All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, David Banagis, who passed away January 8th, 2022 at the age of 81. He was a formidable man, a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed. David was born in Ovid, Michigan.  After enlisting in the Navy to serve his country, he met the love of his life, our late mother, Beverly Bye Banagis.  It brings us immense joy to know he has been reunited with his Twin Flame, and they are once again...

Virginia “Ginny” M. Roberts 83, of Braintree passed away January 5, 2022. Sister of Teresa Rosa and her husband Peter of Norwell and John Roberts and his wife Joanne of Braintree. Aunt of Cheryl Green of Alaska, Peter Rosa of Florida, John Roberts Jr. of Braintree, Paul Reid of Georgia and Christine Hayes of New Hampshire. Ginny was a life-long Workers Compensation Administrator and retired from a large shipbuilding corporation in Quincy MA. She will always be remembered for...

John “Jack” Young, 94, of Braintree, MA, passed away on December 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Jamaica Plain to John P. and Mary Ellen Young on April 1, 1927.  After graduating from the High School of Commerce in Boston in 1944, he went on to serve in the Navy during World War II. After his military service, he graduated from Suffolk University where he played baseball.  He worked as a teacher and Vice Principal in the Boston Public Schools...

Morrissey, Mary L. (Walsh) 92 of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester and Newton passed away on December 28, 2021 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Alfred J. Morrissey Jr. and son Martin Morrissey. Loving mother to Alfred J. Morrissey III of Avon, Francis E. Morrissey and wife Noreen of Braintree, and Daniel Morrissey and wife Elissa of Braintree. Sister of Janice Walsh of Newton. Nana to Cristin, Kim, Frankie, Joshua, Erica, and...

Ralph P. Pompeo, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2021. Born on September 8, 1947, Ralph was the son of the late Clara and Raffaele Pompeo and brother of the late Joseph Pompeo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Rosina D’Acci, and his stepchildren, Michelle (D’Acci) Pamir and her husband Koray Pamir of Warren, MA and Jason Newman and his wife Jacqueline (Froio) Newman of Braintree. He was also the loving...

Manuel P. Pettine, Sr., “Manny”, 79 of Braintree passed peacefully at home December 14, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlene Pettine of Braintree. He was the dear father of Manuel Pettine (Jr.) of Braintree; Matthew Pettine of Sanford, ME; and the late Michelle Brids of Braintree.  He was also the loving grandfather of six wonderful grandchildren, and is survived by his sister, Mary Cain of Ohio. Raised and educated in Boston, Manny served with the...

Braintree – Elaine Rosalie (Calabro) Canavan, 88, of Braintree passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2021.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of many years, John Canavan (2006). Daughter of the late Lillian (Ferrara) and Antonino Calabro, formerly of Sicily, Italy.  Elaine was born on September 3, 1933 and raised and educated in South Boston.  She held many cherished memories from her youth, including her time cheering for Southie...

Walsh, Charlotte Eileen (Robinson) of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada passed away on December 8th, 2021. Beloved mother of Christopher Walsh and his wife Dina of Braintree, Loving Grandmother of Nora and Garret Walsh. Sister of Marie Robinson of Nova Scotia. She is predeceased by her parents Peter and Mary Ellen Robinson as well as her loving siblings Matthew Robinson, Russell Robinson, and Joanne Robinson all of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is also Survived my many loving...

James M. Nicholson, 77 of Quincy formerly of Braintree died unexpectedly December 2nd, 2021 at the South Shore Hospital. Raised and educated in Braintree, Jim was born in Weymouth to the late James and Amelia (Tocci) Nicholson.    Jim was affectionately known as “The Man, The Myth and The Legend” and could fix anything on four wheels. Prior to his retirement Jim was an auto mechanic for many years on the South Shore.  He was the dear father of James...

BRAINTREE - PANSA, Giuseppina Pansa formerly of the North End, died peacefully on November 30th, 2021. Giuseppina was born in Sulmona, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1965 with her beloved husband Pasquale and her oldest son Emanuel.  Her second son Michael was born in the United States in 1967.  She worked for many years as a seamstress at Forecaster of Boston and then at Schrafft’s Candy in Boston and ABC retail in Braintree. She was the beloved wife of...