Obituary: Ann M. Percoco

Ann M. Percoco, 93

Ann M. (DeVasto) Percoco, of Hull, died peacefully on Sept. 10 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 93.

Born in Somerville on Aug. 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse Gus and Mary (Palumbo) DeVasto and attended local schools. A homemaker, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family was very important to her, and there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for the people she cared for.

Ann was the beloved wife of the late Stephen L. Percoco, who died in 2013. The two shared 66 loving years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Jane M. Walsh and her husband, Ken, of Hull, and the loving grandmother of Lauren A. Walsh, of Burlington, Vt., and Hull, and Alison S. Walsh, of Manchester, N.H., and Hull. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Mary and Carmella Percoco, Helen Riccio, Cosmo, Frank, and Pat DeVasto. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 9-10:30 a.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 prior to the funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ann’s name can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Harold Kirtland Switzer

Harold Kirtland Switzer II 

Harold Kirtland Switzer II, of Hull, died peacefully on Aug. 27.  

Kirtland is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Ransome; two sisters, Karen Switzer Keirstead, of Osterville, and Suzanne Switzer, of Litchfield, Conn.; stepsister Kim Hayzer, of Lehigh, Fla.; and stepmother Margaret Switzer, of Lehigh, Fla.  

Kirt was the loving father of Kimberly Switzer Robbins and husband, Brian Devin Robbins, of Sandwich; Pamela Gray Switzer, of Mashpee; Deidre Switzer Riehle and husband, Parker Maynard Riehle, of South Burlington, Vt.; and Harold Kirtland Switzer III (Kirt) and wife, Aileen Galindo Switzer, of Alamo, Calif. He leaves 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Kirt was born in Litchfield, Conn., the son of George John Switzer and Muriel Belden Switzer. He was proud of the legacy of the George J. Switzer Co. in Litchfield.

He received his bachelor of arts degree from Hobart College and his master of arts degree from Trinity College.

He served as a regular officer in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He spent his career working as an investment banker. Companies that he worked with included Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co., Alex Brown & Sons, Confederation Life Insurance Co. of Canada, Moseley, Hallgarten, Estabrook & Weeden, Lawrence Energy Associates, and the Electric Supply Board of Ireland.

His projects took him around the world, focusing on natural resources, including forestry, oil, gas, and water. He was particularly fond of time spent in Ireland, Australia, Vietnam, and China. He traveled to Vietnam before the U.S. embargo was lifted on a basic human need exemption to develop a Vietnamese domestic bottled water business. It was there that he worked with and fell in love with his wife in 1992.

Kirt raised his children in Duxbury where he was actively involved in supporting the youth sports endeavors of all his children, including coaching many of their youth sports teams. He spent many days on the beach with the family, often taking them off-roading in his jeep or fishing and crabbing. He deeply loved and was proud of his family. 

He was an avid athlete who enjoyed skiing, tennis, sailing, and running. He ran many marathons in his life.

He was a devoted member of the United First Parish Church (Church of the Presidents) in Quincy where he served on the board of trustees and the Finance Committee, and he was the founding chair of the Historic Preservation Committee. He was proud to be chairman when the church played a key role in advocating for marriage equality, influencing public and political opinion, and ultimately seeing legislation enacted in Massachusetts.  

Kirt is remembered for his strength and courage, his compassion, humor, keen intelligence, and wit. He sought the good in every person. He faced life’s challenges with optimism and faith.  

A memorial service to celebrate his life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at United First Parish Church in Quincy.

Donations can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Obituary: Donald “Stan” McDonald

Donald “Stan” McDonald,  87

Long-time Hull resident Stan McDonald died in a Florida hospice on February 10th, shortly after his 87th birthday.

Stan’s family moved to Hull when he was two years old, and he spent the next 60 years living, working, and playing in the town he so loved. He was an avid athlete, playing for the all-Europe baseball and basketball teams while in the service and played touch football well into his 50s. But his passion was swimming and spending time walking the Hull beaches.  Passively, he was a fan of all professional sports, earning the nickname by which most people knew him in his early school years, arguing with friends that Stan Musial was a better ballplayer than Ted Williams.

