Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home Obituaries

Introduction to Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

Located in the heart of Brighton, Massachusetts, Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home has been providing compassionate and professional funeral services to the local community for many years. With a long history of serving families in their time of need, this funeral home has established itself as a trusted and respected institution in the area.

A Brief History of Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

The story of Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home began many years ago, when three dedicated individuals came together to create a funeral home that would provide exceptional care and service to the people of Brighton. Today, the funeral home continues to operate with the same commitment to excellence and compassion that it was founded upon.

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Matthew Thomas Chance - February 06, 1973 - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Brighton, passed away on April 23, 2022. Funeral Service and Interment Private.

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Vadim Osipov - September 07, 1938 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Vadim Osipov of Brookline, entered into rest on April 20, 2022.  Beloved husband of Valentina (Babaskina) Osipova.  Dear father of Anna Kvorosten-Semenoff of Newton.  A Funeral Service will be held in the Lehman, Reen, & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton on Sunday, April 24th at 10:30am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Burial to follow in Shara Tfilo Cemetery, West Roxbury.

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Dipak Nepal - January 18, 1988 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Everett, formerly of Nepal, passed away on April 20, 2022.  Funeral Service and Interment Private.

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Leonid Pride - September 29, 1931 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: In Brighton, entered into rest on April 18, 2022.  Beloved husband of Marlena (Stetcenko).  Visiting in the Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton on Wednesday, April 20th from 10:30am to 11:30am. Followed by a Funeral Service at 11:30am. Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury.

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Elaine Ianthe Manley - June 17, 1940 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 18, 2022.  Elaine was born in Brockton and grew up in Brighton, where she met her beloved husband of 59 years, Robert H. Manley, Jr..  She was the devoted mother of Debra Manley, Robert H. Manley, III and his wife Lee, all of Brighton, the cherished Yiayia of Charlotte, Luc and Bretton Manley, and a special “Auntie” to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was also the caring sister of George Terzis and the late Clara Anastos and loving daughter of the late Alexander and Cleopatra Terzis. Elaine graduated from Brighton High School and worked at the Massachusetts State House before joining the Boston Public Schools, where she was a secretary for 35 years. She worked at Brighton High School and Garfield Elementary School, developing lifelong friendships with many of her co-workers.

Elaine enjoyed spending summer and winter vacations at Sunrise Lake, N.H. and, in later years, lived part-time in Jupiter, Fla., often surrounded by loving family and her dearest friends. She welcomed all into her home and was a second Mom and Yiayia to many of her friends’ children and grandchildren. Elaine loved life and lived it in a spirit of positivity, grace, style, humor and gratitude. She was a wonderful wife, mother, Yiayia, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, and her memory will live on in the countless number of people whose lives she touched.

Visiting hours will be held at Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brighton (Nr. Brighton courthouse) on Sunday April 24th from 2-6pm, and a Funeral Mass will follow at St. Columbkille Church, 321 Market Street on Monday at 11:30am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

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Maryann O'Brien - May 25, 1938 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Maryann (Keady) O’Brien in Newton formerly of County Galway, Ireland passed away on April 18, 2022.  Beloved mother of her late Baby Daughter Margaret. Loving sister of Bridie Hynes, James Keady and his wife Mary, Ann Marie Morrissey and her husband William, and the late Kitty McDonaugh, Julia Dorsey, Matt, John and Frank Keady.  Former wife of the late Francis O’Brien.   Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home on Tuesday April 26th at 10am.  Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church 321 Market Street Brighton at 11am.  Funeral Mass may be livestreamed at St. Columbkille’s website www.brightoncatholic.org and select RED YOU TUBE LINK Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours on Monday, April 25th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Funeral Home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

Maryann was a volunteer at the Irish Cultural Center, CCD Teacher at Mary Immaculate Church of Lourdes Newton and longtime employee of Delta Airlines.

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Jacqueline Noemi Goyco Diaz - January 16, 1982 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Of Brighton passed away on April 17, 2022.  Loving daughter of Joanne (Vinal) Goyco and the late David Goyco.  Devoted mother of Elias, Nemias and Julianna.  Cherished sister of David Goyco, Jr., Leah Goyco, Jose Rodriguez, II and David Samuel Goyco.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours in the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON on Thursday April 21st from 4-7 pm.  Followed by Prayer Service at 7pm.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Interment will take place on Monday April 25th at Fairview Cemetery 45 Fairview Ave Hyde Park at 1:30pm.

