Gracious & Dignified
Obituaries

Lillian P. Stepanski, 74, of Easton for over 45 years, died peacefully March 3, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends. Lillian was born to the late William and Anna Yenush on December 14, 1935, in Boston, MA. She was raised in Boston, Dorchester and Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1953. Lillian was a Vice President and senior loan officer for several banks, including Easton Cooperative Bank and retired from Mutual Federal Savings Bank in 2003. More importantly, she was a mother, sister, friend and generous person who put others first. Lillian was the beloved mother of Joseph G. Stepanski, Jr. and James W. Stepanski of Easton. She is also survived by her loving twin brother Leonard P. Yenush, his wife Eleanor of Brockton, their 5 daughters and their families, all of whom she loved dearly and was the sister of the late Felix and Edward Yenush. Lillian enjoyed retirement with her family and a wonderful supportive group of close friends. Most recently she courageously battled a debilitating neurological disease with grace, dignity and determination. She was an inspiration to many and will be sadly missed. Following cremation, all are welcome to a memorial service Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by burial in New Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the MSA Fund, Department of Neurology, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

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Jerry DiPrizio, 92, of Bourne, formerly of Halifax, died January 11, 2010. Born in Boston on October 27, 1917, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Jennie (Barone) DiPrizio. Jerry served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during WWII. A member of Local 718, he retired from the Boston Fire Department in 1982 after 33 years. Jerry was the husband of the late Edith Fiore and Edna Gay, stepfather of Roberta A. McGrath and her husband John of Cotuit, brother of Jenna Perrotta of Waltham, Theresa Uccello of Woburn and the late Tony DiPrizio, and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. Following cremation all are welcome to his committal service at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 12:45 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Henry J. Beltram, 97, of Boston, passed away at Good Samaritan Medical Center on February 25, 2010. Henry lived a long and happy life. A former employee of First National Stores in Somerville, he retired at 65 to pursue other interests. A well read man, he was an avid book collector with a great thirst for knowledge and a great curiosity for life. He was a true Boston Red Sox fan and attended many games at Fenway Park. Henry was the son of the late John and Catherine Beltrami, husband of the “love of his life” the late Mary (Nestico) Beltram, loving father of Catherine Nocella and Donna Peeters and her husband George, caring friend to his son-in-law Frank Nocella, brother of the late Helen Lydon and Linda Goggin, beloved grandfather of Nicole Lewis and her husband Shawn, Christopher Peeters, and the late Joseph W. Nocella, adoring great-grandfather of Ryan Lewis. Henry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. All are welcome to a visitation Monday 9-10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 10 a.m. prayer service in Belcher Chapel. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hearthstone Alzheimer’s Foundation, 23 Warren Ave. Suite 140, Woburn MA 01801. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Mary A. (Skistimas) Romans, 81, of Brockton, died February 11, 2010. A native of Cambridge, she was a 1946 graduate of Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School. A homemaker, she enjoyed needlework and reading. Mary was the beloved wife of Winfred E. “Lee” Romans; loving mother of Leonard Romans of Carlsbad, CA, Carol Romans of Arlington and Thomas Romans of Altoona, FL; dear grandmother of Nicholas Romans; sister of Helen Fleming of Cambridge, Bennie Sims of Carver, Walter Sims of Brockton and the late John and Stanley Skistimas; and aunt of several nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral home Thursday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish, and committal at 11:30 a.m. at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Julio Angelo “Jay” Salerno, 81, of Norwell and Marion, died February 5, 2010 surrounded by his family at Quincy Medical Center after a brief illness. A builder by trade and an innovative carpenter, he owned several businesses. A kind and gentle man, he was nicknamed “Smiley” and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Julio took pleasure in spending summers in Marion and motor home camping in FL. A loving and devoted family man, he was an animal lover and enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cribbage and whist, and New England sports teams. A son of the late Vito and Isabella Salerno, Julio was the husband of the late Carole E. (Cedergren) Salerno, loving father of Jon Vito Salerno and his fiancée Kim Gately of Norwell, Lee Henrickson and his wife Gale of Brockton, Sandra-Lynn (Henrickson) Knell and her husband Brian of Norfolk, grandfather of 6, brother of Carmela Cassidy of Weymouth and Lee Salerno of Quincy, and an uncle of several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Saturday 1-3 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 3 p.m. memorial service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., PO Box 1004, Meriden CT 06450 or ASPCA, Attn: Special Giving’s Linda Tiramani, 5201 8th Ave. 7th Floor, New York NY 10018. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK To view Julio's memorial video Memorial Video

