Mass at St. Ann’s Church in Hull on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11:00 a.m. 

Obituary: Susan M. Fleck

Susan M. Fleck, 78 
Susan M. (Dreelan) Fleck, of Hull and formerly of Waltham, died on Dec. 21 surrounded by her family. She was 78.
Susan was predeceased by her parents, William and Mary Dreelan, and her brother, Robert Dreelan. The devoted wife of 55 years to Herbert F. Fleck Jr., she was the loving mother of William Fleck and his wife, Annmarie; Richard Fleck and his wife, Nancy; Sheila Fleck; and Deborah Fleck and her wife, Nancy, all of Hull. She was cherished Nana to Ashley, Richie, Will, and Maxwell.
Susan grew up in Waltham and enjoyed spending her summers on the beaches in Gloucester with her family. She received a nursing degree at Laboure College. After 15 years as a nurse, she left her nursing career and joined the family moving business, Daley & Wanzer, where she continued to work until her retirement. She spent her later years splitting her time between Hull and West Palm Beach, Fla., with her husband.  
Susan enjoyed watching sporting events, reading a good book, and, keeping nursing close to her heart, helping anyone who needed her assistance in their time of need. She was the beacon of the family, shining a guiding light to ensure all were safe and sound. She will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Dec. 27, from 4-8 p.m., at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham.  
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 9 a.m. Services will conclude with interment in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Susan’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association and Pat Roche Hospice House, c/o Norwell VNA. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Barbara J. Josselyn

Barbara J. Josselyn, 89 
Barbara J. (Farley) Josselyn, of Hull, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 21. She was 89.  
Born in St. Jean, Quebec, Canada, she was the only daughter of the late Allen Kirkland Henry Farley and Marjorie Julia (Bell). She was raised and educated in Quebec and worked for many years for the Hull School Department.
Barbara loved music and dancing. In fact, she met her husband while they were both on vacation for July 4th in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. After three days of dancing the nights away on the pier, Gilbert proposed. They were married 11 months later. She moved to the states, and the couple spent 60 years together. 
Barbara loved children, so that made it easy for her to love her job as a cafeteria worker. She also worked at the emergency shelter at the Memorial Middle School during the Blizzard of 1978. 
She loved hosting family dinners, baking, playing cards, crossword puzzles, watching the Little League World Series and “The Price is Right.” She also enjoyed traveling, especially cruises. And she loved knitting; she made many slippers, afghans, beautifully themed sweaters; and the traditional Christmas stockings for her family. 
Barbara loved many things, but there was no greater love than her love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The beloved wife of the late Gilbert Channing Josselyn, she was the devoted mother of Charlene Josselyn, of Stoughton; Peter Josselyn and his wife, Tresa, of Michigan; Nancy Sullivan and her husband, Charlie, of Hull; and Richard Josselyn and his wife, Tara, of Brockton. She was the proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 10 great-grandchildren. 
A private memorial service is planned for the spring. Expressions of sympathy can be made in Barbara’s memory to the Webster Park Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 56 Webster St., Rockland, MA 02370.  
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for online condolences.

Obituary: Marie I. Bradley

Marie I. Bradley, 59
Marie I. (Mitchell) Bradley, of Hull, died unexpectedly on Dec. 14. She was 59. 
She was the beloved mother of Joseph Mitchell Bradley, of Hanover, and the cherished daughter of William (“Bill”)  Mitchell, of Hull, and the late Irene (Dunphy) Mitchell. 
She was the loving sister of Betty Ann Doherty and her husband, Wayne, of Whitman; Kathy Mitchell and Jack Mitchell and his wife, Leigh, all of Scituate; and the late Peggy Rand and her husband, George Rand, of Hull. Marie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and she leaves her friend, Bill W.
Marie grew up in Hull Village among many close friends. She cherished spending time with her family, especially on the front porch of her family home. She enjoyed getting her hair and nails done, traveling, and spending time at the beach, as well as singing, dancing, and bringing true joy to everyone she met. She genuinely enjoyed moments of partying and celebrating the holidays with her family, especially Memorial Day in Hull.
Marie was a longtime employee of Delta Airlines and the Marriott Corp. While employed at Delta, she made many friends, including Mel Simmons, who eventually succumbed to breast cancer. To honor her and their friendship, Marie created the “Mel’s Bracelet Fundraiser,” which to date has raised millions of dollars. 
Marie was so proud to have been a part of AA and to have celebrated more than 25 years of sobriety, taking one day at a time. But what she loved most was being a mother to her son, “JoJo.” From the moment he was born, Marie took her role as a mom as the most important gift in her life. Spending time with her baby boy was her preference over anything else in the world.
Even after suffering a brain bleed and stroke 12 years ago, Marie still radiated light into the world through her faith, personality, laugh, and smile. She had a tremendous impact on every person she encountered and was grateful for every second of every day. Heaven has gained a very special angel and a lot more song and dance. We are so grateful for the gift of her life and want to continue her memory through acts of kindness, being grateful, sharing laughs, and helping those who need it most.
Visiting hours were held on Wednesday in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service is to be held in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s of the Sacred Heart, 392 Hanover St., Hanover, at 10:30 a.m. 
A gofundme has been created in Marie’s memory to cover any remaining expenses, and the rest will go to her son so that he can experience the life she would have wanted for him. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Nazzareno DiVito Jr.

