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Michael Mcelhinney

Michael Mcelhinney

Jan 16, 2017

Michael F. McElhinney passed away suddenly in his home January 16th, 2017 in Sharpsburg, GA at the age of 62. Michael grew up in Winchester, MA and was a graduate of Winchester High School and Tufts University. Prior to living in Sharpsburg, GA, he made his home in Berwick, Maine and Jaffrey, NH. Michael is survived by his beloved...

Portia V. Wongwajarachot

Portia V. Wongwajarachot

Jan 12, 2017

Portia V. (Eco) Wongwajarachot, age 70, of Winchester, passed away on January 12, 2017. She was the lifelong partner of Kent Wajara, and the dear step-mother of Gene-Andrew Ouellette of Winchester. She was also the devoted sister of Jose, Oro, Roy, Jazmin, and Mabel and is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited...

Charles E. Bumiller

Charles E. Bumiller

Jan 8, 2017

Charles E. Bumiller "Chuck", age 60, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away on January 8, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Sherry (Boodakian) Bumiller. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Donald R. and Mary F. Bumiller. He was a graduate of Winchester High School with the class of 1975,and was employed as...

Mieczyslawa Rupp

Mieczyslawa Rupp

Jan 8, 2017

Mieczyslawa S. (Kobylinska) "Mia" Rupp, age 98, of Woburn, passed away on January 8, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Wiktor J. Rupp. She was also the loving mother of Marlena E. Rupp of Arlington and the late Beata Rupp, and the dear sister of Halina, Irena and the late Janina, Wiktor and Jadwiga. Funeral Services are private....

The Rev. Richard Hill "Dick" Downes

The Rev. Richard Hill "Dick" Downes

Dec 24, 2016

The Rev. Richard Hill "Dick" Downes, aged 78, of Bedford MA, died on December 23, 2016 at Carleton Willard Village. He was the beloved husband of Sherry (Bingham) Downes. He is survived by his three step-sons, Edward B. Bland of Seattle, WA, Todd Bland of Milton, MA and Richard Bland of Washington, DC, six grandchildren, his daughter-in-law, Nancy Frost...

Joseph D. Bussichella

Joseph D. Bussichella

Dec 22, 2016

Joseph D. Bussichella, age 89, a 56-year resident of Winchester, passed away on Dec. 22, 2016, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of the late Gloria A. (Falcione) Bussichella, until her passing in 2004. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Frank and Mamie (Strazzula) Bussichella. He came to...

Anna E. Bartlett

Anna E. Bartlett

Dec 20, 2016

Anna E. (Callahan) Bartlett, age 96, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away on December 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late John Bartlett. Anna was the dear sister of Claire Torrice of Woburn, and the late Francis, Edward "Red" and Daniel Callahan, Gertrude Oliver, and Rosemary Caruso, and is also survived by many nieces and...

Nancy Hamilton Mallio

Nancy Hamilton Mallio

Dec 20, 2016

Nancy H. (Hamilton) Mallio, age 85, of Winchester, passed away on December 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of William J. Mallio, and the loving mother of Bartholomew R. and his wife Janine of King's Park, NY, Andrew W. and his wife Kristi of Westford, MA, and Matthew J. and his wife Sara of Littleton....

Joseph Georgis

Joseph Georgis

Dec 19, 2016

Joseph Georgis, age 89, of Winchester, passed away on December 19, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Nelson) Georgis, and the loving father of Daoud J. Georgis of Tampa, FL and Afaf Georgis of Winchester. Dear brother of Jalal Georgis of MI and also survived by 5 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on...

Elliot H. "Sonny" Eason

Elliot H. "Sonny" Eason

Dec 16, 2016

Elliot H. "Sonny" Eason, age 94, of Woburn, passed away on December 16, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (Haley) Eason and the devoted uncle of Robert and William Sampson, both of Rhode Island. Sunny is also survived by his dear companion, Eleanor Wolsey of Stoneham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather...

