Obituaries

Feb 2, 2023

Dora A. Cresta of Wakefield, died peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2023.

Born in Reading, MA, on October 23, 1937, she was the only child of the late Irene and Albert Lawrence Meuse from Nova Scotia and the granddaughter of the late Mary Muise of Nova Scotia.

She is the loving wife of...

Feb 2, 2023

Michael M. Caruccio, age 70, of Lynnfield passed away on Thursday February 2 at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston.

He was born in Winthrop MA on September 22, 1952 and was the son of the late Michael and Anita (Milandri) Caruccio.

Michael was raised in Winthrop and was a member of the Winthrop High...

Jan 31, 2023

MaryJane Orlandello, age 84 of Lynnfield and formerly of East Boston died peacefully on January 31st surrounded by her loving family after having fought a courageous four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer with the utmost grace and dignity.

She was born in Boston on July 5, 1938 and was the beloved daughter of the late...

Jan 31, 2023

Lena Dieso, age 99 of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Revere, died on Tuesday January 31 at the Pilgrim Rehab and Nursing Home in Peabody.

She was born in Genoa, Italy on March 16, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Vignali) Zani.

Lena enjoyed being around her family, especially...

Jan 30, 2023

Teresa L. McCallion, age 92, of Wakefield died January 30, 2023 in Woburn, MA. She was born in Boston, MA on November 25, 1930 and was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Gavin) McCallion.

She was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Saint Augustine High School in Boston and later attended classes...

Jan 29, 2023

William J. Brown, age 74 of Wakefield, died on Sunday, January 29th at his home.

He was born in Everett on August 1, 1948 and was the son of the late William P. and Shirley (Soper) Brown.

Bill grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He joined the US Army and...

Jan 28, 2023

Judith Pierce Whipling, age 76, of Chester, NH, and formerly of Wakefield, MA, died Saturday, January 28 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Winchester, MA, on December 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Stoddard) Whipling.

Judi was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield...

Jan 28, 2023

Marie Arsenault, age 92 of North Andover and formerly of Saugus died Saturday January 28, 2023 in Reading, MA. She was born in Boston, MA on November 26, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Politano) DelloRusso. She was a graduate of Medford High School, class of 1948 and later made her home in Saugus...

Jan 25, 2023

Harold P. “Butch” McKenna, Jr. age 77, of Wakefield, formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, January 25 at his residence.

Born in Stoneham on October 25, 1945 he was the son of the late Harold P. and Mary (Wilson) McKenna.

Known to all as “Butch,” he took great pride in his military service, serving as an...

Jan 23, 2023

Donald W. Twombly, age 96, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed peacefully Monday, January 23 surrounded by his family.

Born in New York, NY on November 15, 1926; he was the son of the late Charles D. and Martha (Ross) Twombly.

Mr. Twombly had been a Wakefield resident since 1952 and prior to his move...

Jan 21, 2023

Barbara A. Mahoney passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side, Saturday, January 21, 2023.  She was 91 years of age.

Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Gladys and William Finneran and sister to the late Joan Mosher.

Barbara graduated from Wakefield High School in 1948.  Known as...

Jan 21, 2023

Pasquale James Grasso, of Wakefield, formerly of East Boston, peacefully passed into the loving arms of his Lord on January 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was 95 years old. The son of Angelo Grasso and Josephine (Schraffa) Grasso, he grew up in East Boston and attended East Boston High School.  He had fond memories of his...

Jan 21, 2023

John R. Saal, age 82 of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield died in Winchester, MA on January 21. He was born in Somerville, MA on June 26, 1940 and was the son of the late John L. and Ada (Scheffish) Saal.  Mr. Saal was raised in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He had been a...

Jan 18, 2023

Edward R. Sanchez, 94, of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18th at Beverly Hospital.

He was born in Boston on May 15, 1928, and was the son of the late Manuel and Rose (DeAngelis) Sanchez and brother to the late Dolores Palazzolo.

Edward is survived by his wife, Priscilla, with...

Jan 17, 2023

Daniel P Conroy, age 57, of North Hampton NH and formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield died unexpectedly on January 17th at his home.

Born in Winchester on March 26, 1965. He was the son of Marilyn and Joseph Conroy (Deceased).

Danny was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class...

Jan 17, 2023

T. Claire Riley, 95 a longtime resident of Wakefield died at her home on Tuesday evening January 17 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Malden, MA March 7, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mabel V. (Dolan) Buckley.

Claire was a graduate of Chevrus High School of Malden. She...

Jan 16, 2023

Christine E. Lacerda, age 86, a lifelong Wakefield resident died Monday, January 16 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.

Born in Wakefield on April 27, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Christine (Perry) Muse.

Christine was raised in Wakefield and attended Wakefield Public Schools. She loved watching game shows, cartoons,...

Jan 16, 2023

Judith Kay Hudkins, 67, of Andover, MA, passed away on January 16, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with liver disease and diabetes. Born on January 3, 1956, in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mari-Karen (Trager) Brown.

Judy and her husband Tom were introduced by Judy’s sister in 1983 at one...

Jan 16, 2023

Stephen L. Muse, age 72 of Wakefield, died on Monday January 16 at his home.

He was born in Melrose on October 14, 1950 and was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (LaBombard) Muse.

He was the loving father of Jason Muse of Wakefield, Rachael Scott and her husband Paul of Lynnfield, Bryan...

Jan 15, 2023

Edward J. McCarthy Jr., age 71, of Wakefield, died on Sunday, January 15th, at his home.

Born in Portland Maine, on September 13, 1951, the son of the late Edward and Helen (Welsh) McCarthy, Ed resided in Wakefield for the past 36 years.

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