Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Coash

John ‘Jack’ Coash, at 84

John “Jack” Coash of South Daytona, Florida, formerly of Port Orange, Florida, and Hull, died peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was 84. 

Born in Boston on March 6, 1938, he was the son of the late William Henry and Thelma Gertrude (Brown) Coash. Mr. Coash was raised in Weymouth and Hull, attended local schools, and graduated from Hingham High School with the Class of 1955. After high school, Mr. Coash enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country. Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Coash worked as a freight conductor for the railroads in and around Boston. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.

Mr. Coash was the beloved husband of Judith Ann (Contois) Coash, who died in 2004, and the cherished fiancé of Jacqueline Zabielski of South Daytona, Florida. Mr. Coash was the devoted father of Deborah Downey and her husband, Paul, of Virginia, John Coash, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, of South Carolina, Brenda Gamble and her husband, Dana, of Hull, Patricia Hamlin and her husband, Wally, of Maine, Karen Henkel and her husband, Todd, of Michigan, and the late Suzanne Pelletier. Mr. Coash was the loving grandfather of 19 and the great-grandfather of 10. He was also the dear brother of Cheryl Nastri and her husband, Ron, of Taunton, as well as the late Robert and William Coash. Mr. Coash also is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Burial will be private in Hull Village Cemetery.

Obituary: George W. Riccio

George W. Riccio, at 71

George W. Riccio passed away after a day surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, July 31, 2022, while holding his wife’s hand. He was 71 years old. 

He was born in Cambridge to Helena (DeVasto) and Arthur T. Riccio and raised in Somerville before his family moved to Hull in 1962. He graduated from Hull High School and lived in town for the remainder of his life.

Mr. Riccio got a job working at Weinberg’s Bakery and it was there that he met Karen, his wife-to-be and soulmate. They married in 1975 and had four beautiful children together. Mr. Riccio worked in the photography industry for many years and later started a career in IT. He retired after having a long-distinguished career with Wellington Management Company. 

Mr. Riccio’s sense of humor, charm, and kindness made him the man that everyone loved. He centered his life around his family and loved being a father and grandfather. He adored his children and grandchildren. Mr. Riccio enjoyed hiking at World’s End, mingling with his neighbors, and puttering around the house. He also loved food, whether it was cooking, baking, eating, or watching Food Network. Even when he was unable to eat, he was selflessly cooking for others. His generosity and strength impacted not only his beloved family, but all those who were lucky enough to know him. 

In 2019, Mr. Riccio was diagnosed with leukemia and he spent the last three years battling his cancer with strength and positivity. Dana Farber’s Yawkey 8 became his home away from home. Wonderful caretakers like Dr. Wadleigh, Adriana, Theresa, Hannah, and Chisom, to name a few, became family. 

Mr. Riccio was the beloved husband of 47 years of Karen (Peterson) Riccio of Hull, devoted father of Matthew Riccio and his partner, Nicole Levesque, of Cambridge, Jason Riccio and his wife, Cathy Bright, of Canton, Kristen Edwards of Hull, and Nell Riccio of Boston. Cherished papa of Cameron and Weston Edwards. Loving brother of Alphonse and Linda Riccio of Cohasset, Art and Julie Riccio of Plymouth, Linda and Michael Peraino of Cohasset, and honorary brother, Daniel Percoco of Cambridge. Brother-in-law of Lisa Peterson and her husband, Ramon Raagas, of Cambridge, Paul and Deb Peterson of Pennsylvania and Leslie and Edmund Earle of Roslindale. He is also survived by beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. The family will be offering remarks celebrating his life at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Riccio may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Leukemia Program/Dr. Wadleigh, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA, 02284.

Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Marjorie A. (Fairbank) Walbrun

Marjorie A. (Fairbank) Walbrun

Marjorie A. (Fairbank) Walbrun died in Florida after a long illness.

“Midge” as she was affectionately known, was the youngest child of John and Jessie Fairbank of Hull.

Mrs. Walbrun attended the Hull Public Schools and had lived in Somerville, and Neenah, Wis., before moving to Florida.

