Donald C. Garaventi
Jun 3, 2024
Of Boston, born in Lititz, Pennsylvania in 1936, passed peacefully on June 3, 2024, following complications from Parkinson’s disease.
He was the beloved husband of Lois A. (née Pichulo) for 64 years; loving father of Lynda (Steve) of Wilmington, DE, James (Bonnie) of East Sandwich, MA, and Thomas of Boston, MA; adoring “Grampa” of Daniel (Ngoc), Robert, Katherine (Tim), Michael, Cole, and Grace, as...
Edward Leskow
Jun 2, 2024
Of Dorchester, died June 2, 2024.
Born in Kozle, Poland to the late Piotr and Katarzyna (Kulak) Leskow on July 4, 1947.
Beloved husband of Marianna J. (Samborska) Leskow.
Loving father of Izabela Leskow and her husband Daniel Cottle of England, and Adam Leskow of Dorchester.
Devoted “Dziadzia” to Angelica Cottle and Edward Leskow.
Brother of Kaz and his wife Krystyna Leskow of Quincy.
Edward is also...
Stephen Francis Mulcahy
May 29, 2024
Of Milton, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest on May 29th, 2024, after a long illness.
Born on January 5th, 1947 to Francis Mulcahy and Virginia (Hardiman) Mulcahy in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the second of five children. He grew up in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester where he attended St. William Grammar School. He graduated from South Boston High School...
Maria (Slowinska) Makar
May 24, 2024
Of Dorchester, died peacefully on May 24, 2024 at the age of 97 years.
Beloved wife of the late Michael Makar and adored mother of Danuta Wiktorowska and her husband Wincenty and Marcella Tanona and her husband Janusz. Maria was the oldest and longest living sibling in her family. She was preceded in death by her loving older sister Hela, younger...
Christopher Ricardo
May 23, 2024
Of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, died May 23, 2024.
Beloved son of Kathleen M. (Wood) Ricardo of Braintree and the late Anthony Ricardo.
Loving fiancé of Danielle Pare of Weymouth.
Nephew of Joseph Ricardo, Catherine Ricardo, John Ricardo, Frank Ricardo, Rose Syrek, Debra Galipeau, James O’Donnell, and the late Michael Ricardo, Ellen Keough, Diana Galipeau, Martin O’Donnell, and Robert Galipeau.
Chris is also survived...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" (O'Connor) Lane
May 15, 2024
Of Dorchester, died May 15, 2024 at the age of 99 years.
Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Lane.
Loving mother of the late Edward J. Lane.
Betty is predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters, and survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Betty’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy...
Linda Jean Steigerwald
May 5, 2024
Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died after a period of declining health on May 5, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Steigerwald.
Loving mother of Eddie Steigerwald and his husband Todd Butkevich of Dorchester.
Sister of the late Edward and his wife Florence Horn.
Sister-in-law of Deb Steigerwald and her partner Chuck of Pittsburgh.
Cherished aunt of Amy Cieslak of Pittsburgh.
Family and friends will honor...
Helen M. (Bromley) Costello
Apr 24, 2024
Of South Boston, formerly of Dorchester, died April 24, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late James M. Costello.
Loving mother of Michelle and her husband John Harrington of South Boston, Claudia Costello of Quincy, Tara Anton of Quincy, and the late Kathleen “Katy” Donovan.
Mother-in-law of William Donovan of South Boston.
Devoted “Grandma” of Conor and Meghan Harrington, Sean, Robert, and Laura Donovan, Jaime...
Ann M. (Connolly) Jurkiewicz
Apr 6, 2024
Of Dorchester, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 6, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late John J. Jurkiewicz.
Loving mother of Michelle Haddad and her late husband Charles Haddad of Florida, Carol Jurkiewicz, John and his wife Tricia Jurkiewicz, Nancy Jurkiewicz, and Linda Jurkiewicz, all of Quincy.
Sister of the late Barbara Slowey, Katherine Griffin, and John Connolly.
Devoted “Nana” of...
Eleanor L. (Dwyer) Barry
Mar 30, 2024
Of Hyannis, formerly of South Boston and Dorchester, entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2024.
Elle lived a wonderful life and loved her family with all her heart. She married her childhood sweetheart, Francis “Ed” Barry in 1964. She was a devoted mother to Edward Barry and his wife Katy of Watertown, Mary Foster and her husband Bryan of Marshfield,...