Stan worked for the government most of his life - first as an air traffic controller and then as a postal worker in Hingham and Hull. He also served on the Hull Planning Board where he became an early advocate of beach renourishment, warning of the hazards of the rising sea.

Shortly after his retirement, Stan was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and, as a result, lost his voice and became a neck breather. He subsequently moved to Florida where the humidity allowed him to breathe more easily.  In a climate of year-round warmth, he often said his greatest regret in becoming a laryngetomee was not his loss of voice but his inability to swim.

Stan is survived by his wife and best friend, Joanne,  of Rotonda West FL; son Jack of Wilton Manors FL; brother John and his wife Judith of Hull and Austin TX; sister Dorothea and her husband Jim of Tulsa OK; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Kathleen Nash and MaryLou Walsh and brother Daniel.

Friends and family gathered in Hull on August 8th to bid him farewell and allow him to swim once again.

Obituary: Jeffrey Eugene Harris

Jeffrey Eugene Harris, 60

Jeffrey Eugene Harris, a lifelong resident of Washington, D.C., died peacefully in his sleep at his summer home in Hull on Aug. 31. He was 60.

Jeff was the beloved husband of Anna-Liza (Brennan) Harris. Together they shared 34 loving years of marriage. He and Anna-Liza met when she interviewed him for an internship. It is rare to learn someone’s GPA before a first date, but he got the job and the girl. 

Jeff was the devoted father of Michael G. Harris and Elizabeth K. Harris, both of Washington, D.C. While his children were growing up, he was a regular presence at Michael’s soccer games and tennis matches and Elizabeth’s swim meets, always with a camera in his hand. He enjoyed photographing his family’s activities and the beautiful sunsets from his porch in Hull.

Jeff was a cherished son of Donald B. and Dorothy J. Harris, of Lewes, Del., and Bethesda, Md. He was the dear brother of Donald M. Harris and his wife, Dr. Jane Baxter, of Washington, D.C.; and Lindsay A. Harris and her husband, Peter Schaffer, of Falls Church, Va.; and the dear brother-in-law of Marie (Brennan) Niland, of Hull. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Jeff was a senior strategic advisor with Sellers Dorsey & Associates and a leading expert on Medicaid financing. He cared deeply about his work, which involved strengthening Medicaid for vulnerable populations with limited access to health care. He gave enormously of his time and provided good counsel to his colleagues and many friends in the world of health care finance.  

Before joining Sellers Dorsey, he was a principal of Spivey/Harris Health Policy Group, was a senior policy analyst for Medicaid issues at the National Governors’ Association, and served in a similar role for the American Public Welfare Association.

Jeff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1984) and the George Washington University (M.P.A., 1986). He also graduated from the Landon School in Bethesda, Md., in 1980 and later served on Landon’s board of trustees.

He had many lifelong interests, especially opera, architecture, American history, and, passionately, D.C. sports. His favorite weekly ritual was a Monday morning rundown of the weekend’s spectator sports with a dear friend.  

He was known for his quick-witted sense of humor and, most of all, for his boundless love for his family. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on a later date. The family requests that any remembrances of Jeff take the form of donations to Wellspring, https://wellspringmultiservice.org, a charitable organization in Hull. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Elizabeth Anne Cotter

Elizabeth Anne Cotter, 70

Elizabeth Anne (Ferriter) Cotter, lovingly referred to as Betsy by her family, died suddenly in her Hollywood, Fla., home on Aug. 19. She was 70. 

Betsy was born during a snowstorm on Dec. 28, 1950, to Richard and Eleanor Ferriter in Hull, at the southern edge of the Boston Harbor. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1969. She was a first-rate scholar and an all-state basketball point guard nicknamed “Swish.” 

After high school, Betsy attended Boston College, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in education in 1973, finishing third in her class. She also earned her master’s degree in special education at Boston College in 1974. She was always proud to be a member of the first graduating class with open enrollment for women at Boston College.   

On July 23, 1968, Betsy and Bob Cotter had their first date at the Weymouth drive-in movie theater. Upon graduation from Boston College, they married, honeymooned, and moved to Hawaii where they pursued their careers and started a family. 