She is survived by her six children, Marjorie of Wisconsin, James of Nevada, Kathleen of Wisconsin, Denise of Florida, and Christine and Michael of Wisconsin. She also is survived by her 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She had many nieces and nephews on the South Shore, including Nancy O’Donnell, Paul Cummings, and Susan Bourikas, and their families all of Hull.

She was predeceased by her siblings John Fairbank, Jessie Fairbank, Eleanor Durling, Bertha Cummings, Gertrude Fishwick, and Frederick Fairbank.

A graveside service was held at Hull Village Cemetery

Obituary: Kathleen “KK” O’Brien

Kathleen “KK” O’Brien, at 79

Kathleen “KK” O’Brien, of Hull, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Hull on Thursday, July 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79.

Born in Dorchester on Jan. 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Alma L. (Major) O’Brien. She was raised in Fields Corner, attended local schools and graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School. Ms. O’Brien’s career was with Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she worked as a team leader and specialized in training. She enjoyed her career and all the relationships she built throughout the years.

“KK” was a woman of great faith and lived her life in accordance with the three great virtues of the church: Faith, Hope, and Love. Love of God and love of family were the cornerstone values she lived by, and she raised her family with these same values. Ms. O’Brien had many devotions to Our Lady and was an active communicant at St. Ann’s Church in Hull. Throughout the years, Ms. O’Brien taught CCD to many children in town.

Ms. O’Brien was a true matriarch and a beautiful mother. She was protective, strong and dedicated, not only to her seven children, but to many other children in the community. She was a “momma bear.” She always believed that God blessed her seven times with her seven children, and was determined to love, protect, cherish, raise and prepare her children for adulthood.

Ms. O’Brien was an artist and loved to create art by mediums of oil painting, knitting, painting eggs, and creating “The Madyson Doll Collection,” which she patented many years ago in tribute to her grandchild, who died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Ms. O’Brien would create these dolls as gifts to her friends and family. Oil painting was by far her favorite medium. She created many pieces that won awards in the Quincy Art Association, of which she was a member. Her favorite scenes to paint were seascapes and lighthouses, and some of these paintings can be seen hanging in the administrative offices of the Hull Police Department.

Ms. O’Brien will be remembered as an avid animal and dog lover, and a selfless, faithful, person with a great sense of humor. Her life lessons and example are part of her legacy that continues through her family. Her life has left a lasting impression on all the lives she touched.

Ms. O’Brien was the devoted mother of Deputy Chief Neil J. Reilly, HPD, and his wife, Robin, of Hull, Patrick O. Reilly of Boston, Christine M. McDonough and her husband, Thomas, of Hull, Michelle A. Glennon and her husband, Patrick, of Hull, Kathleen E. Mahoney and her husband, Jon, of Hull, Thomas M. Reilly and his wife, Kristen, of Hingham, and Matthew M. Reilly and his wife, Molly, of Hull. She was the loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren and the dear sister of Alma H. Roche and her husband, Dave, of Sharon. Ms. O’Brien is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings Paul, Noreen, Jack, Dorothy, and Louise. 

Visiting hours were held on July 20 at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham, with a Celebration of Life Service in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, prior to the Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Services concluded with interment in Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in KK’s name to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), 401 Park Dr., Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215. (When selecting the “Gift Designation” drop-down menu, select: “Other” and type Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For questions, please contact Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 617-355-6890.) Visit www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Frances Leona Langlands

Frances Leona Langlands, at 88

Frances Leona Langlands passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022.

Mrs. Langlands was born on April 27, 1934 in Lynn, the daughter of Harry and Hilda Kunian. She moved to Hull in 1963 with her husband, George Silver, and raised three daughters in town.

Her family remembers her as a strong, hard-working woman. She was a dedicated CNA for more than 60 years, with years of service both in nursing homes and hospice. She loved animals and was extremely talented with the arts. Her hobbies included reading, cake decorating, crocheting, knitting, drawing, painting, and sketching.  

Mr. Silver predeceased her, as did a brother, Alan Kunian. Mrs. Langlands is survived by her loving husband, Robert T. Langlands Sr., to whom she was married for 38 years, and her children, Joy Greim, Merle (Peter) Joyce, and Paula (Tony) Saayfan, as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She also leaves stepchildren Debbie (Gary) Peake, Cindy Holmes, Robert T (Janet) Langlands, Jr., Donald (Mary) Langlands, Sheri (Jose) Rodriguez, Sue (Mark) Botsch, 16 step-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

A private ceremony will take place on Sunday, Aug. 7.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue PO Box 787, Hull, MA 02045, www.hsar.org.

