Obituary: Rocco C. DiTullio

Rocco C. DiTullio, 78 
Rocco C. DiTullio, a longtime resident of Hull, died peacefully on Nov. 29 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78.
Rocco was born in Boston to the late Esterina M. (Palla) and Rocco DiTullio. He was raised and educated in Arlington and was a graduate of Arlington High School. 
Rocco had lived in Hull for more than 50 years. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force during the early 1960s.
Rocco was the well-known owner and operator of Rocco’s Barber Shop on Washington Street in Quincy Point. He established the business in 1968, operating it for 46 years before retiring in 2014. He loved being a barber and enjoyed many long-standing relationships with loyal customers.
Anyone who knew Rocco experienced his larger- than-life personality. He was a voice of counsel for many, always available for his customers, relatives, and friends in any adversity they might be experiencing. 
Rocco had a voice that filled a room with an unmistakable laugh that commanded our attention and lightened our hearts. He had passion, and he shared it lavishly with us all even when it was sharing discoveries, such as the best way to warm day-old pizza to fresh perfection: Set the oven to 250 degrees; place the pizza in the oven; take it out just as the preheat finishes.
You always knew how Rocco felt at any given time. He was often a hard man to disagree with but an easy man to love, and love him we did and do.
He was the beloved husband of the late Valerie A. (Bythrow) DiTullio and the devoted father of Rocco C. DiTullio Jr. and his wife, Luci, of Rowley; Lawrence A. DiTullio, of Hull; and Lisa M. Laverty and her husband, Kevin, of Essex, Vt. He was the loving grandfather of Rocco C. DiTullio III, Catherine R. DiTullio, John L. DiTullio, Anna F. DiTullio, Samantha R. DiTullio, Richard V. Laverty, Krispen J. Laverty, Carl A. Laverty, Roland F. Laverty, Oliver P. Laverty, Augustine L. Laverty, and Paul M. Laverty, and loving father-in-law of Stacy DiTullio.
He was the longtime companion of Margaret Gianibas, of Hull, and loving surrogate father to Lisa Harrigan, Terry McDonald, and Nick Gianibas and their spouses and surrogate grandfather to their children.
Rocco is also survived by many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Parish at St. Ann’s Church in Hull on Dec. 4. The Mass was livestreamed, and a recording of it can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristbytheSea and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish | Facebook. Interment, with military honors, followed at Hull Village Cemetery. 
Donations in Rocco’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701.

Obituary: Liam McArdle Bowes

Liam McArdle Bowes, 29
Liam McArdle Bowes, of Hull, died suddenly on Nov. 19. He was 29.  
Liam was a young man who loved and adored his family and many friends. He possessed a love of music, a wry sense of humor, creative imagination, and an empathic heart.
One of Liam’s loves was playing drums with his fellow band members of Zebra Accident at the C Note in Hull. Another was being a passionate fan of the Patriots and making game day videos for “Dev and Bowes: Three Keys to Victory.” He enjoyed spending time in Maine, hiking Mosquito Mountain and taking in the beauty of Moxie Falls.
Liam was the beloved son of Robert and Catherine Bowes, of Hull, and cherished brother of Meghan Bowes, of Brighton. He was the grandson of the late William and Rita Bowes and Kevin and Anna McArdle. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be especially missed by his large group of friends, aka The Crew.
Visiting hours are at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset, on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9-10:30 a.m.; please register  to attend online at www.mcnamara-sparrell.com on Liam’s tribute page, where you can leave messages. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at St. Ann Church, Samoset Avenue, Hull, at 11 a.m.  Relatives and friends are invited. Face masks will be required of all; COVID-19 guidelines and capacity regulations are mandated. Those who wish to attend the Mass can register at liambowesfuneralmass.eventbrite.com.
In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in memory of Liam to: The National Alliance of Mental Health, https://www.nami.org/Home, 529 Main St., #1m17, Boston, MA 02019; or Save the C Note Benefit Fund, https://www.gofundme.com/f/c-note-benefit-fund, 159 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: John R. Cassidy

