Obituaries
Florence A. ‘Flo’ Pellicane, 94
Florence A. “Flo” Pellicane of Norwell, formerly a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the age of 94. Born in Boston to the late Eva (Poluski) and Sebastian P. Urciuoli, Florence was raised in Stoughton. She graduated from Stoughton High School and shortly after graduating married Samuel J. … Read more
Pauline Ann Sullivan, 90
Pauline Ann Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital surrounded by family after a long illness on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was 90 years old. She was born in Quincy to Helen (Powers) and Fredrick Thornley. After graduating from North Quincy High School, Class of 1950. Pauline went … Read more
Ralph W. ‘Buddy’ Evans, Jr., 81
Ralph W. “Buddy” Evans, Jr., age 81, of Braintree, passed away, peacefully, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in the comfort of his home, after a brief illness. Beloved husband for forty-five years of Susan E. Himmelman. Devoted son of the late Ralph W. and Mary F. (Riley) Evans. Loving uncle of James L. Patterson and his … Read more
Ivy Beatrice Macdonald, 88
Ivy Beatrice (Eddy) Macdonald left us on August 21st after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was ready to fight for her life, but her opponent was fierce. Thankfully, she was blessed with 88 healthy years. Ivy was so smart, so caring, and so dedicated to whatever was at hand. Family and friends … Read more
Andrea ‘Andy’ Sandonato, 94
Andrea “Andy” Sandonato, age 94, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Andrea was born in Prezza, Province of L’Aquila, Region of Abruzzo, Italy, to the late Pasquale and Giovanna (Pasqualone) Sandonato. Raised and educated there, he immigrated to the … Read more
Madeline McCarthy, 89
Madeline McCarthy (Harding), 89, a life-long Quincy resident, died September 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Russell McCarthy. A daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine (Grady) Steele, Madeline enjoyed big-band music, dancing, bingo and watching western movies. She especially relished the times spent with her family and friends. Beloved mother of … Read more
Brian M. Buchanan, 62
Brian M. Buchanan, age 62, of Quincy, died peacefully, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born and raised in Quincy. He attended Quincy public schools and St. John’s elementary, graduating from Quincy High School, Class of 1979. He lived in Quincy for most of his life. … Read more
Cornelius ‘Neil’ P. Cronin, 97
Cornelius ‘Neil’ P. Cronin, of Quincy, formerly Savin Hill, at age 97, passed away on September 15, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Rita M. (Goff) Cronin. Loving father of the late Mary Cronin, the late Neil Cronin, Kathleen Cronin and spouse Philip Rice, Stephen Cronin and spouse Amy, Michael Cronin and partner Tomo Sasaki, … Read more
Timothy E. Lynch, Jr.
Timothy E. Lynch, Jr. of Natick, formerly of Quincy, died Sept. 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Quincy, Tim was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Born to Tim Sr. and Norma Lynch, he grew up in the same community where he would go on to raise his … Read more