Obituaries

OBIT: Robert Whitney, 88, Veteran, Printer, Devoted Rotary Member

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Robert Whitney, 88, of Watertown, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, April 27 at the VA Hospital in Bedford Mass, resting among family, friends and fellow veterans. He is survived by Sylvia King Whitney, his beloved and loving wife of 64 years, their daughter Jacqueline (Paul ) and granddaughters Christie and Hayley, as well as his brother J. Malcolm Whitney (Edith), and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, many of whom remain in the greater Boston area. Robert and family are well known in Watertown circles, as the Whitney family first arrived in Watertown in 1634. He and Sylvia met at Watertown High and have been together ever since, punctuated by Robert’s enlistment in the US Army Air Corps towards the end of World War II. While Malcolm had already been deployed to the South Pacific,  Robert’s unit  “defended Texas from the Japanese,” as he liked to say.

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OBIT: Joseph McHugh, 86, Watertown Resident, Korean War Vet

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 2, 2015 at 9 AM in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown for Joseph Patrick McHugh. Mr. McHugh, a son of the late Patrick and Nora (Holland) McHugh was a life-long resident of Watertown. Joseph passed away in the Tufts Medical Center, Boston on Thursday April 30, 2015 after a brief illness. He was 86. He enjoyed sixty-one years of marriage with his soul mate and best friend Margaret “Peg” (Sweeny) McHugh of Cambridge.

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OBIT: John Blickenstaff, Watertown Resident, Loved Hockey

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John J. Blickenstaff, Jr., of Watertown, died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2015. Known to his friends as “Blick,” John  grew up in Watertown and went to school in Watertown. He played basketball, football, and was a active member of Watertown youth hockey. He played for the Watertown traveling team for many years.

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Cecilia O’Keefe, 84, Lifelong Watertown Resident

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The following obituary was sent to the Watertown Town Clerk’s office. Cecilia Ann O’Keefe, wife of the late John O’Keefe and mother of Rachel went to meet the Lord on Jan. 19. Cecilia was born in Watertown on June 22, 1930, and lived in town all of her life. She was known to visit the Watertown Mall every day and was liked by all.

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OBIT: Mary Ellen Koumjian, 95, Active Member of St. Jude’s Church

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A Mass of Celebration for Mary Ellen (Howard) Koumjian will be held on Thursday January 15, 2015 in the Church of St Jude, Waltham at 10:30 a.m.

Mrs. Koumjian, a daughter of the late Martin J. and Ellen (Cullinan) Howard, died peacefully in the Armenian Nursing Center, Jamaica Plain. January 15, 2015 at the age of 95. Born in Somerville, she was a proud 1937 graduate of Girls High School, Boston. After marrying her husband John, they moved to Watertown where they raised their children. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Jude’s Sodality, St.

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OBIT: Francis Mooney, 74, Therapist, U.S. Marine

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A Funeral Mass for Francis M. Mooney will be celebrated on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 9 a.m. in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown. Mr. Mooney was a son of the late George and Mary (MacLellan) Mooney. Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Watertown High School and Boston College, class of 1963. He passed away Tuesday morning in the Mount Auburn Hospital after a lengthy illness, age 74. After college, Francis enlisted in the U.S. Marines, serving 12 years, reaching the rank of Captain.

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Memorial Service for Quinn Centola, 64, Watertown Native

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Quinn “Querino” Philip Centola, 64, passed away after a very courageous battle on Nov. 7, 2014. He was the devoted husband of Carmen (Gardea) Centola – who was present when he passed – loving father of Trina Lee Centola, dear brother to Peter R. Centola and his wife Karen of Watertown. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, brother in law of Anthony, Ronald, James Gardea and Mary Dalby of Santa Ana who were also present and supportive during his illness. He was the son of the late Philip and Anna Centola.