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Linda J. Elliott
Sep 24, 2024
Linda J. Elliott, age 77 of Wakefield, died on Monday September 23 at her home.
She was born in Winchester on October 11, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Florence (Petrillo) Weaver.
Linda was a lifelong Wakefield resident. She was a retired nurses aid from Oostermans Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and enjoyed...
Jean M. Mullen
Sep 23, 2024
Jean Mullen (Hennessey) of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on September 23, 2024.
She was born in Boston on April 4, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Hayes) Hennessey.
Jean was the beloved wife of 67 years to Eugene L. Mullen. She was the loving mother of Mary Vardaro and her husband Dan...
Elaine Marie Gilbertson
Sep 21, 2024
Elaine Marie Gilbertson, age 92, of Ipswich, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on September 21, 2024, at the Beverly Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Everett, MA on May 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Judge Alfred Sartorelli and the late Maria (Pascarelli) Sartorelli.
Mrs. Gilbertson was raised in Chelsea and graduated from Colby Sawyer College. She also...
Harry Leonard Shaffer
Sep 15, 2024
Harry Leonard Shaffer, beloved husband of Maryann (Anzuoni) Shaffer for 64 years, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was surrounded by family and holding his wife’s hand.
Harry was the loving father of six children and nine grandchildren. Maryann Atherton and Charlie and Kelly and Steve DiCato, Michael Shaffer and Ben, Lorna Shaffer...
Francis Hart
Sep 15, 2024
Francis Hart of Topsfield (formerly North Reading) died on Sunday September 15 at the age of 87.
Francis, known by his family and friends as “Frannie” was born in Medford on June 18,1937 and was the son of the late Russell Hart and Josephine (Meli) Hart.
Frannie was raised in Stoneham, MA and graduated from Stoneham High School, where he played hockey...
Mary E. Giglio
Sep 14, 2024
Mary Giglio, a steady and positive force whose can-do spirit, intelligence, and compassion touched all who knew her, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. Mary was an avid gardener and loved animals, especially the wild birds, bunnies, and squirrels that frequented her feeder in the yard. Always independently minded, at the age of 89, she took the train into Boston...
Nicholas F. O'Riordan
Sep 10, 2024
Nicholas F. O’Riordan, age 61 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday September 10 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cork Ireland on September 30, 1962 he was one of 7 children born to the late Bartholomew and Margaret (Dromey) O’Riordan.
He was a dedicated manager at SMC Pneumatics for 31 years and thrived on problem solving and...
Gerald F. Antippas
Sep 8, 2024
Gerald Antippas, age 95 of Wakefield, died at his home on Sunday September 8 surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald, known by his friends as “Gerry,” born in Woburn on August 5, 1929 and was the son of the late Fotis and Mary (Pappas) Antippas.
Gerry was a graduate of Bentley College and a Korean War Vet-Military Police. He is survived by...
Vincent Campanella
Sep 1, 2024
VINCENT CAMPANELLA
11/12/1937 - 9/1/2024
Vincent Campanella, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA passed away on September 1, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long illness.
Vincent, known by friends as Vinny, was born on November 12, 1937, lived a life of dedication, love, service, and mentorship. He left high school early to join the Army to be eligible for the GI...
Edward J. Newton
Sep 1, 2024
Edward J. Newton, age 88 of Stoneham died Sunday, September 1, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his children. He was born in Boston, MA on October 11, 1935 and was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Dicicco) Newton. Mr. Newton was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School. He had been a...
Rita Johnson Colombo
Aug 29, 2024
Rita Johnson Colombo, age 92, of Andover, formerly Lynnfield, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her son, Robert's home in Andover.
Born in Rutland, VT on August 4, 1932 she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Hector) Johnson.
Rita was a graduate of Proctor High School, Class of 1950. She received her nursing degree from the University...
Paula D. Maxwell
Aug 28, 2024
Paula Bruce (Davis) Maxwell, age 87, a longtime resident of Wakefield, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 28, at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.
Born in Everett on January 6, 1937, Paula was the loving daughter of the late Paul and Emily (Bruce) Davis. She was raised and educated in Everett, where she began her professional journey with New England Telephone...
Jeanne C. Dalton
Aug 26, 2024
Jeanne C. Dalton, 94, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away on Monday, August 26, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 21, 1930, in North Bergen, New Jersey, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Michael and Madeline (Dillon) Gallagher. She spent her early childhood in Connecticut before relocating to Malden, where she graduated from Malden High School.
Jeanne...
John Hurton
Aug 22, 2024
John P. Hurton, 64 a lifelong resident of Wakefield died Thursday August 22, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Born in Melrose, December 30, 1959, he was the son of the late Thomas “Tucker” and Mary (Beane) Hurton.
John attended St Joseph’s School and was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1978.
John leaves behind his longtime companion Sue Lucey and...
Denise V. Clapper
Aug 21, 2024
Denise Clapper long time resident of Stoneham MA, wife to Edward N. Clapper, mother of Lori, Debra, Stacey Clapper, grandmother to Ryan, Jayden, Matty, James; sister of Diane Rallo, David and Susan Greekwood, Leigh Anne Appiani, Robert and Virginia Swymer, Jeffery and Denise Boggs. She was raised in Woburn MA, where she graduated from Woburn High School. She was survived...
Richard E. Davey
Aug 20, 2024
Richard Edward Davey passed away at his home on August 20, 2024, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Gladys, daughters Kathy and Janine, grandsons Thomas and Richard, son-in-law Rob, and daughter-in-law Tina.
He was born the youngest of six boys on November 5, 1946, in Somerville, MA. A few years later, his family moved to Wakefield, MA,...
Anthony S. Ginewicz
Aug 18, 2024
Anthony S. Ginewicz passed away peacefully on Sunday August 18th at his home in Stoneham at the age of 77.
He was born in Boston on February 17, 1947 and was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Gentile) Ginewicz.
Anthony was the loving father of Anthony Ginewicz of Stoneham, and Jennifer Hogan and her husband Thomas of Lynn. He was...
Bianca Noel Falite
Aug 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Bianca Noel Falite
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Bianca Noel Falite affectionately known as Bee, who left this world on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the young age of 30, surrounded by her loving family. Taken too soon, Bianca will be missed immensely and will forever live in our hearts.
Bianca was born...
Katherine Marie Cooney
Aug 17, 2024
Katherine “Kathy” Cooney died suddenly on August 17 in Wakefield. A lively, talented, and feisty personality, Katherine was the beloved daughter of Concetta (Perillo) Cooney and the late Richard Cooney.
Born and raised in Wakefield, Katherine’s passion for dance and music started early. From childhood recitals at the old Galvin Middle School to singing passionately with local bands, Katherine loved to...
Maureen P. Burgess
Aug 17, 2024
Maureen P. Burgess (Schwarz), aged 63, passed away on August 17, 2024, in her childhood home in Wakefield, Mass surrounded by her family. Born on February 15, 1961, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, she was a lifelong resident of the area, cherished for her deep connections and kind and caring demeanor with family, friends, and community.
Maureen attended Hurd School and Wakefield High...
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