During 14 years in Hawaii, Betsy was an educator, principal, and ultimately the executive director of the Easter Seals Society of Hawaii. Her mission was to help deaf and blind children of mothers who contracted rubella (German measles) during their first trimester of pregnancy. In this pursuit, Betsy built numerous group homes to house local children in need and raised several million dollars in federal funding to support this cause. 

Betsy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bob Cotter; her children Bob Jr. and his spouse, Madga Brown; Joe and his spouse, Ciara LaVelle; and Colleen. She also is survived by the three sons of her deceased brother, Bob Ferriter, whom Betsy lovingly called “the three bears”: Bob Jr. and his spouse, Esther Kim; Ryan and his fiancé, Sarah Falvey; and Steven and his spouse, Rory Cellucci Ferriter. 

According to Betsy, the best title she ever had was Nene, given to her by her oldest grandson, Finley. Betsy loved every second she spent with her grandchildren: Finley, Caidan, and Mia.
She also leaves

 her siblings: Richard and his spouse, Kaye Ferriter; Jim and his spouse, Patti Ferriter; and Ellen (Ferriter) McCallister and her spouse, Kevin McCallister; and their children. And she is survived by numerous in-laws, Cotter outlaws, and too many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to count. Betsy was considered a second mom to many and opened her door to anyone in need. 

While family was clearly Betsy’s favorite passion, she had many others. As a young girl, she was an avid sailor. She was a diehard fan of all Boston sports teams and loved to travel. In her travels she lived on three continents and in six states and built 19 loving homes. Betsy loved chasing rainbows, which brought her to some of the most beautiful beaches all over the world. She enjoyed an occasional day at the races, especially nights at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse. 

Betsy enjoyed volunteering at the International School of Brussels Raider Café and cofounded an annual golf tournament that raised money for ISB athletics. Another passion of Betsy’s was exploring the Irish countryside, especially going to the small town of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter), her family’s ancestral home.

She was famous for her red sauce, Nene’s homemade ice cream, her contagious laughter, and her one-liner, “No hooligans pulling shenanigans,” usually directed at the three bears.

There will be a celebration of Betsy’s life on the South Shore on July 23, 2022, the 54th anniversary of Betsy’s and Bob’s first date. Details to come at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Jimmy Fund in Betsy’s honor. 

The details for her Jimmy Fund giving page can be found on the following link: https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20120a?team_id=9852&pg=team&fr_id=1200&NONCE_TOKEN=69B863D1292F17D557DF2A50EB7D70C7&s_hasSecureSession=true 

Obituary: Mark Andrew Karski

Mark Andrew Karski, 57
Mark Andrew Karski died unexpectedly on Aug. 14 at Highland Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, from medical complications spanning the past 10 months. He was 57.
Mark was born on Nov. 1, 1963, in Parma, Ohio, to John J. and Ann M. (Fredericks) Karski. He grew up in Mentor, Ohio, and was a 1982 graduate of Mentor High School. 
Mark continued his education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., and earned his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. He went on to serve as a professional fire protection engineer. 
A passionate golfer, Mark was the captain of his high school and college golf teams. He also qualified for the Amateur PGA Tour. 
In his free time, he enjoyed building/flying radio-controlled planes and cooking. He was also very fond of history, rock and roll, and “ice cold beah.” He was quite a character and leaves his friends and family with plenty of memories. 
Mark is survived by his loving children, Elena and Calvin Karski, both of Hull; former spouse, Anna (Plante) Karski, of Hull; and his sister, Kimberly Fossum (Ray), of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Karski, in addition to his parents.
Burial of ashes will be in Mentor Municipal Cemetery, Mentor, Ohio. 

