Harold “Harry” Solletti of Dorchester died on July 29, 2020 with his wife by his side. Beloved husband of 54 years of Maryann Solletti (Welch) of Dorchester.  Loving father of Brian Solletti and his fiancée Joan of Fairfax Virginia and Bethany Lyons and her husband Kevin of Braintree.   Cherished “Papa” of Molly and Jack Lyons and Matthew and Bryanna Solletti and their mother Yanna.  Brother of James M. and his wife Elaine of Abington and Robert F. of Quincy. Son of the late Bernice and Francis Solletti:  One of seven sons Harold is predeceased by his brothers Frank, Jack, Thomas and Richard.  Harry will be remembered by his dear friend David F. Coakley, many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

A native of South Boston, Harry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1963 serving in Florida, Massachusetts, Southeast Asia and rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant. He then attended night school business classes and worked for Metropolitan Life.  Later he took on his true passion of social worker before joining the MBTA in 1976.  At the MBTA, he was a streetcar operator and Union representative for the Carmen’s Union before retiring in 2000.  Most of all Harry was true family man by every sense of the word.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.

Due to current pandemic protocols for large gatherings, the Funeral Mass will be private.  Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at a later date.

Marie A. Bellerice, 84 years old of Boston, passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren Monday, on July 20, 2020. Marie Bellerice, also known as “Mama,” was born December 6, 1935, in Grand Goave, Haiti, to parents Antoine Bellerice and Julie Faustin. Marie was the second oldest of four children.
At a young age, Marie moved to Port-au-Prince to continue her education at La Sagesse vocational school, where she learned embroidery and spent three years crafting her skill. With talent in embroidery and pursuit of the American dream, Marie was able to get her work visa to America. Marie made her way to New York in 1969, where she was reunited with her cousins. Marie, during this time, not only worked as a professional embroidery but worked various jobs in America and finally made the decision to move to Boston. Marie was the definition of hard work and always wanted to give her the best in her career. Eventually, Marie found her dream job working as a machine operator for Gillette. Marie worked at Gillette for 25 years. At this point in her life, Marie was not only a dedicated worker but a devoted mother to three children and eight grandchildren and provided for her family and friends in an abundance of ways. After retiring from Gillette, Marie made time to travel the world with family and friends going to Italy, Greece, Poland, France, Israel, Germany, and Spain and visited many religious places. 
  Marie was the heart of the family and held many positions as a sister, stronghold mother, amazing grandmother (that spoiled her grandchildren to the end), teacher of discipline and patience, and a prayer warrior during difficult times. Marie’s best memories were her time cooking for family members, and she was a real comedian. Her laughter was contagious. She always had a smile on her face and rarely complained about anything but was still there to support others. Marie was also a lover of sports from rooting on the Patriots to even watching golf. This lady was our sportscaster. Marie has impacted everyone here in some way.  Some remember Marie and her life in Haiti, and others remember Mama picking them up every day from school or bringing them to Haymarket and buying them just one slice of pizza, some may remember Mama letting them only having sodas on Sunday, or remember Mama saying “Aye Stop It” if you were getting a little bit too loud around her.  Marie was indeed a ray of sunshine in many of our lives.
Today Marie is survived by her beloved brother and lifelong best friend Jean Bellerice; she is also survived by her son Ronald Bellerice and two daughters Sandra and Stephanie Bellerice. Her grandchildren Keyonna and Lorenzo Murphy, Annastaia and Jai-qwan Bellerice, Stephon Bien-Aime, Lucinda Josma, Andrew and Victoria Robinson, loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.

At this time, we acknowledge all those that offer their condolences and sharing precious stories about Marie.  All our hearts are grieving for her departure to heaven. We all hope to live a life full of love and the ability to share that love beyond family members just like Marie.  We know that Marie is reunited in heaven with her sister and brother and many other loved ones.  We selfishly wanted Marie to stay longer with us, but God had a bigger plan for Marie. She is now our Guardian Angel. Rest in Peace Marie A. Bellerice. We love you so much!

