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Lillian A. Gonzalez

Lillian A. Gonzalez

Nov 23, 2024

Lillian A. (Ferragamo) Gonzalez, formerly of North Reading and most recently back in Wakefield. Lillian passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, she was 86. She is survived by her husband of 66 wonderful years, her best friend and love of her life, Rafael Gonzalez of Wakefield formerly of North Reading.

Lillian was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. She...

Walter P. Comeau Jr.

Walter P. Comeau Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Walter P. Comeau, Jr., “Wally”, passed away with his loving family by his side on November 23rd due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. 

Wally was born and raised in Melrose, oldest child of the late Walter P. Comeau and Lillian (Wyeth) Comeau. He was a 1959 graduate of Melrose High School and enjoyed going to many of the...

Julene F. Raichle

Julene F. Raichle

Nov 20, 2024

Julene F. Raichle, aged 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. Born on Christmas Day in 1938, she was the daughter of late Walter and Louise (Richardson) Cook. 

Julene grew up in Lynn, before meeting and marrying her husband Billy Long, a Navy sailor from Newton, IL. After marrying, she and Billy made their home in Wakefield, where...

Salvatore "Sal" P. Balzotti

Salvatore "Sal" P. Balzotti

Nov 20, 2024

Mr. Salvatore (Sal) P. Balzotti, a resident of Lynn, formerly of Wakefield, passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024. He was 95 years old.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 13, 1929, he was the beloved son of the late Caesar and Elizabeth (Fulginiti) Balzotti. He was the loving father of Caesar and his wife Dawn...

Patricia Perry

Patricia Perry

Nov 20, 2024

Patricia Perry, age 64, a longtime Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday November 20 at her home.

She was born in Cambridge on May 19, 1960 and was the daughter of Geraldine West and the late Robert F. Perry.

Patty was a gifted artist, and won numerous awards for her oil paintings. She worked at Lahey Clinic for over 30 years. Her favorite...

Marie Proodian

Marie Proodian

Nov 19, 2024

Marie (Sandner) Proodian, 96, a longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on November 19, 2024. 

She was born on February 20, 1928 and raised in Furth, Germany, where she met her husband, the late Edward H. Proodian, Jr. during WWII. She immigrated to the US at the age of 19 as one...

Barbara J. Perrone

Barbara J. Perrone

Nov 19, 2024

Barbara Jeanne (Jackson) Perrone, age 74, of Wakefield, passed away on November 19, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 30, 1950, in Malden to Hazel (Dean) and Victor and grew up in Oak Grove with her four brothers. She graduated from Malden High School in 1968 before meeting her husband of 52 years, Mike....

Rosalie A. Allen

Rosalie A. Allen

Nov 17, 2024

Rosalie A. Allen, age 95, of Wakefield formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Sunday, November 17 at Vantage Health in Wakefield. 

She was born in Boston on September 11, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Pizzuto) Crupi. 

Mrs. Allen was a native of Stoneham and was a graduate of St. Patrick School of Stoneham. She had worked...

Eileen Ames Cutting

Eileen Ames Cutting

Nov 15, 2024

Eileen Ames Cutting of Wakefield passed away on November 15th 2024 at the age of 92. She was born February 6th, 1932, to Weston and Hilda (Wentworth) Ames of Matinicus, Maine.

Eileen attended Matinicus Island's 1-room elementary school, then left the island to attend Oak Grove finishing school where she enjoyed competing in horseback riding. Eileen went on to complete the...

Christopher Owen Joblon

Christopher Owen Joblon

Nov 15, 2024

Christopher Owen Joblon, a devoted father, partner, and Newburyport resident, passed away on November 15, 2024 at the age of 68. Chris’s life revolved around a love for family, friends, and community. He had a passion for history, travel, and the great outdoors. Above all, his love for music and playing his guitar will forever be a core memory for...

John J. Dullea, Jr.

John J. Dullea, Jr.

Nov 14, 2024

John J. Dullea Jr., age 57, born in Everett, MA to his beloved parents, John J. Dullea Sr. and Joan, and raised in Wakefield, MA passed away suddenly on November 14th. 

Owner of Automotive Electronics and Cooper’s Car Key Center in Essex.

John was predeceased by his father and precious dogs, Curtis and Max.

He leaves his cherished mother, adored dog, Cooper, and...

Kathleen J. Curran-MacNeill

Kathleen J. Curran-MacNeill

Nov 14, 2024

Kathleen J. Curran-MacNeill, age 65 of Wakefield, died at her home on Thursday November 14.

She was born in Melrose on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1959 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (DeCoste) Curran. 

Kathy was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1977. She loved to dance, and she studied under the direction of the former...

Paul Colwell

Paul Colwell

Nov 13, 2024

Paul Colwell, age 93, of Burlington, MA formerly of Wakefield, MA and The Villages, FL, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024.

Born and raised in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Edward Michael and Emma (Cormier) Colwell. He was the youngest, and last survivor of six children. He was predeceased by his cherished siblings: Mary (Ricucci), William, Irene...

William F. Kelleher

William F. Kelleher

Nov 13, 2024

William F. Kelleher, 83 of Woburn died Wednesday November 13, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Cambridge, July 15, 1941 he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruth (Wells) Kelleher.

Bill was raised in Cambridge, He was a graduate of Cambridge High School. He was a retired self-employed truck driver. 

He was the beloved husband of the...

Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg

Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg

Nov 12, 2024

Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg died peacefully Nov. 12, 2024 in her Melrose MA home, just shy of 102 years. A linchpin and role model for family and friends, she wore many hats: social-justice and anti-war activist; arts and restaurant critic; voice and writing teacher; slice-of-life essayist; performer of song and drama; fan of actual quirky hats (berets to wooly-knits). A devoted...

Athena M. Morris

Athena M. Morris

Nov 8, 2024

Athena was a woman of many passions and Athena’s foremost passion was her family. First came Athena’s two daughters, Emily and Christina. Conversation with Athena usually started with a few brags. She was justifiably very proud of Emily and Christina. Athena was unusually close to her big brother Steve and two older sisters, Roxy and Kathleen with whom she shared...

Clementine "Claire" Fotino Meegan

Clementine "Claire" Fotino Meegan

Nov 8, 2024

Clementine “Claire” Fotino Meegan, age 98, passed away Friday, November 8 at The Atria Marland Place in Andover. 

She was born and raised in Wakefield, MA and was the daughter of the late Camilla Colantuonio Fotino and Joseph Fotino. She was the oldest of seven children. She was predeceased by sister Eleanor Castiglione, and her five brothers Franklin Fotino, Richard Fotino,...

Milton G. Green

Milton G. Green

Nov 6, 2024

Milton G. Green, age 61, of Stoneham, after a long fight with cancer, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

He was born in Jamaica on October 11, 1963 and was the son of Immelda Green and the late Clarence Green. 

Milton was born and raised in Jamaica and had made the United States his home in 1975....

Eric Gray Butler

Eric Gray Butler

Nov 5, 2024

Eric G. Butler, age 97, of Lynnfield, formerly of Holden and Rockport, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

Born August 9th, 1927 at Boston City Hospital. He was the son of Eric G Butler and Alma (Spencer) Butler. 

Eric graduated from Boston English High School and served two years in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He graduated from Boston University on the...

Mary R. Auriemma

Mary R. Auriemma

Nov 5, 2024

Mary R. Auriemma, age 87 of Stoneham died peacefully Tuesday, November 5 at Beverly Hospital after a brief illness. 

Mary completely dedicated herself to family; as a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was a simple person, honest and genuine. Mary was a great listener and loved people and personal conversations. She was a strong, resilient woman who had several health...

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