She was longtime employee of Stop & Shop and St. Elizabeth Medical Center. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com

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Marta A Robles Mendoza - September 30, 1946 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Allston, formerly of Guatemala, passed away on April 17, 2022.  Beloved mother of John Steve Robles Mendoza and his wife Yaqiline Herrera of Leominster.  Dear sister of Aura Calderon.  Loving grandmother of Hector and Margy Alicia Robles. Aunt of Marta Calderon.

Visiting hours in the Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home, on Friday, April 22nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Private.

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Mary Rose Bisconte - December 11, 1930 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Brighton, passed away on April 17, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Viola) Bisconte. Devoted sister of Vincent J. Bisconte and his wife Amy of Quincy and the late Nancy A. Walker and her late husband William G. Loving aunt of Andrew Bisconte of Quincy and Joseph Bisconte and his partner Ashley O’Neil of Squantum. Great aunt of Brayleigh and Brielle Bisconte.

Mary was a devoted employee of the Archdiocese of Boston. Mary was a volunteer at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center for several years after her retirement.  She was an avid music lover and enjoyed participating in events at the Veronica Smith Senior Center.  Mary was a loving aunt to Andrew and Joseph and was always there for them. Mary was an active parishioner at St. Columbkille’s Church in Brighton. She enjoyed her adventures to Foxwoods Casino with her close friends.  Mary also enjoyed her precious moments with her grandniece Brayleigh who will miss her dearly.

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Marguerite Anne Raffio - Unknown - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Raffio, Marguerite Anne (Tramontozzi) in Naples, Florida on April 13, 2022, formerly of Brighton, Weston, and Westwood.

Marguerite is survived by her 5 children and their spouses: Marguerite and Stephen Poreda of Naples, FL, Joan and David Kittridge of Ft. Collins, CO, Nancy and David Quartz of Longmeadow, Maureen and David Kocot of South Hadley, Thomas and Ellen Raffio of Bow, NH.  Also survived by 11 grandchildren and their families including 2 great-grandchildren, her brothers Gerardo and Francis Tramontozzi, and many nieces and nephews.

Marguerite was predeceased by her parents Domenico and Anna (Bianchi) Tramontozzi of Brighton, her husband of 62 years Louis Raffio, and her infant daughter Carol.

Born in 1927, Marguerite was proud of her Italian-American heritage and her Boston public school education, graduating from Brighton High School in 1944.

Prior to retirement, Marguerite was active in the Brighton Allston Brookline Lions Club and was recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow for her Dedicated Humanitarian Services by Lions Club International Foundation.  She also served as a United Ostomy Association counselor assisting Boston area ostomates and their families.

Marguerite had a warm hearted, generous, and out-going personality, she was genuinely interested in everyone she met and made friends of total strangers in only minutes.  She will be greatly missed by her family and all those whose lives were touched by her love and her charm. Funeral from the Lehman, Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton Thursday April 28 at 9:30 am.  Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church at 10:30 am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours Wednesday 3-7 pm.  Interment in Newton Cemetery.  For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com

Donations in Marguerite’s memory may be made to St. Columbkille Church, 321 Market St., Brighton, MA 02135.

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Philip Yuen - November 12, 1951 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Allston, passed away on April 12, 2022.  Beloved son of Wai Ting, and the late Lan Woot.  Loving brother to Irene, the late Margaret of Allston, Mary and nephews Edward and David of Waltham. Philip was a quiet and caring man to all who knew him.  He has always put the needs of others before his.  Philip loved old western movies and take walks around the Allston neighborhood where has lived since 1973.  Memories of Philip will be cherished forever by his family and friends. Service private.

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Jean Kodjo - June 05, 1961 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Sudbury, passed away on April 12, 2022. Funeral Service and Interment Private.

