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Francesca D'Alfonso
Aug 18, 2023
Francesca D’Alfonso, age 86 of Wakefield, died on Friday August 18 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
She was born in Italy on December 21, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Chester and Maria (D’Alfonso) Moretti.
She was the beloved wife of Pietrio D’Alfonso of Wakefield. She was the loving mother of Ronald D’Alfonso and his...
Cynthia A. Stone
Aug 16, 2023
Cynthia A. (Wanstall) Stone, 85, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Brightview Senior Living in North Andover.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Stone Jr with whom she shared 53 years of marriage before his passing in 2016.
Born in Nahant on September 20, 1938, she was the daughter of...
Josephine S. Mauceri
Aug 13, 2023
Josephine S. Mauceri, age 98, of Tyngsboro and a former longtime Wakefield resident died Sunday August 13 in Wilmington.
She was born in Lawrence, MA on September 1,1924 and was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Josephine (Santagati) Platania.
Josephine was raised in Lawrence and left school early to work in the Mills of Lawrence. She later met and...
John Walter "Wally" Moccia III
Aug 12, 2023
John Walter Moccia III, “Wally”, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at the age of 74. While battling many medical issues, he spent his last year returning to his roots and enjoying farm life with his son’s family.
He was born to the late John Walter Moccia II and Jeanne Moccia of Wakefield on April 26,1949. At age 7,...
Ellen L. Cardwell
Aug 11, 2023
Ellen Louise Cardwell, of Wakefield MA, started a new adventure on August 11th, 2023.
Ellen, a long time Wakefield resident was born to Frederick and Gladys Morrison on January 19th, 1954.
She graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School and went on to Westfield State University. Afterwards, she went on to pursue her career in education and married long time sweetheart...
Joann Cataldo
Aug 11, 2023
Cataldo, Joann (Caccamesi), of Stoneham formerly of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2023.
Beloved wife for over 45 years to Fred Cataldo.
Loving daughter of the late Peter Caccamesi and Carmela (Pantano).
Devoted mother of Joseph P. Fagone and wife Nicole, Lesley Fagone Webber and husband David, Michelle Cataldo Favaloro and husband Joseph, Frederick Cataldo, Joanna Walsh...
Walter J. Penney, Jr.
Aug 9, 2023
Walter J. Penney Jr., age 89, of Cambridge and Stoneham, peacefully departed this world surrounded by family on Wednesday August 9th. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his great personality, good humor, and kind generosity.
Born on February 26, 1934, in Everett, MA, Walter was the son of the late Walter J. Penney Sr....
Patricia Ectman
Aug 5, 2023
Patricia Ectman, age 86 of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 5th at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
She was born to the late Frank and Catherine Amato of Wakefield.
Pat graduated from Nazareth Academy. While in school, she was a model for Jordan’s Department Store. After graduating, she went to work for the New England Telephone Company. She opened a...
Marie Muise
Aug 5, 2023
Marie Muise, age 94 of Wakefield, died on Saturday August 5 of natural causes.
She was born in Sluice Point, Nova Scotia on March 25, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Francais and Louise (d’Entremont) Bourque.
Marie emigrated to Wakefield in 1947 to work as a housekeeper while living with her aunt and uncle. She married Harold J....
Therese M. DiBlasi
Aug 5, 2023
Therese M. DiBlasi, age 88, a longtime Stoneham resident, died on Saturday August 5th at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
She was born in Boston on January 17, 1935 and was the daughter of the late John and Louise Giglio and the sister of the late John Giglio and his surviving spouse Marie Giglio.
Therese was raised in Boston’s North End. She...
Maureen E. Longo
Aug 4, 2023
Maureen E. Longo, age 75, of Wakefield, died peacefully on Friday, August 4th surrounded by her loving family.
Maureen “Moe” was raised and educated in Somerville. After meeting Ernest J. Longo, her high school sweetheart, the two married in 1969, began their family in Somerville and moved to Wakefield where they resided for the last 30 years. Moe worked many...
Sabina Fiantaca
Aug 2, 2023
Sabina Fiantaca, a member of the Centurian Club died at Sunrise of Lynnfield Wednesday August 2. She was 100 years old.
She was born in Boston, February 11, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Giuseppi and Immacolata (Dibisceglia) Leandro.
Sabina was a retired Bookkeeper for Gum Products. She was a longtime resident of Lynnfield. Along with her husband...
Janet L. O'Soro
Aug 1, 2023
Janet L. O’Soro, 97, formerly of Reading and Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Percy and Fern Leather, and sister of the late Charles and Raymond Leather.
Janet was the wife of Edward J. O’Soro who predeceased her in 2016. She is survived by her four children: Charles...
Stephanie A. Barry
Aug 1, 2023
Stephanie Ann (Ciulla) Barry, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on August 1, at the age 68 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington.
She was born in Medford on March 3, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Lena (Simonelli) Ciulla.
Stephanie is survived by her son, Michael Barry and his wife Diana Vacca of Wakefield,...
Dianne O'Keeffe
Jul 31, 2023
Dianne O’Keeffe, age 76 of Wakefield, died on Monday July 31 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
She was born in Everett, MA on June 1 1947 and was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Clemens) O’Keeffe.Dianne was a longtime Wakefield resident and a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School class of 1965. After high school, Diane attended Katharine Gibbs...
James J. Murphy
Jul 31, 2023
James J. Murphy, age 43 of Malden, formerly of Lynnfield, died on Monday July 31 at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
He was born in Salem, Ma on July 4, 1980 and was the son of Kathleen Murphy of Hampton, NH., and the late James J. Murphy III.
He was the loving father of Kelsey, Karley, and Kenzey Murphy, all from...
Helen M. Orsini
Jul 31, 2023
Helen M. Orsini, 97, of Wakefield, MA, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Wakefield on February 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. And Emma R. (Bourque) White.
Helen attended Saint Joseph’s School in her elementary years and moved on to Wakefield High School as a 1943 graduate....
Dr. Bernard "Bernie" Logan
Jul 30, 2023
Dr. Bernard “Bernie” Logan, age 82 of Gloucester and Lynnfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday July 30 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He will be remembered by family and friends for his kindness, generosity, and compassion.
He was born in Boston on May 8, 1941 and was the son of the late Bernard and Margaret...
George McRae
Jul 29, 2023
George McRae, of Reading, formerly of Glastonbury, CT, died on Saturday July 29 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Yonkers, NY on October 23, 1927 and was the son of the late George and Catherine (Gordon) McRae.
George worked his entire career at Otis Elevator company. He was a graduate of Cornell University.
He...
Lawrence J. Blandini
Jul 28, 2023
Lawrence J. Blandini, age 75, of Wakefield, died on Friday July 28 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
He was born in Boston on March 16, 1948 and was the son of the late Joseph and Madeline (Solimine) Blandini.
Lawrence was a longtime Wakefield resident and a graduate of Wakefield High School, class of 1966. He went on to graduate from Keene...
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