All Obituaries

Mary T. Kennedy - Peretti Born: November 12, 1926  Died: August 10, 2019 Predeceased by first husband Christopher F. Kennedy in 1989, and second husband Robert A. Peretti June 28, 2019. She is survived by her children:  daughters Kathy Becker and Judy Higgins (Robert) of Newburyport; Mary Kate Kennedy of Burlington, Vt.  Sons Chris Kennedy Jr. (Cindy) of Braintree, John Kennedy (Sparky) of Salem, NH, Robert Kennedy (Maureen) of Weymouth, and Richard Kennedy (Wendy) of...

Donna Elizabeth Tholander formerly of Belmont Aug 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Stephen H. Tholander. Loving mother of Jeffrey Tholander and his wife Karen, Eric Tholander and his wife Lisa and the late Major Stephen Tholander. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Tholander. Sister of Janis Quinn and her husband Lawrence, Betty Lou Annese, Cora Campise and the late Phyllis English, Ruth Piotti, Buddy Giroux, Louis Giroux and James Giroux. Also survived by her sister in laws Eileen Giroux and...

Henry H. Huang of Belmont Aug 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Sue C. Huang (Hsu). At the family's request his funeral services will be private.

Lois Stiles Edgerly formerly of Cambridge, MA, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019 surrounded by family at home in Concord, MA. Lois Stiles Edgerly was born on April 29, 1929, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in the home of her parents, Leonard D. and Obeline (Cadieux) Stiles.  As a young girl, Lois was a tomboy and a good hitter in baseball. “You had her last time, we want Stiles on our team,” the boys would say.  During World War II, when she was a young teen, Lois...

Claire Jean Peterson (Kalenoski) of California formerly of Cambridge Aug. 6, 2019. At the family's request her funeral services will be private.

Angela D'Andrea of Belmont Aug. 4, 2019. Loving mother of Adriana Nicolina O'Rourke, Beloved daughter of Giuseppe and Adriana (Corra) D'Andrea. Cherished sister of Frank D'Andrea and his wife Laura and Marco D'Andrea. Also survived by her uncle Antonio Guzzi her aunt Anna D'Andrea and her cousins Joe, Susan, Frank, Rosaria and Robert. Angela was an aunt to Ella, Laila and Mia. Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on...

Augustine “Augie” Messuri of Waltham, formerly of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2019 after a brief period of declining health. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie (Mazzone). Loving father of Debbie Wilson, Cheryl Percuoco and her husband Bill and Diane Messuri. Beloved grandfather of Steve, Andrew and Michael Wilson, Matt, Mike and Katie Percuoco and their respective spouses.  Brother of Phyllis Carbone, Gilda,...

James A. Chaprales of Belmont July 31, 2019. Retired employee of the Belmont Light Department. Beloved husband of Katherine "Kay" Chaprales (Cullen). Loving father of James A. Chaprales Jr. of Waltham and Jama Chaprales of Chelsea. Cherished Papa of Anna Brooks, Chase Chaprales and Avery Chaprales. Brother of Virginia Lay, Catherine McHugh, Adrianna Donahue, and the late Charles Chaprales, John Chaprales and Marion Colman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and grandnieces...

Helen F. Dillon, RN, Formerly of Cambridge, July 30, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas P. and Catherine F. (McCarthy) Devoted sister of the late Thomas P. Dillon, Jr., Katherine Benedetto, Richard F. Dillon, Mary T. Houllahan and Margaret Prebensen. Loving aunt of Kaye Kennedy, Margaret Prebensen, Richard, Eileen, Joseph and Bronwyn Dillon, Kathleen Monagle and Stephen Dillon. Visiting Hour in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Thursday, Aug. 1 from...

Rebecca J. Lavoie Deane of Belmont July 27, 2019. Beloved wife of Jeremy T. Deane. Loving mother of Grace, Craig and Mark Deane.  Cherished daughter of Linda and the late Roger Lavoie. Beloved sister of Cindy Martino and her husband Patrick. Aunt of Jimmy Martino. Daughter in Law of William and Sande Deane. A visitation will be held in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on Thursday Aug 8 from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Followed by a funeral mass in the Church of St...