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Eileen P Munsell - March 15, 1934 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Eileen P. (Clifford) Munsell in Dedham formerly of Brighton passed away on April 10, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Curtis J. Munsell.  Devoted mother of Kerry Munsell of Waltham, Curtis J. Munsell, Jr. of Belmont, and Brenda (Munsell) Flaherty of Dedham. Loving grandmother of Kelley Munsell and Aidan Flaherty. Adoring great grandmother of Ava Svistunov.  Sister of the late William Clifford of Norwood, Dennis Clifford of West Roxbury, John Clifford of Braintree, and Mary Tracy of Marlborough.  Survived by dear sister-in-law Elinor Ruprecht of Wrentham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours in the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. on Tuesday April 19th from 8am-10am.  Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church 321 Market Street Brighton at 10:30am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

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Gerald Scannell - June 27, 1956 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Scannell, Gerald Of Allston, April 9, 2022. Beloved father of Gerald and Robert Scannell both of Quincy. Loving brother of Deborah Thompson of Weymouth, Linda Moore of Norwood, and Victoria Kelley of NY. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Longtime companion of Sandra Newman of Allston. Visiting Hours in the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON on Friday April 22nd from 11 AM - 1pm. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton.

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John S. MacGillivray - June 20, 1948 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Of Weymouth formerly of Brighton, passed away on April 8, 2022.  Beloved boyfriend of Rita Lavoie.  Devoted father of Debbie Kamm-Pelles, Reggie Kamm, and the late Katherine White. Loving grandfather of Kelly, Dennis, & Rachel Kamm.  Dear brother of Sandy MacGillivray, Karen Werra, Diane Werra, Catherine MacGillivray, Michael MacGillivray, and the late Daniel & Stephen MacGillivray.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation at Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave Brighton from 10am-11:30am on Thursday, April 14th  followed by graveside service with Military Honors at MA National Cemetery in Bourne  at 2 PM. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com

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Rose M. Anzaldi - January 18, 1927 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: In Watertown formerly of Allston passed away on April 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas J. Anzaldi. Devoted mother of Rocco N., Alphonse A. and his wife Michele, Paula R. Antonelli and her husband William, Stephen P. and his wife Janet. Sister of the late Antoinette Rizzo, Nicholas and Peter Fanara.  Loving grandmother of Nicole Torres and her husband Dennis, Brendan Antonelli, Michael Anzaldi and his wife Jes, Renee Anzaldi and Nick Cipollone, Alicia Anzaldi, Stephanie Anzaldi, Brian Antonelli and his wife Daena Jean, Alaina Antonelli and her husband Ken Borter, Nicholas Anzaldi, Alfonso Anzaldi and his fiancé Michele Cardarelli, J.J. Anzaldi.  Great grandmother of Brian, Rocco, Rafael and Violet.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON on Saturday April 9th at 9am.  Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church 43 Holton Street Allston at 10am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Interment Evergreen Cemetery Brighton.  Visiting Hours on Friday April 8th from 4-8 pm in the funeral home.

Rose was member of the Allston Women’s Club.

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Rev. Francis M. Glynn - September 22, 1944 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Rev. Francis “Frank” Glynn passed on April 4, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.  Born Sept.1944 in Boston, and raised in Jamaica Plain by the late John and Joan (Kelly) Glynn and loving brother to (late) Mary and Philip and his wife Cynthia Price Glynn. After graduating from St Thomas Aquinas High School. He attended Cardinal O’ Connell seminary and  subsequently to St John’s after which he was ordained in 1970. He went on to serve at St Margaret’s in Saugus, St. Theresa’s in Billerica, St Anthony’s in Lowell, Our lady Comfort of the Afflicted,St. Anthony’s Cambridge, St. Ann’s in Dorchester, and finally at St Anthony of Padua in Allston

After serving for eight years, Fr. Glynn left the priesthood, got a degree in computer sciences and worked successfully for thirteen years for various companies and institutions. After deep reflection he returned to active clergy finding peace and happiness in his mission. In his off time, he frequently travelled the globe with the money earned and saved during his hiatus .He then learned and spoke fluent portuguese which enabled him to serve both Portuguese and Cape Verdean speaking parishes.

While at St. Anthony of Padua in Allston, Fr. Glynn was instrumental and proud for the success in the completion of Charlesview complex in Allston providing affordable and modern living space for low and moderate income residents. Frank often acknowledged his good fortune to have close friends and family, and towards the end, the wonderful staff at the Regina Cleri residence for their love and care during his final months.

