Gerald “Jerry” Magee
Retired Winthrop Firefighter
Gerald P. “Jerry” Magee, a cherished member of the Winthrop community, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Bedford, Massachusetts, at the age of 81. Born on June 26, 1944, in Messena, New York. He was the beloved son of the late Hilda (Dumas) and Paul Magee. Jerry spent his formative years in Winthrop, where he attended local schools and developed a deep-rooted love for his town.
Jerry dedicated over eighteen years of service as a firefighter for the Town of Winthrop, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and citizens alike. Following his retirement from the fire department, he applied his skills in construction and painting, contributing to the community’s growth and beauty.
An avid golfer, Jerry was a proud member of the Winthrop Golf Club. He often reminisced about his youthful days racing his friends to claim the first spot on the caddie bench. Additionally, he cherished moments spent deep-sea fishing, embracing the tranquility of the open water. He was also a member of the Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070.
He was the devoted husband of Janice Mullaney-Magee and the loving father of Melanie Cahalane and her late husband. William Cahalane of Fitchburg and the late Sean Magee; dear brother of Paula Trainor and her late husband, Thomas of Wakefield and the late Frances Ancillo and her husband, Anthony and Judith Lipsett and her husband, Roger; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Arielle, Samantha, Cody and Chyanne; great grandfather of Myles, Brayden and Amare and cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Services are private.
Memorial donations may be made to the David James Hospice c/o Bedford VA Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., unit 12C, Bedford MA 01730.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Richard DiMento
Town Meeting member, twice elected Winthrop Selectman, known for his ethical, no-nonsense approach to town government, recognized in April with Winthrop’s Past Distinguished Service Award
After living with Parkinsons for over 15 years, Richard F. DiMento of Winthrop tipped his hat for the last time at the age of 83 on September 19, 2025.
In character, he insisted that no fuss be made after his death, no wake, no funeral, no celebration of life. He might have vetoed an obituary, unfortunately for him, he neglected to forbid it.
Those close to him knew that his crusty exterior often disguised his true nature of deep compassion and generosity. The twice elected Winthrop Selectman was known for his ethical, no-nonsense approach to town government. Avoiding accolades and acknowledgement, when he was recognized with Winthrop’s Past Distinguished Service Award in April, 2025, he stated, “Why? I didn’t do anything.”
Richard was a Town Meeting member for decades before he was elected as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Through the years, he was deeply involved in virtually every major incentive for town improvement. During his tenure on the Board, he helped negotiate the original mitigation agreement between Winthrop and the MWRA. He was deeply involved in the successful effort to veto the huge sludge incinerator originally proposed as part of the plan. He co-chaired the town’s first Tree Committee which resulted in Winthrop’s designation as a Tree City and vastly contributed to the greening of Winthrop. On the occasions, when the DPW was overwhelmed with snow removal, he could be spotted before businesses opened shoveling the common areas in Winthrop Center by himself.
Most of his personal contributions were made quietly. He supported many gravely ill, senior relatives and friends with his regular “Paratours.” He bundled them up and took them for “Town Checks,” coffee, ice cream and talks as they approached the end of their lives. He drove ill and aging seniors to and from their regular coffee spots so that they could remain active and social as long as possible.
Richard also managed the Winthrop Yacht Club for decades, his devotion to its legacy restored it to its heyday. In 2007, true to his tenacious character, he founded Cottage Hill Real Estate in the middle of a real estate collapse. Despite owning a state of-the-art office, he preferred making business magic from his favorite perch at a local coffee shop directly across the street. The company flourished and remains a leader in the local business community.
Richard leaves his heartbroken family: wife, Emilie (Capezza), children; Kristin DiMento, David Wescott, Kate DiMento, Nikki Cole and the precious add-on, Taylor Capezza Goralski. He was proud of and respected the wonderful men his “girls” married: Chris Cole, Eric Thomas, David Goralski. Richard left the world feeling that they had made excellent choices.
The sixth son, seventh of nine children of John and Marian DiMento, his extraordinary and devoted family includes: Donna, Peter, Noreen, Phil, Marge, Bill, Carol, Bob, Janet, and Mary Jane DiMento Boncore. Deceased are Jack, Barbara, Jim and Diane. Their family was, and remains, a town legend from “the hill.”
He is survived by dozens of nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved; three in particular made his last years easier with their unrelenting support and care. A heartfelt thanks to Jenn Sanford, Susan Griffiths, Kathy Imbrogna and their families.
Like most grandfathers, he had a mutual love affair with his “babies”: Tate, Blythe, Dashiell and Lydia. A crucial factor in his last years was the continuing support and love of his life-long WHS buddies. Tom Deehan, TO Johnson, JD Murphy and Bob Milne. They made sure he was not forgotten even after visits were no longer an option. One last mention is for his devoted caregiver, Medi whose loyalty and compassion made it possible for him to live at home during the final years of his illness.
Donations in his name can be made to the organization he helped start: Viking Pride Foundation P.O. Box 520037 Winthrop, MA 02152 or www.viking pride.org or Care Dimensions Hospice.
Please leave messages of condolence or memories on his Tribute Page on MagrathFuneralHome.com
Norman Alan Hubley
Attorney and Author
Norman Alan Hubley, of Winthrop passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at age 96 surrounded by his family. A lifelong Winthrop resident, he graduated from Winthrop High School in 1947, Bowdoin College in 1951, and received a law degree from Northeastern University in 1954.
Norman was the beloved husband for 38 years of the late Ann Connell Hubley, and loving father of Jane Hubley of Portland, ME, Nancy Hubley (Nick Pasciullo) of Pittsburgh, PA, Adam Hubley (Alison) of Madison, CT, Priscilla Hubley (Peabody, MA), Stephen Hubley (Chelsea, MA) and Pam Sullivan (Chuck) of Peabody, MA. He was the cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Robert Connell and predeceased by his brothers Robert and Paul Hubley and his granddaughter Angela Joy Hubley.
Norman began his career as a U.S Attorney for the Justice Department in Washington DC during the Eisenhower administration. He then spent more than 30 years as a corporate litigator in private practice in Boston, most notably as a Senior Partner in the law firm of Herrick, Smith, Donald, Farley, and Ketchum. He was a longtime member of the Winthrop Golf Club. Norman wrote and published two novels Beyond Vengeance and The Missing Concordat as well as a non-fiction autobiographical narrative, Journeys to Justice.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, September 27th at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 225 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop. Interment to follow at Winthrop Cemetery, Cross Street section.
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Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.