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Carmen J. Mercadante

Carmen J. Mercadante

Jan 27, 2023

Carmen Mercadante, 88, died January 27, 2023 at after a period of declining health.   He was the devoted husband of the late Eugenie E. “Jean” (McIntyre) Mercadante for 62 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Domenico and Mary Mercadante. He was raised in Roslindale and was a longtime resident of Stoughton and Raynham. Carmen attended...

Kevin P. Benson

Kevin P. Benson

Jan 26, 2023

Kevin P. Benson, age 80, a resident of Bridgewater, formerly of Stoughton, died peacefully at Sachem Nursing Home in Bridgewater on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Janet M. (Norris) Benson.  Born in Tewksbury, he was the son of the late Aubrey C. and Anna (Flynn) MacFarlane and was raised in Brookline.  He was a...

Fernanda (Salema) Braga

Fernanda (Salema) Braga

Jan 25, 2023

Fernanda (Salema) Braga, 72, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.  She was the wife of 47 years of the late Angelo F. Braga.  She was the daughter of the late Antonio Salema and Maria Liliana Guerrero.  She was born and raised on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal before moving...

Joseph E. Sprissler

Joseph E. Sprissler

Jan 24, 2023

Joseph E. Sprissler, a longtime resident of Brockton, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Born in Boston, son of CMSgt. Theodore and Helen (Murphy) Sprissler, he was raised in Boston and Brockton and was a 1974 graduate of Brockton High School.  Joe was a longtime employee of Shaw’s Supermarkets in Brockton, Randolph and Easton. ...

Gerald J. Pongonis

Gerald J. Pongonis

Jan 24, 2023

Gerald J. Pongonis, 75, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. He also graduated from Fisher Junior College. He was a proud Veteran of the US Navy, serving for four years during the Vietnam War. After his honorable...

Patricia A. (Sheehan) Gallagher

Patricia A. (Sheehan) Gallagher

Jan 24, 2023

Patricia A. (Sheehan) Gallagher, 73 died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren.  Born in Boston, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Curley) Sheehan, she was raised in Dorchester and was a graduate of Cardinal Cushing High School.  In 1974, she married Ralph J. Gallagher and together they raised four daughters and spent 33 years of marriage...

Terry L. Malcom

Terry L. Malcom

Jan 17, 2023

Terry L. Malcom, 83, of Stoughton, formerly of North Branford, CT passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital January 17, 2023, from complications after a long battle with Melanoma. He was the loving and devoted husband of Joanne (Monaco) Malcom for 45 years.  

Born in Bell, CA he was raised in Nebraska and Connecticut and was a graduate of Stetson...

Richard Carbone

Richard Carbone

Jan 17, 2023

Richard Carbone, “Rich”, age 78, passed away at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canton, on January 17, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Boston, he was the son to the late Mary (Isgur) and John Carbone.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret M. “Peg” (Griffin) Carbone. He was...

Bernadette T. (Sousa) Winslet

Bernadette T. (Sousa) Winslet

Jan 16, 2023

Bernadette T. (Sousa) Winslet, 57, died peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI on Monday, January 16, 2023.  Daughter of Lidio N. Sousa of Stoughton and the late Maria J. (Teixeira) Sousa, she was born and raised in Stoughton.  She was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1984.  She resided in Attleboro for the past 15...

Mary T. (Conway) Coffee

Mary T. (Conway) Coffee

Jan 15, 2023

Mary T. (Conway) Coffee, 97, a longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Walter J. Coffee.  Daughter of the late Frank I. and Theresa A. (Kelley) Conway, she was born and raised in Stoughton.  Mary was a graduate of Stoughton High School,...

Barbara J. (Donovan) Mills

Barbara J. (Donovan) Mills

Jan 14, 2023

Barbara J. (Donovan) Mills, 76, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Seasons Hospice Care Center in Milton after a long period of declining health.  Born in Jamaica Plain, she was raised and educated in West Roxbury.  She was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy in West Roxbury, attended Boston University and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from...

Thomas James Carter

Thomas James Carter

Jan 13, 2023

Thomas James Carter of Stoughton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Born December 24, 1930 in Maspeth, NY to the late Joseph and Josephine Carter.  He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy of 50 years and his sisters, Mary, Margaret and Josephine.  He is survived...

Mary Lois (Gilliam) Brown

Mary Lois (Gilliam) Brown

Jan 12, 2023

Mary Lois Gilliam Brown, 82, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.  Born in Woodruff, SC, she spent her early years in Woodruff and moved to Manhattan, NY as a young girl to live with her Aunt and cousins. She attended New York City Schools. She met Joseph T. Brown in...

Lawrence F. Conti

Lawrence F. Conti

Jan 11, 2023

Lawrence F. Conti, 94, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Arbors at Stoughton, after a long period of declining health. He was the husband of 67 years of Walburga F. “Bucky” Conti of Stoughton. Born and raised in Framingham, he was a graduate of Framingham Schools and was also a graduate of the Television Institute of Chicago. He was a Veteran of...

Amaro dos Reis Cabral

Amaro dos Reis Cabral

Jan 8, 2023

Amaro dos Reis Cabral, 83, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home in Stoughton after a long period of declining health. He was the husband of 53 years of Maria dos Anjos (Reis) Cabral. Born in Vila do Porto on the island of Santa Maria in the Azores of Portugal, he was raised and educated on Santa Maria. He served in...

Jose Espiritio "Joe" Leonardo

Jose Espiritio "Joe" Leonardo

Jan 6, 2023

Jose Espirito “Joe” Leonardo, 71, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on Friday, January 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Dolores A. (Jardin) Leonardo for 51 years.  Son of Adelina (Espirito) Leonardo of Stoughton and the late Antonio Leonardo, he was born and raised in Flores, Azores,...

Marian A. (Ferzoco) Fulciniti

Marian A. (Ferzoco) Fulciniti

Jan 5, 2023

Marian A. (Ferzoco) Fulciniti, 89, a longtime resident of Hyannis, died peacefully at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waltham on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  She was the wife of 66 years of the late Anthony F. Fulciniti and daughter of the late Patrick and Viola (Patrignani) Ferzoco.  She was born in Boston and raised in Readville.  Marian was a...

Hazel Ann (Briffett) Bousquet

Hazel Ann (Briffett) Bousquet

Jan 4, 2023

Hazel Ann (Briffett) Bousquet, 85, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Sachem Nursing Home in East Bridgewater, after a period of declining health, surrounded by her family.  Born in Norwood, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a 1955 graduate of Stoughton High School.  In 1958 she married Edmund P. “Paul” Bousquet...

Avelino L. "Al" Serpa

Avelino L. "Al" Serpa

Jan 3, 2023

Avelino L. “Al” Serpa, 59, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Son of Maria H. (Lopes) Serpa of Stoughton and the late John G. Serpa, he was born in Lajedo, Flores, Azores, Portugal and came to Stoughton in 1966. He was a graduate of Stoughton High School and attended Massasoit Community College. Al was a technician in...

Peter R. Gay

Peter R. Gay

Jan 2, 2023

Peter R. Gay, 80, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly, January 2, 2023 at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a 1960 graduate of Stoughton High School. In 1966, he married Lucille P. Lochiatto, at St. James Church in Stoughton, and together they shared over 56 years...

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