All Obituaries

Jacqueline "Jaime" (Ferree) Picardi passed away on Sunday, March 1, in Dedham, MA, surrounded by love after a lengthy illness. She was 80 years old. Born in Cumberland, MD, to Robert and Josephine (Mack) Ferree. Jaime spent her childhood in Bedford, PA, a town that forever held a special place in her heart. She also cherished her childhood summers in Windermere, Ontario, where she created treasured memories with her brother and beloved cousins. Those carefree summers, filled with ...

Patricia Gaughan  April 17 1935 –  February 27, 2026 90 years old Patricia “Pat/Patty” passed away suddenly on 2-27-26 at Beth Israel Hospital in Needham. A friend, who she considered a niece, was by her side. She is predeceased by her sister Mildred and her brother Thomas.  She was a lifelong Needham resident and had spent some of her younger years as a teacher.  Her life was full of family and friends and many happy memories.  Prior to losing ...

Mary Hammond Norton died peacefully in the presence of family on February 20, 2026. She lived a full and vivid life—one marked by intellectual curiosity, resilience, deep personal connections, and a sustained commitment to family, friendship, and community. She moved through the world with confidence and purpose, leaving a lasting impression on most, if not all, who came into her orbit. Mary was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1933, to Samuel Hammond and Isabel Alleyn Hammond, and grew ...

Jeanne Marie Ciolfi, beloved mother and grandmother, of Needham, MA, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 17, 1936, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of Margaret Kennedy and Francis J. Moriarty.  Jeanne resided in Needham for 63 years and spent the winter months in Naples FL for the past 26 years.  She grew up in West Roxbury, attended St. Theresa of Avila Grammar School and Mount Alvernia High School ...

SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER VISITING NOW TUESDAY 2/24 FROM 4-7PM AND MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL IS NOW WEDNESDAY 2/25 AT 10AM   Richard John “Dick” Filosa, 85 of Centerville, formerly of Needham, passed away peacefully on February 16,2026. Born on June 24,1940 in Waltham, MA, son of the late Alfred and Stella Filosa. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol (Cain) Filosa, their daughter Marsha (Filosa) Socci and her husband Michael and their ...

TO VIEW A LIVESTREAM  OF GERALD’S FUNERAL MASS GO TO http://harborview.live Gerald Gustave Bilodeau died on February 15, 2026 at his Newton residence. He was 96. Gerald was married to his loving wife Madelyn for 69 years until her passing in October 2025. Gerald is survived by his six children; Gerald E. and his wife Sharon, Thomas and his wife Karen, Francis, Matthew, Mark and his wife Kate, and Anne (Bilodeau) Pickett and her husband John; and his grandchildren, Rebecca, ...

Emily A. O’Neill , age 100, of Needham, MA formerly of Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. O’Neill. Devoted mother of Nancy (O’Neill) Kundtz of Los Gatos, CA; Jim O’Neill and his wife Andrea of Manchester-by-the-Sea; Stephan O’Neill and Jeanne O’Neill of Needham. Loving grandmother of Brett and Ross Kundtz and Evan O’Neill. Loving great-grandmother of ...

With profound respect and deep admiration, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Giovanni G. Fazio, who died on February 12 at the age of 92. He was an extraordinary physicist, visionary leader, devoted mentor, cherished colleague, and beloved father, husband, brother, and family member—whose contributions to astrophysics have left an indelible mark on science and on all who had the privilege to know him. Dr. Fazio served as Senior Physicist at the Harvard & ...

Richard William Oakes passed away on February 11, 2026 at age 93, in Needham, Massachusetts. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, the son of Grace and Richard W. Oakes. He served in the Korean war on board the USS Salem, which is permanently docked at the Naval Museum in Quincy, Massachusetts. He enjoyed volunteering at Glover Memorial Hospital, a/k/a  Beth Israel Deaconess, Needham, Massachusetts, for 12 years. He had many friends throughout Needham. He was predeceased by his wife of ...

Patricia Hazel Rex of Newton, MA left us on February 7, 2026 at the age of 87.  She died peacefully in the company of friends. Pat was born in Lehighton, PA, graduated from Lehighton High School and Mansfield State College, PA.  She earned her tuition through scholarships and by playing the organ and piano in local churches.  She never forgot how to play “The Wedding March.” After teaching for awhile in NJ, she lived her dream life as an international flight ...