Maureen Manning, 62, of Cambridge, MA, died Thursday July 18, 2019 at her home following a 17-year valiant battle with cancer.     Maureen was born to the late Richard and Norma (McMahon) Manning on July 19, 1956 in Methuen, MA.  The second of six children, Maureen grew up in Whitesboro, NY. She graduated from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1978.  In 1981 Maureen graduated from Harvard Law School and joined...

Josephine G. Pisa (Talmo) of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Somerville, on July 14, 2019 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Pisa. Loving mother of Regina M. Pisa of Chestnut Hill. Sister of Paul P. Talmo, Evelyn M. Battinelli and the late Maria Talmo, Annie Stefanelli and Thomas C. Talmo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Josephine worked full time as an office manager in her brother’s dental office until the age of 84 and part-time until the age of 88. When...

Morris (‘Maish’, ‘Morry’) Abraham Chomitz, ever tenacious and ever precise, finished this life on July 11, 2019. Cherished husband, father and grandfather, chemical engineer, craftsman, draftsman, and true maven of the arts and good food, he was born in Philadelphia in 1925. His parents, Sarah and Mendel, were immigrants from Russia.    A gifted student, agile of mind and body, he excelled in his studies at Central High School, Philadelphia. He earned an...

Pamela June Price (Baxter) of Lexington formerly of Belmont July 4, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Price. Predeceased by brother Frank Emerson Baxter formerly of Burlington. Survived by nephews Craig A. Baxter and his spouse Claudette of Methuen, and Bruce E. Baxter of Exeter, NH, Niece Lesley E Connell of Burlington,MA, 5 great Nieces and Nephews, and 3 great great nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on Thursday July...

Eileen M. Collins of Manomet, June 29, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late George A. and Mary E. (Donahue). Sister of the late Anna E. and George A. Collins Jr. and Marie A. Wagner. Lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews.  Visiting hour in St. Bonaventure‘s Church 801 State Rd. Manomet Tuesday at 10AM  followed by a funeral mass at 11AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Manomet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations...

Kai Wang Lee, of Belmont, passed away on June 28, 2019. Beloved son of Kin Chun Lee and Yip Man Ching Lee of Brookline. Loving husband of Lily (Chao) Lee. Devoted father of Craig Lee of Cambridge and Chloe Lee of Boston. Brother of Kai Yui Lee, Kai Sing Lee and Fung Lee-Chao. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is painfully missed and will be forever remembered and loved.  Above all, Kai was deeply dedicated to his family, for which his love was unconditional. He will be...

Robert A Peretti of Belmont died on June 28 at age of 98. He was born in Boston in 1921, the son of Joseph and Florence Peretti. He leaves his loving wife Mary Kennedy Peretti. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Tillson Peretti in 1992. He took pleasure in being surrounded by family and is survived by five children: Robert A. Peretti, Jr., Pamela Roberts, Deborah Peretti, Jean McKenney, and MaryLu Klum. He also has seven step-children: Kathleen Becker, Chris. Kennedy, Jr., Judith...

Kathleen M. Pillsbury (Kennedy) of Warren, Rhode Island June 26, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert L. Pillsbury. At the family's request her funeral services will be private.

Frances M. (Bagley) Donahue of Belmont June 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John F. Donahue Jr. Mother of John J. of Revere, Jean M. Tavener and her husband Malcolm of Winchester, Eileen F. of Marshfield, William J. and his wife Elen of Easton, Robert G. of Malden, Barbara A. Donahue-Clarke and her husband William of Belmont, Christopher J. Donahue and his wife Tobey of Belmont, and the late Mary T. of Belmont.  Grandmother of Michelle Malanakarof,  Courtney Tavener, Emma,...

Patrick John Murray of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Belmont, MA passed away after a short but brave battle with cancer on June 21 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Beloved son of  Katherine B. Murray (Prior) and the late Lawrence B. Murray of Belmont. Dear brother of Larry Murray and his wife Karen of Lexington, Paula Murray of Belmont, James Murray and his wife Susan of Northbridge, David Murray and his wife Christianne of Sudbury, and Matthew Murray and...