TOWCHIK, Donna M. (Vicini)  Of Everett, formerly of East Boston, September 13, 2023.  Beloved mother of Rev. Sharron Williams and her husband Rev. LeBarron Williams of Virginia and the late Mary M. Towchik. Grandmother of LeBarron Williams II and Aaron Williams. Donna is survived by her sister Sharon and her husband Ray Johnson of Woonsocket, RI and their children: Jeremey of North Attleboro, MA, Michael of Aurora, Illinois and Olivia of Lincoln, Rhode Island, as well as several...

DaCOSTA, Sylvia M. (Cedrone)  In East Boston, September 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Antonio "Tony" DaCosta. Loving mother of Stephen DaCosta and his wife Maureen, Paula Granara and her husband David and Barbara Heidgerd and her husband Tom. Grandmother of David Granara, Alyssa Scolaro and her husband John, Alison Hanson and her husband Corey, Meaghan DaCosta, Ashlee Heidgerd and Zachary Heidgerd.  Great-grandmother of Abigail and Caleb Hanson. Sister of Theresa...

DiANGELIS, Susan (Passariello)  In East Boston, August 17, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late George DiAngelis. Mother of George G. DiAngelis of East Boston and the late Joseph DiAngelis and his surviving wife Patricia of East Boston and the late Paul DiAngelis. Grandmother of Joseph DiAngelis and his wife Aichau, Melissa DiAngelis and her fiancee Gerald Culbert, Kristen Dunn and her husband John.  Great-grandmother of Joseph, Michael and John.  Sister of Vincent...

FORD, Marilyn A. (Marcella) Of East Boston passed peacefully surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in Pelham, NH on August 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harry T. Ford. Mother of Mark A. of Lee NH, David L. of Newmarket NH, Dana R. of Weare, NH, Charlotte V. of Pelham NH, John Paul of Wakefield NH. Sister of Charles J. "Skip" Marcella of East Boston, Kenneth Marcella of East Boston, Mary Beth Osgood of Saugus, Virginia Sprague of Malden. Maureen Sprague of...

DiROCCO, Patricia J.  In East Boston, on August 14, 2023.  Beloved mother of the late James "Jimmy Mac" DiRocco. Daughter of the late Marie (Giardiello) and John DiRocco. Sister of Leona Meninno, Donna Curnane and Hilla Farulla, all of East Boston, Larry DiRocco of Clearwater, FL and the late John "Junior" DiRocco and Richard DiRocco. Patty was a devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews and godmother of the late Joey Curnane. Private Graveside Services will be...

ST. CROIX, Richard E.  In Lynn, formerly of East Boston, suddenly July 22, 2023.  Beloved life partner of Christine M. Viscay. Son of the late Ruth (Emerson) and Henry J. St. Croix. Brother of Jean Recupero, Marjorie Roberts, Mary Cardinale, Doris Speranza, Theresa LeBlanc, Jacqueline Kassnoff, Henry and Robert St. Croix and the late Janice Mulloy, Carol Mason, Ruth Recupero, William and John St. Croix. Richard is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

  Our dear sister, Cynthia E. Callahan, of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly in her home, on July 21, 2023, at the age of 50.  Born on December 7, 1972, she was the beloved daughter of the late Patricia (Garlington) and the late Gerald Callahan of Everett, MA.  Cindy had a kind and caring heart and wanted the best for everyone.   She lived by these words; Always leave people better than you found them, Hug the hurt, Kiss the broken, Befriend the lost, and, Love...

DeRIENZO, Daniel Philip  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel DeRienzo, who departed from this world on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  He was born on March 15, 1970 in Malden, Massachusetts. Daniel worked at IBM for 25 years and retired as a Project Manager in 2019. He touched the lives of many with his genuine kindness and compassionate soul. To know Danny, is to know his unwavering loyalty to all those who crossed his path.  He found joy in...

HICKS, Sharlene M. (McIntosh)  In East Boston, unexpectedly at home on July 19, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Hicks Sr. Loving mother of Jack and his wife Carrie Clarke Hicks of Danvers, Kelly Hicks and her partner Jonathan Tanner of Lynn, Scott Hicks and his fiancee Sheri of Peabody and the late Lil Bob and Michael Hicks. Grandmother of Paulette, Scott Jr., Shanell, Samantha, Nicolas, Mikey and Jacob Hicks. Great-grandmother of Haylie.  Foster mother of Lia and...

ANDERSON, Dean M.  Of Lantana, Florida died suddenly in an automobile accident on July 2, 2023 in Taunton, MA.  Beloved son of Robert Anderson and Darlene (Merola) of Lantana, FL. Loving brother of Alana and Timothy Anderson, both of Florida. Dean was raised in Southwick, MA. and graduated from Palm Beach Central H.S. in Wellington, FL, where he excelled on the school track team. He also enjoyed playing basketball with his siblings and days at the beach. He will be remembered as a...