All Obituaries

Patricia Ann (O’Connell) Walsh of Wells, Maine and Venice, Florida, and who lived in Waltham, MA for 56 years until her retirement in 2009, passed away peacefully in her Wells home on Sunday December 4th, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.  She was 68. Born in Waltham on December 12th, 1953, Pattie was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Laughrea) O’Connell. Pattie was raised in Waltham and attended St Patrick’s School in Watertown, graduating from St....

ROLLO – William Thomas, Jr., transitioned peacefully on December 2nd, 2022. Beloved son of the late William T. Rollo, and the late Julia Rollo, "Billy" grew up in the heart of Boston with 3 sisters: Joan Smith of Bridgewater, the late Susan Cormican, and the late Sister Judith Marie Rollo SC.   Billy served his country in the Korean War from 1954-1956. He was a hard worker for his family, retiring from the U.S. Postal Service after many years. He was...

VARDARO - Francis “Fitter”, age 90, of Dorchester formerly of South Boston. Entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2022, surround by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Dagle). Devoted father of Linda Cooper of Dorchester, Francis J. Vardaro and his wife Alison of Hingham, Barbara Campbell of Braintree, John Vardaro of Danvers, Michael J. Vardaro and his wife Christine of Dorchester, and Joanne Naughton and her husband Sean of Hanover. Also...

SPACCO, Paul J. ret. B.F.D. Engine 17, of Dorchester passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 20, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Mary B. (Donovan) Spacco. Loving father of Paul Spacco of CA, Dianna Spacco of Pembroke, Patricia Spacco of Quincy, Susan Spacco Sheinkopf of Newton, and Elizabeth Spacco Pearlstein of Dorchester. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Caring brother of 7 loving siblings.  Paul was a proud veteran of...

SAVAGE – Brian E. “Shaper”, age 74 of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Brian had an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. He was an avid golfer and Boston Red Sox fan. He was a fixture in the stands on the Right Field Roof Deck, volunteered in Autograph Alley, and was a past member of the BoSox Club. He accumulated a large collection of sports memorabilia but his most cherished item was his hole-in-one golf...

SULLIVAN – John J. “Jack”, age 57, of Canton formerly of Dorchester and Hyde Park. Entered into eternal rest suddenly Friday, November 18, 2022. Beloved husband of Stefania (D’Amato) Sullivan of Canton, MA. Loving brother of Jill (Sullivan) D’Amato of Peabody, MA and June Sullivan of Crossville, TN.  Devoted son of Noreen (Cregg) Sullivan and cherished son of Joseph J. Sullivan of Forestdale, MA. Jack was an avid numismatist. His fascination with...

FLAHERTY, Matthew S. of Rockland, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on November 12, 2022 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Susan C. (Derrane) Flaherty of Braintree. Loving father of Jenna Flaherty, Cailey Flaherty, Kerin Flaherty, and Christin Flaherty, all of Braintree. Cherished son of Barbara Flaherty of Dorchester, formerly of Drim, Lettormore, Ireland, and the late Matthew P. Flaherty of Dorchester, formerly of Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland. Caring brother of Michael Flaherty of...

WERMERS – Virginia “Ginger” (Donovan), age 80 of Dorchester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 7, 2022, after a short illness. Beloved mother of John G. Wermers and James “Jimbo” Wermers both of Dorchester. Dear sister of John J. Donovan, Jr. and Francis X. Donovan both of Dorchester. Cherished grandmother of Jenna Wermers of Dorchester. Also survived by her caring friends Lillian McLaughlin, Bette Salimbas, Tom and Carol Foy and many...

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

SANTA MARIA, Joan M. (Carey) of Milton, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Leo F. Santa Maria. Loving mother of Donna DeGraan and her husband Robert of Braintree, Kathleen Santa Maria and her husband Henry of Kingston, Regina Santa Maria and her husband James Connolly of Duxbury, Mary Pietrowski and her husband Peter of Quincy, Joan Analetto and her husband Tony of Milton, Maura Papile and her husband Ray of Scituate, and Eileen Cefail and her husband Steven...