All Obituaries

COHEN, Martin Leonard "Marty" Age 92, of Cambridge, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022. His beloved wife Betty died in 2004. He is survived by his two sisters; three children, Susan, Daniel, and Margaret; and three grandchildren, William, Daniel and Madeleine. His two brothers predeceased him. Born in 1929 in NYC, Marty graduated from The Bronx High School of Science and Cornell University, and continued studies at Harvard and MIT. He enjoyed a wonderful and...

PORCELLI, Carol (Stenger) of Belmont, unexpectedly, March 7, 2022, at age 76.  Daughter of the late Lawrence and Jennie Stenger, both of Hudson, New York. Beloved wife of Frank Porcelli for almost 50 years.  Dear and devoted mother of Regan Porcelli-Moniz and her husband, David, Erik Porcelli and his wife, Katie, and Ryan Porcelli.  Loving grandmother of Wesley Moniz. Devotee of ballroom and Latin dancing (member for 14 years of the Fred Astaire Dance...

GREENLAND, Robert C., of Allston, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Brighton after being in failing health.  He was 87 years old.  Born in  Cambridge, Bob lived in Allston. He was a retired mathematics teacher with the Boston Public School system.  Dear brother of late Evelyn Webber, Marjorie Jennings, John Greenland and E.Ruth Greenland. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bob’s...

LINCOLN, Richard Kimball of Watertown, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 17, 2022.  He was 91 years old.  Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Richard lived in Watertown for many years.  He was a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was an investor advisor by profession. Richard was a member of the Union Boat Club, the Menauhant Yacht Club, Colonial Warriors Society of Cincinnati.   Beloved husband of Margaret (Simonds)....

TRAVIA, Nannette A. (Romeo) of Hanover, formerly of Watertown and Belmont. entered into eternal rest in the South Shore Hospital.  She was 90 years of age.  Born in Belmont, Nannette lived in Watertown for many years before she and John settled in Hanover these last 3 years to be near their children.   She enjoyed and was an avid golfer.  But her biggest joy was being  a devoted mother, a loving Nana and most recently a loving Great-Nana.  Beloved...

Joseph Papandrea passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 5, 2022, at the age of 101.    Born Nov. 16, 1920 in Mammola, Italy to the late Vincenzo and Maria Nunziatina Papandrea, he immigrated to the United States at the age of six. His family settled in Barre, Vt.    After high school, he studied for a year at American International College in Springfield, Mass. and took a civil service job as a machinist at the Springfield Arsenal, where he excelled in technical...

WASSMAN, Angelina R. (Gentile) of Belmont, entered into eternal rest in the Care One Nursing Center in Newton after a long illness.  She was 91 years old.  Born in Belmont, Angelina was a lifelong resident.   She was a clerk during her working years.  Daughter of the late Domenic Gentile and Theresa Scarfo.  Beloved wife of the late Gordon W. Wassman, Sr.  Dear and devoted mother of Gordon W. Wassman, Jr. of Belmont and Robert S. Wassman of Belmont. ...

RILEY, H. Claire of Winchester, formerly of Belmont, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022  in the Woburn Nursing Center.  She was 96 years old.  Born in Boston, Claire lived in Belmont for many years.  She was a real estate broker by profession.  Beloved wife of the late John Riley.   Dear and devoted mother of the late Brian  and Shaun J. Riley.  Longtime companion of the late William Achorn.  Relatives and friends are...

Vitiello, Mary A., age 98, of Belmont, passed away on December 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Mary was born in Boston, to Tina and Ralph DeCunto.  She graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School, Burdette Business College, and attended Boston College night school. Early in her career, Mary held numerous positions at Northeast Airlines. She was subsequently employed for many years as a Small Business Officer for the US Department of Transportation where she...

Of Belmont, MA, passed away peacefully at Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA on December 21, 2021. Bill was born on December 3, 1934 in Cambridge, MA to William and Winifred (Hiltz) Swinamer. Bill attended Rindge Technical High School studying Automotive Mechanics and graduated in 1951.  After graduating, he worked at MIT Lab and in 1953 he enlisted in the US Air Force serving as an aircraft mechanic on C117’s (Cargo) and C130’s (Air Support) nicknamed...