All Obituaries

Frank J. Santoro, Jr. passed from our good earth on March 18, 2019. He was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Alice F. Santoro for 69 years and the loving father of Christine M. Santoro, Frank J. Santoro III, and PJ Santoro and her husband, Gregory Miller. Frank was called “Papa” by his grandson, Daniel J. Riley. Frank was from a large family, he knew ten siblings, nine who predeceased him: Domenic, Antonio, William, Anthony, Leo, Matilda, James, John, and Albert;...

Teresa Marie (Pirani) (Terry) Guerra, 90, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on March 19, 2019. Born on October 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Albertha Pirani. A graduate of Brockton High School, she worked at Kresges and Brockton Gas Co. in her youth. After raising her four children, Teresa worked at Crocker’s Transportation Co., Shawmut Bank, and MCI Bridgewater as an accountant, before retiring in 1992. Teresa kept an immaculate warm and inviting...

Norma L. (Hill) Peterson, 86, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died March 13, 2019. Norma worked part-time for the Brockton Public Schools for almost 50 years as her passion was to be with children. Norma also was a member of Central United Methodist Church and was devoted to its Afterschool Tutoring Program. She enjoyed knitting and crafts, puzzles, reading, and her beloved pet Boxers. Norma was the wife of the late Victor E. Peterson; loving mother of Laurence Peterson of Brockton, Mark...

Edith Pierre, 74, of Brockton, passed away on February 25, 2019. Born in Plaisance, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Dieu Juste Pierre and Antonia Borno. Edith immigrated to the U.S. in 2003. Edith was the beloved mother of Carline P. Hilaire and her husband Raoul R. Hilaire of Brockton, Livie Gelin of Malden, Jean Carly Vincent, Jean Vernet Pierre, Ephaise Daris and Jean Francois Pierre Jr., all of Haiti; loving grandmother of Carla Blain, Biankar Vincent, Christopher Vincent, Sarah...

Melvin Cohen, 89, of Brockton, died March 8, 2019. A 1946 graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School, he served in the U.S. Army. Private burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. 

William E. Meehan, 82, of Brockton, died March 3, 2019. The son of the late William Henry Meehan and Sara R. (Doran) Meehan, he was born in Boston. Though not able to live independently, “Billy” was cared for very well by his late sister Helen (Meehan) Kolczewski and her children. Billy loved the Red Sox and was a pleasant and gentle soul.  He was popular among the other residents at The Guardian Center where he lived for over 19 years. He leaves his eight nieces and...

Jose Ramon Acevedo Mendez, 80, of Brockton, passed away on March 2, 2019. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Acevedo and Josefina Mendez. He was hardworking and was a skilled carpenter for many years until his retirement. Jose was the devoted husband of Sor E. Barreto; beloved father of Jose Acevedo, Javier Acevedo, Jaime Acevedo, Felix Borrero, Mabel Valdez, and Maribel Arias; and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Jose also leaves many dear...

Clifford A. “Kip” Hunt Jr., 73, of Brockton, passed away February 28, 2019. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, having served two tours of duty. Kip served on the Brockton Police Department for 32 years, and retired as a detective. He was a devoted family man, and enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles, and family game night. In prior years, he enjoyed golfing and fishing. Kip was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Lorna M. (Callow) Hunt for 51...

Joan M. (Gerraughty) Knight, 82, of Brockton for over 40 years, died February 27, 2019. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Boudreau) Gerraughty. Devoted to her home and family, she enjoyed fancy baking, sewing, ceramics, scrabble, puzzles, gardening, entertaining family and friends at her home; affectionately known as “Nannie Joan” she enjoyed baking chocolate chip cookies for her adopted grandchildren in the neighborhood. Joan was the dedicated...

Jeanette M. (Wentzell) Marinelli, 84, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton and Avon, passed away February 18, 2019. Raised in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Hurlburt) Wentzell. Jeanette had worked at Touraine’s warehouse for many years until retiring. She enjoyed embroidery and baking. Jeanette was the beloved wife of Michael V. Marinelli for 61 years; beloved mother of Michael V. Marinelli Jr. and his wife Mary of W. Bridgewater,...