John R. Cassidy, 70
John R. Cassidy, of Hull, died on Dec. 1 after a long period of declining health, with his wife of 34 years, Dottie (Nyen), by his side. He was 70. 
John was the second of five children born to Frank and Collette (Kane) Cassidy, entering the world on Sept. 21, 1950, in Boston.  
John loved and was beloved by his brothers and sisters: Joe Cassidy and his wife, Lucy; Marion Meradji and her husband, Ahmad; Patrick Cassidy and his wife, Karen; and Kathleen Mulcahy. He was glad to be the cool uncle to Chris Mulcahy and Steven and Kevin Cassidy. But he especially loved being Daii to his niece Angela DeCaires and his nephew Omid Meradji (and to Angela’s children, Navid and Mia Luna). He was dearly loved by many lifelong friends as well as those who he considered his chosen family. 
John grew up in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, eventually traveling all around the United States, having adventures and misadventures, before becoming an HVAC technician at Beth Israel Hospital and Marriott Copley Place when it opened. John then held management positions at Marriott Copley Place and Marriott Long Wharf, ending up as chief engineer at the Holiday Inn at Government Center. 
In 1996, he left the hospitality industry and opened an Army/Navy store, Cassidy Cutlery and Military Surplus, teaching and sharing with others his passion for history, edged weapons, and military collectibles and becoming known locally as “the knife guy.”  
After closing his store in 2002 due to illness and surviving a kidney and liver transplant in 2004, John continued buying and selling on auction sites and at flea markets until his last illness in 2019. But his favorite was Hull’s “Stem to Stern,” and he eagerly awaited the announced dates each year.  
He loved and cared for a long succession of rescued feline companions over the years, the latest being Carmella (aka Baby). His gardens each year were legendary, providing fresh tomatoes and other goodies to friends and acquaintances alike, and he enjoyed a friendly garden competition with his friend Carlos for many years. A highlight of his life was being well enough to ride his motorcycle to attend Bike Week in Laconia in 2008. 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by burial at Mount Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed on John’s obituary at www.Keohane.com. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at bidmc.org/give or to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue at hsar.org/donate.

Obituary: Beverly D. Baecher

Beverly D. Baecher, 55
Beverly D. Baecher, of Hull, died on Nov. 14 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 55.
Beverly was born and raised in Hull and graduated from Hull High School. She loved cats, drawing, taking walks, and shopping. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and loved making cards for everyone.
She will be remembered as a caring and devoted daughter, sister, and aunt and will be sadly missed by all those who knew her.  
The cherished daughter of Doris Kaplan, of Hull, and the late Peter Baecher, she was the loving wife of Joanne Lowry, dear sister of Mark Baecher and his wife, Kelly, of Hull, and the late Peggy Deane and Sidney Baecher. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her beloved cat, Max.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday, from 2-4 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4 p.m. Cremation will follow. A private burial will be held at a later date in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Beverly can be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701.

Obituary: Naomi J. Sherman

Naomi J. Sherman
Naomi J. Greene (Shapiro) Sherman, of Hull, died on Nov. 22.
The beloved wife of the late Arnold Sherman and the late Alfred J. Greene, she was the devoted mother of Eric M. Greene and Venus, Susan Murphy and Michael, Sharon Kavanaugh, and Janet Sherman. She was the loving grandmother of Katie Sanchez and Frankie, Debra Wald and Joel, Matthew Murphy and Meg, Alana Greene and Jordan Lucus, Alyssa Zisk, and Christopher Kavanaugh. She was also the fond sister of Marshall D. Shapiro and Amy and the late Haskell Shapiro and Arline. 
Naomi was a past president of Temple Beth Sholom in Hull where she and Arnold were longtime members of the Board of Directors and Ritual Committee and were active participants and supporters of religious services and adult education classes.
Before moving to Hull, she was the longtime secretary at the Temple Emanuel Youth House in Newton. She was active at Temple Emanuel, serving on the Youth Activities and Education committees and as a member of the Couples Club.  
She later worked at Boston University Law School in the alumni office. 
Naomi loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting and other events. Other than her homes in Newton and later in Hull, the place that perhaps she loved most of all was Nantasket Beach.
Private services were held at the Hull Village Cemetery.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no Shiva, but a celebration of her life may be held when it is safe to gather.
Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 600 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Jay A. Sullivan

