Robert Gillis Historical Researcher, Longtime Concierge at Seal Harbor Condominiums and Life Member of Winthrop Elks Robert F. “Bob†Gillis of Winthrop passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 17. He was 59 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was the…
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Obituaries 01-12-2023
George O’Brien Retired UPS Auto Body Technician George L. O’Brien, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away at the Whidden Hospital in Everett on January 3. He was 78 years old. Born in Revere, the beloved son of the late…
Obituaries 01-05-2023
John Rush Sr. Owner of North Shore Dairy John C. Rush Sr. of Winthrop passed away on December 28 at the age of 90. John was the cherished son of the late Edward and Christina (Dee) Rush of Charlestown. John…
Obituaries 12-29-2022
Michael J. McManus Retired Winthrop Police Chief Michael J. McManus, retired Police Chief for the Town of Winthrop passed away on December 22. He was 80 years old. The beloved husband of Francine R. (Silva) McManus, he was born in…
Obituaries 12-22-2022
Steven Alan Smith Longtime Airline Industry Manager Steven Alan Smith, 69, of Lakeville, MN passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac event at his lake home in Cumberland, WI on December 17. He was born in Boston to Raymond Alexander and…
Obituaries 12-15-2022
Dr. Thomas Vasilos He Really was a “Rocket Scientist†Dr. Thomas (Tom, Tommy Boy, Dr. Know, The Rocket Man) Vasilos, 93 years young, passed away peacefully in his home with family after a brief illness. Tom was a devoted husband,…
Obituaries 12-08-2022
Rose M. Brown One Hundred Three Years Young Rose M. (Swartz) Brown of Revere, formerly of Winthrop and raised in Dorchester, entered into eternal rest on December 1 at 103 years of age. She was the devoted wife of the…
Obituaries 12-01-2022
Sandra Checkoway Retired Winthrop Teacher Sandra (Glazer) Checkoway of Winthrop passed away on November 16 in Atlanta, GA, at the age of 81 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Chelsea in 1941, Sandi graduated from Winthrop High…
Obituaries 11-23-2022
Marianna Carbone Of Revere Marianna G. Carbone of Revere passed away on November 16. She was 78 years old. Born in East Boston, the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Serra) and Michael Giannattasio, her biggest passion was babysitting her…
Obituaries 11-17-2022
Gary Shanbar Late Owner and Operator of P&G Auto Body Supply Co. in Saugus Gary I. Shanbar, 74, of Saugus, entered eternal rest on Monday evening, November 7 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by the love of…