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Paul Frank Fazzina

Paul Frank Fazzina

Sep 14, 2023

Paul Frank Fazzina age 95, a longtime Wakefield resident,  passed away peacefully in his sleep into the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 14, 2023. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut on November 26, 1927 to Sicilian immigrants, the late Salvatore and Marianna Fazzina. He was raised in the West End of Boston where...

Kellie M. Zukowski-Mulloy

Kellie M. Zukowski-Mulloy

Sep 13, 2023

 

Kellie M. Zukowski-Mulloy, age 46, of Wakefield died Wednesday, September 13 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. 

Born in Stoneham on June 24, 1977 she was the daughter of Paul and Karen (Hayward) Zukowski. 

Kellie was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. She then went on to graduate from Mass College of Liberal...

Ross A. Geldart

Ross A. Geldart

Sep 13, 2023

 

Ross A. Geldart, age 66 of Reading, Ma., passed away peacefully under Hospice Care at his Group Home in Reading on September 13, 2023.  He was born in Boston on June 30, 1957. He was the eldest son of Ross I.V. Geldart and the late Jean W. (Hudson) of Wakefield, Ma.  

Ross was a loving, sweet, gentle man,...

Michael J. Herrick

Michael J. Herrick

Sep 11, 2023

 

Michael J. Herrick, age 74, of Wakefield died of complications after surgery Monday, September 11 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. 

Born in Cambridge on March 7, 1949 he was the son of Barbara S. (Cotreau) and the late Charles H. Herrick of Somerville. 

Michael was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of North Cambridge Catholic High School, where he...

Jeffrey J. Casper

Jeffrey J. Casper

Sep 10, 2023

 

Jeffrey (Jeff) John Casper (64) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 with his family lovingly by his side.

Born October 21, 1958, to John and Rose Casper, Jeff grew up in Northampton, Pennsylvania with his older sister, Rita. After graduating from Northampton High School, Jeff went on to study music and percussion at Berklee College of Music....

Donna O'Brien

Donna O'Brien

Sep 10, 2023

Donna O’Brien (Moulaison) 75 passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Hospice House on Sunday September 10th after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.   Donna was born on November 7th 1947 and was the daughter of Russell and the late Ann Moulaison. She was born and raised in Melrose MA. From the time Donna was able to speak she always...

William J. Tassinari

William J. Tassinari

Sep 9, 2023

William John Tassinari, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 9, in his home in Wakefield, MA. 

He was the son of Genevieve (Swed) and William A. Tassinari. He leaves behind his sister Janice Tassinari, her partner Don Fries, many cousins and dear friends.

Bill was a graduate of Wakefield Memorial H.S. and Boston College and went on to work at...

Sylvia D'Agostino

Sylvia D'Agostino

Sep 6, 2023

 

Sylvia D'Agostino died peacefully on September 6, 2023 following a brief illness.  Sylvia, aged 79, had called Stoneham her home for 44 years, sharing her life with her husband, Robert, for 55 years, having met as college students at the University of Texas at El Paso, class of '66. During her time in Stoneham, Sylvia raised their three daughters and...

Joseph E. Motzkin

Joseph E. Motzkin

Sep 5, 2023

Joseph E. Motzkin, age 81 of Lynnfield died September 5 in Lynnfield. He was born in Malden, MA on July 7,1942 and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Morandi) Motzkin.

Joseph was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. He had been a Lynnfield resident since 1975. Mr. Motzkin spent over sixty years...

Jiovanni C. Luciani

Jiovanni C. Luciani

Sep 4, 2023

Jiovanni C. Luciani, age 20 of Wakefield, died on Monday September 4at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 27, 2003.

Jiovanni (Jio) was the beloved son of John C. Luciani Jr. and Susan(Armao) Luciani.  He attended Wakefield High School, class of 2021. Heplayed bass in the orchestra, did lights and...

Edith A. Roy

Edith A. Roy

Sep 4, 2023

Edith Anne Roy, 77, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, MA, passed away on September 4th. 

Edith is survived by her husband Joseph “Jerry” Gerard Roy. She was the sister of Edward Potvin, Phillip Potvin and Sue Krasowski. She leaves behind her sons Greg Roy and his wife Marcea and Chris Roy and his wife Marcy; her daughters Jeanelle Taylor and...

Josephine C. Loconzolo

Josephine C. Loconzolo

Sep 3, 2023

Josephine C. Loconzolo, 91 of Wakefield died Sunday September 3, at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington.  

Born in Boston May 11 1932 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Noe) Loguidice.

Josephine was raised in the West End of Boston and Medford and later briefly Malden. She moved with her family to Wakefield in 1961. She...

Thomas E. "Tucker" Hurton

Thomas E. "Tucker" Hurton

Sep 3, 2023

Thomas E. “Tucker” Hurton Jr., 74 a lifelong resident of Wakefield died Sunday September 3, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. 

Born in Winchester December 12, 1948 he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Bean) Hurton.

Tucker was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1966 and Suffolk University class of 1980. He served in the Army...

Dr. Louis Giamarco

Dr. Louis Giamarco

Aug 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Lou Giamarco, a beloved father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and friend, on August 30th, 2023. Lou peacefully departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and kindness.

Dr. Giamarco was born in Milford, Massachusetts, to Atillio L. Giamarco and Phylis E. Buscone.

After his father’s passing he was...

William Martin Dougan

William Martin Dougan

Aug 26, 2023

 

William M. Dougan, 87 a longtime resident of Saugus died Saturday August 26, at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. 

Born in Lynn April 1, 1936 he was the son of the late Vincent and Margaret (McDonough) Dougan.

Bill was a graduate of St. Mary’s  High School and also attended Salem State College. He served in the Army during the Vietnam...

Mary Frances Wilkinson

Mary Frances Wilkinson

Aug 24, 2023

Mary Frances (Heywood) Wilkinson, 93, died peacefully with family by her side on Wed. Aug. 24, 2023. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on Nov.10,1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Hunter W. Heywood. She was a graduate of Annapolis High School and the Bard Avon School in Baltimore.Mary married the love of her life, naval air cadet 1c William A. Wilkinson...

Robert N. "Skip" Surette

Robert N. "Skip" Surette

Aug 22, 2023

Robert N. “Skip” Surette, 93 of Tewksbury formerly of Wakefield sadly left us Tuesday August 22

Born in Wakefield, June 29, 1930 he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Malonson) Surette.

Skip was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1949. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Skip was a retired Lineman for...

Robert J. Barbagallo

Robert J. Barbagallo

Aug 21, 2023

Robert J. Barbagallo, age 83, of Wakefield, died peacefully on Monday, August 21, at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers. 

Bob was born in Boston on November 16, 1939 and was the son of the late Peter and Concettina (Amenta) Barbagallo. 

Bob was raised and educated in Somerville, MA. He attended Boston University and graduated with a business degree. Bob...

Philip J Catanzano

Philip J Catanzano

Aug 19, 2023

 

 

Philip J. Catanzano passed away at the age of 74 after a lengthy battle with cancer. His final days were spent at home in Wakefield, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Phil was the son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Sullivan) Catanzano of Medford.

Phil was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High...

Anthony Richard DeStefano

Anthony Richard DeStefano

Aug 19, 2023

 

Anthony (Tony) Richard DeStefano of Stoneham formerly of Woburn and Somerville died August 19th peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Somerville on February 10th, 1929 and was the son of Giuseppe and Felicia (Randazzo) DeStefano. Known to many as Panco, Tony attended Somerville Public Schools and Boston Trade School, where he earned letters in hockey and was president of his...

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