Obituaries

Karen A. Gustas

Karen A. Gustas

Feb 19, 2023

Karen Gustas died on February 19, 2023 after multiple illnesses, including rare complications from immunotherapy.  She always loved science and medical books and was thrilled to learn on her deathbed that her tissue samples might lead to new medical discoveries.  “Get the papers they write!” she said to her family.

Karen spent most of the last month of her life...

DAVID M. MARTINS

DAVID M. MARTINS

Feb 18, 2023

David M. Martins, 32, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 after suffering injuries sustained in a car accident. Born in Macao, China to Jose Varela Martins and Claudette (Macedo) Martins, he was raised in Macao, China and Cascais, Portugal and was a graduate of American High School in Cascais, Portugal, Class of 2010. He came to the United States in 2010...

Scott C. McCarter

Scott C. McCarter

Feb 18, 2023

Scott "Scotty" C. McCarter, age 57, died peacefully Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, lovingly surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was cared for by his devoted parents, the late Dale and Phyllis (Snow) McCarter, for over fifty years before moving into a BAMSI residence a few years ago. A...

Jose Artur Freitas

Jose Artur Freitas

Feb 17, 2023

Jose Artur (Rodrigues) Freitas, 81, passed away on February 17, 2023 in Santa Cruz, Flores, Azores after a period of declining health. Born in Lajedo, Flores, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Ambrosio Freitas and Leonor (Lourenco) Rodrigues, and was raised and educated there. Like all men of that era, he was recruited and served in the...

William F. "Dewey" Doucette

William F. "Dewey" Doucette

Feb 17, 2023

William F. “Dewey” Doucette, 63, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after suffering injuries in a car accident. He was the beloved husband of Silvana (Cimildoro) Concannon. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and was a 1978 Graduate of Canton High School. He was a longtime dedicated member of Heavy Equipment Operators Local 4 in Medway,...

Alan Prodouz

Alan Prodouz

Feb 16, 2023

Alan Prodouz of Stoughton, passed away on February 16, 2023. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Lydia (Romansky) and Alexander Prodouz. He attended Stoughton High School, graduating Class of 1972, and went on to work in the manufacturing industry as President at East Coast Induction. In his spare time he liked to golf, and was extremely...

John D. McInerney

John D. McInerney

Feb 13, 2023

John D. McInerney, 81, a retired Lieutenant of the Boston Fire Department, died Monday, February 13, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was the husband of 47 years of Marie L. (Ivanoski) McInerney. Known as “Maca” or “Jackie” to friends, he was born in Boston, was raised and educated in South Boston and was a graduate...

Gina M. (Branco) Costeira

Gina M. (Branco) Costeira

Feb 12, 2023

Gina M. (Branco) Costeira, 49, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of Manuel H. Branco of Stoughton and the late Maria E. (Mendonca) Branco.  She was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1991.  She always valued the importance of education, which she instilled...

Eileen Patricia (O'Brien) O'Donoghue

Eileen Patricia (O'Brien) O'Donoghue

Feb 9, 2023

Eileen P. (O’Brien) O’Donoghue passed at the age of 66, on February 9th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.  Born in East Orange, NJ to Edmund and Mary O’Brien, she grew up in Stoughton with her sister, Joan Foley, and brother, Michael O’Brien. A graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1975, she furthered...

Anthony R. Pietroszkiewicz

Anthony R. Pietroszkiewicz

Feb 7, 2023

Anthony R. “Tony” Pietroszkiewicz, 80, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, after falling ill at his home in Stoughton. Born in Stoughton, he was a lifelong resident of Stoughton and a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1960.  Following graduation, he joined the US Army and faithfully served for over...

Karen Marie Cocchi

Karen Marie Cocchi

Feb 7, 2023

Karen Marie Cocchi passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 52 years old. Beloved daughter of Robert “Bob” Cocchi and Paula M. (Crehan) Cocchi of Canton, Karen was the loving sister of Janet Cocchi of Canton, Robert Cocchi and his wife Kathy of Stoughton, Kathy Riordan and her husband Tim of Canton, and dear friend and saving grace Julia Hunter of Canton. She was the proud aunt...

