obituaries

Feb 16, 2014

Patricia L. Turowski has reunited with her husband,  Joseph Turowski . Born in Boston on March 17, 1944, she died Feb. 16, 2014 with her family at her side after a brief illness.  A resident of Abington for 45 years where she raised a family of seven children. Loving mother of Patricia Lefort, Laureen Mahoney, Christine Leighton, Theresa Wilson,  Joseph...

Feb 15, 2014

Feb 11, 2014

Donald W. Loud of Abington, February 11, 2014, age 67, Loving son of the late Charles and Shirley Loud; Loving husband of the late Veronica Loud; Loving father of the late Andrew McDonald; Loving brother of Cynthia Darcy of Quincy; Also, survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, Abington. All service private per...

Feb 11, 2014

Robert A. Ryan Jr. of Abington, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2014 at the age of 73.  He fought the good fight.  Born in Boston, faithful husband of the late Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Boushell) Ryan, moved to Abington in 1972, Nantucket and Cape Cod in 1999, and then back to Abington in 2010.  Retired Employee of Verizon...

Feb 8, 2014

James W. "Jim" Lavin of Abington, February 8, age 68, Loving husband of Kathy (Walsh) Lavin of Abington; Beloved father of J. William Lavin and wife Andrea of Plymouth, Jessica Lavin Griffin and husband Kevin of ME, Kaitlyn Pratt Avary of GA, Adam Pratt and wife Kathleen of Brockton, and Erinrose Lavin of Abington; Loving brother of David Lavin and...

Feb 7, 2014

Edmund T. "Ebby" Sparks of Abington originally from Dorchester passed February 7, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long illness. Loving husband of Sue Ann DiTullio- Sparks of Abington; Loving father of Kevin Sparks of Abington; Loving son of the late Averill & Winifred Sparks, Loving brother of Tish Alleva and husband Jay, twin sister Ellen Kulp and Russell,...

Feb 1, 2014

U.S.M.C. John William Suba Jr., 91, of Bridgewater, died peacefully on the morning of February 1, 2014 of a short term illness.  He was born in Somerville on August 7, 1922.  He was the son of the late: Lt. J.G. John Suba U.S.N from Waterbury, CT. and Mary (Golden) Suba a homemaker from Brighton, Ma. He proudly served in WWII...

Feb 1, 2014

Peter G. Hunt, 67, of Abington, passed away on Feb. 1 at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury with his family at his side following a long illness. He was the loving husband of Nancy and father of John, Carolyn and Christine. He was born in Boston, MA on May 20, 1946 the son of Edward and Helen. He grew...

Jan 27, 2014

John "Mike" O'Keefe of Abington, died January 27, 2014 after a long illness, age 67, Loving husband of Margaret "Claire" O'Keefe of Abington; Loving  father of Julie Scialla and husband Art of NJ, Melissa O'Keefe of Abington, and Tricia Ingargiola and husband Peter of Whitman; Loving brother of Geri Sheehan, Joanne Koval, Judy O'Brien, Jackie Cartel, Ray , Paul, Peter,...

Jan 23, 2014

Suzanne K. Keith of Abington, died January 23, 2014, at the age of 61. She was the loving wife of the late Peter D. Keith. A graveside service will be held in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington at a later date. Please check back for service date and time. Thank you.

Jan 23, 2014

Jacqueline L. (Eastman) Hyland of Abington formerly of Rockland, January 23, age 59, Loving wife of 39 years to Walter Hyland of Abington; Loving mother of Rebecca Hyland of Abington; Loving sister of Fred Eastman of Rockland and the late Karen Ruthier. A funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Tuesday...

Jan 20, 2014

Robert W. Mullen of Abington, January 20, 2014, age 74, loving husband of Catherine (Gotovich) Mullen of Abington; Loving father of Donald Mullen and wife Elina of Kingston, Brian Mullen of Avon, Maryann Farris and husband Sean of ME, Anthony Mullen of Dallas, TX, and Kimberly Phinney and husband Anthony of Abington; Loving grandfather of Declan Mullen, Max Mullen, and...

Jan 19, 2014

Betty B. (Nickerson) Packard lifelong resident of Rockland, died January 19, 2014, age 86. Loving mother of Jan (Nickerson) O'Connor and husband Jack of Rockland and Deborah (Gardner) Vecchione; Loving grandmother of Vinny Vecchione, Irene Kelleher, Heather O'Connor, and Sean O'Connor all of Rockland. Loving great grandmother of Charlie and Cailey Kelleher. Betty retired from New England Telephone and also...

Jan 11, 2014

Judith A. Gallagher of Abington, formerly of Milton, died January 11, 2014, age 69, loving daughter of the late Francis and Katherine Gallagher; loving sister of the late Ralph Gallagher.  She also leaves behind several nieces and many loving cousins, including Kathleen Jolley Corcoran, Carol Jolley Queeney, and Maureen Bulger Lutz. Judith graduated from Fontbonne Academy and Chandler Business School...

Jan 6, 2014

Joseph W. Citrone Jr. of Brockton formerly of Mattapan, January 6, 2014, age 57, Loving father of Michael, Nicholas, and Andrea Citrone all of Stoughton; Loving son of Margaret Citrone of Rockland and the late Joseph W. Citrone Sr.; Loving brother of David Citrone and fiancée Sandra of Holbrook, Louis Citrone of Rockland, Peggy Ann Dean and husband Scott of...

Jan 4, 2014

Edmund Roger Hall September 1, 1933 – January 4, 2014 Of Bridgewater, Formerly of Abington Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long and courageous fight with Leukemia.  He is survived by his wife Beverly of 56 years, along with his children Kathleen Sulmonte and her husband Anthony of Abington, Karen Hall and...

Dec 23, 2013

Marine Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian of Abington, killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Afghanistan while serving his 3rd tour at the age of 27. Loving husband of Erin (Doyle) Vasselian of Abington; Loving son of Mark A. Vasselian of NH and Karen (Connor) Vasselian of Abington; Loving brother of Jeannine, Julianne, and Joseph Vasselian all of Abington; Loving grandson...

Dec 22, 2013

Erwin Schmuck of Abington passed away at home Dec. 22, 2013, age 91. Son of the late Erwin Sr. and Johanna Schmuck of Jamaica Plain; Loving husband of the later Louise Fournier of Livermore Falls, Maine for 53 years; A dedicated family man, he is survived by 5 children; Peter Schmuck of Fort Mitchell, KY, Thomas Schmuck and Elise Burden...

Dec 13, 2013

Howard E. Cook of Halifax past 18 years formerly of South Weymouth for 30 years, passed December 13, 2013, age 83, son of the late Hazel Lydon; Loving husband of the late Jean A. Cook; Loving father of Kenneth Cook of Abington, Lewis Cook of Rockland, Linda Rice of Halifax, Susan and John Burns of South Weymouth, and Virginia O'Brien...

Dec 3, 2013

Mary B. (Griffin Scartissi) Sullivan of Abington, passed away Dec. 3, 2013 at the South Shore Rehab. In Rockland, age 94, loving wife of the late John J. Sullivan; Loving mother of Robert F. Scartissi and wife Lynda of Abington and the late James P. Scartissi; Loving sister of Paul Griffin, Larry Griffin, and the late John, Claire, and Joe...