Obituary: Pamela DiLorenzo

Pamela DiLorenzo, at 61

Pamela Denise (Schomburg) DiLorenzo, 61, of Hull passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 15, 2022. Her loving husband, Mark, was by her side.

Mrs. DiLorenzo was born April 6, 1961, in Boston, daughter of the late Milton F. and Jane E. (Kent) Schomburg.  She was predeceased by her brothers Frederic and William Schomburg and sister Ruth (Schomburg) Berg.

Mrs. DiLorenzo was the beloved wife of Mark DiLorenzo, with whom she shared 14 years of marriage. She had a wonderful sense of humor, love for all animals and musical instruments. She enjoyed playing board games and sitting on the front porch watching the world go by with Mark, while sipping a glass of wine. She especially enjoyed playing the harmonica while Mark sang along. Mrs. DiLorenzo also loved taking walks on the beach and collecting rocks.

She worked at Boston Financial Data Services, where she enjoyed setting up mutual funds for clients during the past 25 years.

Besides her loving husband, Mark, Mrs. DiLorenzo is survived by sisters Jean (Schomburg) Daley and her husband, Paul, of Wendell, MA and Susan Schomburg of Scituate, brothers Eric Schomburg of Plymouth, Robert Schomburg of Tennessee, and Michael Schomburg of Stoughton, and brother-in-law Robert DiLorenzo and his wife, Laura, of Woburn.

She also is survived by many loved and cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham, followed by a reception at the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way. Visit www.downingchapel.com for additional information and online guestbook.

Memorial donations in Mrs. DiLorenzo’s memory may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue PO Box 787, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Timothy C. Anderson

Timothy C. Anderson, at 71

Timothy C. Anderson of Hull passed away on July 12, 2022, at age 71. 

Known as Tim, Mr. Anderson was born and raised in Hinsdale, Ill., the fifth of the seven children of Paul Eugene Anderson and Mary Agnes (Donnell) Anderson. He held a bachelor of arts from Boston College, earned an MPA at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and remained in Massachusetts until his death.

Mr Anderson was the ultimate connector of people, working on major political campaigns, advising over 300 non-profits as a consultant, and founding organizations that connect communities and founding organizations that fostered public access to the arts, education, and the natural world. In recent years he founded and ran World Computer Exchange (WCE), which combined elements of previous entrepreneurial ventures. He folded together the environmental focus he had in starting the Hull Environment & Service Corp, with the pioneering educational focus of the South Shore Charter School. WCE deploys a global network of volunteers and partners that empowers students with donated technology and educational resources.

He had a prodigious talent for frying eggs and cooking leftovers. Mr. Anderson also had an insatiable passion for long talks, long walks, and an ability to connect to an endless circle of friends and family with humor and empathy. He was a man on a mission to do good anywhere he could.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela Cooney, his two children, Kimball (Laurel Leake) and Jaren, surviving brothers Kyle (Colette), Dave (Bernadine), Phillip (James), and Tom, and one sister, Elizabeth, and an endless array of nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of Mr. Anderson’s life is being planned, with details to follow on www.WorldComputerExchange.org, where donations can be made in Mr. Anderson’s memory in lieu of flowers.

Obituary: Henry E. Riley, Jr., 90 and Ruth S. Riley, 94

Henry E. Riley, Jr., 90 and Ruth S. Riley, 94

Henry Edwin “Hank” Riley, Jr. and Ruth Sieswerda Riley were honored in a joint funeral service, on June 21, 2022 at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mr. Riley was born on May 3, 1929 and died on Dec. 16, 2019. Mrs. Riley was born on April 21, 1927 and died on Dec. 16, 2021.

Hank and Ruth were born in Malden, and each had enthusiasm for life, a strong ethic for serving the community, and love of friends and laughter. They are mourned by loving and devoted friends and family members and church family – while in Massachusetts, they attended First Baptist of Hingham.