Obituary: John Manchester

John Manchester, 58
John Manchester died peacefully at home in Hull on Aug. 10, in the company of his longtime companion, Hilary, after a short battle with cancer. He was 58.
John was born in Boston on April 23, 1963. He later became part of the family of the late Rachel and Roger Manchester, who eventually adopted him. When John was 5, the Manchester family moved to Hull, where John would mostly reside for the rest of his life. He was able to reconnect with his birth siblings as an adult, and he felt truly fortunate to have two families who loved him. 
John attended Hull public schools and graduated from the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. He joined the Navy Seabees after high school and served in the construction battalion reserves for nine years, traveling to Jamaica and Cuba, and made several lifelong friends. His main occupational interest thereafter was in the construction trade, as well as in following in the footsteps of his father, Roger, and becoming a carpenter. 
John’s truest passion was more recently in woodworking, and he shared beautiful creations with family, friends, and customers. He also made and donated the sign that whimsically sits above the A Street Pier. 
John was best known around Hull as a local businessman, but also by people he grew up with and for being a member of the A St. Gang, from back in the 1970s. He also made friends with fellow surfers, sharing with them one of his biggest passions growing up. He had a witty sense of humor and loved telling stories with a spin that would always leave people laughing. 
John is survived by his two sons, John Manchester Jr., of Hull, and Michael Manchester, of Weymouth. In addition, he leaves his sisters, Patricia Manchester, Elaine Pendleton, Debra Mulrooney, and Regina O’Riley, as well as brothers James and Richard McGowan. He was predeceased by his brother Herbie and sister Virginia McGowan. He will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, friends, and customers and will be deeply missed by the family he became part of with Hilary, including her children, Hannah, Kelsey, and Seth, and the grandchildren he adored, Azalea and Wilder. 
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in his name would be welcome to any local Hull charity.

Obituary: Joanne Marie Adduci

Joanne Marie Adduci, 86
Joanne Marie (Kelly) Adduci, of Hull, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at her home on Adduci Way on Aug. 13. She was 86.
She was the daughter of the late John, of Roscommon, Ireland, and Mary (McLaughlin) Kelly, Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland. She was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School with the class of 1953.
Joanne’s professional career was vast and accomplished. She held many prominent positions in and for the city of Boston, as well as the state of Massachusetts. These included Gillette, the Boston Auditing Department, the Mayor’s Office of Capital Planning, under Mayors White, Flynn, and Menino, and the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. While employed she helped plan, fund, and financially account for special improvement projects.  
Joanne’s financial manager roles earned her numerous awards and recognition at many public buildings, schools, and roads throughout Boston, including Boston City Hospital, Boston Police Headquarters, Boston’s Holocaust Memorial, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, City Hall, and her favorite, the so-called big dig. She was also presented with the Henry L. Shattuck Award for outstanding public service. 
Joanne was an elected member of Hull’s Planning Board and was passionate about local development. She cherished living in Hull and taking the commuter boat every day to Boston, a city that she loved and worked hard for and that was always proud of her contributions. Her dedication to a better Boston and Hull spanned more then 35 years. She was a true trailblazer for working women and their rights. At the opening of the Ted Williams Tunnel (as reported by The Boston Globe), Joanne was honored as the only female manager alongside five male managers.
In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the beach, boating, reading, cooking, sewing, and her family more than anything. As a hobby, she earned a certificate in oenology, the study of wine, from Harvard.  
Joanne was the backbone of her family and proud of her Irish heritage. She was dedicated to helping others, strong-willed, and fierce. Her life lessons and example are part of her legacy that continue through her family. She will be missed by all the lives she touched. 
Joanne was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Adduci Sr., who died in 2014. The two married on Nov. 11, 1954, at St. Peter’s Church in Dorchester. Together they shared 60 loving years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Robert J. Adduci Jr. and his wife, Julie Ann, of Scituate; John V. Adduci and his wife, Deborah, of Charlestown; and Jill A. Connolly and her husband, Brian, of Quincy. She was the loving grandmother of Nicole Adduci, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Caroline and Jack Adduci, both of Charlestown; and Martin, Ella, and Grace Connolly, all of Quincy. She was the dear sister of Marylou Henkin, of St. Augustine, Fla.; she was preceded in death by her siblings: Eileen Dumouchel, John Kelly, and Brian Kelly. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and amazing, compassionate caregivers Karen Dolan and Karen Mitchell, both of Hull.  
Following cremation, funeral services and interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Joanne’s name to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.

