Tunnels To Towers Foundation Will Help Family Of Fallen Boston Firefighter: "He's A Hero"

"Just to think about all the good things Robert Kilduff did for the community and when he served the public," said Bobby Cooper.

Legendary Boston TV News Reporter Dies At 69: Reports

Byron Barnett retired in 2021, according to several media reports.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Remembered At Berklee College Of Music, "Humanity Is His Real Legacy"

Beyond the screen, Warner had a special and close connection to Berklee College of Music, especially with the Berklee City Music students.

Memorial Mass Celebrating The Life Of Pope Francis Led By Boston Archbishop

In the wake of the Pope's death, there has been a lot of talk about legacy. Parishioners said it's Francis' empathy that stays with them.

Pope Francis Death Leaves Boston Archbishop Richard Henning "Deeply Saddened"

"He has challenged us to turn away from selfish impulses and towards communion with others and respect for God's creation," Henning said.

Jimmy Carter Funeral Brings Mourners Together At Kennedy Institute In Boston

"This is a very special moment," said Shey Jaboin, an attendee of the virtual service in Boston. "We lost a great man and great human."

Boston Habitat For Humanity CEO Remembers Jimmy Carter As "A Towering Figure"

"He was not the kind of person that you would necessarily expect to be president," real estate developer Bruce Pearsley said.

Massachusetts Zoo Mourns Death Of 66-Year-Old Elephant Ruth

Ruth entered hospice in October due to what the zoo described as "consistent, age-related decline in her mobility."

Frank Bellotti, Former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor And Attorney General, Dies At 101

House Speaker Ronald Mariano, a fellow Quincy Democrat, called Bellotti "a giant" and said "very few people have touched as many lives."

Boston's Franklin Park Zoo Mourns The Loss Of 38-Year-Old Gorilla "Kit"

"We are devastated to share the news of Kit's passing," said John Linehan, Zoo New England President and CEO.

Johnny And Matthew Gaudreau Left A Legacy At Boston College And Beyond

Their impact on the school in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, will not soon be forgotten.

Boston Mourns As Philanthropist Jack Connors Is Laid To Rest

"The only funeral that I've been to that's been bigger than this was that of Pope Benedict," Cardinal Sean O'Malley said.

City Leaders Remember Boston Philanthropist Jack Connors, Who Has Died At 82

Boston business and city leaders say it is hard to put into words what Jack Connors means to the community.

Obituary: Richard Palmer

United States Air Force Veteran passes away at the age of 87.

Former Patriots Legend Gino Cappelletti Dies At 89

Gino "The Duke" Cappelletti, one of the original Boston Patriots and early team broadcaster died at 89-years-old.

Fidelity's Edward Johnson III, MA's Richest Man, Dies At 91

The former longtime former CEO of Fidelity investments grew the Boston-based money manager into one of the country's largest.

Family Mourns Loss Of Boston Meteorologist Mish Michaels

Award-winning Boston broadcast meteorologist Mish Michaels died Wednesday, a family friend confirmed.

Red Sox Broadcaster, Former Player Jerry Remy Dies Of Cancer

Remy's last public appearance was Oct. 5, when he threw out the first pitch before the American League wild card game against the Yankees.

F. Lee Bailey, Boston's Most Famous Attorney, Dead At 87

Bailey's legal career made him a celebrity, but in recent years he filed for bankruptcy, was accused of financial fraud and disbarred.

Capitol Officer Remembered For Humor, Paying Ultimate Price

Massachusetts native William "Billy" Evans was killed when a vehicle rammed into Evans and another officer just 100 yards from the Capitol.

Boston Art Commission Approves Final Design Of MLK, Coretta Scott King Memorial

"The Embrace" is a bronze figural abstraction based on a photo of an embrace between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

Dick Hoyt, Who Pushed Son In Multiple Boston Marathons, Dies

The Boston Athletic Association, which runs the marathon, called Dick Hoyt a legend.

Former Boston Symphony Conductor James Levine Dead At 77

Levine led the BSO for seven years before health problems forced him to step down in 2011.

Cardiologist, Anti-War Activist Bernard Lown Dies At 99

Lown, who was a professor at Harvard and a physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, had helped advance cardiac treatment.

Barbara Erickson, Groundbreaking Leader Of The Trustees, Dies

Erickson, president and CEO of The Trustees of Reservation, died after a years-long battle with a rare form of cancer. She was 42.

2021 Day Of Celebration To Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr In Boston City

The City of Boston and Boston University will continue the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.

Massachusetts Surpasses 13,000 Confirmed COVID Deaths

Meanwhile, the total number of confirmed cases is now 427,752.

'Christmas In The City' Co-Founder Jake Kennedy Dies After ALS Battle

In their first year in 1989, Jake and his wife hosted a celebration with gifts for 150 kids. Last year they hosted 6,000 local families.

Anthony Martignetti, Star Of Iconic Spaghetti Commercial, Dies

Martignetti, 63, starred in the Prince spaghetti commercial in the 1970s that ingrained Wednesday as spaghetti day for a generation.

Mother, 21, Pulled From SUV In Boston Harbor Remembered For 'Always Caring About People'

The friends and family of 21-year-old Tatianna Morales gathered Saturday night in a candlelight vigil.

Jean Kennedy Smith, Last Surviving Sibling Of JFK, Dead At 92

Jean Kennedy Smith also served as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

Veteran Guarded Nazis During War Crimes Trial

Emilio DiPalma died on April 8 at the age of 93 after contracting the coronavirus at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home.

Joanne Mellady, Double-Lung Transplant Adventurer, Dies At 67

Mellady, who died of the coronavirus in March, had a bucket list that made her family blush.

Henry Cobb, Architect Of John Hancock Tower, Dies At 93

The most celebrated building of Cobb's 70-year career was the 800-foot-tall glass skyscraper now called 200 Clarendon in Boston.

School District Reeling After Deaths Of Administrators: Patch PM

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Franklin Park Zoo’s Gigi The Gorilla Dies At 47

The zoo said the 47-year-old gorilla has been having health issues for the past few months, and her symptoms worsened the past few days.

Daniel Hollis, 19, Of Mendon: Obituary

Daniel Hollis died last week after sustaining injuries in an altercation in Boston. Police have declared his death a homicide.

Saoirse Kennedy Hill, 22, Mourned At Cape Funeral: Patch PM

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Obituary: Carmen Rosa Delgado Martinez

Carmen served on the boards of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce and Civic Bank and was recognized as Business Women of the Year.

Gary LaPierre, Longtime WBZ NewsRadio Voice, Dies At 76

LaPierre, the legendary local news figure, enjoyed a long career as a familiar voice.