Mr. and Mrs. Riley were predeceased by a son, John Loren Riley, in 2007. Mrs. Riley was predeceased by her older brothers, John K. Sieswerda and David L. Sieswerda, and is survived by her younger brother, Paul L. Sieswerda. Mr. Riley was predeceased by his sister, Alice L. Chirichetti.

The Rileys’ surviving children are Henry (Mary Ellen) and grandchildren Margaret and Madalyn; Kathleen Beckwith (George Fisher) and grandchildren Matthew Beckwith, Daniel Klaas Beckwith, Cheryl Beckwith, and Edward (Ashley) Beckwith, and great-grandchildren Henry and Charles

Obituary: Edward J. Warren

Edward J. Warren, 94

Edward J. Warren of Hull died June 23, 2022 at age 94. The beloved husband of the late Catherine (Friel) Warren, he was the father of Edward Warren and his wife, Betty, of Roslindale, Joseph Warren and his wife, Joan, of West Roxbury, Dennis Warren and his wife, Judy, of Hull, Michael Warren and his wife, Lisa, of Braintree, Katherine Warren of Fairhaven and John Warren and his wife, Michelle, of Whitman.

Mr. Warren was the brother of Louise Tierney of Martha’s Vineyard and the late Ernest Warren. He also is survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and two additional “on their way,” as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Warren was a proud WWII US Army Veteran of the Military Police. After serving his country, he took a position with Boston Edison and worked for more than 42 years. He was a talented woodworker and painter. He was always up to the challenge for any puzzle. He loved living by the ocean and truly enjoyed Nantasket Beach. The foundation of his life was his family and his strong faith. Mr. Warren raised his family with the strong work ethic he embodied all through the years. He will be missed by all those who were fortunate to have had him in their lives. 

Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Warren may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Mary’s Parish 208 Samoset Ave. Hull, MA 02045. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Frances M. Troy

Frances M. Troy, 62

Frances Marie Troy of Hull rose to Heaven with the sunrise on June 24, 2022 at the age of 62. She passed at home in the company of her loving family.

Dearest daughter of Carol “Nin” Aloise Devitt and the late Michael “Grandad” R. Devitt, Mrs. Troy was the beloved wife of her “Bestie,” Joseph E. Troy.

Loving mother to Sean “Seano” Troy and his wife, Katie DeLaMare. of Baton Rouge, LA, and Colleen “Collee Dollee” Troy and her “Bestie,” David Johnson, of Watertown. Cherished sister of Mike Devitt and his wife, Michelle, of Ivyland, Penn., and Paul Devitt and his wife, Suzie, of Marshfield. “Daughter-in-Love” of Mary L. Troy and her husband, Edward, of Fitchburg. “Sister-in-Love” of Linda Kirrane and her husband, Pius, of Fitchburg, Laura O’Kane and her husband, Timothy, of Fitchburg, and Cate Kenneally and her husband, James, of Leominster. She leaves behind many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Mrs. Troy graduated from Hull High School and earned her BA in Communications at UMass-Amherst and her master’s degree in guidance from Cambridge College. From her time at ADP where her friends introduced her to “their friend Joe,” to Beacon Communication, where she forged lifelong friendships with so many people, to being a founding member of Hull High School’s Grad Nights for seniors, her compassion left fingerprints on every person who knew her.

She was a lifelong advocate of education and empowering youth to reach their potential; she worked in the Hull School system for more than 25 years and as the guidance secretary of Hull High School, where she touched the lives of her “school family,” friends whom she treated like brothers and sisters and students she treated like her own children. She loved pampering her dog, taking pictures, listening to spy-novel audio books, and fussing over her husband and family. Her message to us was to “Take care of yourself, be kind, and carry on.”

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday July 9, from 12-3 p.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham.

Memorial donations to the Devitt-Troy Memorial Scholarship Fund may be made at http://www.gofundme.com/f/Devitt-Troy-Memorial-Scholarship or by check to Hull High School, 180 Main St, Hull, MA 02045. Please write Devitt/Troy/Scholarship on the memo line. For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Jeffrey M. Millen

Jeffrey M. Millen, 61

Jeffrey “Jeff” Millen was born in Boston  on Jan. 30, 1961 and at the age of three, moved to Hull, where he spent the rest of his life.