Jay A. Sullivan
Jay A. Sullivan, of Hull, died peacefully at his home on Nov. 4.  
He was born in Winthrop to John E. Sullivan and Marie (Abely) Sullivan and was stepson of Gwendolyn Sullivan. The husband of Josephine Ventresca Sullivan, he was the father of Michael A., Katy, and Sheila Sullivan; brother of Barry Sullivan, of Danbury, N.H., and the late Neil Sullivan of Bettendorf, Iowa; and the proud grandfather of Colin, Riane, and Liam Sullivan.  
Jay attended school in Winthrop as a child and Bridgeton Academy in Maine as a young adult. His talent as an artist was evident when he was very young and continued throughout adulthood, ranging from graphic design and illustration to fine marine landscape painting.  
After marriage and while raising a growing family, he attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston while working the nightshift in the advertising department of the old Boston Record/Sunday Advertiser as well as at various Boston advertising agencies. His 40-plus year career in newspaper advertising art ended when he retired from the Boston Herald in 2002.
Jay loved fishing, hunting, and camping with his young family in the White Mountains of New Hampshire; traveling the coast of Maine; all animals large and small; his spectacular Christmas trees, decorated with prized ornaments he had handpicked; photography; sunsets and surf in Hull, greeting the Tall Ships with his family on his Grady White in Boston Harbor for the nation’s 1976 bicentennial.  
From Winthrop to Boston to Hull, he was never far from the imagery of the sea.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jay’s name to the Norwell VNA or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
A private family service is planned for a later date. For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Rick Comstock

Rick Comstock
Rick Comstock (Frederick O. Comstock III) died on Oct. 3 in Hull. He was the son of the late Dorothy Beck Comstock, the neighborhood’s “cool mom,” and former World War II fighter pilot Frederick O. Comstock Jr., of Rumson and Red Bank, N.J., respectively. He was raised by them in Clifton, N.J., with many memories of carefree childhood summers in Rumson at the Jersey shore. 
Rick is survived by his wife and partner in life, love and, music, Mirana Abbott Comstock, and the music they made together for many decades, in their previous home in New York’s Greenwich Village and in the studio he built in their home in Hull. 
Rick started playing guitar in his teens, studying both jazz and rock guitar, and continued playing and recording for most of his life. He designed, built, and ran Soundspace, a popular music studio in downtown New York, and the bands he fronted with his wife played all the major clubs on the city scene, with airplay on rock radio and videos in rotation on MTV. In addition to his ongoing career in printing, in more recent years he produced their alternative rock/dance duo Theory of Tides online, as well as playing guitar, bass, and percussion. 
With a degree in marine biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rick loved the beach and was totally at home in the water. He also loved to dance, especially in the clubs in Provincetown, where he and his wife were married. His neighbors remember when, while doing whatever work around the house or yard, he would always take the time to chat and have a laugh with them. 
Rick would have been sad to see Eddie Van Halen’s recent passing, and his wife hopes he is jamming with him in that rock ‘n’ roll band in heaven … and playing with his late and much-loved pup, Macs.
Images will be shown and his recorded music played at a private memorial service for friends and neighbors on Nantasket Beach in Hull (entrance on Kenberma Street and Beach Avenue) on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3:45 p.m. (rain date Nov. 8). Bring your own beach chair or beach blanket; masks and social distancing will be observed. 
Donations can be made to the Sweet Relief Musicans’ Fund at Sweetrelief.org. The Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman St., Canton, is assisting with arrangements. 

Obituary: Diane Cecile Anderson

Diane Cecile Anderson, 78 
Diane Cecile (Ferland) Anderson, a resident of Hull, died on Oct. 28 after a long illness. She was 78.
Beloved daughter of the late Raymond E. Ferland and Flore (Desaulniers) of Fall River, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Edward A. Anderson. She was the loving mother of Denise Permatteo and her husband, Jason, of Lunenburg; Jill Miller and her husband, Chris, of Quincy; and Erik Anderson, of Quincy. She was loving grandmother to Andrew and Mireille Permatteo and Arthur Miller. She also leaves her siblings, Lucille Morrissey, of Tarpon Springs Fla.; Paul Ferland and his wife, Paulette, of Tiverton, R.I.; Raymond Ferland and his wife, Sara, of Dartmouth; and her sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Anderson) Hurley, and William of Braintree. She is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Diane graduated from Dominican Academy High School in 1960. After graduation, she spent several years living and working in Boston. She married in 1970 and resided in Readville with her young family before moving to Hull in 1983. 
Diane loved the arts and was an avid painter in her young adult years. She loved all types of music, reading, foreign films, and picking out colorful annuals for her front porch in the summer. She spoke French fluently and enjoyed activities that would remind her of her strong French-Canadian background. She loved to have fun, and her laugh was infectious. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Diane’s family is very grateful for the care she received at the Windrose at Weymouth assisted living facility and the Pope skilled nursing facility in Weymouth. 
A graveside service honoring both Diane and Edward Anderson is planned for Friday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the Hull Village Cemetery. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to your favorite charity in Diane’s honor.  
For further information and to share a note of sympathy with the Anderson family, visit www.dolanfuneral.com.