Nazzareno DiVito Jr., 90 
Nazzareno (“Nunzi”) DiVito Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Dec. 16. He was 90.
Nunzi was born in Cohasset in 1929 to Nazzareno Sr., of Castrovalva, Italy, and Georgina (Calvi) DiVito, of Hingham, and was the eldest of five children. A lifelong resident of Hull, he was a fixture in this seaside community. Growing up, he worked for his father’s construction company. After graduating from Wentworth Institute in Boston, he served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as corporal.  
After returning to work for his father, he was elected to the Hull Board of Assessors in 1962 and later also served as appointed full-time assessor for Duxbury and Hingham. Nunzi remained chairman of the Hull board after retirement until his passing. During his career, he also worked in maintaining several rental properties.  
Nunzi was an active member of the Hull Council Knights of Columbus (past Grand Knight) and St. Ann’s Church, where he served as an usher while his bride of 62 years, Barbara A. (Ware), sang in the choir.
Nunzi first met Barbara at a dance with mutual friends. Throughout the years, they continued to enjoy all types of lessons and dances, most recently weekly square dancing with the Hobomock Hoedowners. He also enjoyed traveling throughout the country for assessors’ conventions, maintaining his parents’ garden on Newport Road, and winemaking with the grapes that still grow there.  
Most of all, he enjoyed talking with anybody, whether he knew them or not. He would always make time to help others, whether it was at a local blood drive, a town celebration, a Knights function, scooping ice cream during the summer at Sunset Point Camp, or fixing someone’s car, heat, or house. He never forgot the people he met and leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity to an entire community of family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife, Nunzi leaves his two sons, John L. DiVito and his wife, Donna (French), and Michael P. DiVito and his wife, Marie (Prestera), of Weymouth. He was the cherished grandpa of Ian Maguire and his wife, Caitlin; Christina DiVito and her husband, Hyungrae Kim; Annnalisa DiVito and her husband, Frank Gao; and Sara DiVito; and great-grandpa to Ellie Jean Maguire.  
He was the loving brother of Teresa and her husband, the late Vincent Cogliano; Virginia and her husband, John Orfao; and Joe DiVito and his companion, Rhonda Healey, all of Hull; his brother-in-law, Dr. Edward Jones, of South Carolina, and sister-in-law, Irene Duff (Ware), of Dorchester. He was predeceased by his sister Louise and her husband, Frank Marciano; his sister Mary Jones; and sister-in-law Lynda DiVito.  
Nunzi will be forever remembered by everyone who had the honor to meet him, including a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
The DiVito family wishes to acknowledge the kind and compassionate care Nunzi received during his time at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 2-6 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull.  
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Sunset Point Vacation Camp, c/o Ivana Veiga at Catholic Charities South, 169 Court St., Brockton, MA 02302, or Knights of Columbus, Hull Council, 440 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Lorraine Lesher

Lorraine Lesher, 86
Lorraine (Jason) Lesher, of Hull, died peacefully on Dec. 14. She was 86. 
Born in Cohasset, Lorraine was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Jason. She was the loving mother of Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Palm, of Scituate; Ann Georgopoulos, of Hingham; and Robert Jason, of Hull. She was also the caring sister of Virginia Clay, Charlotte Skidmore, Kenneth Jason, and the late Ruthie Jason and John Jason and the cherished grandmother of`12 grandchildren and great- grandchildren. 
Lorraine grew up in Cohasset and lived in Hull most of her life. She was a Cohasset school bus driver for many years. She loved the ocean, dining out, and socializing with family and friends.
Lorraine will be remembered for her spunky, independent spirit and outgoing personality. She will be sadly missed by those who spent time with her. 
A private family service will be held at a later date.

Obituary: Virginia Karas Brunke

Virginia Karas Brunke, 71
Virginia (“Snooky”) Karas Brunke, a lifelong resident of Hull, died on Dec. 6 surrounded by loved ones. She was 71.  The daughter of the late Stradi and Thelma Karas and estranged wife of the late Charles Brunke, she was the loving mother of the late David Brunke. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Jay Brunke and his wife, Nancy Snyder, of Hull, and Mark Brunke, of Boston, and devoted friend Peter Orbach, of Quincy. She is survived by brothers Steven Karas, of Falmouth, and George Karas, of Taunton. She was the sister of the late Barbara Callahan and James Karas. Virginia in past years enjoyed Nantasket Beach, traveling, yard sales, and collecting vintage clothing and shoes. There will be a celebration of life at the Downing Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at noon. Interment will be private. Friends are invited to join the family after the celebration at the Parrot Restaurant in Hull. For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Donna Cogliano