Mr. Millen died on Feb. 15 in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where he recently decided he would spend his winters with his beloved wife, Jennifer. He had waged a courageous and, typically, quiet battle with pancreatic cancer for the past year.

Mr. Millen grew up in the scrap metal business with his grandfather, Abraham Snyder, who was like a father to him, and was a huge part of his life. Mr. Millen also was a fisherman for several years and always had a passion for boating and just being on the water. He was an accomplished master plumber and started his own business at a very young age. He owned and operated R-Chee Plumbing & Heating for more than 30 years. He had attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he received his contractor’s supervisor license. A man of many talents and inherent competence, he had a special talent for transforming buildings. He had vision and the innate ability to translate a concept into reality.

Mr. Millen was an avid supporter and member of Temple Beth Sholom and Temple Israel in Hull.

Mr. Millen was a doer. He never needed to be asked to help out a friend, a neighbor or even a stranger. It was what he did. His loyalty was unmatched. He was a strong, principled man whose word was his bond – a  mensch.

Mr. Millen is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Millen; his two sons, Jonathan and Jacob Millen; his two stepchildren, Paul and Kelsey Banta; and his mother, Rachel Goodwin. He was the son of the late James Goodwin. Mr. Millen also leaves his sister, Debra Sheppard and spouse, James Shepard; sister Amy Millen; brother Joshua Goodwin and partner, Brooke Johnson; sister Jennifer McLaron and her spouse, Ian McLaron; and many nephews and nieces whom he loved very much. He also leaves behind many friends he considered family. The whole town of Hull grieves this huge loss.

A service is being planned for later this spring at Temple Israel in Hull. Donations in Mr. Millen’s memory may be made to “Jeff’s J-Team” at http://support.pancan.org/goto/Jeffsj-team. Members of Jeff’s J-Team will be participating in a PanCan walk in his honor on April 30 to help fight pancreatic cancer.

Services for Jeffrey M. Millen

Family and friends of Jeffrey M. Millen are respectfully invited to attend a Shabbat and celebration of life service at Temple Israel of Nantasket, 7 Hadassah Way, on Saturday, July 2. Shabbat Service is from 9:30-11:30 a.m., immediately followed by the celebration of life service.

Obituary: Robert J. O’Hayre, Jr.

Robert J. O’Hayre, Jr., 72

Robert (Bobby) J. O’Hayre, Jr., of Cohasset and Hull, won’t be down for breakfast after succumbing to a brief illness.

Mr. O’Hayre was born on July 8, 1949, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester, and spent his early childhood years in Holbrook. His father, Robert Sr., and mother Genevieve (Knight), moved Mr. O’Hayre and his four sisters to Cohasset, where he would spend his formative years causing mischief and making many lifelong friends, graduating from Cohasset High School in 1967. Later, Mr. O’Hayre’s children would enjoy their childhoods in the same house where their father grew up.

Mr. O’Hayre wore many hats in his too-brief but remarkable life. Professionally, he was a pilot, working as a fish spotter. He worked on boats as well, captaining the “Teddy and Mary,” a commercial swordfish vessel named for his sisters. Most recently, Mr. O’Hayre was a salesman in the seafood packaging industry, working at Packaging Products Corporation for more than three decades.

Personally, Mr. O’Hayre was a father, grandfather, golfer, jokester, storyteller, and friend. His loved ones will most miss his quick wit and his unwavering support. Mr. O’Hayre was a very courageous and strong man who believed in confronting his problems head on. Consequently, he became an important figure and leader in Alcoholics Anonymous, where he was well appreciated for all that he did and gave to the program, and where he also appreciated the many gifts the program gave to him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. O’Hayre was predeceased by his sisters and earliest partners in crime, Elizabeth, Mary, and Jane. Among those who will miss Mr. O’Hayre are his wife, Dayle Dickinson of Hull, and his children, Patrick of Weymouth and Meredith of Hanover, as well as their partners, Jess and Steve. “Grampy” to Timothy of Hull and Frances and Brenna of Hanover, there was no role that amused Mr. O’Hayre more than that of grandfather.