Obituary: Virginia Marder Silbert Kupferman

Virginia Marder Silbert Kupferman, 93
Virginia (“Ginger”) Marder Silbert Kupferman, formerly of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Hull, died on Aug. 17 after a short illness. She was 93.
Born and raised in New Bedford, she settled in Hull with her husband, Sidney Silbert, and raised their four children here. 
She was a prominent member of the community, serving active and/or leadership roles in the local PTA, Hadassah, B’nai B’rith, and the sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom. 
She also served as assessor for the town of Hull. Just prior to his passing, she and Sidney had begun spending part of the year in Boynton Beach. She later married Frank Kupferman and eventually relocated to Boynton Beach permanently; she remained there for 35 years until just prior to her death when she returned to Massachusetts. 
She is survived by her children Bill Silbert and his wife, Grace Ju, of Montclair, N.J.; Barbara Silbert, of Hull; Amy Troupes and husband, Rich, of Framingham; and Sandra Silbert, of Brookline. She is also survived by her grandchildren Sam Silbert, of Washington, D.C., and Sarah Troupes, of Colorado. 
Funeral services will be held at Hull Village Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m.

Obituary: Richard Mavilia

Richard Mavilia, 71
Richard (Richie) Mavilia, of Hull, died peacefully after a long illness on Aug. 15. He was 71.
He was born in Weymouth to the late Grace (Tricomi) and Alfred Mavilia. Raised in Weymouth, he graduated from Weymouth High School.
Richie was a manager at Bay Point Marina, where he worked for 25 years. He was known for his excellent people skills and his legendary memory. “Best guy I ever met” is how people often referred to him.
Richie was the beloved husband of Andrea (Reno) Mavilia, of Hull, father of Stephen Mavilia and his wife, Stacey, of Hanson, and loving grandfather of Rylan Mavilia. He was the brother of Ronald Mavilia and his wife, Susan, of Cohasset; David Mavilia, of Rhode Island; and Paul Mavilia and his husband, Dennis Shaw, of Gardner. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
He will be missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Aug. 27 at Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant, Quincy, from 3-7 p.m. Please see http://www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Kelvin Jones

Kelvin Jones, 63
Former Massachusetts resident Kelvin Jones died Aug. 1 at his home in Odenton, Md. He was 63.
Mr. Jones was born Sept. 10, 1957, in Macon, Ga., to Arthur and Gladys Jones. In 1992, he came to Massachusetts to work for Talbots as a direct mail catalog print production manager. He developed strong and lasting friendships in the Hingham/Hull area. 
He is survived by six sisters: Jeanette Bryant, Bettie (Horace) Franklin, Catherine Caines, Renita Patterson, Charlene Hubbard, and Yoshunda Jones and a host of loving nieces and nephews. 
A celebration of life service was to be held graveside on Aug. 12 at the Patterson Family Cemetery in Gray, Ga. Arrangements were with Hutchings Funeral Home, Macon, Ga. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kelvin’s honor to Aphasia Access: https://www.aphasiaaccess.org/donate-now/, Boston University Aphasia Resource Center: www.bu.edu/aphasiacenter/, or to The Loyola Clinical Centers: theclinics@loyola.edu. 
Condolences can be sent to 2020 Bealmear Mill Lane, #6104, Odenton, MD 21113.