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., Dorchester Lower Mills, Friday July 31, 5-8 pm. Funeral Mass and Interment are private due to the Covid-19 crises.

Robert John “Bobby” Duff, 80, of Milton, formerly of Weymouth and Hanover, was born on Flag Day, June 14th, 1940 in Boston and was peacefully called home, surrounded by his loving family after a long and graceful battle with Parkinson’s disease, Tuesday July 21, 2020.

He is now reunited with his parents, Alice (Mackinnon) Duff and Edward Duff,  his brothers Joseph Mckinnon and Edward “Eddie” Duff, and his beloved sister, Virginia, “Ginny” Duff. He will be greatly missed by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Marie (Howley) Duff; his daughter, Erin Issel and her husband, Jerry of Carver; his daughter Katie Manning, her husband, Patrick and their children, Sophia and Georgia of Milton; his daughter, Kerry Walsh, her husband, Tommy and their children, Maggie, Norah, Erin and Delia of Milton; and his son, Michael Duff, his wife, Jenn and their children, Rocco, Ginny and Micky of Milton. He is also survived by his sister, Alice “Blondie” Doherty of Braintree; his sister Margaret “Peggy” Smith of NC; his brother William Duff and wife Leigh of Connecticut, as well as several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, and many friends, including his former Co-workers at the telephone company in Boston, where he worked as a young lineman for “Ma Bell” and remained our favorite “telephone man” through many company changes and mergers. He eventually became one of the city’s few conduit inspectors. After 47 proud years he retired from what had become Verizon and was grateful to open the door for his son, Michael and son-in-law, Tommy, ushering a new generation of  Telephone Men. But if you had asked him, the thing that brought him the most  joy was his nine grandkids, who cherished him deeply and never grew tired of putting on their silliest “Papa face”.

Born and raised in Milton, he graduated from Cathedral High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.

Bobby was a skilled listener and he never seemed to judge you when you confided in him. He loved the stillness of dawn and was always up before you, making sure the cars were warm and the coffee was fresh. He was truly “dog’s best friend” to the many dogs and granddogs who were lucky enough to live within snack or scratch distance. He loved dancing at parties and singing Tina while he did the dishes. He loved the dry “Duff Witt” and seemed relieved he passed it on to all of his children. Bobby enjoyed travelling with Marie and in the last ten years vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard with the Manning family, He loved shrimp scampi, coffee with his kids and maybe just one more drink. He looked you square in the eye when he spoke to you. When he shook your hand you were respected and when he gave you a hug you were safe. His smile will be missed by all touched by its warmth. 

Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday July 26 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass private. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Donations made in lieu of flowers will be used to honor Papa’s favorite cause, The Milton Animal Shelter @ https://www.miltonanimalleague.org/donate

Josephine Cecilia (Donnelly) Johnson of Boston.

Born 1928, passed on July 22, 2020 at age 92.  Born in Braintree, MA, lived in Boston, MA.

Wife of the late William Johnson.  Sister of the late John Donnelly, Robert Donnelly, Elizabeth (Donnelly) Koutroubas, Elaine (Donnelly) Londergan, and Katherine (Donnelly) Roberts.   Loving mother of the late William Johnson, Linda (Johnson) Walczak, MaryJean (Johnson) Fielding.

Josephine is survived by her daughter Joanne Johnson and spouse Robert Atterbury of Boston, as well as, sons-in-law William Walczak, Justin Fielding, and Robert Gibson.  Grandmother of Matthew Walczak and Elizabeth (Walczak) Carapezza and Rebecca (Fielding) Golson and Robert Fielding.  Great-grandmother to Penny Linda Roderick and Emilia and Siena Carapezza and Lucas Golson.

Due to current pandemic protocols for large gatherings, the Funeral Services will be private.

Denise Renee Mesidor, 30, of Boston, passed away unexpectedly, Friday July 10, 2020. 