He also leaves behind his beloved and oft-teased sister Kathleen and her husband, Gene, of Texas, his sisters and brothers-in-law, including Joe Hamilton of Cohasset, and many nieces and nephews who were never too old for a noogie. Of course, Mr. O’Hayre will be remembered fondly by his many and varied friends.

Visitation was held at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home in Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to Father Bill’s & MainSpring of Quincy, where Mr. O’Hayre spent many Thanksgiving days delivering meals to those in need. Mr. O’Hayre would also ask that you keep an eye out for those who need help and offer a hand when you can.

Visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com for guestbook.

Obituary: Marie Breen

Marie Breen, 100

Marie (Mary Sweeney) Breen of Hull died June 12, 2022 at 100 years old.

Mrs. Breen was the beloved wife of 67 years of the late Robert H. Breen, loving mother of Robert M. Breen of Hull, Karen Scanlan of Pembroke, William J. Breen and his wife, Cindy, of Roslindale, Jean M. Carroll and her husband, Paul, of Bridgewater, Kevin P. Breen and his wife, Karen, and Steven J. Breen, all of Hull. She also was the cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren

Mrs. Breen was born in Quincy to the late Michael and Esther (Meade) Sweeney. She grew up in Quincy Point and lived there for 68 years before moving to Hull. She began her working career at New England Telephone and Telegraph Company as a switchboard operator and received a temporary leave to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an aerographer’s mate. She was stationed at Cape May, N.J.

Mrs. Breen was very proud of all her children and took great pride in raising them well. She enjoyed all the activities at the Hull senior center, taking advantage of the many trips they offered. She especially enjoyed her trip to Europe. She was a devout Catholic and had a devotion to the rosary. Her family and her faith were the foundation of her life. She raised a wonderful family and they feel blessed to have had such an amazing woman as their mother.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 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, June 17, 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 online condolences.

Obituary: Richard Thompson MacLeod

Richard Thompson MacLeod, 73, of Hull, Massachusetts passed away in his home surrounded by his family on June 5th after a tough fight with pancreatic cancer.

Richard was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on November 28, 1948. He was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Edna MacLeod and survived by his brother John MacLeod and his wife Donna of Hull. Also survived by his former wife Patricia MacLeod-Murdock. Beloved father of Thomas MacLeod and his wife Kelli of Hull, and Jennifer MacLeod of Hull. Loving grandfather to Mackenzie, Hailey, and Keira MacLeod. Long time companion of Cynthia Ditullio.

Richard “Dickie” MacLeod grew up in Hull. After high school he served in the Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. After discharge he held a job at the Hingham gas station where he worked on the Hingham PD patrol cars, which then led him to buy the Hull Mobile gas station in the early 80’s. He successfully ran this business as a mechanic at this gas station until he sold it in the late 90’s. His passion for working continued as a heavy equipment operator at Black Rock Country Club. After retirement, he was a part-time mechanic with Daley & Wanzer.

If you knew Dickie you knew his love for cars and boats, as you could always find him riding in his fast cars or on his speed boat. He shared his passion for Celtics and the Red Sox with his children. His legacy is “happiness is a fast car”

A burial will be held for Richard as a private ceremony with family. There will be a celebration of life at Local 02045 in Hull from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday June 18th. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com

Obituary: George A. Vasiliadis

George A. Vasiliadis, at 56

George Alex Vasiliadis of Hull died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was 56.

Born in Boston on May 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Emmanuel and Anna (Frank) Vasiliadis. Mr. Vasiliadis was raised in Hull and attended local schools, and was known by his nicknames, “Yoyo” and “Papou.”

Mr. Vasiliadis worked as a painter for the Livingston Company in Duxbury and Baumhofer Builders in Edgartown. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years. He was a loving person who tried to find the best in everyone. He loved to cycle around the town and help the homeless through his travels. Mr. Vasiliadis would pass out blankets, clothing, coats, and food to the less fortunate he met. Family was most important to him and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for the people he cared for. He loved the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, siblings, and family. 

In his spare time, Mr. Vasiliadis enjoyed listening to music, cooking, going to the beach, cycling, walking, and spending quality time with his granddaughters. He had a great sense of humor and a big heart. He will be missed by all the lives he touched.