Florence G. (Gurney) Wass, 91, of Bridgewater since 2002, formerly of Avon for many years, died Feb. 9, 2010 at home surrounded by family. She was a homemaker devoted to her family and she enjoyed RV camping, crafts and artistry. Florence was the wife of the late Leroy Clayton Wass, beloved mother of Richard C. Wass and his wife Lorraine of South Berwick, ME, Roger C. Wass and his wife Christine of Bridgewater and Ralph K. Wass and his wife Gail of Goffstown NH; loving grandmother of Candyce Wass, Kimberly Wass, Jennifer Tully, Amy Carey, Courtney Wass-Martineau and Sarah Wass-Cruz; stepgrandmother of Victoria, Paige and Curtis; dear great-grandmother of Kaitlyn, Meghan and Joseph Tully, Aidan, Erin and Lilly Carey, Matthew and Luke Martineau and Jacob Cruz; sister of Ralph Gurney of Brockton, Allen Gurney of NH, Geraldine Perkins of Bridgewater and the late Mildred Wass, Clara Peterson, Clinton Gurney, Viola Peterson, Laura Lyons and Harold Gurney; and an aunt of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Friday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton and her funeral service Saturday at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home. Spring burial will be held at Avon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK To view Florence's memorial video Memorial Video

Anna B. Juzenas, 84, recently of East Bridgewater, died Feb. 6, 2010. Daughter of the late Victor and Sophie, Anna lived in Brockton most of her life, worked in shoe manufacturing and enjoyed crafts. She was the beloved sister of Josephine Patrick of Dorchester and Edward James of New Jersey, and a loving aunt of nieces & nephews. All are welcome to a calling hour Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Avon and burial at Calvary Cemetery. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Harold Stuart Smith Jr., 67, of Brockton, died February 6, 2010. A lifelong South Shore resident, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. A long time wedding photographer, he was employed as a project manager for Abel-Womack of Lawrence for over 25 years. He enjoyed traveling, cruises, Cape Cod, cooking, photography, bowling and golfing. Stu was a dear son of Bernice R. Smith of Florida and the late Harold S. Smith, beloved husband of Mary Catherine (McCabe) Smith for 40 years, loving father of Erin and her husband Brian Gaynor of South Easton and Keri and her husband Christopher Pray of Brockton, brother of Janice Golden of Rockland, Steven Smith and his wife Laura of Cambridge, Daniel Smith and his wife Nancy of Maryland and the late Gary Smith, close brother-in-law of Susan Reardon of Brockton, and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. Stu was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first two grandchildren in July. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Friday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701 or a charity of your choice in Stu’s memory. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Doreen A. (Augelli) Quaglia, 51, of Brockton, died December 29, 2009. A native of Roslindale and Hyde Park, she resided in Brockton for the past 20 years. She graduated from Quincy College, Phi Beta Theta with honors, with an A.B. in Paralegal Studies, in 1988. Doreen was employed as a health inspector for 15 years for the Brockton Board of Health and was named “Brockton’s Woman of The Year” in 2001. An advocate for autistic children, she was also engaged in charitable activities such as Secret Santa. Doreen was the daughter of Marilyn Augelli of Hyde Park and the late Douglas Augelli, beloved wife of Atty. William Quaglia, loving mother of Lauren Lyons (and James) of Brockton and Brian Doyle of Brockton, devoted grandmother of Korey, Damiean and Maynard Lyons, sister of Glenn Augelli of Saugus, Lisa Jarjoura (and Stephen) of Hyde Park, Douglas Augelli of New Portland, ME, Cheryl Dern of CA and the late Mark Taylor, and a great friend to many, including Mary Jane Butler. All are welcome to calling hours Saturday 2-6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 6 p.m. prayer service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, private cremation, memorial service Saturday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in Christ Congregational Church, U.C.C., 1350 Pleasant St. Brockton and private spring burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Autism Speaks, New England Chapter, 85 School St. Suite 100, Watertown MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org). See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.GUEST BOOK

Lottie T. (Dumaroski) Doyle, 87, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died December 29, 2009 at home after a short illness. A graduate of Brockton High School, she was a lifetime homemaker and loving mother. Lottie was the beloved mother of Andrea Little, Joanne Maclean, Suzanne O’Keefe, James Doyle, Kenneth Doyle, Michael Doyle and Thomas Doyle, dear grandmother of Tiffany Manning, Ryan O’Keefe, Stephen Maclean, Joshua Doyle and Sophie Doyle, great grandmother of Grace and Tommy Manning, sister of Henry Dumaroski and Wanda Biernat, and the former wife of John Doyle. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service Thursday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton MA 02301. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.GUEST BOOK

