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Francis "Frank" Lisitano

Francis "Frank" Lisitano

Apr 20, 2025

Francis “Frank” Lisitano, age 76 of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday April 20 at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester.

He was born in Boston on December 7, 1948, and was the son of the late Alfio and Pauline (Gilberto) Lisitano.

Frank was the beloved husband of Shirley (Wright) Lisitano for 57 wonderful years. He was the loving father of...

Elinor L. Chabot

Elinor L. Chabot

Mar 13, 2025

Elinor L. Chabot, a woman of remarkable grace and unwavering dedication, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida, on March 13, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born on October 10, 1930, in Melrose, Massachusetts, Elinor lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and community spirit.

The daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Coggin, Elinor grew up in Wakefield...

Beatrice A. Dantona

Beatrice A. Dantona

May 12, 2025

Beatrice Ann Dantona, age 87, of Wakefield passed away on Monday, May 12 at the Winchester Hospital.

Born in Boston on April 11, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Mascis) Aceto.

Mrs. Dantona was raised in East Boston and Malden. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She especially liked making her famous Pastina, a...

Richard M. Ledonne

Richard M. Ledonne

May 7, 2025

Richard M. Ledonne died peacefully on May 7, 2025, in Peabody, MA. Dick, as he was known throughout his life, was born in Melrose, MA on January 4, 1938, to the late Michael and Gertrude (LaRue) Ledonne.

Dick grew up in the Maplewood Square section of Malden, MA. He loved playing baseball and was a star player on the Malden High...

Paul F. Egan

Paul F. Egan

May 2, 2025

Paul Francis Egan, age 74, died peacefully Friday, May 2 in Boston at the Massachusetts General Hospital after years of battling cancer.

He was born in Northampton, MA on May 14, 1950, and was the son of the late John S. and Margaret (McMann) Egan.

Mr. Egan was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1969,...

Joseph A. "Ted" DiNanno

Joseph A. "Ted" DiNanno

May 1, 2025

Joseph A. “Ted” DiNanno, age 94, of Lynnfield, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Malden, Massachusetts to Rocco and Elizabeth DiNanno, Ted graduated from Malden Catholic High School before attending Wentworth Institute of Technology then serving in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret DiNanno...

Jane P. Killeen

Jane P. Killeen

Apr 29, 2025

Jane P. Killeen, age 75, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

She was the beloved wife of James Killeen, her partner in life for 54 beautiful years. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and treasured memories. Jane was the love of James’s life, and...

Marie C. Lojko

Marie C. Lojko

Apr 27, 2025

Marie C. Lojko, age 88 of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday April 27th at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Belmont on June 20th, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Bastinio and Concetta (Frassica) Santoro.

Marie was very proud of being an assembler and working as a seamstress. She had...

Donna M. Carleton

Donna M. Carleton

Apr 27, 2025

Donna M. Carleton, 65, of Stoneham, MA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. 

Born on July 23, 1959, Donna was the daughter of the late Matilda and Ronald Nelder of Malden. She was the sister of Stephen Nelder of Ballston Lake, NY, and Nancy Athridge of Wakefield, MA. She graduated from Malden High School class of 1977.

Donna is survived by...

Alice C. Fitzpatrick

Alice C. Fitzpatrick

Apr 25, 2025

Alice Claire (McLaughlin) Fitzpatrick, aged 95, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2025 at the home of her son Steven and daughter in law Karen at 46 Emerson Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John.

Alice was born on July 23, 1929. She enjoyed a full and wonderful life. Born at the end of the Roaring Twenties,...

Ronald Joseph Doyle

Ronald Joseph Doyle

Apr 25, 2025

Ronald Joseph Doyle, age 89, of Stoneham, passed away on April 25 at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston.

Born on July 12, 1935, and the son of the late Augustine and Margaret (Keating) Doyle, he grew up in Everett and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Boston’s North End before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps....

Mitzie Nordan Falite

Mitzie Nordan Falite

Apr 24, 2025

Mitzie Nordan Falite “Mit”, 70, of Coker, Alabama passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. Mitzie was the daughter of Cynthia Vermelle Nordan and father Joseph Lynn Nordan (Both deceased).

She grew up alongside her late brother Jim Nordan, sister Sandra Sanders of Gordo Al and brother David Nordan of Birmingham Al.

Mitzie, alongside Stephen Falite, had two children. Justin Falite and...

Joseph E. Porter

Joseph E. Porter

Apr 24, 2025

Joseph E. Porter, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2025 at the age of 98. He was the son of the late Edgar Porter and Catherine (DeVeau) Porter.

Joe was the devoted husband of the late Helen (Czarnota) Porter of Wakefield of whom he was married for 66 years. He was the brother of the late...

Waldo J. Gagnon

Waldo J. Gagnon

Apr 24, 2025

Waldo J. Gagnon, originally of Bangor, Maine, resided in Lynnfield, MA and Naples, FL passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 94. At Bangor High he was president of the rifle club and captain of the baseball team. He played four years of baseball for the Black Bears of the University of Maine and was a member...

Eleanor A. Teschek

Eleanor A. Teschek

Apr 24, 2025

Eleanor A. (Matson) Teschek, age 100, of Stoneham and Haverhill, MA, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill, MA. Ellie was born on November 30, 1924 in Woburn, MA, to Edward and Wilhelmina Matson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald H. Teschek. She is survived by her loving daughters...

George W. Anderson Jr.

George W. Anderson Jr.

Apr 23, 2025

George William Anderson Jr., a dedicated Navy veteran and retired Massachusetts state police officer, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 at the age of 82 .

He was born on October 8, 1942 in Quincy Massachusetts. After retiring he moved to Sarasota Florida, where he resided for the last 30+ years.

After proudly serving in the US Navy, George transitioned to...

Janet M. Sullivan

Janet M. Sullivan

Apr 22, 2025

Janet M. Sullivan, 82, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Born on June 11, 1942 in Revere, Janet was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Shaw) D’amore.

Janet attended and graduated from Nazareth Academy in Wakefield. She married the love of...

Bonnie S. Cresta

Bonnie S. Cresta

Apr 21, 2025

Bonnie Sue Greenberg Cresta, a devoted mother, caring friend, and vibrant soul, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity that will never be forgotten. She was a mother to her two beloved children, always offering them her unwavering support and unconditional love.

Bonnie found joy in life's simple pleasures; gardening, where she nurtured beauty from the earth; and...

Robert D. Bennett

Robert D. Bennett

Apr 20, 2025

Robert D. Bennett, age 90, of Wakefield passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 20, 2025.

He was born in Wakefield on July 5, 1934 and was the son of the late Elmer F. and Jennie M. (White) Bennett.

Mr. Bennett was a lifelong Wakefield resident. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He had...

Lorraine A. McLellan

Lorraine A. McLellan

Apr 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorraine McLellan, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Known affectionately as "Nanny Lolo" to her cherished grandchildren, she brought warmth, joy, and creativity to all who knew her.

A lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA, she was a familiar and friendly face at Hallmark Health and Dutton Family Care, where her kind spirit,...