Cassie C. Gountanis

Cassie C. Gountanis

Dec 9, 2016

Cassie C. (Cournavides) Gountanis of Winchester, 94, died on December 9, 2016. Cassie was the beloved wife of the late Sam G. Gountanis, her husband of 39 years, who passed away in 1989. Born in Manchester, NH, Cassie was the loving daughter of the late Demetrios and Kaleope Kournavides. She is predeceased by a brother, C. Basil Cornell. Cassie...

Elizabeth P. Johnson

Elizabeth P. Johnson

Dec 3, 2016

Elizabeth P. (Campisano) "Betty" Johnson, age 73, of Winchester, passed away on December 3, 2016, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the cherished wife of the late Walter O. Johnson. Born in Somerville, MA, Betty was the daughter of the late Peter and Emily (Porrazzo) Campisano. She was a graduate of Somerville High School, and obtained a Master...

Patricia R. Packer-Williams

Patricia R. Packer-Williams

Nov 2, 2016

Patricia R. Packer-Williams, age 73, of Winchester, passed away on November 2, 2016. she was the beloved wife of Ross D. Williams, and the loving mother of Gavin Faulkner Willliams of Londonderry, NH and Colin Edward Williams of Winchester. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester on Monday, November 7,...

John J. Gardella

John J. Gardella

Oct 31, 2016

John J. Gardella, age 55, of Stoneham, formerly of Winchester, Oct. 31, 2016. Beloved son of the late Charles E. and Barbara A. Gardella. Loving brother of Paula Gardella of Wakefield, Joanne Vining of Medford, and Charles Gardella of Chelmsford. Dear uncle of Amanda, Vanessa and John. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at Costello Funeral Home,...

Lorraine Davison

Lorraine Davison

Oct 28, 2016

Lorraine Davison, 84, of Winchester, passed away on October 28, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Davison. A Funeral Service will be held at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Wed., November 2nd, at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10AM-12 noon...

Jeanne N. Sheehy

Jeanne N. Sheehy

Oct 26, 2016

Jeanne Nelligan Sheehy died October 26th after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte S. and Peter J. Nelligan. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Sheehy. Loving mother of Richard W. (Lisa) Sheehy of Marstons Mills, Marcella M. Flaherty of Wakefield, Michael J. (Lisa)...

Donna Marie Krea

Donna Marie Krea

Oct 25, 2016

Donna Marie (Gambino) Krea, age 64, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away on Oct. 25, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Michael Krea. Born in Boston, Donna was the daughter of John and Evelyn (Newcomb) Gambino of Winchester. She was raised and educated in Winchester, graduating from Winchester High School with the class of 1970. After graduation,...

Lewis J. Deluca

Lewis J. Deluca

Oct 24, 2016

Lewis J. DeLuca, age 77, of Winchester, passed away on October 24, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen V. (Picopolus) DeLuca, and the devoted father of Dr. Joseph P. DeLuca and his wife Laurie of Hillsdale, NJ, and Lewis J. DeLuca, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Branford, CT. He was also the dear brother of Robert...

Winfield G. Knopf

Winfield G. Knopf

Oct 20, 2016

Winfield G. Knopf, "Bud", of Concord, formerly a longtime resident of Winchester, died peacefully in Concord on October 20, at the age of 99. Born in Philadelphia on October 17, 1917, he enjoyed an exceptionally rewarding life. His path led from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to the U.S. Navy in 1941 at the start of...

Mary Frances Bumiller

Mary Frances Bumiller

Oct 16, 2016

Mary Frances (Plas) Bumiller, age 85, of Winchester, passed away on October 16, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Bumiller, and the loving mother of Donald R. and wife Lauri of Middleton, Charles E. and wife Sherry of Woburn, Mark R. of CA, Ann Marie Rolli and husband Steve of Winchester. She was also...

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