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Raffaela "Phyllis" Natola
Oct 6, 2025
Raffaela “Phyllis” Natola, age 77, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at Winchester Hospital on October 6, 2025.
She was born in Cerreto Sannita, Italy on November 29, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Michele and Emanuela (Mattei) DeNicola.
Phyllis immigrated from Italy to the United States at six years old with her mother and, at the time, two...
Patricia A. Parsons
Oct 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia A. Parsons
Patricia A. Parsons, age 87, of Wakefield, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on October 27, 2025.
Born in Somerville on November 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Winston E. and Gertrude (Boudreau) Withrow.
Patricia was raised in Somerville, where she met her husband following his service in the Marine...
Beverly E. Barter
Oct 26, 2025
Beverly (Wells) Barter, age 98 of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Revere on February 21, 1927, to the late George Wells and Alma (Campbell) Wells Delaney.
She graduated from Malden High School and The School of Practical Art in Boston. She spent most of...
Francis Leon DeCosta
Oct 21, 2025
Francis L. “Deke” DeCosta, age 91, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Watertown, MA on March 9, 1934 to the late Joseph and Geneva (Refuse) DeCosta.
Deke had graduated from Arlington High School and later from Northeastern University. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country in...
Gordon Scott Bernstein
Oct 20, 2025
Gordon Scott Bernstein, age 74, of Arlington passed away at the Winchester Rehab Center on October 20, 2025. He was born in Boston on November 25, 1950 and was the son of the late Leon and Corinne (Baker) Bernstein. He had been a longtime Arlington resident and had worked as a photographer and filmmaker throughout his life. He is survived...
Mario P. Molettieri
Oct 20, 2025
Mario P. Molettieri, 88 of Wakefield passed away at his home on Monday October 20 surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Italy, March 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ciullo) Molettieri.
Mario was the beloved husband of Giuseppina (Colucci) Molettieri. He was the loving father of Maria Haddad and her husband Joseph of Wilmington and Pasquale...
Darlene E. Culwell
Oct 16, 2025
Darlene Emily Culwell, 61, of Wakefield, Massachusetts (formerly Tewksbury) died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 16th 2025.
Born in Lynn, February 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Carol (Boivin) Dufour and the late David Dufour. She was raised in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School Class of 1982.
She is survived by her three children;...
Matthew J. Gelardi Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Matthew J. Gelardi Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the age of 88.
He was born in Winthrop, MA to the late Matthew and Phyllis (Mercurio) Gelardi on July 8, 1937.
Even in his early years, Matthew always enjoyed spending his time adventuring in the great outdoors. He was happiest when working with his hands, whether it was auto...
Barbara Keefe
Oct 16, 2025
Barbara (King) Keefe of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, on October 16, 2025, surrounded by members of her family.
Born in Everett, in 1933, to William and Margaret (Downey) King
She was the devoted wife of over fifty years, to the late Raymond F. Keefe, of Everett. She was the loving mother of Linda Cioffi, and her husband Rick, of Wakefield, Gail...
Ann-Marie Cronin
Oct 14, 2025
Ann-Marie Cronin, age 63 of Bradford, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday October 14 at her home.
She was born in Melrose on July 12, 1962 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Jack) Cronin.
Ann-Marie was raised in Wakefield and attended Wakefield High School. She was a longtime employee of Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill as a...
Sally Frances Dewey
Oct 13, 2025
Sally Frances (Hevey) Dewey, a longtime Wakefield resident, died on October 13, 2025 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband Charles F. Dewey, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.
She was born on January 8, 1941 and was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Sherry) Hevey. She was raised in Winchester, the youngest...
Joan Connor Tine
Oct 12, 2025
Joan Connor Tine, age 94, of Melrose, passed away on October 12, 2025 at The Residences at Pearl Street.
She was born in Troy, NY on April 21, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Murphy) Connor.
Joan was a standout high school field hockey player and also excelled in archery and was an avid golfer. She had...
Mary "Nancy" Amato
Oct 8, 2025
Mary “Nancy” Amato, age 85 of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday October 8 at Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield.
She was born in Melrose on April 17, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Ahern) Amato.
Nancy grew up in Melrose and Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1958. She worked for Metallic...
Leonard L. Lilley, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Leonard L. Lilley, Jr. age 77, a well-loved long-time Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 8, 2025.
He was born in Winchester on July 8, 1948 and was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma (Hanright) Lilley.
Lenny was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having proudly served from 1967 to...
William Bagni
Oct 7, 2025
William Louis Bagni Jr. age 77, passed away on October 7th, 2025, at the home he built by hand with heart for his family.
He was born and raised in Medford on August 14, 1948, and was the son of the late William Louis Sr. and Catherine Bagni.
Drafted in 1967 and having reenlisted in the United States Army Mr. Bagni proudly...
Dorothy "Dotty" Tecce
Oct 6, 2025
Dorothy “Dotty” J. Tecce, age 91 of Wakefield, passed away on Monday October 6 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
She was born in East Boston on October 15, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Carmine and Rosina (Cappuca) Molino.
Dotty, Dot, DO, Mama T, Nonni, was a one-of-a-kind beautiful woman and beautiful soul who brought the "fun" no matter where she...
Helen Mary Moran
Oct 3, 2025
Helen Mary (O’Brien) Moran, born October 19, 1939, passed away peacefully at her home in Wakefield on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 85.
She was the loving daughter of James H. and Helen B. (Dostal) O’Brien. Helen was born in Astoria, NY, and later raised in Malden, MA. She was the first of four children. As a child,...
Marie Irene (Lagasse) Fabbri
Oct 2, 2025
Marie Irene (Lagasse) Fabbri, a resident of Lynnfield for more than 60 years, passed away peacefully at age 97 on October 2nd, surrounded by her loving family at home.
Marie, the daughter of the late Eli and Marie Rose (Cartier) Lagasse and sister of the late Alice Conrad, was raised and educated in Haverhill during the Great Depression. She was proud...
Virginia Day Hill
Oct 2, 2025
Virginia Day Hill, age 91, a lifelong resident of Stoneham passed away at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading on October 2, 2025.
She was born in Stoneham on December 16, 1933 and was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Hedgerly) Wilson.
Mrs. Hill was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 1951. She...
Mary M. “Mitzi” Gallahue
Oct 2, 2025
WAKEFIELD- Mary M. “Mitzi” Gallahue, 88, of Wakefield died Thursday October 2nd, 2025, at the Cornerstone at Canton Assisted Living Facility.
She was born in Hingham on April 28th, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Mary M. and Walter J. “Tipper” Faria.
Mitzi was raised in Hingham and was a graduate of Hingham High School class of 1955. Mitzi went...
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