Obituary: Norma (Pellegrino) Alibrandi

Norma (Pellegrino) Alibrandi, at 96
Alibrandi, Norma (Pellegrino) of Quincy, formerly of Hull and Hollywood, FL, died October 31, 2020.
The beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Alibrandi. Cherished mother of Fred Alibrandi and his wife Mary of Weymouth and James Alibrandi and his wife Dorothy of Hull. Daughter of the late John and Flora (Balduzzi) Pellegrino. Sister of the late Mary Fazio and Vera Macero. Devoted Grammie to Alaina and her husband Michael, Alyssa and her husband Michael and Anthony J. and his wife Caron. She is also Grammie to 9 great grandchildren, Michael, Marco, Tony, Montana, Christian, Luke, Antonio, Hudson and Sienna. She leaves behind her dear friend and longtime neighbor Frannie Slotnick. Norma left a positive impact on the lives of her many nieces, nephews and godchildren. She was fondly referred to as Grammie or Auntie Norma. 
Norma was born in Boston and grew up in Somerville. In 1946 she married the love of her life Anthony J. Alibrandi and they later moved to Hull where they raised their family. She worked as a bookkeeper throughout the years and retired in the 80's. During her retirement they moved to Seminole Park in Hollywood, Florida where she and Tony enjoyed the beautiful weather, great friends and Norma’s favorite Bocce!
In 2000, Norma and Tony moved back to Massachusetts and in the Wollaston section of Quincy, where she provided loving care for her husband as his health declined. In 2019, Norma moved to the Fenno House on Hancock Street.
She was a talented painter who studied under Liz Baglione. In addition to her painting, she was also an antique dealer, along with her dear friend Frannie Slotnick, together they opened “Grammies Den”. She loved dancing, quilt making, and Bingo. A very active member at the Fenno House, Norma had a fierce competitive spirit and was a skilled poker player, she enjoyed all types of board games and activities.
A devout Catholic, Norma had a very special place in her heart for St. Mary's Parish in Hull and instilled her strong faith in her family. The foundation of her life was her family, they were the cornerstone of all that was truly important to her. She loved to be surrounded by them. Although they are broken hearted at their loss, they feel fortunate for all the blessings she brought into their lives. She will live on in the hearts that love her so very much. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 11:30 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Norma may be made to the Home For Little Wanders, 10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135.  For those who would like send the family a condolence, please use the funeral home address. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences as well as livestream. 

Obituary: James T. Reilly

James T. Reilly
James T. Reilly died on Oct. 7 after battling chronic illnesses the past several years. 
Jim was the devoted son of the late John D. and Catherine A. Reilly of Hull. He was a 1976 graduate of Hull High School. He attended Bunker Hill Community College and graduated as a nuclear medicine technologist. He was formerly employed as chief of nuclear medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
Jim was always grateful for having grown up in Hull. He loved the water, beach, and boating. He was a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a former assistant Hull harbormaster.
He had many hobbies, including gardening, antique cars, traveling, and photography. He particularly liked to photograph the beautiful and ever-changing sunrises and sunsets over Hull.
His greatest love by far was for his family. He was the loving father of Meghan, Stephanie, and Kimberly. He was the loving brother of Ellen-Marie Reilly, John D. Reilly Jr., Joseph P. Reilly, and Katherine T. and her husband, Stephen Smith, all of Hull. He will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews.
A wake will be held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1-4 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hull Council on Aging or the Paragon Carousel.
Visit www.DowningChapel.com for details and the online guestbook for condolences. 

