James Murphy
Member of Winthrop Elks and Beachmont Yacht Club
James J. Murphy of Winthrop passed away at home on October 30. He was 70 years old.
Born in Winthrop, the beloved son of the late Lottie (Stefanik) and John A. Murphy, he was a life-long resident of Winthrop employed in the roofing industry for many years prior to his retirement. He was also a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks and the Beachmont Yacht Club.
He was the loving father of Michael Moriarty and his wife, Katie of Rye, New Hampshire and the dear brother of John Murphy of Hingham, Gloria Murphy of Winthrop, Kathleen Ahern of Stoneham and Robert Murphy of Winthrop and the cherished grandfather of Molly, Kelly and Teagan Moriarty.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, November 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 12:30 p.m. Committal will be private.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com
Thomas Charles Murray
Known for his gregarious personality and generosity
Thomas Charles “Tommy†Murray, 57, of Hollywood, Fla., passed away on October 22 in North Broward Health’s Vitas Hospice.
The first son of Ann (Kelly) and Charles “Chickie†Murray, he was born in Winthrop on Sept. 20, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father, a Hollywood local and Winthrop native, and his grandparents: Kay and Tim Kelly and Alma and Walter Murray, all of Winthrop.
Tom’s gregarious personality and generosity is well-known to friends and family. As a boy, he was quick with a smile, ready to lend a helping hand, and eager to tell his latest story. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with engines. He attended schools in Broward County, Fla., including Nova Elementary/Middle, McArthur High School, Sheridan Tech and “upper state college†where he was a whiz at small engine repair.
In adulthood, he enjoyed driving his race car and owned an independent tow truck business called “Hammerhead Towing.†In his later years, he enjoyed connecting with friends and family by phone and had an extensive contact list.
He leaves his mother, his sisters, Marie Murray (Harold) Martin and Michelle Murray, brothers, Kevin Murray and Tim (Brenda) Murray; Uncle Joe Kelly, formerly of Winthrop and Aunt Barbara and Uncle Ed Survilas of Winthrop. He also leaves his niece, Grace Martin and nephews, Garrison Martin and Carson Martin, all of Hollywood and cousins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His life-long friend, Scotty Richitelli will be remembered for his unyielding support and encouragement during difficult times.
Family and friends will honor Tom’s life on Wednesday, November 10 at Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL. The “Celebration of Life†service begins at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with food and refreshments immediately following from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be made to: Broward Education Foundation’s Charles “Chickie†Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund for vocational training scholarships.
https://browardedfoundation.org/charlesmurraymemorialscholarship/ Or by mail at BEF, 600 SE 3rd Avenue, 1st Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Penuel ‘Penny’ Cohen
Of Scituate, formerly of Winthrop
Penuel “Penny†(Sullivan) Cohen, 80, of Scituate, formerly of Winthrop and Quincy, died on October 31 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was the daughter of the late Russell E. and Penuel E. (Gordon) Sullivan.
Raised in Quincy, Penny graduated from Woodward School for Girls and worked for the former New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. It was during this time that she met and married the love of her life, Eugene G. Cohen, with whom she was celebrating their 60th year of matrimony together; having
been married April 13, 1962. The couple soon-after moved to Winthrop, where they made their home and raised a family until 2004, when they moved to Scituate.
Penny was a voracious reader who also loved to cook and to travel. Her charming, quick-witted sense of humor was disarming, and endeared her to all who knew her.
She was an active member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Scituate, where she volunteered -as a senior citizen herself- to cook for the senior citizen group which meets there. She was a former member of Bethany Church, Quincy.
The beloved bride of Eugene G. Cohen, she was the loving mother of Jeffrey S. Cohen of Winthrop, Jennifer A. Casey and her husband, John of Scituate and David B. Cohen and his wife, Linda (McDonald) of Winthrop; dear sister to General Gordon R. Sullivan, US Army (ret.) and his wife, Lori (Boyle) of Falmouth and Palm Springs, CA and sister-in-law of the late Miriam Gay (Loftus) Sullivan; cherished grandmother of Emma, Jake and Grace Casey, and Olivia and Maxwell Cohen. She is also survived by Greggrey G. Cohen of Swampscott, several nephews and one niece.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a service of thanksgiving and tribute on Saturday, November 6 at 11 a.m. in the First Trinitarian Congregational Church, 381 Country Way, Scituate. A private burial is planned in her family plot at Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her memory be made to: Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Dr, Norwell MA 02061 or to Southwood at Norwell Resident Activities Fund, 501 Cordwainer Dr, Norwell MA 02061.
Marie Tucci
May 20, 1941 — May 9, 2021
Marie A. (Ferrara) Tucci of Winthrop passed away after a short intense battle with COVID19. She was 79 years old. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ann G. (Finn) and Anthony Richard Ferrara both of Winthrop.
Marie loved her cat “Baby†who would keep her company while she enjoyed using Facebook. This allowed her to stay connected to her family and friends who meant the world to her. She had a very special bond with her daughters and her affection for her grandchildren and great grandchildren was obvious when she saw them and spoke about them. Marie also loved to play bingo and take trips to Maine.
She was the loving mother of Debra and her husband, Joseph Consoli of Winthrop and Cheryl and her husband, George Pereira of Saugus; sister of Frank Ferrara and his wife, Ann of Winthrop, the late Frederick J. Ferrara and his surviving wife, Carrolle of Florida and her late twin brother, Joseph J. Ferrara and his surviving wife, Elaine of Cape Cod; the cherished grandmother of Charles J. Essenheimer, Ashley Carroll, Alexa Grella and Jessica Bernardo and the proud great grandmother to Charlie, Aubrey, Max, Dante, Bradley, Joviella and Jolena Marie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
On the Six Month Anniversary of her passing, we would love to thank all who prayed or called to check on us during and after the time our mother struggled battling Covid-19.
Also, we want to thank all our friends and family, especially Peter Caggiano for his help with all the funeral planning and helpful support, Peter Graziano from Saint John’s Church for a heartfelt service filled with love and Pastor Jason Tallent from Harbor City Church for all his guidance and words of encouragement every day and during the burial service.
Mom we all Love you and Miss you so very much – Love Deb and Cheryl