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Julene F. Raichle

Julene F. Raichle

Nov 20, 2024

Julene F. Raichle, aged 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. Born on Christmas Day in 1938, she was the daughter of late Walter and Louise (Richardson) Cook. 

Julene grew up in Lynn, before meeting and marrying her husband Billy Long, a Navy sailor from Newton, IL. After marrying, she and Billy made their home in Wakefield, where...

Salvatore "Sal" P. Balzotti

Salvatore "Sal" P. Balzotti

Nov 20, 2024

Mr. Salvatore (Sal) P. Balzotti, a resident of Lynn, formerly of Wakefield, passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024. He was 95 years old.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 13, 1929, he was the beloved son of the late Caesar and Elizabeth (Fulginiti) Balzotti. He was the loving father of Caesar and his wife Dawn...

Patricia Perry

Patricia Perry

Nov 20, 2024

Patricia Perry, age 64, a longtime Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday November 20 at her home.

She was born in Cambridge on May 19, 1960 and was the daughter of Geraldine West and the late Robert F. Perry.

Patty was a gifted artist, and won numerous awards for her oil paintings. She worked at Lahey Clinic for over 30 years. Her favorite...

Barbara J. Perrone

Barbara J. Perrone

Nov 19, 2024

Barbara Jeanne (Jackson) Perrone, age 74, of Wakefield, passed away on November 19, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 30, 1950, in Malden to Hazel (Dean) and Victor and grew up in Oak Grove with her four brothers. She graduated from Malden High School in 1968 before meeting her husband of 52 years, Mike....

Rosalie A. Allen

Rosalie A. Allen

Nov 17, 2024

Rosalie A. Allen, age 95, of Wakefield formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Sunday, November 17 at Vantage Health in Wakefield. 

She was born in Boston on September 11, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Pizzuto) Crupi. 

Mrs. Allen was a native of Stoneham and was a graduate of St. Patrick School of Stoneham. She had worked...

John J. Dullea, Jr.

John J. Dullea, Jr.

Nov 14, 2024

John J. Dullea Jr., age 57, born in Everett, MA to his beloved parents, John J. Dullea Sr. and Joan, and raised in Wakefield, MA passed away suddenly on November 14th. 

Owner of Automotive Electronics and Cooper’s Car Key Center in Essex.

John was predeceased by his father and precious dogs, Curtis and Max.

He leaves his cherished mother, adored dog, Cooper, and...

Kathleen J. Curran-MacNeill

Kathleen J. Curran-MacNeill

Nov 14, 2024

Kathleen J. Curran-MacNeill, age 65 of Wakefield, died at her home on Thursday November 14.

She was born in Melrose on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1959 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (DeCoste) Curran. 

Kathy was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1977. She loved to dance, and she studied under the direction of the former...

Paul Colwell

Paul Colwell

Nov 13, 2024

Paul Colwell, age 93, of Burlington, MA formerly of Wakefield, MA and The Villages, FL, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024.

Born and raised in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Edward Michael and Emma (Cormier) Colwell. He was the youngest, and last survivor of six children. He was predeceased by his cherished siblings: Mary (Ricucci), William, Irene...

William F. Kelleher

William F. Kelleher

Nov 13, 2024

William F. Kelleher, 83 of Woburn died Wednesday November 13, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Cambridge, July 15, 1941 he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruth (Wells) Kelleher.

Bill was raised in Cambridge, He was a graduate of Cambridge High School. He was a retired self-employed truck driver. 

He was the beloved husband of the...

Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg

Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg

Nov 12, 2024

Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg died peacefully Nov. 12, 2024 in her Melrose MA home, just shy of 102 years. A linchpin and role model for family and friends, she wore many hats: social-justice and anti-war activist; arts and restaurant critic; voice and writing teacher; slice-of-life essayist; performer of song and drama; fan of actual quirky hats (berets to wooly-knits). A devoted...

Athena M. Morris

Athena M. Morris

Nov 8, 2024

Athena was a woman of many passions and Athena’s foremost passion was her family. First came Athena’s two daughters, Emily and Christina. Conversation with Athena usually started with a few brags. She was justifiably very proud of Emily and Christina. Athena was unusually close to her big brother Steve and two older sisters, Roxy and Kathleen with whom she shared...

Clementine "Claire" Fotino Meegan

Clementine "Claire" Fotino Meegan

Nov 8, 2024

Clementine “Claire” Fotino Meegan, age 98, passed away Friday, November 8 at The Atria Marland Place in Andover. 

She was born and raised in Wakefield, MA and was the daughter of the late Camilla Colantuonio Fotino and Joseph Fotino. She was the oldest of seven children. She was predeceased by sister Eleanor Castiglione, and her five brothers Franklin Fotino, Richard Fotino,...

Milton G. Green

Milton G. Green

Nov 6, 2024

Milton G. Green, age 61, of Stoneham, after a long fight with cancer, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

He was born in Jamaica on October 11, 1963 and was the son of Immelda Green and the late Clarence Green. 

Milton was born and raised in Jamaica and had made the United States his home in 1975....

Eric Gray Butler

Eric Gray Butler

Nov 5, 2024

Eric G. Butler, age 97, of Lynnfield, formerly of Holden and Rockport, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

Born August 9th, 1927 at Boston City Hospital. He was the son of Eric G Butler and Alma (Spencer) Butler. 

Eric graduated from Boston English High School and served two years in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He graduated from Boston University on the...

Mary R. Auriemma

Mary R. Auriemma

Nov 5, 2024

Mary R. Auriemma, age 87 of Stoneham died peacefully Tuesday, November 5 at Beverly Hospital after a brief illness. 

Mary completely dedicated herself to family; as a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was a simple person, honest and genuine. Mary was a great listener and loved people and personal conversations. She was a strong, resilient woman who had several health...

Douglas A. Patriquin

Douglas A. Patriquin

Nov 4, 2024

Douglas A. Patriquin, age 74, of Lynnfield passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on November 4, 2024.

He was born in Brookline on December 20, 1949 and was the son of the late William H. and June W. (Collins) Patriquin. 

Doug was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1967. He received...

Doreen L. Moore

Doreen L. Moore

Nov 3, 2024

Doreen L. Moore, age 91 of Stoneham, died on Sunday November 3 at the Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. 

She was born in Woburn, MA (‘33) grew up in Winchester, MA, attended Winchester High School (‘50), and earned a B.S. in Education from Lowell State Teachers College (‘54). In 1960, she moved her family to 27 High St in Stoneham where...

Raymond F. Malonson, Jr.

Raymond F. Malonson, Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

Raymond F. Malonson, Jr. passed away peacefully at Brightview Wakefield on November 3, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. 

Ray was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Doris (Anderson) Malonson. He is survived by his sister Joan Driscoll and her partner Edward Deardon of Lynnfield, his brother Kenneth Malonson and wife Nancy of Wilmington NC, and close cousin Barbara...

Ann M. White

Ann M. White

Oct 29, 2024

Ann Marie White of Andover, died peacefully on Tuesday October 29 at the age of 96. 

She was born in Winchester on November 19, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Patrick Henry and Grace Margaret (McGonagle) McDonald. 

Ann grew up on a farm in Woburn during the Great Depression and World War II, graduating from Woburn High School in 1945....

Maria Jose Alexandre

Maria Jose Alexandre

Oct 28, 2024

Maria Jose Alexandre, age 82, of Reading, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, October 28. 

She was born in the Town of Óbidos in Portugal on March 9th, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Gertrudes) Marques. 

She was a giving person, always taking care of and wanting to do more for others. She...

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