Obituary: Eleanor D. Cox

Eleanor D. Cox, 100, 
Eleanor D. (Powers) Cox, of Hull, died peacefully on Oct. 11. She was 100.
Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Fairbank Cox Sr. and the loving mother of Judith Ann Cox, of Hull; Thomas F. Cox Jr. and wife Barbara, of Scituate; Richard S. Cox and wife Yun, of Honolulu; and the late Janet Cox Rockwell. 
She was the sister of the late Otis D. Powers Jr. and wife Elizabeth; the late Ruth O’Brien and husband Francis X. O’Brien; and the late Dorothea Powers. She was treasured Nana of Michael Cox and his wife, Susan, Matthew Cox, Richard Cox Jr., Katlin Laffoon and her husband, DJ, Sean Cox, Audrey Rockwell, Eleanor Rockwell, and the late James Rockwell. She was beloved Nana the Great to six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
She was the daughter of the late Otis and Nora (Moore) Powers. 
Eleanor was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin and worked as a hotel switchboard operator for Hobic. She was a devoted member of St. Ann’s Church in Hull and was a member of the St. Ann Women’s Sodality. She was also a member of the Hull Women’s Garden Club, Hull Library Building Committee, and a past president of the Hull PTA. 
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, followed by a private interment in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Eleanor can be made to: Pat Roche Hospice Home, c/o NVNA and Hospice Charitable Fund, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061. To share a remembrance or condolence, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com.

Obituary: Earl K. Tame

Earl K. Tame of Hull, Ma passed away on October 12, 2020. Earl loved the Town of Hull, where he lived for 39 years. He was enamored with the scenic ocean and wonderful people. He was determined to stay until he died suddenly on Monday. Earl was the loving father of his two daughters, Jessica Tame of Harvard, Ma and Katherine Tame of Pisgah Forest, NC. Earl also had two beautiful granddaughters, Mia Mui and Laurel Dobens, whom he loved entirely.
Earl grew up in Hyde Park, Boston with his mother Katherine Silva and graduated Hyde Park High School in 1960. He took every art course offered by Northeastern University while working as Senior Pressman in the University's printing department. From 1965 - 1987 he was a distinguished senior pressman working with large-scale sheet and web fed presses.
Earl was a lifelong artist working with various medias: oil, ink, acrylics, watercolors, photography, writing, glass, woodworking and landscapes. He was particularly known for his use of oil and acrylic mixtures in innovative, colorful, superbly composed abstract, large format paintings.
In Earl's later years, he proudly worked as a tour operator for CityView Trolley in Boston, Ma.  He was an avid Boston historian, sharing his love of the city with locals and visitors through his tours. He loved Boston, only second to Hull and his family.
A private service will be held Sunday,  October 18, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Wellspring of Hull, website: https://wellspringmultiservice.org/one-time-donation/

Obituary: Eileen Conneely

Eileen Conneely of Hull, died surrounded by her family on Monday, October 12, 2020 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. She was 48.
Born in Boston on October 27, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Ellie (Walsh) Conneely-Shaffer and her husband James Shaffer of Hull and Patrick Conneely of Ireland. Sister of the late Patrick Conneely and his wife Shelly Somontes Sittinger of N.C., Kathleen McLaughlin and her husband Marty of Weymouth, Maureen Conneely of Hull, Sean Conneely and his wife Kristin of Hull, Kevin Conneely and his wife Ana of Uxbridge. Cherished aunt of Patrick, Brenna, Sean, Liam, and Kathryn. Eileen is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Eileen’s zest for life was contagious, she greeted everyone with her beautiful smile, she truly lit up a room. Eileen loved the beach. She was spontaneous and always ready for an adventure and fun. Whether it was a day at the beach, a boat ride, jet skiing, snowmobiling, a trip anywhere – she was ready. She loved children, especially her nieces and nephews that she referred to as her “babies.” Eileen had a generous and giving soul. She accepted everyone and was always ready to help a friend in need. She lived exactly how she wanted to and she had a million stories to tell. Eileen was a gift to her family and anyone who was lucky enough to know her. Her memory will live forever in our hearts, she was truly loved by everyone. 
Relative and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday morning, Oct. 21 in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. Hingham from 8:30 -10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 11am.
Burial will be private.
This has been a very difficult time for the Conneely family, not only dealing with the ongoing pandemic, but having to handle Eileen’s hospitalization. Please refrain from sending flowers and consider making a donation to Eileen’s GoFundMe, to assist the family with Eileen’s ongoing expenses.