Mr. Vasiliadis was the husband of Melissa R. (Montesion) Vasiliadis of Edgartown. He was the devoted father of Jenell M. Wardell and her husband, Alex, of Sandwich, and Alex G. and Isabella R. Vasiliadis, both of Edgartown. Mr. Vasiliadis was the loving grandfather of Athena and Adeline Wardell, both of Sandwich. He was the dear brother of John Kontsas of Maine, Theodora Carellas and her husband, Peter, of Winchester, Elena Cesario and her husband, Sal, of Hull, Stephen Vasiliadis and his wife, Lauren ,of Hull, Taso Vasiliadis of Hull, and the late Katie Hall. He was a cherished cousin and best friend of John “Tuba” Andriotis of Edgartown and the adored uncle of Evanna Cesario of Hull. He is also survived by many other loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Services and interment will be held privately. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Vasiliadis’s name to the Hope House Addiction Services, Attention: Eileen Maguire, 8 Farnham St., Boston, MA 02119, or by visiting: www.hopehouseboston.org/donate.

Visit www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Edward A. Petrelli

Edward A. Petrelli, at 70

Edward A. Petrelli of Hull, formerly of Middleboro, died suddenly, on Friday, May 27 at home. He was 70 years old.

Mr. Petrelli was born in Quincy, to the late Arlene (Newcomb) and Francis D. Petrelli, Sr. Raised and educated there, he was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1970. Later in life, Mr. Petrelli earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy. He lived in Hull for more than 30 years, and in Middleboro for many years prior to that.

Mr. Petrelli was employed as a licensed electrician and was a proud member of Local 103 IBEW for many years. Mr. Petrelli was the current president of the Island View Condominiums of Hull and was a member of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club.

He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and bird watching, and enjoyed attending shows at The Company Theatre in Norwell with his wife, Kathy. Most of all, he was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved husband for 22 years of Katherine R. Grant Petrelli, devoted father of Allison Henderson and her husband, David, of Danvers, Jason E. Petrelli of Vermont, and Edward J. Petrelli and his wife, Sandy, of Middleboro. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Evan, Brenna and Cameron, and Charlotte and Alex. Dear brother of Francis D. Petrelli, Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, of Braintree, and David R. Petrelli and his wife, Elaine, of Weymouth. Mr. Petrelli also is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Parish at St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., on Thursday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Petrelli’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, or the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-8750.

For online condolences, visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com.

Obituary: Joseph R. Madonia

Joseph R. Madonia, at 85

Joseph R. Madonia, 85, a resident of Hull since 1991 and former longtime Fitchburg resident, died Friday, June 4, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

He was born on April 1, 1936, a son of the late Philip A. Madonia Sr. and Lucy D. (Amico) Madonia.

He was the husband for 35 years of Susan Carr-Madonia. Besides his wife, he leaves one son, Joseph, and two daughters, Donna and Cheryl; a brother, Philip A. Madonia Jr. of Fitchburg; five grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert C. Madonia, who died in 1963.

“Dick,,” as Mr. Madonia was affectionately known, was the owner along with his brother of the Madonia Construction Company for many years in the Fitchburg area. They were well-known for building the George R. Wallace Civic Center, Carmelita Landry Ice Rink, Wallace Towers, Celluplastics, Gardner High Rise for the elderly, Fitchburg Public Library, Masonic Temple,  Leominster Elks, St. Bernard’s Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School, Reingold Elementary School, John R. Briggs Elementary School, Ware Elementary School, Cushing Academy Girls Dormitory, St. Anthony’s Elementary School and Convent, and Fitchburg General Hospital, which they later retrofitted into the Fitchburg Office Building. 

Among many other large endeavors, he acted as the Town of Arlington’s project manager for the retrofitting of five schools. He also was the project manager for the Boston City Hospital. Other accomplishments were the planning of the Emerald Place Apartments and Condominiums at Whalom, and a partner in project planner for The Falls in Fitchburg.  He also had other interests in the restaurant world.

Mr. Madonia was a 1954 graduate of Fitchburg High School, a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish and served in the U.S. Marine Reserves for seven years. He was a former longtime member of the Fitchburg YMCA, the Fitchburg, Hyannis, and Falmouth Racquetball Clubs, where he was an outstanding player for many years and won many awards. He was also a member of the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks. He enjoyed walking on the beach and had a fondness for carousels. He had a special love for his grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

“Mr. Wonderful,” as he was known by some, was a prestigious contractor most of his life. He was a kind, caring, and generous person to those in need, always optimistic, and easy to smile. It has been said “his passing has left an emptiness in all who really knew him,” – especially “his” Susan. He is missed.