Liza E. (Heffernan) Martens, 50, of Brockton, died Dec. 3, 2009 after a courageous seven-year battle with breast cancer. Raised in Avon, daughter of the late Herbert and Anne (Sandsbury) Heffernan, she graduated from Brockton High School in 1977 and was employed in customer service for Graphic Productions in Rockland and at I-Pac in Quincy. Liza’s courage was an inspiration to many. Liza was the beloved wife of Patrick Martens; loving mother of Kerry Martens and her fiancé Glenn LaBlue Jr.; devoted grandmother of Elisabeth and Kyle LaBlue; dear sister of Herbert S. Heffernan Jr. of Braintree and the late Warren Heffernan and Elizabeth Cummings; special aunt of Anne Geisler, Jackie Cummings, Eric, David, Russell, Herbie, Dawn, Katy, Brian, Susan, Billy and Bobby Heffernan, Jenny Cannon, Liam, Matt, Mike Jr., Rosanne, Peter and Joey Martens, Katja and Camden Geisler and Aria Cummings; daughter-in-law of Richard and the late Rosemary Martens, sister-in-law of Kathy, Michael and Richard Martens and Patrick Cummings; cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Mass Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 North Main St. Randolph and Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Memorial gifts may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 www.komen.org See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Alfred “Al” Duquette, 69, lifelong of Brockton, died Aug. 30, 2009. A housepainter by trade, Al was a boxer in his youth, member of Protectors Club and enjoyed karaoke. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Ekstrand); loving father of Alfred and Richard of East Bridgewater, Victoria Foley of Halifax, Charlene DosSantos of Whitman and the late Anthony; devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of many; brother of Anna Ferrini of Brockton, Theresa Fortin and Edson Duquette of West Bridgewater, Francis Duquette of New York; uncle of many. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, and burial at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Anthony “Tony” DeVeiga, 70, lifelong of Brockton, died Aug. 7, 2009. Son of the late Anthony and Martha (Mayers), he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Plymouth Rubber Company and served as union president. Active in the Knights of Columbus, Tony was a 4th Degree Cardinal O’Connell Assembly member, a Seville Council # 93 member, past Grand Knight and past District Deputy, a St. Edith Stein Parish Council member, and a friend of Bill W. A senior advocate, Tony served on the Board of Directors of Brockton Housing Authority. He is survived by an aunt, cousins and many friends. All are welcome to his funeral Mass on Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish. Burial at Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call (508) 583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Vincent “Vinny” F. Froio, 66, of Brockton, native of Chelsea and a Vietnam era Army veteran, died Feb. 15, 2009 peacefully surrounded by family. He was a BAT bus driver for many years, a supervisor in security at Chatham West and Pine Estates and also a retired Whitman Auxiliary police officer. As an avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed following the New England Patriots. He was the loving husband of Nancy, devoted father of Carl and his wife Tracey, Robert and his fiancée Kendra, Anthony and his wife Irma, April Froio, all of Brockton, Christine and Kathleen of Arizona, and Susan, loving “Papa” of 21, brother of Deanna DeVlaminck and her husband Dick of New Hampshire, beloved uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Friday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK



Michele J. “Mickey” Hadges , 49, of Sandwich, formerly of Brockton, died Oct. 26, 2008 after a brief illness. A 1977 graduate of Brockton High School, Mickey worked locally in the food and beverage industry for over 25 years. Mickey loved to shop, garden, birdwatch, spend time with her dog Loco, explore Cape Cod natural history and go to the beach. She was the loving daughter of Winifred Hadges of Brockton and the late James Hadges, beloved sister of Christina Hadges of Raynham, Lauren Doyle and Dena Hadges-Duarte, loving aunt of Sophie Doyle and Alexander and Nicholas Duarte, all of Brockton, sister-in-law of Thomas Doyle and the late Richard Duarte. Mickey also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as her close friend Paul Vinci. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service Friday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Autism Speaks, New England Chapter, 85 School St. Suite 100, Watertown MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org). See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK Richard J. Duarte, 40, lifelong of Brockton, died unexpectedly August 12, 2008. He was a member of Sheetmetal Workers Union Local 17. Rick was a black belt in karate and was an instructor locally. He loved sports, fishing and playing golf. Rick was the beloved husband of Dena (Hadges) Duarte, loving father of Alexander and Nicholas, son of Ronald and Janet (Avery) Duarte of Taunton, brother of Ronald Duarte, Elizabeth Duarte and Rhonda Gauthier, all of New Hampshire, Robert Duarte and Robin Jones, both of Taunton and uncle of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton with prayer service at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Autism Speaks, New England Chapter Office, 85 School Street, Suite 100, Watertown, MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org) or to Dena for Alex and Nick. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Bradford J. Zaparesky, 57, of Brockton for the past 20 years, died August 9, 2008. Native of Connecticut, Brad worked as a claims manager for Lexington Insurance in Boston for the past 26 years. Brad enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing golf and shooting at Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club. Brad was the beloved husband of Annmarie (Malloy) Zaparesky, loving father of Neil Johnson of Taunton, Danielle Santiago-Zaparesky and Erin Zaparesky, both of Brockton, grandfather of Marcus, Anthony, Carmine and Makayla Johnson and brother of Terri (and Scott) Silverman of New York. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Dr. Satinder Dillon, 1073 Pleasant St. Brockton MA 02301 for continuing cancer care. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Denise Juliano Maynard, 40, of Wareham for several years, died April 29, 2008 at home on hospice. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, she was an animal lover who enjoyed caring for her pets, flower gardening and drawing. Denise was the daughter of Louis and Patricia (O’Leary) Juliano and mother of Tina Marie Maynard, all of Marshfield, sister of Michael Marelli of CT, John Marelli of Taunton, Patrice Conroy of Brockton, Rosemary Hatzinikolau of West Bridgewater, Sandra Costa of Bridgewater and the late Vincent Juliano, longtime companion of John Langton of Wareham and aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hour Monday 10-11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service at 11 a.m. and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Amaryllis Foundation, PO Box 269 Marshfield MA 02050. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

TRACEY, Christopher W., of Brockton, age 41, Sep. 1, 2007, beloved husband of Michele Dincecco-Tracey, loving father of Marc Dincecco and Meagan Tracey, son of William and Constance Connor, grandson of the late Alice Weston, all of Brockton, brother of Chanda Connor of Avon, William Connor of Brockton, Paul Connor of Wisconsin and the late Mark Tracey, uncle of many and “Best Buddy” of his nephew Billy Connor. GUEST BOOK

Our Mothers, we will always remember...
Maria L. (Nelson) Belcher, 66, of Kingston, formerly of Brockton, died on April 17, 2008. Native of Dorchester, she was a caring daughter to her late parents, Russell and Katherine (Cronin) Nelson of Braintree. She resided in Brockton for over 30 years where she was a true homemaker, raising her three sons and enjoying her home, gardening and great cooking, especially Sunday dinners. Despite lifelong health issues, Maria was a hard-working and generous person who put others first and she was an animal lover. Maria was the devoted wife for 51 years of John J. “Bubba” Belcher, a retired Braintree police officer, the loving and beloved mother of John J. Belcher Jr. and James R. Belcher, both of Lakeland, Florida and Gregory N. Belcher of Waitt Funeral Home in Brockton, dear sister of Christine Ayoubi of Malden and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. All are welcome to her funeral Mass today (Sat. April 19) at 12 noon in St. Casimir Church, corner Ames St. and Sawtell Ave. Brockton with cremation and private burial, as was Maria’s wish. Memorial gifts may be made to M.S.P.C.A., 1300 West Elm St. Ext. Brockton MA 02301 and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Belcher Family, c/o Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton MA 02301. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

Katherine A. “Kay” (Danksewicz) Waitt, 85, of Brockton, was born on March 4, 1923 and died July 5, 2008. Native of Abington, she was a 1940 graduate of Abington High School where she was captain of the girls’ basketball team. Married to Edward J. Waitt since July 12, 1942, she assisted him at Waitt Funeral Home for many years. Kay was active in women’s clubs and St. Casimir School and Church activities, took community school courses and enjoyed many crafts until becoming blind. Kay was the loving mother of Ed Waitt Jr. M.D. (and Cathy) of New Orleans, Ken Waitt (and Jean) of Hanover, Jan (and Steve Schlerf) of New Hampshire and Lisa (and Greg Belcher) of West Bridgewater and the late Christine Rose; and beloved grandmother of Ted Waitt, John and Mike Schlerf and Ryan and Julie Belcher. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 2-6 p.m. with prayers at 6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call (508)583-7272.