Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

 

John F. McMahon, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Lynnfield, MA, and Hampstead, NH, passed away in Abilene on March 2, 2023. 

Born December 28, 1952, John was the first born son of the late Francis A. and Ruth (Kallenberg) McMahon of Lynnfield.

John attended Lynnfield Public Schools and graduated from Lynnfield High School in 1970.   He earned an Associate’s...

Mar 2, 2023

Phillip J. Peterson, 83, of Arlington, formerly of Reading, died on Thursday, March 2 at the Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.

Born in Stoneham on January 13, 1940, he was the son of the late James and Mabel (Chace) Peterson.

Phillip was a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory High School and went on to Boston College. He was a salesman...

Mar 2, 2023

Mary Frances Trazi, a long-time resident of Stoneham, passed away at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, March 2 at the age of 95.

 Mary was born in Melrose on November 4, 1927 and was the daughter of the late James and Julia (Donovan) Dawson. 

Mary was raised in Stoneham, living in the home her grandfather built, and was a graduate of...

Feb 27, 2023

Patrick J. Nigro of Wakefield died February 27 at age 44. 

He was born in Melrose, MA on March 3, 1978, and was the beloved son of Dennis M. and Jean Ann (DiSanto) Nigro of Wakefield. 

He was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1996 and from Nichols College in 2000. He was...

Feb 27, 2023

Edward V. Arsenault, Jr. age 70 of Everett, MA died February 27, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in W. Roxbury. 

He was born in Chelsea on June 19, 1952 and was the son of Mary I. (Gallant) Arsenault and the late Edward V. Arsenault. 

Edward was raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. He served...

Feb 27, 2023

Veronica Mary (Coleman) McGuire, age 94, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27th at Melrose Wakefield hospital. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and  Maryann (Kilmurray) Coleman.   Vera was born and grew up in Lucan Ireland in a row house overlooking the famous River Liffey that runs through Dublin. In 1950 she left Ireland and...

Feb 27, 2023

Healy, Cornelius F. “Fran” of Stoneham, February 27, 2023, age 102. Son of the late Robert W. & Nora C. Healy. Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peg” Cummings Healy. Born in N. Cambridge, graduate of St. John’s High School, Class of 1938. Brother of the late Robert W. Healy, sisters Mary Cavanaugh, Eleanor Ahern, Margaret & Barbara Healy. Survived...

Feb 27, 2023

 

Mario D’Angelo, age 63, of Middleton, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Monday, February 27 at the Salem Hospital. 

Mario is survived by his loving wife, Carol (Rolli) D’Angelo, with whom he shared 25 wonderful years of marriage; his adoring parents, Mario and Gabriella Rita (Ciancio) D’Angelo; his sister, Marilena Light and her husband Michael of Malden; his niece,...

Feb 25, 2023

Michael A. Valenza, age 26 of Wakefield passed away suddenly on February 25 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Stoneham, MA on February 21, 1997 and was the beloved son of Anthony O. Valenza and Michele (Tansino) Valenza. 

Michael was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 2015 and later from...

Feb 25, 2023

Leo E. Trovato, Sr. age 97, a longtime resident of Stoneham, formerly of Everett, died Saturday, February 25 at the Winchester Hospital. 

Born in Boston on November 21, 1925 he was the son of the late Franceso and Teresa (Guarino) Trovato. 

Mr. Trovato was raised and educated in Roxbury. He proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Feb 24, 2023

BOTTICELLI – Angelo Donald

Angelo “Buddy” Botticelli, 75, died peacefully on February 24 surrounded by family and loved ones. Buddy was born in Medford, MA on July 24, 1947 to Domenic and Rose Botticelli and was raised in his family’s home on the Fellsway in Medford with his older sister Lorraine (Sellitti). After graduating from Medford High School, he attended...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert “Bob” Perry, age 80, of Stoneham, died Thursday, February 23 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. 

Born in Boston on December 14, 1942 he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Butare) Perry. 

Robert was warm, generous, and deeply devoted to his family.  He was always a little shy but had a sly sense of humor that made him...

Feb 21, 2023

William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill. 

Born in Malden on April 19, 1936 he was the son of the late Veronica (Richards) Sullivan. 

William was raised in the Linwood section of Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School class of 1954...

Feb 17, 2023

Wakefield: Jean W. (Hudson) Geldart, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully on February 17, 2023 at the Kaplan House in Danvers, MA. 

Jean was born in Chelsea, Ma.on December 4, 1931 and was the youngest of six children of the late John and Hilda (Burke) Hudson. 

Jean attended Chelsea Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1949. She...

Feb 16, 2023

Rose Marie Johnson died unexpectedly at her residence in Lynnfield.  She was predeceased by her late husband Robert Johnson, and was mother to three children, Erick Johnson and his wife Laurie, Donna Cotter and her husband John, and the late Irene Johnson.  Rose Marie adored her four grandchildren Jake and Emma Cotter, Evan and Caroline Johnson. She also leaves behind...

Feb 16, 2023

John A. Benedetto, age 74, died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Thursday February 16th after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.  He also fought a thirteen-year battle with multiple myeloma, but with his positive attitude and gentle spirit, he never let it get him down, and continued to work and live his life to...

Feb 15, 2023

Richard M. Nasella, 67, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday, February 15 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Melrose on October 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Fusco) Nasella.

Richard was a graduate of Northeast Vocational High School, Class of 1974 and had attended Fitchburg State College.  He was...

Feb 14, 2023

John F. “Jack” Richard, age 69 of Peabody, died peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday February 14 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

He was born in Peabody on December 2, 1953, and was the son of the late Yoland and Clare (Marchand) Richard.

Jack grew up in Peabody before moving to Salem. He was a graduate...

Feb 12, 2023

Carol A. Greenwood, 78 a longtime resident of Stoneham died Sunday February 12, at Academy Manor in Andover.

Born in Somerville November 12, 1944 she was the daughter of the late john F. and June T. (Smith) Greenwood.

Carol was a graduate of Somerville High School. Following her graduation she began her career at First...

Feb 12, 2023

Rose Rivera, age 90, of Revere, MA formerly of Port Jefferson Long Island, NY passed away February 12.

Born in Saint Just, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Rosa (Marquez) Tirado.

Rose was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City at the age of 12 with her mother and sister....