All Obituaries

Joseph Fritz Nicolas, 53, of Boston, passed away on March 19, 2023. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he was the beloved son of Rose E. (Valentin) Nicolas of Brockton and the late Fritz J. Nicolas. In addition to his mother, Joseph leaves his sisters Magaencie “Maggie” Nicolas of Brockton, Johane Nicolas of Brockton, Jasmine Fleurisma of Haiti, and Dominique Fleurisma of Easton; and many nieces and nephews. Joseph worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years and enjoyed a...

Nancy A. (Coppi) Olivolo, 76, of Brockton since 1972, passed away March 21, 2023 due to heart disease.  Nancy was born in Boston, one of nine children of the late Andrew and Mary (Egan) Coppi and she was raised in Cambridge. In her younger years, Nancy worked for the Boston Herald where she could express her love for reading and demonstrate her talented writing skills. During that time, she met her husband, John, and they were blessed with two daughters.  When their daughters were...

Marie Anne Constant, 95, of Brockton was born on June 1st, 1927 in Petit-Goâve, Haiti recently of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away on March 15, 2023, she was a daughter of the late Toleme Constant and Sara Maturin. Marie Anne immigrated to the United States in 1987, settling in Brockton. She was a longtime communicant of Christ the King Parish along with Marie Tabernacle De Jezi. She had worked in Region Park Manor in Brockton and Lambardo’s Hotel in Randolph for many years.Marie Anne was...

Feres Chevry, 87, of Brockton, passed away on March 18, 2023. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he was a son of the late Jules Chevry and Kincia Bedard. Feres was an educator in Haiti for many years and then worked at Quincy Hospital for over 20 years until his retirement. He was very intelligent. A life-long learner, he taught himself Spanish in his 50's and could converse fluently. He had a way with numbers, having the ability to solve any mathematical equation or problem. He also had a...

Gregory A. Phillips, 66, of Whitman, passed away on March 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Evelyn Phillips. Gregory leaves his beloved roommates and the devoted staff at 4 Jacob Lane in Whitman, where he thrived. He made great memories and friendships there and will be greatly missed. All are welcome to visitation Tuesday, March 21st from 10-11 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 N. Main St., Brockton, followed by an 11:30 a.m. graveside service at Colebrook Cemetery, 45 Essex St., Whitman.

Elizabeth F. (Perry) “Betsy” Zinkus, 73, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Whitman, passed away at home on March 14, 2023. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Elizabeth B. (Chadbourne) Perry. Raised in Milton, she earned an associate degree from Dean College and worked in social services for many years until retiring from the state. Betsy was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution. An avid animal lover and equestrian, she was a proud...

Jeremiah Hill, 65, of Brockton, passed away on March 3, 2023. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he was a son of the late Dudley and Gwendolyn M. (Sewell) Hill. Jerry was the husband of Edna (Whittle) Hill; father of Christopher A. Hill and his wife Sara of Brockton and Clayon D. Hill of Maine; grandfather of Jared, Josiah, Nyasia, and Reyna; brother of Rudolph Hill, Olivea Hill, Merlene Cameron, Millicent Richards, Gladstone Hill, Dalton Hill, Vernetta Hill, Janet Hill, Dudley Hill, Easton...

Casey M. Pittman, 28, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on March 6, 2023 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He was a 2013 graduate of Brockton High School. Casey was a very patriotic young man, who was knowledgeable on world history, current events, and video games. He was kind and compassionate for those less fortunate despite his own disabilities. Casey was a huge lover of animals and a tea connoisseur like no other. Casey enjoyed the holidays, especially buying special gifts...

Carol H. Gureckis, 80, of West Bridgewater, passed away on March 7, 2023 at the South Shore Hospital after a long illness. Daughter of the late William E. and Annette R. Handy, she was born in Norwell and raised in East Bridgewater. She was a member of the E. Bridgewater High School Class of 1960, and was the class treasurer for 4 years. She subsequently attended the Chandler School in Boston. She had a natural affinity for animals and became an accomplished equestrian at an early...

Frederick Leitah “Tay” Brodie, 48, of Brockton, passed away on February 23, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a courageous lengthy battle with cancer. Tay was born on November 14, 1974 in Boston, MA and was a 1994 graduate of Brockton High School. He was formerly employed by Polaroid and Hologic.Tay was an avid sports fan and a diehard Celtics fan. He loved R&B music, especially old school music. In his spare time, he loved to play basketball, video games, card games, and...