Obituary: Anthony Henrickson

Anthony Henrickson, 39
Anthony (“Tony”) Mark Henrickson, of Hingham, died unexpectedly on Aug. 6. He was 39. 
Anthony was born in Quincy on Sept. 23, 1981. He was the beloved son of Lisa A. Mendall and John E. Twombly and the loving stepson of Stephen M. Mendall and Laurie M. Good. He is survived by his children, Anthony M. Henrickson Jr. and Isabella M. Henrickson. 
He was proud older brother to Tanya L. Henrickson, Christopher M. Willis, Nicholas R. Twombly, Amanda M. Twombly, and Bryanna S. Mendall. He was also proud uncle of Giovanni M. Henrickson, Dale E. Holloway Jr., Hailee L. Pike, Daliana L. Holloway, Grace A. Pike, and Connor J. Kinsella. And Anthony was a cherished grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to so many. 
He loved many things in his life, but what he loved the most were his children, Anthony Jr. and Isabella. From the day they were born, they had his whole heart. Proud does not begin to describe how he felt to be a father. 
Anthony was the proud owner and founder of A.I Mechanics HVAC. He was a jack of all trades: HVAC, auto mechanic, chef, food connoisseur, IT specialist. He was self-taught when it came to most things; anything he wanted to do, he learned to do. He loved taking things apart and almost never putting them back together. He was headstrong and stubborn but had a heart full of gold. He was so smart, sometimes too smart for his own good. He had a passion for his heritage; he was proud to be Italian. He lived by the code of loyalty and family. He will be terribly missed, and we will always have him in our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel at 21 Pond St., Hingham, on Sunday Aug. 15, from 2-5 p.m., to remember Tony. 
In lieu of flowers, all donations can be made to a cause he stood by: https://www.abedforeverychild.org/

Obituary: M. Loyola Cohen

M. Loyola Cohen
Loyola (Cashin) Cohen, of Hull, died Aug. 2, surrounded by her loving family. 
Lola, as she was known, adored her family and was the beloved matriarch that kept everyone close together. She loved spending time with relatives and friends, cooking, baking, reading, and shopping. She enjoyed traveling the world with her lifelong love and late husband Ed and family. 
Lola and Ed were snowbirds in Naples, Fla., and she truly loved her life by the sea. She was a social worker for many years in a private practice and also for the Norwell Visiting Nurses Association and was passionate about her work, positively impacting the lives she touched. 
Lola was a social butterfly and loved her friends, especially the Couples Club. She enjoyed hosting gatherings for family and friends, taking special pride in sharing her baked treats and recipes with those she loved. She lived a wonderful life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 
She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Cohen and devoted mother of Janyne Hibbard and her husband, Jason, of Hull; Adrienne Cohen and her husband, Michael Williams, of Statesboro, Ga.; and Michelle Cohen and her partner, Cheech Warner, of Hull. She was cherished Nana of Alexander Suarez; Jessica Lovett and her husband, Chris; Laurel Mattis and her husband, Andrew; and the late Natasha Suarez. She was also loving Nana Lola of Mercedes Sheldrick and Brooklyn Lovett. She was predeceased by her three siblings.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Monday, August 9 at 10-11:30 AM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM followed by the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 12 PM. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. The family requests that everyone wears masks indoors. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lola may be made to a charity of your choice. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Steven Kagno

Steven Kagno, 81
It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Steven Kagno on July 27 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 81.
Steve was a friend to all and a loving dad and papa to his children and grandchildren. His sister, Susie, was with him through the last three months, in and out of the hospital, as were other relatives and many friends. He battled prostate cancer and other ailments and never complained about anything.
Steve worked at his family business, Garber Brothers and Radford Warehouse, until his retirement. He also received his Realtor license to work with his longtime partner, Minnie, at her business, Seacoast Realtors.
He is survived by his daughter Jill and her husband, Gary, of Maine; his son Michael and his wife, Susan, of Florida; and his son Randy, of Massachusetts. He also leaves his sister Marcia Sue and her husband, Harvey, of Massachusetts; his grandchildren Mick, Travis, Daniel, Max, and Jake; his niece and nephews, Lori, Jeffrey, Rob, and Eric; and many caring friends. He was predeceased by Minnie and by his brother, Arthur.
A private service and burial were scheduled for Aug. 3. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hull Boosters, P.O Box 305, Hull, MA 02045. 
Services were under the direction of Stanetsky Memorial Chapels in Canton.

