OBIT: Robert Kaprielian, 89, Devoted Father, Veteran, Star Athlete at WHS, Cable Show Host

Robert Kaprielian of Watertown, passed away on July 25th with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Landyce (Torrance) Kaprielian. Devoted father of Rachel Kaprielian Feloney and her husband Paul and Myra Ovoian and her husband Bill, all of Watertown. Loving Papa to William Robert Gannon and Calvin and Drew Ovoian. Dear brother-in-law to Ilse Kaprielian of Belmont.

OBIT: Tom Lewis, 82, Architect Who Worked at Perkins & Harvard Medical School, Senior Center Volunteer

Tom Henry Lewis, 82, of Watertown, Massachusetts, died peacefully from natural causes on July 3, 2025, at Neville Center at Fresh Pond, near his home in Watertown. Tom was born the son of Herman and Angeline (Smith) Lewis on May 10, 1943, on the family farm near Edgewood, Iowa. He was valedictorian of the class of 1961, the last class to graduate from Edgewood High School. The following year Edgewood and Colesburg united to become Ed-Co. Tom graduated from Cal Poly Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA in 1965 and began his career as a registered architect working for Leo Peiffer Assoc.

OBIT: Cheryl Larsen, 76, Lifelong Watertown Resident, Teacher

Cheryl Ann Larsen

A funeral service for Cheryl Ann Larsen will be held on Tuesday June 24, 2025, at 9:30 AM the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown. Cheryl was born in Boston to the late Kenneth Edward & Mary F. (Wheeler) Larsen. She passed away after a battle with cancer on Wednesday June 18, 2025, at the age of 76. Cheryl was a life time resident of Watertown. Born and raised then she resided there in her adult life. Being the oldest of 4, cheryl spent a lot of time with her siblings until going to college where she got a bachelors in education.

OBIT: Sandra B. Roberts, Beloved Mom, Nana, Real Estate Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Sandra Roberts

Sandra B. Roberts, of Wellesley, died peacefully on the morning of June 16th. She was 86 years old. Born Sandra Louise Brown on May 26th, 1939 in Boston, “Sandy” was the only child of Frederick Brown, a professional musician and band leader, and his wife Christine (Peyton), a realtor. Sandy grew up on Harnden Avenue in Watertown, Massachusetts, and graduated from Watertown High School in 1957, where she was a Cheerleader and an active member of the WHS Theater, Glee Clubs and Chorus. A talented pianist, Sandy spent a year studying at the Boston University School of Music before transferring to Boston College where she majored in Education.

OBIT: Mary Barry, 89, Devoted Volunteer, “Matriarch” of Her Neighborhood

Mary Barry

Mary E. (O’Connor) Barry, 89 years young, of Watertown, MA, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Barry Jr. Loving mother to Edward F. Barry III and his wife Marjorie (Marguerite) of Windsor Locks, CT, Patricia A. Barry of Atyrau, Kazakhstan, Patrick C. O’Connor and his partner Eileen Collett of Watertown, Nancy E. Barry of New York, NY, and Susan M. Barry of Arlington, MA. Dearest Nana to Matthew M. Barry of Windsor Locks, CT, and Charlotte Hannah Barry of Brooklyn, NY. Mary is the cherished sister to John J. O’Connor and his wife Ellen, of Newton, MA, Robert J. O’Connor of Palmetto Bay, FL, and Edward P. O’Connor of Pinecrest, FL. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and many cousins here and abroad.

OBIT: Emma (D’Amico) Gaeta, 95, Former Head of Watertown High School Cafeteria

Emma Gaeta

A Mass of Christian Burial for Emma Florence (D’Amico) Gaeta will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick Church, Watertown. Emma was born and raised in Watertown, Massachusetts, to the late Francesco and Teresa (Zaccagnini) D’Amico. A proud lifelong resident of Watertown, she passed away peacefully,surrounded by her loving family, on June 8, 2025, at the age of 95. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Anthony Gaeta, with whom she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage.

OBIT: Paul Connolly, 77, Longtime Hibernian, Musician, Worked at Shipley Co.

Paul Connolly

Paul G. Connolly, age 77, of Watertown, died on June 4, 2025 at New Horizons in Marlborough after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Born in Polrevagh, County Galway, Ireland in 1947, he immigrated to the United States in the 1960’s, where he worked at The Shipley Company for several decades, initially in Newton Lower Falls and later in Marlborough. Paul recorded two albums with his brother’s band (“Mike Connolly’s Celticaires”) in the 1980’s and later went on to become a DJ for many years. He spent the majority of his free time with his friends at The Hibernians, where he also worked as a bartender and rental hall agent. An accomplished accordion player, Paul was a fan of Boston’s professional sports teams and listening to Irish music. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (Murphy) Connolly. Loving father of Tom Connolly and his wife Laura & Paul Connolly. Dear brother of Julie Higgins and the late Mary, Ann, Peter, Mike, and John.

OBIT: Andrew Russo, 98, Grew Up in Watertown, Navy Seabee in World War II

Andrew Russo

Russo, Andrew C. “Andy” of Arlington, died on May 4th at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Josephine A. (DiCecca) Russo. Loving father of Rosanne Rogers of Cape Elizabeth, ME, Andrew Russo of Littleton and Karen Moorehead and her husband, Michael of Warwick, RI. Dear grandfather of Justin Rogers, Jesse Moorehead, Brendan Rogers, Shane Moorehead and Kasey Moorehead. Brother of Thomas Russo, Eleanor Kallberg, David Russo and the late Francis Russo.