Services have been held. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Memorial Fund, 84 Salem St. Fitchburg, MA  01420, or the Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114.

Obituary: Russell H. Dowd

Russell H. Dowd, at 92

Russell H. Dowd of Kingston, Mass., and Zellwood, Fla., formerly of Hull, passed away on Feb. 6 at age 92.

Son of the late Hull Fire Chief Adrian P. and Hazel Dowd, Mr. Dowd was born and brought up in Hull, where he lived until retiring to Florida in 1983. He loved to tell stories of his boyhood growing up in Hull Village in the 1930s and ’40s.

After proudly serving his country as a veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Dowd returned to the town he loved. Along with his new bride, Harriet, he raised his family in what began as a small, four-room home, which he turned into a rambling eight-room ranch on Sunset Point.

Mr. Dowd followed in his father’s footsteps and became a firefighter. He retired as the fire chief at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station in 1982 after 32 years.

In the ’60s and ’70s, on his days off from the fire department, Mr. Dowd worked as a special summer police officer, as the population of the small seaside town grew exponentially in the summer.  He “walked the beat” on Nantasket Avenue and in Paragon Park.

He was involved in the community in a number of ways, including singing in local variety shows and serving as a member of the Hull Redevelopment Authority.

After retiring to Florida, Mr. Dowd joined the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, where he served as a court officer for 10 years.

Most of all, Mr. Dowd enjoyed the company of others, and was a great conversationalist. His big personality and kind generous nature endeared him to all he met.

His family meant the world to him. He was the beloved husband of 58 years of the late Harriet (Carpenter) Dowd, and is survived by his three girls: Dawn, Adrianne, and Dale; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends. He also is survived by Catherine Morgan, whom he referred to as his number-four daughter.

A celebration of Mr. Dowd’s life will be held at the First Congregational Church in Hanover on Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. Interment will be at a later date in the National Cemetery Bourne.

Memorial donations are suggested to Mr. Dowd’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Obituary: Timothy J. Wholley

Timothy J. Wholley

Timothy J. Wholley of Hull died on May 18. 

Mr. Wholley was predeceased by his parents, Edward T. Wholley and Elizabeth (Nancy) Wholley, and his sister, Marie. He is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Shaw and her husband, Fred, of Hingham, Maura Wholley, Kathleen “Cassie” Wholley, Joan Fausz, and John Wholley, all of Hull; Edward Wholley and his wife, Carolyn, of Weymouth;  and Christina “Tina” McCrosky and her husband, Ronald, of LA. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Wholley was an ultrasonic engineer employed by Ma-Tec Company.  Services will be private. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: James M. Shaffer

James M. Shaffer

James M. Shaffer of Hull died May 15.

He was the beloved husband of the late Carol A. (Colwill) Shaffer, and the loving father of James M. Shaffer Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Attleboro, Patrick Shaffer and his wife, Gina, of Rockland, and the late Michael Shaffer and Cheryl Probst. Cherished “Papa” of Breanna, Jordan, Timothy, Courtney, Michael, Christopher, Steven, Nicolette, Caitlyn, and the late Patrick.

Mr. Shaffer was the brother of Barbara Southerland of New York and Joan Andrews of Pennsylvania.

He later married Eleanor M. (Walsh) Conneely-Shaffer, who predeceased him in 2009, and is survived by her children, 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, as well as their children, Patrick Thomas, Brenna, Liam, Sean, and Kathryn. He was predeceased by Mrs. Conneely-Shaffer’s children, Patrick Conneely and Eileen Conneely.

Mr. Shaffer was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as a bus driver for the MBTA for 27 years. After retirement, he worked as a maintenance man at Damon Place Condominiums in Hull for 27 years.

Family and friends will honor and remember Mr. Shaffer’s life by gathering for a graveside service with military honors at Hull Village Cemetery on Thursday, June 2 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Shaffer’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute at www.dana-farber.org.