Obituaries 01-29-2026

Rev. David H. Gill

Rev. David H. Gill, SJ of Weston on January 25, 2026. Son of the late Henry A. & Alice E. (Donovan) Gill. Brother of Richard Gill, Peter Gill, the late John Kevin Gill and Henry Gill, Jr. A native of Winthrop, MA, Fr. Gill was an avid classicist with a Harvard Ph.D at Boston College, remained a social activist all his life, ministering in parishes of poor people and loved marathon running. Also survived by nieces and nephews as well as his many Jesuit Brothers. Reposing at Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd., WESTON. Concelebrated Funeral Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Campion Center on Friday January 30 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are also welcome to attend a period of visitation in the chapel from 9 am until 10 am prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment in the Jesuit Cemetery. Weston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jesuit Community, Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd., Weston, MA 02493 to support its ministry of care for elderly and infirm Jesuits.

John Tipping

United Airlines retiree and member of both the Winthrop Golf and Winthrop Yacht Clubs

John F. Tipping, 79, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Born and raised in Winthrop, John was the cherished son of Margaret (Peggy) and Charles Tipping. He was the loving husband of Anne (Mosca) Tipping, his partner of 54 years who would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this May. He was a devoted father to Jennifer Tipping O’Connell and her husband, Matt O’Connell of Milton, and Stephanie Tipping Withers and her husband, Charlie Withers of San Francisco. John was the fun loving Papa of Catherine, Ryan, Andrew, Jack, Millie, and Cricket, whose ages range from 16 to 10. He took immense pride in watching each of them grow, never missing a chance to cheer on those nearby and making cherished visits to San Francisco.

John grew up in Winthrop as one of the “Three Tips”—a trio of brothers with Jamie and Charlie, known throughout town for their friendship, camaraderie, and unbreakable bond.

He also shared a close and loving relationship with his sister-in-law, Marie Clements, and his brother-in-law, Michael Clements, and took great joy in spending time with his cherished nieces and nephews.

John dedicated 42 years to United Airlines in sales, a career that gave his family the gift of travel. But his true calling began 15 years ago when he retired and became a professional at the art of retirement itself. He golfed constantly at his beloved Winthrop Golf Club during warm months and his regular golf league in Florida during the winter. A lifelong lover of the ocean, John was a member of the Winthrop Yacht Club, loved sailing, and could often be found walking along the water enjoying the view of the boats.

John will be remembered for his love of life, his sense of humor, his loyalty to those he loved, his presence at every important moment, and the joy he brought to every room he entered. Though he will be deeply missed, his spirit lives on in the laughter of his grandchildren, the memories shared around countless tables, and the bonds of the Three Tips.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop Street, Winthrop. A funeral mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop Street, Winthrop. Burial will be at Belle Isle Cemetery, directly followed by a luncheon at the Winthrop Arms. In lieu of flowers, please send your support to Winthrop High School Sports or take your friend for a drink at the golf course.

“This Friday wear your favorite shade of Blue in honor of John.”

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Rita Fioretti

Owned and operated Viking Auto School and Viking Vending, was Past President of the Winthrop High School Mother’s Club and a member of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce

Rita M. Fioretti of Winthrop passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere on January 20, 2026. She was 96 years old.

Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anne (Rosetti) and John Ciriello. She was a graduate of Everett High School and has resided in Winthrop since 1962. She owned and operated Viking Auto School and Viking Vending. She was also Past President of the Winthrop High School Mother’s Club and a member of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce.

She was the devoted wife of the late Francis M. Fioretti and the loving mother of Sharon Tallent and her husband David, Debra Lombardo and her partner Bob Donahue and Andrea Murphy and her husband Nick, all of Winthrop; dear sister of Mary Sutera of Andover and the late Barbara Drago and John Ciriello; sister-in-law of Mary Lou Ciriello of Everett and Louise Fioretti of Wakefield; cherished grandmother of David, Megan, Tracy, Daniel, Kaitlin and Amanda and is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Saturday, January 24 followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Services concluded with the interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.