Obituary: Marilyn J. Cutcliffe

Marilyn J. Cutcliffe 
Marilyn J. (MacKay) Cutcliffe, of Hingham and formerly of Hull, died July 23 surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends.  
She was the loving mother of Laura A. LeBlanc and her husband, Douglas, of Madison, Conn., and Paul C. Cutcliffe III, of Hingham, and the sister of the late Elinor Tobin, Florence Dorgan, Claire Feeney, and Edward MacKay. She was the cherished grandmother of William and Megan LeBlanc. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
For many years, Marilyn worked at Brockton Early Intervention Program, until she retired at age 72. She loved living by the ocean, traveling, and, especially, being with her family. She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew her.  
The funeral Mass will take place in St. Paul’s Church, 147 North St., Hingham, on Thursday at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marilyn can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: John H. Hill Jr.

John H. Hill Jr., 55
A friend and brother to many, a hard worker, always willing to lend a helping hand, John H. (“Jack”) Hill Jr., of Hull, died on July 19. He was 55. 
Jack was born on Feb. 22,1966 to the late John H. Hill Sr. and Barbara A. (Roche) Hill and was raised in Sagamore.
He is survived by his loving daughter and best friend, Summer Rose Hill; his sister, Diane Mercaldo, and her husband, John; Daniel Hill and his wife, Michelle; and Nancy Fus and husband, Tony. He also leaves his former wife, Mary Papi-Hill; his faithful dogs Sammy, Layla, Devon, and Daisy; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings James M. Hill and Jayne R. Hill.
A handsome blue-eyed, curly-haired kid with a smile that would light up the world, Jack went through the Bourne school system and is a 1984 graduate. He had many, many friends. 
He worked hard all his life, starting in the masonry business at a young age with his father. He launched his own business, Clean Sweep Chimney, and went on to establish Jack Hill’s Outdoor Living. He was very proud of the patios and outdoor living areas he created for many to enjoy.
Jack loved his beautiful daughter, Summer Rose, the apple of his eye and Daddy’s little girl, as well as the Patriots and Red Sox, beach, boating, taking Summer to concerts and vacationing together, skiing, country music, travel, gardening, and his dogs.  
He had a great personality and could start up a friendship with anyone. His laugh, smile, and jokes were contagious. He had a love of music and the beach. He was a man who would give you the shirt off his back, a man who would pick flowers and vegetables from his garden and give them to anyone. If you needed something, Jack was there to help. 
He wanted the best for everyone and for everyone to be happy. He was a very social butterfly and loved being around his friends and family most. He had a heart of gold and will continue to shine brightly for those who loved and knew him.
Jack, you will never be forgotten; we miss you already.
Visiting hours will be held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel 21 Pond St., Hingham, on Saturday, July 31, from 2-5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellspring Multi-Service Center, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. For additional information and online guest book, go to www.downingchapel.com.

Celebration of Life: Christian Joseph Saia

Christian Joseph Saia, 51
Family, friends, and loved ones are invited to a celebration of Christian Joseph Saia’s life on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 1-5 p.m., at the Hull Salt Water Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way. Please join us for a cookout and share remembrances of Chris.
A resident of Boston and formerly of Hull, he died unexpectedly on April 13. He was 51.
The loving son of Rosemary and Joseph Saia, of Hull, Christian was immensely loved by all who knew him. He is survived by many siblings and loved ones – Richard, Gretchen, Heather, Joseph, Donald, Kevin, Aidan, and Benjamin – and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 
A graduate of Hull High School, class of 1987, Christian was a bright light in his family’s world and always had the time for a funny line to uplift others. His sense of humor and smile were truly contagious. He was extremely well-read, having a vast knowledge of history, politics, and pop culture. He loved traveling, music of all genres, and Sunday family Italian dinners. As he was growing up on O Street, the beach is where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends through the years. 
For nearly 20 years, Christian enjoyed his career in occupational, environmental, and safety operations for several global companies, including Cashman, Balfour Beatty, and Mott MacDonald. 
Christian will forever be with his family. 

