B24 a JANUARY 1 6 2 0 2 2 Of Dorchester, formerly of Brighton, passed away on December 30, 2021. Loving daughter of the late Michael R. and Mary L. (McGovern) Pizziferri. Dear sister of Marie T.
Pizziferri, Mark J. Pizziferri, Ann C. Benoit all of Hull, and Paula White of Scituate. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill BRIGHTON, on Wednesday, January 26, at 11:00 AM.
Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. For complete obituary and guestbook, please visit www.lehmanreen.com In lieu of donations in memory of Linda may be made to St. Joseph Preparatory High School, Advancement 617 Cambridge Boston, MA 02134 or at www.saintjosephprep.org PIZZIFERRI, Linda Diane Lehman ReenMcNamara Brighton 617-782-1000 Of Shelburne, VT, formerly of Walpole, MA, December 8, 2021, age 66. Gene was the beloved son of the late Eleanore and Eugene Peyton. He is survived by his brother Garrett Peyton and his wife Julie of Peterborough, NH; his sister Ellen Louise McDavitt and her husband Francis of Walpole; and his sister Lauren Marie Zysk and her late husband Darren of Foxborough.
He is the loving uncle of Tina McDavitt Mattera of Kate McDavitt Urquhart of Needham, Jennifer Peyton McDavitt Jacobs-Smith of Los Angeles, CA, Kendra Zysk of Somerville, Hillary Zysk Neagle of Walpole, Tacy Zysk of Providence, RI, Wesley Peyton of Florida, and Brooke Peyton Stauffer of Cape Coral, FL. He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM in the Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond Walpole. Interment will follow in Saint Francis Cemetery. In lieu of donations may be made to the UVM Medical Center Foundation, Courtyard at Given 3N, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.
PEYTON, Gene William James H. Delaney Son Funeral Home www.delaneyfuneral.com Of Wellesley, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Boston on March 7, 1936, the son of the late Cedric and Emma (Atchison) Porter. He grew up in Wellesley and graduated from Tabor Academy in 1954. George attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
He worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority for 40 years, retiring in 2001. Additionally George served as a professional for the U.S. Army Reserves. He was very active in politics, both locally and nationally. He worked within Wellesley politics for decades, including serving as chairman of the Wellesley Board of Elections.
George was predeceased by love of his Patrice Gosselin; his nephew Tom Sieminski; and too many friends to list. He is survived by his brother Dr. Cedric Porter, and his wife Donna of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by his nephews, John, Ric, Rob, Rodney, and Joshua, and his niece Sarah. A Celebration of His Life has been postponed until next spring.
For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com PORTER, George P.D. George F. Doherty Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100 RIDGE, Sharon Louise (Conway) Age 77, of Norwell, passed away on December 31, 2021. She lived a great married to her devoted husband, raising her loving children and grandchildren, and enjoying time with her many loyal friends. Sharon was born to Alva and James Conway in Lynn, MA.
She was one of three chil- dren with her sister Sheila Welch and brother James Conway. She graduated from Saint in Lynn, where she made many of her dearest friendships that continued into adulthood, and then she went on to earn her degree from Salem State College. Suiting her kind heart and generous nature, she became a social worker and later a teacher. Although she left those profes- sions to raise her family, she remained a natural teacher throughout her life, bestowing many lessons upon friends and family. Sharon met her husband, the late Joseph Robert Ridge on Cape Cod.
Their love spanned 50 years, centered on building a home in Norwell and creating a beautiful life with their three daughters. She dedicated as much time as she could to her girls as they grew up, coaching teams, attending sporting events, recitals and travel- ing. She was the loving mother of Jen- nifer Ridge and husband Tyler Gaylord of Darien Connecticut, Marisa Burgess and the late David Paul Burgess of Norwell, and Lauren and husband Thomas Dougherty of Hingham. Throughout her life, Sharon revealed that the most important aspect of her life was the people whom she shared it with: her husband, daughters, grand- children, family and dear friends. She loved them all fiercely, rarely missing an opportunity to spend timewith them.
She was a source of inspiration, strength and loyalty and was known for her sense of humor, quick wit, and devotion to many. She loved chatting, reading, golfing, beach trips, walking and a good belly laugh. Never one to fade into the background, her warm smile and resonating voice brought joy to those around her. Sweet and sassy until her last day, lives on in her 7 grandchildren whom she adored including: Isla, Owen, and Georgia Dougherty, Delilah and Macy Burgess, and Dexter and Willa Gaylord. She will be sorely missed.
Visitation will be at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral home in NORWELL on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 11 AM-1 PM. Interment will be private. Of Brewster, formerly of Sharon, January 9, 2022, age 89. Beloved wife of the late John A. Redmond.
