Rosalie A. O’Callaghan
Aug. 3, 1939 – March 4, 2020
Rosalie A. O’Callaghan of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea, died unexpectedly on March 4,
The beloved wife of Daniel V. O’Callaghan, she was the devoted mother of Daniel V. O’Callaghan and his wife, Pat of Xenia, OH, Diane M. Douglas and her husband, Paul of McDonough, GA, Jean A. Monahan and her husband, Brian of Londonderry, NH, Karen P. Houghton and her husband, Robert of West Peabody, Joseph P. O’Callaghan and his wife, Donna of Malden, Kevin J. O’Callaghan and his wife, Julie of Fremont, NH and Kathy A. Piotte of No. Andover; dear sister of Maureen Downey of Revere, Marilyn Nolan of Tewksbury and the late Edward Adams and Joseph Adams. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were by the Anthony Memorial – Welsh Funeral Home, Chelsea. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Attn; Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Edward Costigan
World War II veteran and retired Boston Police Officer
Edward T. Costigan of Chelsea died on March 6 at the Woburn Rehabilitation Center where he had been receiving supportive care.
Born in Boston 93 years ago, Edward was raised and educated in East Boston. He was inducted into the United States Army in January of 1945 and received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, as well as the World War II Victory Medal.
After serving his country, he returned to East Boston, where he met his future wife, Marie. After marriage, the couple settled in Chelsea.
For over 25 years, Edward was a Boston Police Officer, mainly serving in the South End and Dudley stations. After retirement, he enjoyed wintering in Florida, walking the beaches both there and locally. A fan of the horses, he could always be found at Suffolk Downs.
He was the devoted husband of the late Marie E. (Proctor), brother of Mary Coombs of Wilmington and the late Helen, William, John and George Costigan and is also lovingly survived by his sister-in-law, Theresa Grimaldi and her late husband, Guy of Chelsea, as well as by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were by the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea. A Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Stanislaus Church, Chelsea was followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Anthony Golfieri
Lifelong Revere resident
Anthony “Tony” Golfieri, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on March 9 at the age of 90.
Born in Revere on April 25, 1929, to the late Anthony and Adeline (Buonopane), he was the dear brother of Eleanor Cerabone and her late husband, Tony of Revere, Caroline Norman of Revere, Roberta Beatrice and her husband, Joe of Lynnfield and the late Louis Golfieri. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. (Everyone meet directly at the Church.) Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anthony’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com.