Obituary: Patricia Joan Spillane

Patricia Joan Spillane 
Patricia Joan (Butler) Spillane, of Hull, formerly of West Roxbury, died peacefully on July 20 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Louise N. (Sullivan) Butler and was raised in West Roxbury.
A homemaker, Pat raised her family with love and devotion. A woman of great faith, a devout Catholic, for her it was family that was the most important part of her life. As her family grew, she loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. 
In her spare time, Pat enjoyed gardening, going to Gun Rock beach, socializing, and entertaining her friends and family with her famous turkey dinners, homemade chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and chocolate truffle.
Pat was a loving, generous, and selfless person. She was always accepting, compassionate, and devoted to her family and the people she cared for. Her life lessons are part of her legacy that continues through her family. Pat will be missed by all those she touched.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard P. Spillane, who died in 1990; together, they shared 32 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Richard S. Spillane, of Hull; Karen M. Rowell and her husband, Mark, of Pembroke; Bryanne McGovern and her husband, Stephen, of Southborough; Patricia A. Sinibaldi and her husband, Peter, of New Port Richey, Fla.; Mark B. Spillane and his wife, Lolo, of West Roxbury; John E. Spillane and his wife, Cheryl, of Kingston; and Christopher Spillane and his wife, Jennifer, of Odessa, Fla. She was the dear sister of Louise B. Lyon and her husband, Herbert, of Suffield, Conn.; and the late Edward H. Butler Jr. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Pat’s funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 30, at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Services will conclude with interment in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Pat’s name to St. Mary’s of the Assumption Parish, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045.
See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences

Obituary: Ellen Studley Stein

Ellen Studley Stein, 71 
Ellen Studley Stein, who grew up in Hingham, was born April 14, 1950, and died of lung cancer at her home in Waterford, Conn., on April 28, 2020. 
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold R. and Josephine L. Studley, of Hingham; her sister Frances L. Mascioli, of Hingham; and her brother, Arnold A. (“Butch”) Studley, of Whitman. She is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter Joie Poland and her husband, Tom; son Jay Stein and his wife, Jessica; granddaughter Caitlin Henderson; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. 
An interment of ashes will be held for Ellen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Woodside Cemetery, 550 North Main St., Cohasset.

Obituary: Frances E. Sullivan

Frances E. Sullivan (1956-2021) 
After a valiant 11-year battle with cancer, Frances Elizabeth Sullivan passed away on Saturday, July 3, at her home. 
In life, Francie had an irrepressible spirit, embracing life with vigor until her last days. She was known for her animated laugh, dry wit, and passion for all animals, including birds, tropical fish, turtles, and especially dogs. She was devoted to her two Papillons, Huey and Louis; both were a source of great amusement and companionship. 
As an avid home gardener, Francie created a lush sanctuary brimming with flowers and shrubs of every variety; it was the envy of her neighborhood. Each season she generously shared her bounty with friends and family. 
Francie had a keen collector’s eye and over the decades acquired and catalogued mid-century favorites, including furniture, ceramics, and glassware. 
After graduating from Hull High School, Francie entered the Army in 1974. She was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for meritorious service while assigned to the 120th Aviation Company in Fort Richardson, Alaska. She served her country with distinction as a specialist fourth class and was awarded the certificate in November 1977 as a testimonial to her honest and faithful service. During her tour, she traveled from Texas to Alaska, enjoying the cultural contrasts to her New England upbringing. 
Returning back East, Francie settled in Forestdale and attended Cape Cod Community College, where she pursued a variety of interests. Working at Cape Cod Hospital for more than 30 years, she participated in its electronic medical record initiative and served as union steward for 1199 SEUI, where she promoted and protected the interests of her colleagues. She was a forward-thinking and innovative member of the staff, respected by all. 
As a child, Francie resided in Hull, the daughter of John A. Sullivan Jr. and Dorothy M. (Williams) Sullivan. She is survived by her 10 siblings: Dorothy M. Sullivan, of Silver Spring, Md.; John A. Sullivan III, of Pearland, Texas; Catherine A. Sullivan, of New York City; Christopher P. Sullivan, of Plymouth; Mary P. Sullivan, of Hull; Susan E. Sullivan, of New York City; E. Vincent Sullivan, of Hull; Eugenie M. Sullivan, of Sharon; Robert E. Sullivan, of Lakeville; and Genevieve M. Sullivan, of Hingham. She also leaves 12 nieces and nephews. 
As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made in Francie’s memory to the MSPCA-Angell Clinic of Cape Cod.