Loving mother of Kimberly Bowen and her husband, Paul, of Foxborough and Brewster, and Kyle Redmond and his wife, Karen, of East Walpole. Cherished grandmother of Kara Moran and her husband, Michael, of and great-grandmother of Madison, Vincent, and John Moran. Sister of the late Kimball Draper, the late Jay Hamer, and the late Joanne Gonczy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. At the request of family, all Funeral Services will be private, with Interment taking place in Rock Ridge Cemetery in Sharon.
In lieu of memorial donations may be made to either The Sharon Historical Society, P.O. Box 175, Sharon, MA 02067 or Boston Med Flight, at www. REDMOND, Nancy D. (Draper) James H. Delaney Son Funeral Home www.delaneyfuneral.com 89, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully on January 12, 2022 in Dedham, MA.
Born in Louisville, KY to Aaron A. Shaper and Rose Friedman, she grew up in Cincinnati, OH, and later raised a family in Great Neck, NY before moving to Newton and then Dedham, MA. She earned a B.A. in Art History from Long Island University, and she attended the School of the Arts at the University of Cincinnati, and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She was an accomplished artist in multiple media, including jewelry making, silversmithing, sculpture, and medallic art, and her work is in the permanent collections of several museums.
She was a member and of many international sculpture associations, and she and her husband supported aspiring students in the sculptural arts. Ann is survived by her sons Jon and Richard, their wives (Fiona Epstein and Robin Mozell, respectively), and her granddaughter, Sarah Pollack. She was predeceased by her husband, Jason Pollack, and her brother James Shaper. A private memorial service will be held for the family. In lieu of donations in her memory may be made to Brookgreen Gardens (S.C.).
POLLACK, Ann (Shaper) Of Northbridge, formerly of Waltham, January 12, 2022. Wife of T. Robert Pickette. Mother of Karen Petrie (Mike Incuto) of Hyannis, Thomas R. Pickette (Karen) of Burlington, Timothy R.
Pickette (Cindy) of Stoughton, Dorothy A. Wentworth (James) of Shrewsbury, Jacqueline A. Steffon (Greg) of Holden, Jenifer A. Thompson (Thomas) of Norfolk, James F. Pickette (Megan) of Belmont, and Peter E.
Pickette (Sarah) of Rye, New York; also survived by 21 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Family and friends will honor and remember life by gathering for Calling Hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM, on Sunday, January 23rd from 2 to 5 p.m. and again at 10 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham, where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Burial is private. Those wishing to view the livestream and recording of Mass are invited via this link at 11 a.m. Monday: https://my.gather. Memorials in her name may be made to Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Waltham, MA 02452 or www.alz.org Complete obituary, guest register and directions, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com PICKETTE, Dorothy A. (Worden) Age 79, of Acton, MA, died peacefully at home on Jan.
10, 2022. Survived by her husband of 54 years, James Reichert; children: Heidi (Reichert) Streeter and husband Leonard, Heather Reichert and partner Michael Melanson, and James Reichert and wife Catherine Duffy-Reichert; grandchildren: Emily and Tyler Streeter and Henry and Thomas Reichert; sister-in-law Barbara Ann Reichert, brother-in-law Richard Reichert, nephew Jimmy Ray, and niece Maureen (Ray) Harmon and family. Predeceased by her parents James and Vivien and a brother James Ray. Visiting Friday, January 21, 2022 from 4-7PM at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave. (Rte 111), ACTON, MA.
Funeral Mass Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 89 Arlington Acton. Masks are required in the Funeral Home and church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, 104 Concord Acton, MA. In lieu of please consider a donation to the Acton Garden Club, Attn: Club Treasurer, 2 Shady Acton 01720, or to the charity of choice.
Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com REICHERT, Barbara Jane (Ray) QUINN, Janis A. (Giroux) Of Auburndale, Jan. 12, 2022. Visiting Hours in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco Sons Memorial, 773 Moody WALTHAM on Tuesday from 4 7 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
For complete obituary, guestbook and additional information, please refer to, BrascoFuneralHome.com WALTHAM 781-893-6260 Meaningful PAYNE, Douglass DeFrees M.D See Enhanced Listing PARISI, Barbara A. (Ryan) Of Everett, on January 13, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas J. Parisi. Loving mother of Mark and his wife Joyce, David and his wife Maria, Christopher and his wife Patrice, and Thomas and his wife Debra Parisi.
Funeral from Salvatore Rocco Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, EVER- ETT, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 9:00 am. A Funeral Mass will be held in Immaculate Conception Church Ev- erett at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Complimentary valet parking Tuesday at Main Street entrance.
Interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Salvatore Rocco Sons Funeral (617) 387-4180 RIEMER, Stepheny Beth (Kotzen) See Enhanced Listing Ret. Watertown age 85, Jan 13, 2022. Devoted husband of 64 years to Elvira (Caira) Rosati; loving father of Donna Rosati and Deb Dunham and her husband Tim; cherished Grandpa to Emily, Ben, Olivia, Ashley and Sarah; dear brother of Betty Santoro and the late Albert, Anthony, Anna and Rita Kauslick. Family and friends are welcome to come celebrate life by gathering for Visiting Hours in the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main WATERTOWN on Friday from 3-5 PM followed by a 5 PM Funeral Home Service.
Burial private. Army Veteran. ROSATI, Daniel Nardone Funeral Home (617) 924 1113 www.NardoneFuneralHome.com PELHAM, Ernest Of Somerville, formerly of Cambridge, January 11, 2022, Ernest C. Pelham, age 90. Son of the late Ernest W.
and Mary (Burke) Pelham. Beloved husband of the late Catherine T. (Far- rell) Pelham. Devoted father of Michael Pelham, James and his wife Joanne Pelham of North Reading, Sandra Acenas of Arlington, Susan Marks and her late husband John of Somerville, Robert Pelham of Woburn, and the late Anne Marie Cox and her husband Robert of British Columbia, Canada. Loving brother of the late James Pelham and the late Robert Pelham and his wife Teresa, Gail Geissler of Weymouth, and Linda and her husband John Brietzke of Malden.
Also survived by his brother-in-law Daniel and his wife Carleen Farrell, sister-in-law Anna and her husband Peter Pizzuto. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, and neph- ews. Visiting Hours Monday, January 17, 2022 at the John C. Burns Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, CAM- BRIDGE. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM in St.
Church, 262 Washington Union Somerville. Relatives and friends invited. Ernest was a proud five times descendant of the Pilgrims who arrived aboard the Mayflower and a proud longtime member of Teamsters, mostly Local He was also a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Cambridge. Donations may be made in his name to Visiting Nurse and Com- munity Care, 37 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474. Visitation will be held Monday, January 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM 3:00 PM at John C.
Burns Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, CAMBRIDGE. Funeral will be Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from the Funeral Home at 9:00 AM to the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 262 Washington Somer- ville. Interment, Cambridge Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com PHINN, Reverend Paul A.
See Enhanced Listing Age 87, of E. Weymouth and Marblehead, danced her way to Heaven on January 7 as a result of advanced disease. Born December 30, 1934 to Margaret (Robinson) and Frank Rizzo, she studied dance at Stanley Studio in Boston in the where she perfected her craft and developed lifelong friendships. A member of the American Guild of Variety Artists, she spent 7 years in the late early performing as a professional tap dancer and singer, appearing at night clubs and dinner theatres in Boston and along the east coast under the stage name Jini Robbins. Following that, she embarked on a long, career as a tap and jazz dance teacher and choreographer at School of Dance in Saugus.
Dancing and teaching her students of all ages was the highlight of her life and her passion. In her working life, she was a dedicated Executive Assistant at Compugraphic and Scitex Corp. In her spare time in the she founded DanceRhymes and wrote poetry and stories for a period of time. She created a poem for every occasion. Jeannie had many circles of friends, and she treasured those relationships and the memories of good times together greatly.
Her life was joyous. Mostly she on her time at Stanley studio. In her mind, there was nothing better than that. She was a member and past president of The Dance Teachers Club of Boston with the American Society and was a member of the Marblehead Little Theater. She loved showing visitors around Marblehead, especially her cousins from Scotland.
She never missed cheering on those cousins and her work colleagues who ran the Boston Marathon. She was predeceased by her brother, James; and leaves 3 nieces, 2 great-nephews, a great-niece, a great- grandnephew and niece, a sister-in- law, and many cousins. Private Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. you be dancing in heaven three choruses before the devil knows See www.keohane.com for online condolences.
RIZZO, Jeannie M. Age 95 of Petersham, MA and Vinalhaven, ME, died on January 29, 2021. Known as Bina, loving wife of Fred; and mother of Sam, Polly and Betsy. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Services will be private.
PILLSBURY, Mary Pierce Funeral Home www.wittyfuneralhome.com Lifelong resident of Wellesley, January 14, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (McAdams) Resmini; devoted father of John Resmini and his wife Candice of Belfast, ME, David Resmini and his late wife Jacquelynn of Natick, and Donna Tosti and her husband Stephen of Wellesley. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Brother of Victor Resmini of Wellesley, Peter Resmini of Wellesley, and the late Domenic Resmini and Mary Ronchetti. John worked in the industry for many years.
He was a member of the Italo American Educational Club of Wellesley. Visitation at the George F. Doherty Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16) WELLESLEY on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Church, Wellesley at Relatives and friends kindly invited.
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