All Obituaries

  Brendan J Gallagher 26, of San Diego Ca. formerly of Braintree passed away suddenly February 5, 2019. He was a graduate of Braintree High School class of 2010 and served in the United States Army for 14 months in Afghanistan. Beloved son of John W. Gallagher of Quincy and the late Kathleen Connolly of Braintree.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Brendan enjoyed skateboarding, hockey, and concerts. Most important to him was family and friends. Brendan had an...

Dorothy M. (Richardi) McKinley 87, of Braintree, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was the devoted wife of 62 years to John F. McKinley, loving mother of William F. McKinley and John F. McKinley Jr. and his wife Sheila. She is also survived by her cherished grandson, John F. McKinley, III. Dorothy was the sister of the late Marie Barnes and her husband, the late Patrick Barnes, Michael Richardi and his wife Miriam, Leonard...

Patrick James Fleming of Cambridge formerly of Barryroe, County Cork Ireland passed away December 27, 2018 after a life well-lived and a short illness at Cambridge Hospital where he was compassionately cared for by the amazing medical staff.   Loved brother of Richard of Medford and his friend, Margaret; Mary Ellen (Fleming) Hand and her husband, John of England; Anna (Fleming) Buckley of Quincy; John Joe and his wife, Barbara of Braintree; Elizabeth (Fleming) Aylott...

Mary M. (O'Halloran) Leahy 81, of Braintree, died peacefully and comfortably on the evening of Tuesday December 18, 2018. Mary was the devoted wife of 61 years to James F. Leahy, loving mother of James  F. Leahy Jr. and his wife Maryellen of Braintree and Kevin M. Leahy of Whitman. She is also survived by her cherished six grandchildren, Michael, Meghan, Sean, Erin, Tim and Caitlin Leahy. A resident of Braintree for the past 60 years, Mary had been a Sales Associate at Sears in...

Domenic “Dom” Bongiovanni, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 10, 2018. Dom was married to his beloved wife the late Helen (Ternullo) Bongiovanni for 61 years. Dom was born in East Boston, son of Domenic & Catarina Bongiovanni, and his late sister Catherine M. O’Brien. Dom later moved to Quincy at an early age with his family where he graduated from Quincy High School. Although Dom did not have children of his own, he adored his nephews...

Shirley S. (Tims) Homewood, age 100, formerly of Braintree and Rockland, died Saturday December 15, 2018 at the Life Care Center in West  Bridgewater. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Homewood. Born in River Rouge Michigan on May 24, 1918, Shirley loved traveling especially to Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Bermuda  and up and down the East and West coasts. She loved to bake, making and decorating several beautiful wedding cakes  for members of her family and friends....

Michael Barry Hirsch 80, of Stoughton, died peacefully on Tuesday December 11, 2018 at Copley of Stoughton Rehabilitation Center. He was the devoted husband of the late Anne L. (Ryan) Hirsch; dear father of Anne L. Hardy and her husband Ronald of Plymouth, Marie G. Tesoro of Stoughton, James G. Daly of Norwood and Daniel R. Daly and his wife Terry of West Bridgewater. Also survived by his sister Joan Rosenfeld of New Jersey, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his dear friend...

Francis X. Wells 86 of Braintree, died  peacefully  Friday Nov. 16, 2018 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (McHugh) Wells, dear father of Peter F. Wells and his wife, Yvette of Framingham and the late William F. Wells. Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Kerin Wells of Framingham. Born in Gloucester, he was raised in the Lower Mills section of Dorchester. For many years prior to his retirement, he worked as a Master...

Venti  Edward F. of Braintree died peacefully on Nov. 23, 2018 at South Shore Hospital. Beloved son of the late Gaetano and Antionetta (Darcavio) Venti. Dear brother of the late Dora Contilli, Olga Orlando, Cornelia Polci, Alma Testa, Irene Lindberg and Alberto Venti. Survived by many nieces and nephews.  Raised in Quincy he was a graduate of Quincy High School and Northeastern University. Edward retired from Haartz-Mason in Watertown as Comptroller. He proudly served his country...

Denise Marie McDonald 59, of Braintree died suddenly at her home after a long battle with epilepsy on Friday November 16, 2018 . Denise was born in Boston and graduated from Boston schools. She went on to attain her state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse after her graduation from Laboure School of Nursing. She had been employed by several area nursing homes over the years. Denise was an avid gardener and could be seen taking care of the rose garden in front of Saint Francis of Assisi...