Obituary: Nancy McLaughlin

Nancy McLaughlin, 68
Nancy McLaughlin was called home by the angels on Sept. 30 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 68.
She was born to Anthony and Nancy (Benotti) Fazio of Braintree on Sept. 10, 1952, and graduated from Braintree High School in 1970. After high school, she worked for Prudential Insurance in Boston. 
She also graduated from Mansfield Beauty Academy and spent many years as a hairdresser and colorist for Phillip DePalma Hair Salon in Medfield. 
In 1980, she met her husband, Jerry McLaughlin, on a blind date; he was an Army recruiter in Boston. They were married in1981. After living in Abington for 10 years, they moved to Hull in 1993 to be closer to the ocean and their many friends in the town. 
In 1994, they were blessed with the arrival of their daughter, Brynn. Nancy became a stay-at- home mother until, in 2010, she went back to school and received an associate degree in English at Quincy College.
She was very active in the Hull Girl Scouts and became a troop leader and the Girl Scouts’ town coordinator for many years. 
Nancy, like her mother, had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She was a lead singer in a band for many years, and she could be heard singing as she cooked and passersby walked past the house on a summer day. She loved making homemade pasta from scratch. She also loved to sew and was well known for her handmade holiday flags that flew from her front porch.
She leaves her husband of 40 years, Jerry, and her daughter, Brynn McLaughlin, of Hull. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Fazio, and wife, Anne, of Bethel, Vt.; another brother, Philip Fazio, preceded her in death. 
A funeral service was held on Wednesday evening at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham. Burial was to be private.   
Donations in memory of Nancy can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. 

Obituary: Geraldine A. Jones

Geraldine A. Jones, 59
Geraldine A. Jones, of Hull and formerly of Clarence, N.J., died after a long illness on Sept. 30 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. She was 59.
Born in Plainfield, N.J., on April 20, 1961, she was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., and attended local schools. She continued her education at Buffalo State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism. 
Geraldine worked in automotive sales for many years and loved her career. She enjoyed working with the public and valued all the relationships she built over the years. 
In her spare time, she was a sailor and loved to be out on her boat in the ocean. For a short time, she owned a hot air balloon and would offer rides to the public. She was also a voracious reader and collected many books. 
She had a very big personality and was always the life of the party. People were drawn to her and she to them. Spending time with family and friends was one of her favorite things.
Geraldine was a cherished daughter of Edward S. Jones and Mary (DiVito) Jones, of Augusta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary. She was the dear sister of Stephen Jones, of Virginia, and Lori Jones and her husband, Dan Welden, of New York. She was the adored aunt of Isla Welden, of New York, and is also survived by many loving cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Geraldine’s funeral services will be held privately. Normally, the funeral is an opportunity for the community to gather in support of one another. Although we cannot gather together with Geraldine’s family at this time, friends can still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, call 1-800-KEOHANE to have your message added.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Geraldine’s name to Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Darrell Winquist

Darrell Winquist, 46
Darrell Winquist, of Hull, died suddenly at his home in Weymouth on Sept. 27. He was 46.
Darrell was born on Nov. 23, 1973, to Donna and Richard Lydon, of Hull. He was the proud father of Darren, Daniel, Anna, and Felisha, the loyal brother to Lisa Winquist, and devoted uncle to James and Johnathan.
We are lost and grief-stricken over the loss of Darrell. He was a dedicated son, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered forever.
Donations can be made to the GoFundMe page in Darrell’s name. Due to the coronavirus, a celebration of life will be held sometime next year. 

