Theodore Chicos
Of Virginia, formerly of Winthrop
Theodore J. Chicos passed away unexpectedly in Virginia Beach, Virginia on November 18. He was 42 years old.
Born in Lynn, he was the beloved son of Sue Ann Bradley (Brown) and James A. Chicos. A resident of Virginia Beach for a little over a year, he previously lived in Winthrop for many years. He worked as a real estate agent with his father and was an avid bodybuilder.
He was the loving father of Kyle and Bianca and the dear brother of Matthew J. Chicos and Christy Moehring. He is also survived by his grandmother, Ruth Brown.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop. Committal was private.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Deborah Christopher
Of Winthrop
Deborah T. Christopher of Winthrop passed away at home on December 5. She was 62 years old.
Born in Winthrop, the beloved daughter of Ann Marie (McLaughlin) and Robert Delcore, she was the loving mother of John Christopher and his companion, Robyn Sordillo and the dear sister of Robert Delcore and his wife, Nancy, all of Winthrop and Darryln Belliveau of Saugus; cherished grandmother of John R. Christopher and beloved companion of Marvin Brody.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Sunday, December 19 from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Thomas Donahue
National Grid Retiree and Graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1972
Thomas D. Donahue, 66, of Lynn passed away at home on November 30 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born in Boston on December 23, 1954, grew up in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School in 1972. He went on to attend Mass Maritime Academy graduating in 1976. After graduation, he started his career in the Merchant Marines where he worked as an engineer on oil tankers. In 1985, Tom went to work for Mass Electric (now National Grid), retiring in 2018 after a 36 year career.
In addition to his work, Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially loved fishing, camping and boating with his two boys.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Donahue, his father, Robert Donahue and his brother, Paul Donahue. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diane Andros Donahue and his sons, Thomas Donahue Jr. and James Donahue. He also leaves behind his siblings: Linda Donahue, Robert Donahue Jr., Ann Donahue, Sean Donahue, Carol Benson and her husband, Harry, Maureen DelSolio and her husband, John, Mary Page and her husband, Chris, as well as many nieces nephews and friends.
Services were held on December 4 at Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Broadway Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name can be made to Care Dimensions Hospice 75 Sylvan St. Suite B-102 Danvers, MA 01923.
Please visit our online guestbook at www.Solimine.com.
Natalie Lichtenstein
Her Warmth and Outgoing Personality Meant That She Made Friends Quickly and Easily
Natalie Lichtenstein, 93, passed away peacefully on December 11 at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham where she has received loving care since May. Formerly, Natalie lived at the Coleman House in Newton where, for 15 years, she participated in every activity possible and served on numerous committees, taught English conversation to her Russian friends, and helped first year Tufts Medical students learn how to take histories from seniors.
Natalie was predeceased by her husband, Martin Lichtenstein and her son, Gerald Geffen. She was the loving and devoted mother of Bonnie Cole and her husband, Calvin of Needham, her daughter, Lisa Driscoll of Peabody and her son, Steven Lichtenstein of Charlottesville, Virginia. She was the beloved grandmother (Nana) of Adam Cole and his wife, Rachel and Ben and Ali Lichtenstein and the cherished great-grandmother (Gi Gi) of Nathaniel and Joshua Cole.
Her warmth and outgoing personality meant that she made friends quickly and easily. Natalie would talk to anyone, anywhere. She lived most of her life in Winthrop which has always been close to her heart and worked for many years as a legal secretary for several large Boston law firms. Natalie had a wonderful voice and sang in a variety of shows throughout her life, often performing with her bandleader husband at a variety of clubs.
Family was the most important thing to Natalie. She was proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and they were the joy and light of her life.
Graveside services will be held today, Thursday, December 16 at 1 p.m. at the Dorchester Hebrew Helping Hand Cemetery, Everett. Due to Covid, services and shiva will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Torf Funeral Services in Chelsea.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Natalie’s memory may be made to: The Coleman House, 677 Winchester Street, Newton, MA 02159.