Born September12, 1989, in Boston, Massachusetts she was the daughter of Pierre Charles Mesidor and the late Micheline (Mamousette) Mesidor.

Denise attended Higginson Elementary School, Curley Middle School and Dorchester High School. Denise later attended Bunker Hill Community College where she earned a Medical Assistant certification. She had an overwhelming passion to care for others, which was evident through her work with children at Preschool Village. Denise’s dedication, loyalty, and love was always on full display when around family, friends, and coworkers.

She had a number of interests in life from her love of music, dance, to precise braiding and hair care skills. Her warm smile, boisterous laugh, and a beautiful heart that could light up a room.

Although we are saddened by Denise’s unexpected death, we should be comforted knowing her new journey will be just as beautiful and bright, although it is still difficult to say goodbye. Denise was the most beautiful “Sunset” that we had ever seen and lives within us.

She is survived by her father Pierre Charles Mesidor. Sisters Valomy Mamousette, Bianca Paul, Barbara Mesidor, Charmaine Jones, Charlie Mesidor, and Charlys Mesidor. Brothers Abednego Mamousette and Roosevelt Mamousette and 16 nieces and nephews. Also the families Bazile, Daniel, Jones, Lenatus, Leonard, Mamouzette, Mesidor, Obas, Paillant, Rene, St.Fleur, St.Jean, and Theodore,

Viewing will be held at Dolan Funeral Home on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at 8:30 AM, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Angela Church, 1540 Blue Hill Ave, Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, 427 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA.  

Edward L. Duffy, 77, longtime Milton resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday July 22, 2020.

Born and raised in Milton, Ed was a graduate of Boston College, class of ’66.  Following graduation, Ed spent 2 years in the Peace Corps teaching in Ghana.  Ed was a Senior Engineering Aide for the Town of Milton for 33 years.  He was on the Milton Town Planning Board and Town Meeting member.  Love of his Irish heritage took Ed many times to Ireland where he visited family.  He served as President of both the Eire’s Society of Boston and the Milton Historical Society and he was the founder of the Blue Bell Tavern Society.  He kept himself active playing basketball, biking and fishing.

Beloved son of the late Charles and Margaret (O’Leary) Duffy.  Loving brother of Charles Duffy and his wife Ivy of Rhode Island, and the late Arthur Duffy.  Cherished uncle of Ariane Swearingen and her husband Harold of Canton, and Tara Duffy of Galway, Ireland.  Grand uncle of Riley, Margot and Charlie Star.

Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE Monday July 27, 4-7 PM.  Due to current pandemic protocols for large gatherings, the Funeral Mass will be private.  Interment Milton Cemetery.

Travis Shawn Tuplin, 55, of Dorchester, left this world unexpectedly on July 17, 2020.

Born on December 5, 1964 in Boston.  Travis leaves behind his beloved wife Tracy of 19 years and his 3 beautiful children, Jared and his wife Shannon of South Boston, Skyler and Sierra-Rose both of Boston.  Dear Brother of Nick (Rose), Terry (Sue), Jeffrey (Amelia), Lorraine (Joe), Peter, Patricia, Mark, Martha (Tom), Luke (Carrie), Phillip, April (Chris).  He is also survived by his 44 nieces and nephews and his father-in-law Murray McDonald.  Travis was predeceased by his parents Rubin & Hazel Tuplin, Uncle Pee Wee & Mother-in-law Timmy McDonald.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday August 2 from 1-5 PM.  Family and friends invited.  Interment will be private.

“The past is a great place and I don’t want to erase it or regret it, but I don’t want to be its prisoner either.”

 -Mick Jagger.

John G. “Jack” Walsh, of Walpole, died after a brief illness, Sunday July 19, 2020.

He was born in Dorchester to the late William F. Walsh and Teresa C. (Broderick) Walsh on May 14, 1951. He was a long-time resident of the Fernald Center in Waltham before moving to Walpole in November 2014.