Donna Cogliano, 61
Donna Cogliano, of Scituate, passed away peacefully after a long struggle of multiple cancers and transplants on November 24 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham MA.  She was 61.
She was the beloved daughter of Teresa M. (DiVito) and the late Vincent A. Cogliano, of Hull; sister of Christine (Cogliano) Kinnally and husband Joseph; the late Vincent Cogliano and wife Joan (O’Sullivan); and Ann (Cogliano) Doherty and husband, Paul; loving Aunt of Michael Cogliano, Mia Cogliano, Marissa Kinnally, Megan Doherty, and Georgia Doherty.  She also leaves many supportive family and friends.
Donna was a 1976 graduate of Hull High School and graduated from Northeastern University in 1981 with a B.S. in Journalism.  She also competed as a Varsity Athlete in Field Hockey & Lacrosse.  She worked for various newspapers and ultimately as a sports writer for the Walpole Times in the 1980s.  In addition to various retail jobs, she spent the last 14 years as an elderly companion. 
Donna had many hobbies and interests over the years including summer softball, golf, tennis, walking, games, letter writing, creating her own greeting cards, playing Native American flutes, dancing, music, flying colorful kites with her nieces, nephew and many friends. She loved traveling to meet cousins in Italy, Australia, and throughout the United States. 
Services were held earlier this week. Memorial donations can be made to The Pat Roche Hospice Home, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA, 02043, or First Parish Unitarian and Universalist Church, 330 First Parish Rd., Scituate, MA, 02066.

Obituary: Katrina Marie Coffey

Katrina Marie Coffey, 30 
Katrina Marie (Lofgren) Coffey, of Millville, died unexpectedly on Nov. 20 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She was 30.
Katrina was the loving wife of Stephen J. Coffey and the devoted mother of their treasured sons, Brayden, 9, and Owen, 5, and dog, Teddy Bear.
She is survived by her mother, Lynn Willis, and her husband William Jr., of Maynard, and her father, Steven Lofgren, and his wife, Karen, of Hull.
She was the dear sister of Ryan M. Lofgren and his wife, Samantha, of Abington; Tristan, Colby, and Charley Cate Lofgren, of Hull; Samantha Tebo, of New Mexico; and Brandon Tebo, of Florida. 
She was the loving aunt of Daniel, Adalyn, and Austin Lofgren and Nolan Tebo.
She also leaves her maternal grandparents, Eileen (Ryan) and Richard Mahan, of Onset; her great-great aunt, Irene Ryan, of Kingston; and her paternal grandparents, Valerie (DiGravio) and the late Donald Lofgren of Weymouth.  
She was the daughter-in-law of Pauline Charette, of Woonsocket, R.I.; and granddaughter-in-law of John and Rita Takessian, of Blackstone. She was also the daughter-in-law of William Coffey and his wife, Kathy, of Lincoln, R.I.; and the granddaughter-in-law of Evelyn Coffey, of Blackstone. She also leaves her brother-in-law, Justin Coffey, of Woonsocket, R.I., and his fiancé, Amanda Deguire. 
Other survivors include many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.   
Katrina was born on July 29, 1989, in Weymouth. She attended the Weymouth schools before moving and becoming a 2007 graduate of Tri-County Regional High School, Franklin, where she was an avid cheerleader.
She worked at Benchmark Senior Living in Franklin for the past two years as a lead CNA and med-tech. It was there that she was able to fulfill her passion of taking care of others. 
Katrina will be remembered for her outgoing and adventurous personality, her ability to light up a room with her smile, and her loud, infectious laugh.  She was a New England sports fan, but especially loved the Boston Bruins. Her passions also included music, cooking, nature walks, camping, and most importantly spending time with family and friends.   She had a true passion for living life to its fullest. She was a loving, caring soul who was cherished by many, and she will be deeply missed.
A memorial Mass was held on Thursday, Dec. 5, at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Katrina (Lofgren) Coffey Children’s Memorial Fund, in care of Dean Bank, 8 Main St., Blackstone, MA  01504.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin. For additional information and the online guest book, visit www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Mary E. Haggerty

Mary E. Haggerty 
Mary E. (Tobin) Haggerty, of Hull and Cambridge, died on Nov. 24. 
She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel J. (“Don”) Haggerty and the loving mother of Marie Haggerty, of Tyngsboro; Donna Brady, of Hull; Carol Stout, of Cambridge; and Robert Haggerty, of Hull. She was the cherished grandmother of Maryette, Timothy, Brian, and Jake. She also leaves sons-in-law Billy Brady, Neal Stout, and Gary Perrault. She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Tobin. 
Her funeral was from the Keefe Funeral Home in North Cambridge on Nov. 29 and was followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. John Church in Cambridge. Burial took place in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. 
Donations can be made to St. John’s Church, 2270 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. To send an online message of condolence, visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.