Obituary: Charles Daniel Short

Charles Daniel Short, 83
Charles Daniel Short, of Broomfield, Colo., died at home on Sept. 14. He was 83.  
Born in Boston in 1937, he was the son of the late Chief Daniel A. Short, of the Hull Police Department, and Elizabeth (Saxon) Short, of Hull.
Charlie, as he was fondly known to his family and friends, grew up in Hull and attended Hull’s public schools until attending and graduating from the Immaculate Conception School and Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth. He earned a B.S. degree in business administration from Northeastern University and an M.S. degree in public administration from Golden Gate University in California.
After college, Charlie enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later transferred to the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Strategic Air Command. Rising to the rank of major, and after completing 21 years of service, he retired in 1983 at Loring A.F.B. in Maine.  During his service, he received several medals of honor, such as a Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Force Commendation Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal, and an Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters.
A proud U.S. veteran, he became active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, holding many offices in both the United States and Europe. He also held the office of supreme commander of the MOC, the Honor Society of the VFW.  
After working for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, D.C., he moved to New London, Conn. While there, he became the proud sponsor of 10 Coast Guard Academy cadets, a role in which he was supportive, making those cadets feel as though they were members of his family, attending their events, and hosting them in his home.
In 2015, Charlie moved to Colorado, affording him the opportunity to be close to grandchildren. One to always be proud of his children and stepchildren, he got much joy from being around them and the young people in his family.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 15 years, Celeste Frederick Short, of Broomfield; his daughter, Susan Short (Anthony) Green, of Hull; his son, Daniel E. Short, of Hull; his sister, Susan Short Krastin, of Hingham; two stepdaughters, Kyle (Brent) Conley, of Hull, and Kate (Ben) Garvin, of Broomfield; and a stepson, Dirk (Christina) Dieters, of Colorado Springs.
He also leaves six grandchildren: Estella Conley, Liam Conley, Ada Garvin, Chloe Dieters, Miles Dieters, and Nathan Dieters; his former wife, Martha Short, of Hull; nephews Charles (Leigh) Krastin, of Norwell, and John (Aly) Krastin, of Boston; extended family and a host of friends; and his cherished dog, Bailey, and three beloved cats, Aspen, Columbine, and Durango.  
A private funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, St. Ann Church, on Oct. 3.  Burial services will be at the Hull Village Cemetery. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date so that all family can be present. 

Obituary: Helen M. Daly

Helen M. Daly 
Helen M. (LaBreck) Daly, of Hull, died at home on Sept. 22.
Born in Dorchester, Helen was the daughter of the late Charles H. LaBreck and Helen M. (Granville). She was a graduate of Boston Girls High School and worked in numerous jobs over the years: as keypunch operator, elementary school librarian, office manager, bank teller, and compliance analyst for State Street Bank in Quincy.
A fantastic mother, Helen considered raising her four children her greatest accomplishment. She was also a talented artist, accomplished in various media (watercolors, ceramics, cake-decorating, crocheting, and knitting).
Helen was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Daly, of Hull, and the devoted mother of Caryn Daly, of Charlestown, R.I.; Suzanne Daly and her husband, Alexander Kupriyanov, of Glen Ridge, N.J.; Andrea Wilson and her husband, Zachary, of Groton; and the late Sean Daly and his surviving wife Nancy, of Weymouth. She was the loving grandmother of Shannon, Christopher, Oscar, Lucas, Nora, Andrew, and Myles. She was the sister of the late Charles and Robert LaBreck and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. 
Services from the funeral home on Saturday at 8 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass at the Church of the Resurrection, Hingham, at 9 a.m. Burial will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Helen’s memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Family and friends can offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. Those who cannot access the website can call 1-800-KEOHANE to have their messages added.

Obituary: Robert Dever

Robert Dever, 84
Robert Dever died on Sept. 15 after having battled cancer for two years before he was finally taken by a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 84.
Known to most of Hull as “Captain Bob,” he worked many years on local fishing boats in Hull and Hingham. He also worked at the Hull Lifesaving Museum and the Hull Public Library.
He was a lifelong member of the Salt Water Club, running his charter boat company out of the club. He called the Salt Water Club his second home.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Eileen (Elena Guerriero), and her children, Donna Woods Fourester, of Vermont, Kathy Woods Samuels, of California, and the late Billy Woods; he also leaves seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Due to the coronavirus, a Celebration of Life will be held in late spring

Obituary: Patricia Bohan

Patricia Bohan
Patricia (Mulrean) Bohan, of Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, died on Sept. 13.  
She was the beloved wife of 72 years to the late Arthur M. Bohan. She was the loving mother of Therese Daly and her husband, Daniel; Paula DeMore; Susan MacKinnon and her husband, John; Joan Warren and her husband, Joseph; Peter Bohan and his wife, Linda; and David Bohan and his wife, Nina. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, hundreds of nieces and nephews, and great versions of the same (literally).  
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family does not want their kind and loving friends to have to balance their love and respect for Patsy against personal safety and therefore has decided to keep the services private.  
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Cathedral High School, 74 Union Park St., Boston, MA 02118.