Around Town

OBIT: E. Joyce Munger, Who Dedicated 60 Years to Serving Watertown

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After a long, rewarding and fun life E. Joyce (Braceland) Munger, of Watertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 9, 2015. Joyce was respected by many in the community who served with her on an extensive list of committees and boards during her 60 years of service to the town. Last year she ended 35 years of service on the Watertown Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners, and the senior apartment complex on Warren Street  was renamed in her honor. She planned numerous lively community events the celebrating Watertown’s rich history and life, in addition to countless parties for her friends and family.

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OBIT: William J. McCarthy, 83, Navy Vet, Served in Korea, Antarctica

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday July 6, 2015 at 9 a.m. in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown for William J. McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy, a son of the late William J. and Margaret (Kocher) McCarthy. A resident of South Boston prior to moving to Watertown and Newton 54 years ago. A retired Master Chief Petty Officer, USN and a supervisor with the Bureau of Special Investigations, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. William passed away in the Evans Park at Newton Corner on Tuesday June 30, 2015 after a brief illness.

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OBIT: Phillip Pane, Served in Watertown Government for 65 Years

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Phillip Pane of Watertown, who dedicated 65 years to the town government and took part in many community groups, died on June 28. Pane is the beloved husband of the late Edythe (Fairbanks) Pane. Devoted father of Philip A. Pane and wife Janet of Harwich, James A. Pane and wife Linda of Stoughton and Ann Marie Cook and husband Richard of Belmont. Also survived by his 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Brother of Edith Noyes of Walpole and the late Rose Natale, Aurora and Anthony Pane.

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OBIT: Joseph Tardif, 80, Marine, Former Youth Hockey Coach

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:30 am in the Church of St. Jude, Waltham for Joseph A. Tardif. Mr. Tardif, a son of the late Philomon P. and Bibiane C. (LeClair) Tardif, died in the Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday May 31, 2015 after a brief illness. He was 80. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.

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OBIT: Gerardo Magnarelli, 89, Immigrated from Italy, Worked as Bricklayer

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown on Friday May 22, 2015 at 9 a.m. for Gerardo Magnarelli. Mr. Magnarelli passed away in his home surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2015 after a period of declining health, he was 89. A son of the late Dominco and Donata (Quintiliani) Magnarelli, born in San Donato, ValC, Italy. He came into a world that had just ended the First World War. He became a man with scruples and morals even with the absence of a guiding father and a loving mother.

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OBIT: Ana Fernandes, 89, Attended St. Patrick’s Church in Watertown

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Ana (Soares) Fernandes of Watertown May 16, 2015, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Marist Hill Nursing Home of Waltham. Daughter of Isidoro & Ana Soares both of Portugal. Beloved wife of the Jorge Fernandes. Dear sister of the Manuel Soares and the late Antonio, Lourceno, Isidoro, Joao, & Maria Soares. Loving Aunt to many nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces.

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OBIT: Phyllis Massa, 94, of Watertown, Co-Owned Massa Boutique

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A Funeral Mass for Phyllis L. Massa will be celebrated in the Church of St. Patrick, Watertown on Thursday may 21, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Miss Massa died in the Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge Sunday evening after a period of declining health. She was 94 years of age. A lifelong resident of Watertown, Phyllis worked for as a manager at Goodall Rubber and co-owed the Massa Boutique in Watertown Square. A member of the St.