Jack loved his day program at the Charles River Center, van rides, soda, long walks, a good meal, and spending time with his buddies, Dave, Ernst, Pierre and Mike.

Jack is the brother of William F. Walsh Jr., Thomas M. Walsh, Teresa C. Walsh Headlund, Diane Walsh McDonald and the late Robert J. Walsh.  He leaves behind his beloved family of caregivers and housemates at his home on Nightingale Farm Rd.  

The family wishes to express its eternal gratitude to Marie and her wonderful staff, and nurses Jennifer and Cynthia for the extraordinary level of care, love and support that they gave to Jack, especially during these last weeks. We would also like to thank his many devoted caregivers from Fernald, especially Jill who maintained her close relationship with Jack after he moved to his new home, and Mike who provided outstanding care to him in both settings.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association. Because of Covid-19, burial will be private.

M. Tracey Mastrorilli (Norton) of Hull passed away on July 18, 2020. 

Beloved wife of Frank Mastrorilli of Hull.  Loving mother of Alycia Quill and her husband Ryan of Weymouth and Anthony Mastrorilli of Dorchester.  Sister of Debra DelVecchio and her husband Michael of Brockton and Frederick J. Norton and his wife Maura of Hull. Grandmother of Payton, Kendal and Ronan Quill all of Weymouth.  Tracey is also lovingly survived by many dear friends and extended family.

Tracey was born in Boston; she was raised and educated in North Quincy. She worked in the hospitality industry, starting in her earlier days at Aquarius night club bartending and continuing to work at various restaurants on the South Shore.  Tracey had an immense love for the ocean, she loved the beach especially spending days with family and friends at her F Street beach on Nantasket Beach in Hull.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband, friends and family.  Some of her trips were to Hawaii, Mexico, Aruba and most recently a month-long vacation to Europe including Italy, Greece, Croatia and many other stops.  Tracey had a fun-loving sense of humor and a heart of gold.  Although Tracey was a very private person, she loved her family immensely; she loved telling everyone all about her daughter Alycia, her son Anthony and her grandchildren Payton, Kendal and Ronan. Tracey will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved her.

Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday July 22, 3-7 PM..   Interment will be Private.

John F. Connor of Quincy, 81 years of age, passed away peacefully at home July 17, 2020 after a series of long illnesses.

The son of proud Irish immigrants Thomas and Kathleen Connor, John was born and raised in the Codman Square section of Dorchester. He graduated from Dorchester High School in 1958 and served in the Army National Guard of Massachusetts from 1961 – 1964. John worked his way through college, tending bar and driving streetcars for the MBTA while earning a Bachelor and a Master of Education from Boston State College.  He taught both primary and secondary students for many years in English, social studies, and reading in the Boston Public School system, at various schools in Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park.  He moved to his first home in Quincy in 1976, where he lived until his death.

John was an accomplished organist, singer and storyteller, entertaining friends and family both at home and at various establishments throughout Greater Boston and the White Mountain Valley in New Hampshire. An avid skier, he was a member of the Brettl-Hupfers Ski Club and later purchased his second home at the Linderhof Country Club in Bartlett, NH.  John was a gentleman, with a generosity of spirit and boundless love for everyone he knew.  He will be sorely missed.

John is survived by brother Roger Connor and his wife Marie of Randolph, sister-in-law Nancy (Gurry) Connor of Dedham, loving friend and caregiver Patrick Dwyer and their beloved dog Buster of Quincy. Brother of the late Robert Connor of Dedham, Ann (Connor) Regan of Quincy, and Thomas Connor of Quincy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM and Friday 10-11 AM.  Family and friends invited.

A Graveside Service will be at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 990 LaGrange Street, W. Roxbury, Friday July 24 at 11:45 AM.  Those who would like to attend the service may join the funeral procession no later than 10:45 AM at the Funeral Home or 11:30 AM at the front gate of the cemetery.