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Lawrence F. Cummings - April 13, 1935 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Of Allston, passed away on April 5, 2022.  Beloved husband of Eleanor B. (Walsh) Cummings.  Devoted father of Deborah Lizotte and her late husband Richard of FL, Linda D’Agostino and her late husband Richard of FL, Richard Cummings and his wife Sharon of Marlborough, Kevin Cummings and his wife Lisa of Allston, Theresa Fitzgerald and her husband Edward of Weymouth, and the late Lawrence & his surviving wife Ellen and the late Robert Cummings.  Loving grandfather of Nicole, Julie, Paige, Matthew, Lauren, Shaun, Kyle, Buddy, Sammy, Joe, and the late Joseph Cummings and great-grandfather of Baby Sophie.  Dear brother of the late Lorraine Steinhauser and Beverly Lacombe. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr Brighton Courthouse) Brighton on Tuesday, April 12 at 8am.  Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, 43 Holton St, Allston at 9am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.  Visiting Hours on Monday April 11th from 4-8pm in the funeral home. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com

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Joanne "Chickie" L. Torigian - May 12, 1937 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Of Brighton, passed away on April 4, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Sarkis “Sam” Torigian. Devoted mother of Joanne Shea of Brighton, Arthur “Arte” Torigian and his wife Nancy of Sherborn, and Timothy Torigian and his wife Jennifer of Walpole. Daughter of the late George and Josephine (Lent) Crowley.  Dear sister of the late George Crowley, Jr., Mary Marquez, and June Teague. Loving grandmother of Michael Shea and his wife Nichelle, and Samantha Harrington and her husband Ryan, Andrea Condon and her husband Mark, Lauren Farqui and her husband Paulo, Michael Torigian and his fiancée Kelsey Koswick, Timothy Torigian and his wife Amy, Nicole Torigian and Amanda Torigian. Great grandmother of Nicolas Farqui and Camille Condon.

Funeral from the Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON, Monday, April 11th at 9:30am.  Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church, 321 Market St., Brighton at 10:30am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.  Visiting hours Sunday, April 10th from 2:00pm-6:00pm in the Funeral Home.

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Joseph James Mackey - Unknown - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Joseph James Mackey of Brighton most recently Skowhegan, ME passed away on April 1, 2022 at the age of 66.  Devoted husband of Janice Burke Mackey.  Loving son of the late Nilus and Helene (Milischi) Mackey.  Brother of Christine and Maryellen both of Waltham and the late Nilus Mackey.  Godfather and uncle of William Thibodeau.  Uncle of Abbigale and Jeffry Burke, Malenie and Gabrial Burke and the late Joseph Thibodeau.  Great uncle of William, Elizabeth, Molly, and Jenna. Son in law of Anne Burke Silva.  Also survived by many brothers-in-law’s, sister-in-law’s, cousins, and friends.  Visiting Hours in the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton on Thursday April 7th from 5-7pm.  Joe was electrician by trade, but his true love was his drums.

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Johnny Rivera - February 05, 1957 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of West Roxbury, passed away on March 30, 2022.  Funeral Services Private. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury

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Barbara Jean Tracey - December 23, 1934 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Brighton, passed away on March 29, 2022.  Funeral Service and Interment Private.

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Anton E Homsey, Sr. - November 29, 1933 - March 28, 2022

Departed: 03/28/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Waltham, passed away on March 28, 2022.  Funeral Service and Interment Private.

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Raffaele Barletta - February 25, 1926 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: Raffaele Barletta, 96, of Brighton, MA and Mirabella Eclano, Italy died at his home on March 24, 2022. Raffaele was the beloved husband of Angelina (Tutolo) Barletta, also formerly of Mirabella Eclano, Italy for the past 59 years.

Raffaele was born in Italy on February 25, 1926, the son of the late Pietro Barletta and Maria (LoPilato) Barletta. Raffaele emigrated to the U.S. in 1963 to join family members who had previously settled in the Boston area.

He was the devoted father of Marilena Barletta of McLean, Virginia and her husband, Dana Frix, Alida Barletta of Vienna, Virginia and her husband, Douglas Frost, and Orietta Barletta of Lexington, Massachusetts and her husband, Ben Kaplan. He was the proud grandfather of Giancarlo Frix, Luca Frix, Massimo Frix, Giacomo Kaplan, and Francesca Kaplan. He is predeceased by his brothers Bernardino, Antonio, and Salvatore, and leaves his brother Aquilino and sisters Assunta Fiorentino, Rosina Addonizio, and Petrina Tenaglia, who he loved like they were his own children. He also leaves dozens of much-loved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and so many cousins, and friends.

Growing up in Italy, Raffaele worked tirelessly on the family farm and helped to raise his siblings and support his family after the early death of his father when Raffaele was just a teenager. He also served as a local city council member for his town.

