All Obituaries

Joanne F. (Berry) Pistorino of Braintree passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family September 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Pistorino. Joanne is survived by her daughter Donna Pistorino-Frederick and her husband Shane of Seaside Heights New Jersey, sons Robert P. Pistorino and his wife Mary of Braintree and John F. Pistorino of Whitman. She is also survived by her sisters Maureen Choate and her husband Edwin of Brockton and Patricia Leahy and her...

Anahid “Anna” May Karaian passed away on September 7th, after a courageous fight with Covid-19. Born in Brockton, the daughter of Armenian immigrants, the late Arshag and Melena Sarafian. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband Edward, who recently passed away June 21st., and by her brother Richard Sarafian. Anna is survived by her two sons, Edward Richard of Weymouth, James of Braintree and daughter Linda of Braintree. She also leaves behind Vartkes Karaian and his wife...

Bradley J. Jackson of Natick passed away at his home unexpectedly  August 18th from a fall. Bradley was born in Bethesda, MD to Boyce and Beatrice (Laliberte) Jackson.  He attended Lewiston High School and Swain School of Design in New Bedford MA where he received his BFA degree.  Bradley retired from Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick, MA as a production manager/Executive Chef . Bradley was an avid reader, loved art of all kinds and loved looking at beautiful homes....

Phyllis M Evans, (Tammaro) age 91, of Braintree, MA. passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth on August 14, 2020, with her family at her side. Phyllis was born on July 8, 1929 in the North End of Boston. Phyllis was the beloved wife of Joseph T. Evans Sr. They were married on April 16, 1950 in St. Mary's Church in Boston, MA. They happily celebrated their 50th anniversary with a large family party in 2000, a year prior to Joseph's passing. They loved...

Michael J. Foley, 66, of Braintree, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on July 23, 2020.  Mike was the son of the late John (“Bud”) and Anne (Norton) Foley. He was the beloved brother of John and his wife, Colleen, of Braintree, Wayne of Attleboro and Carol Beal and her husband, Brian, of Braintree. Mike was a devoted uncle to Courtney, his Godson Jack, Keldara, Jessica and Tiffany and he was the proud great uncle of Ella. Mike is also survived by many loving...

Costas Kalemkeridis of Hanson, MA passed away from a long time illness on July 13, 2020 at home peacefully surrounded by his family. Costas is survived by his wife of 58 years, Theodora. His 3 sons Peter of Marshfield, James and his wife Sarah of Pembroke, John and his wife Colleen of Hanson and grandchildren, Thomas and Christiana. His cousins Nina Fuda, Mary Tutty and her children Debbie and Greg. Born in Platanakia, Greece, Costas had a dream for a better life for his family. He went to...

Robert F. Bernasconi of Randolph born June 11,1935 passed away July 1, 2020. Bob was born in Boston and grew up in Braintree. Son of the late Silvio and Charlotte (Dill) Bernasconi he was the oldest of six children. Bob spent 43 years with the “phone” company. After retiring he spent the winters in Florida with Rosemary, his wife of 58 years. Bob was an avid sportsman. He loved to hunt and fish and tend to his garden. He was a gifted artist and learned to make custom fishing...

Edward Karaian, 93, a lifetime resident of Weymouth, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2020 with his family by his side, including his wife of 61 years, Anna M. Karaian. Born in Weymouth, the son of Khoran and Lucy Karaian, Ed was predeceased by his twin sisters, Alice Karaian and Mary King and sister Rose Burnett. Ed is survived by his devoted wife, Anna (Sarafian) Karaian, two sons, Edward Richard of Weymouth, James of Braintree and daughter Linda of Braintree. He also...

  Jean B. (Power) Boyle, of Braintree passed away June 19, 2020.Wife of the late Peter Boyle. Loving mother of Robert Boyle and his wife Debra Kuczynski of Atkinson NH and Karen Boyle of Braintree. Dear grandmother of Keegan and the late Shane. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Boyle received her Registered Nurse license from St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in Newfoundland, Canada and her Bachelors Degree from Emmanuel College, Boston. She worked for many years at...

  Loretta Dee. Googins, 79, of Braintree formerly of Waltham, passed away on June 4th 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Braintree. Dee was the daughter of the late Loretta Jensen and Harold Googins. Beloved sister of Harold “Roy” Googins and his wife Marta of Braintree and the late Patricia Mellen of Macungie, PA. Wonderful aunt of Debbra and Frank Baker, Christopher and Kathryn Googins, Rebecca Donahue, Gregory and Erica Googins, Steven, Richard, Daniel and Debbra...