Dominic Encarnacao

Dominic Encarnacao , age 58, a Wakefield native and member of a well-known local family, died Friday, March 20, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was born in Melrose on April 21, 1961, and was the son of the late Julio O. Jr. and Josephine A. (Croce) Encarnacao .

Dominic was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1979, and a member of the Crystal Community Club. He also served in the Massachusetts National Guard for six years. In the late 1990s, Dominic moved to Portland, Oregon, and worked for almost 20 years in various departments for the City. These jobs included essential positions in the areas of sewer maintenance and asphalt/paving.

He is survived by his two brothers, Wayne and Dana Encarnacao and his three sisters, Anna Piergentili, Toni Encarnacao , and Paula Noble. He was predeceased by his brother, Julio O. Encarnacao , III. He was also the uncle of Cristina, Kara, and Anthony Piergentili and is survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be private. A remembrance of life will be held at a later date due to current circumstances. Arrangements under the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield, MA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Dominic's name may be made to the Kaplan Hospice House 78 Liberty St., Danvers MA 01923 or to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center Inc., 268 Central Street A, Gardner MA 01440.