After moving to the U.S. to join his family, Raffaele worked in various factory jobs, eventually spending more than 20 years with Honeywell, working on an assembly-line building mainframe computers until his retirement. He was as passionate about American politics as he was about Italian politics. He was animated when he spoke of how the government could and should help the people it served and forever amazed by the resources of this country and how unfairly they were distributed. Everyone who knew him knew what he thought about the issues of the day. As a proud Democrat, he voted in every election he could from the time he was naturalized as a U.S. citizen because it was important to him to have his say in how we were governed. He loved listening to Italian soccer on the radio, watching the Bruins, and eventually warming up to the Patriots and American football.

Raffaele firmly believed that education was the key, and while he felt that opportunity had passed him by, he made certain that his three daughters shared this view. He supported their educational efforts and was proud when his daughters graduated from Harvard, something he couldn't have imagined as a young man working on his farm in Italy. Although he never learned to use a computer himself, he made sure his daughters did and later marveled at the way we could conjure information on any topic from our handheld computer phones.

Raffaele’s home was truly his castle. He was proud of his ability to provide a safe and comfortable place for his family and to have this place in Brighton to call his own where he would live out so many days. He brought his farming skills to Brighton, using every available inch of land he had to create an annual harvest worthy of any farmers’ market. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and generations of neighbors on his front porch. He will be missed.

Visiting Hours at the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton on Wednesday March 30 from 5PM to 8PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday March 31 at 10AM at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA. Interment will take place immediately after in Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, 791 Walnut St., Newton Centre, MA.

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Jefferson Alvin White - March 17, 1930 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Brighton)

Obituary Preview: of Westwood, passed away on March 24, 2022.  Funeral Service and Interment Private.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, achievements, and any notable accomplishments.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and remember the deceased, while also providing important information to friends, family, and community members. They can also be a valuable tool for genealogists and historians.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The task of writing an obituary usually falls to the family members or close friends of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or crematorium may offer to write the obituary on behalf of the family.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary should include the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service (if applicable), and any notable achievements or hobbies. It may also include information about surviving family members and any memorial services or donations.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a short paragraph.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can help personalize the tribute and make it more meaningful to readers.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary, on the other hand, provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Where can I publish an obituary?

Obituaries can be published in local newspapers, online obituary platforms, funeral home websites, social media, or other community news outlets.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Some online platforms offer free listings, while others may charge a fee based on the length of the obituary or the number of photos included.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it is possible to make corrections or edits to an obituary after it has been published. However, this may depend on the publication or platform's policies.

How long do online obituaries remain available?

The duration that an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform or website. Some may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period of time.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, it is possible to write your own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told in your own words.

What is a self-written obituary called?

A self-written obituary is often referred to as a "self-obit" or "autobit."

Is it appropriate to include humor in an obituary?

Yes, humor can be an appropriate way to celebrate the personality and spirit of the deceased. However, it's essential to consider the tone and audience when deciding whether to include humor.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, quotes or lyrics that were meaningful to the deceased can be a touching addition to an obituary.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider enlisting the help of a friend or family member who knew the deceased well. You can also seek guidance from a funeral home or professional writer.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's editorial department or visit their website for submission guidelines. Be prepared to provide required information and payment (if applicable).

Can I republish an obituary from one platform to another?

In most cases, yes. However, be sure to check the original publication's terms of use and obtain any necessary permissions before republishing.

Are there any specific formatting requirements for online obituaries?

Each online platform may have its own formatting requirements. Be sure to review their guidelines before submitting your obituary.

Can I include links or attachments in an online obituary?

Sometimes. Check with the platform's guidelines regarding links or attachments. Some may allow them, while others may not.

How do I notify people about an upcoming memorial service through an obituary?

Include details about the memorial service in the body of the obituary. You can also specify if donations are preferred in lieu of flowers.

What if I need to make corrections to an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication or platform where the obituary was published and provide corrected information. They will guide you through their correction process.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Yes! Shareable links or posts can help spread the word quickly among friends and acquaintances.

Is it possible to create a video obituary?

Yes! Video tributes are becoming increasingly popular as a way to celebrate a loved one's life through images, music, and storytelling.

What if I'm unsure about what information to include in an obituary?

Draft an outline with key details about the deceased. Then, ask friends and family members for input and suggestions to ensure you're capturing their essence accurately.