David L. Guglia

David L. Guglia

Feb 7, 2023

David Louis Guglia passed away on February 7th comfortably at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Mary Evelyn (Price) Guglia and the dear husband to Margaret “Anne” Guglia for 43 years.  He was raised in North Easton, MA and graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 1963....

Florence Gallagher

Florence Gallagher

Feb 6, 2023

Today we remember Florence Gallagher, of Easton, formerly of Stoughton, beloved wife of 62 years to the late John Gallagher. She is survived by Stephen (Melissa) Gallagher, Susan (Doug) Allan, Janet Pflueger and Michael (Janet) Gallagher. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Gene Pflueger. She had nine grandchildren, Nick (Jessie) Gallagher, Chad (Maria) Gallagher, Chelsea (Jason) Malinowski, Sasha (Nick)...

Carol A. (McLean) Johnson

Carol A. (McLean) Johnson

Feb 6, 2023

Carol A. (McLean) Johnson, age 64, passed on February 6, 2023 away after a courageous battle of cancer. Born in Boston, she was the daughter to Anne (Campbell) Mulloy and Lester McLean, and was the dear wife to Paul T. Johnson for 31 loving years. She was raised in Brookline and was a longtime resident of Stoughton. She attended St....

Lisa Ann (McCarthy) Black

Lisa Ann (McCarthy) Black

Feb 5, 2023

Lisa Ann (McCarthy) Black, 61, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Bruno M. Black who was her companion for 47 years. She was born in Salem, the daughter of the late John F. McCarthy and Mary Helen (Wickenhiser) McKenzie. Lisa was a graduate of Stoughton...

James J. "Jim" Crowley

James J. "Jim" Crowley

Feb 5, 2023

James J. “Jim” Crowley, age 82, passed away at Brockton Hospital on February 5, 2023. Born in Stoughton, he was the son of the late Mary A. (Fitzpatrick) and James E. Crowley, and was a lifetime resident of Stoughton. He was the devoted husband to his wife Eileen A. (Mahoney) Crowley for 58 loving years. He attended St. Mary’s Grade...

Tracey E. (Martin) Wingrove

Tracey E. (Martin) Wingrove

Feb 4, 2023

Tracey E. (Martin) Wingrove, 49, of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Mark L. Wingrove for 18 years.  Daughter of Mary P. (Sullivan) Martin of North Andover and Ernest L. Martin of Middleboro, she was born in Cambridge and raised in East Bridgewater.  She resided in Stoughton for the...

Maria Felicidade (Fernandes) DaSilva

Maria Felicidade (Fernandes) DaSilva

Feb 4, 2023

Maria Felicidade (Fernandes) DaSilva, 95, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI on Saturday, February 4, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Manuel C. DaSilva.  Daughter of the late Jose and Elisa (Correia) Fernandes, she was born and raised in Madeira, Portugal.  She resided in Stoughton for over 70 years. ...

Alice Louise (Dowling) Griffin

Alice Louise (Dowling) Griffin

Feb 4, 2023

Alice Louise (Dowling) Griffin, age 99, passed away on February 4, 2023 at AccentCare Hospice Center in Milton. Born in Boston, she was the daughter to the late Alice (Lyons) and Francis E. Dowling, and was raised in Brighton and Watertown, attending Brighton High School, graduating Class of 1940, and was a graduate of Framingham State, Class of 1944. She...

Marie J. (Ficicchy) Leahy

Marie J. (Ficicchy) Leahy

Feb 2, 2023

Marie J. (Ficicchy) Leahy of Brockton passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born June 8, 1940 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Adeline (Mattia) and James Ficicchy, and was predeceased by her husband Francis “Frank” Leahy. She attended Hyde Park High, graduating Class of 1957, and then graduated from Mansfield Beauty Academy in Boston. She...