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Jeffrey J. Casper
Sep 10, 2023
Jeffrey (Jeff) John Casper (64) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 with his family lovingly by his side.
Born October 21, 1958, to John and Rose Casper, Jeff grew up in Northampton, Pennsylvania with his older sister, Rita. After graduating from Northampton High School, Jeff went on to study music and percussion at Berklee College of Music....
Donna O'Brien
Sep 10, 2023
Donna O’Brien (Moulaison) 75 passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Hospice House on Sunday September 10th after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Donna was born on November 7th 1947 and was the daughter of Russell and the late Ann Moulaison. She was born and raised in Melrose MA. From the time Donna was able to speak she always...
William J. Tassinari
Sep 9, 2023
William John Tassinari, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 9, in his home in Wakefield, MA.
He was the son of Genevieve (Swed) and William A. Tassinari. He leaves behind his sister Janice Tassinari, her partner Don Fries, many cousins and dear friends.
Bill was a graduate of Wakefield Memorial H.S. and Boston College and went on to work at...
Sylvia D'Agostino
Sep 6, 2023
Sylvia D'Agostino died peacefully on September 6, 2023 following a brief illness. Sylvia, aged 79, had called Stoneham her home for 44 years, sharing her life with her husband, Robert, for 55 years, having met as college students at the University of Texas at El Paso, class of '66. During her time in Stoneham, Sylvia raised their three daughters and...
Joseph E. Motzkin
Sep 5, 2023
Joseph E. Motzkin, age 81 of Lynnfield died September 5 in Lynnfield.
He was born in Malden, MA on July 7,1942 and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Morandi) Motzkin.
Joseph was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. He had been a Lynnfield resident since 1975. Mr. Motzkin spent over sixty years...
Jiovanni C. Luciani
Sep 4, 2023
Jiovanni C. Luciani, age 20 of Wakefield, died on Monday September 4at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 27, 2003.
Jiovanni (Jio) was the beloved son of John C. Luciani Jr. and Susan(Armao) Luciani. He attended Wakefield High School, class of 2021. Heplayed bass in the orchestra, did lights and...
Edith A. Roy
Sep 4, 2023
Edith Anne Roy, 77, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, MA, passed away on September 4th.
Edith is survived by her husband Joseph “Jerry” Gerard Roy. She was the sister of Edward Potvin, Phillip Potvin and Sue Krasowski. She leaves behind her sons Greg Roy and his wife Marcea and Chris Roy and his wife Marcy; her daughters Jeanelle Taylor and...
Josephine C. Loconzolo
Sep 3, 2023
Josephine C. Loconzolo, 91 of Wakefield died Sunday September 3, at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington.
Born in Boston May 11 1932 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Noe) Loguidice.
Josephine was raised in the West End of Boston and Medford and later briefly Malden. She moved with her family to Wakefield in 1961. She...
Thomas E. "Tucker" Hurton
Sep 3, 2023
Thomas E. “Tucker” Hurton Jr., 74 a lifelong resident of Wakefield died Sunday September 3, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Born in Winchester December 12, 1948 he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Bean) Hurton.
Tucker was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1966 and Suffolk University class of 1980. He served in the Army...
Dr. Louis Giamarco
Aug 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Lou Giamarco, a beloved father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and friend, on August 30th, 2023. Lou peacefully departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and kindness.
Dr. Giamarco was born in Milford, Massachusetts, to Atillio L. Giamarco and Phylis E. Buscone.
After his father’s passing he was...
William Martin Dougan
Aug 26, 2023
William M. Dougan, 87 a longtime resident of Saugus died Saturday August 26, at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Lynn April 1, 1936 he was the son of the late Vincent and Margaret (McDonough) Dougan.
Bill was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and also attended Salem State College. He served in the Army during the Vietnam...
Mary Frances Wilkinson
Aug 24, 2023
Mary Frances (Heywood) Wilkinson, 93, died peacefully with family by her side on Wed. Aug. 24, 2023. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on Nov.10,1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Hunter W. Heywood. She was a graduate of Annapolis High School and the Bard Avon School in Baltimore.Mary married the love of her life, naval air cadet 1c William A. Wilkinson...
Robert N. "Skip" Surette
Aug 22, 2023
Robert N. “Skip” Surette, 93 of Tewksbury formerly of Wakefield sadly left us Tuesday August 22
Born in Wakefield, June 29, 1930 he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Malonson) Surette.
Skip was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1949. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Skip was a retired Lineman for...
Robert J. Barbagallo
Aug 21, 2023
Robert J. Barbagallo, age 83, of Wakefield, died peacefully on Monday, August 21, at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers.
Bob was born in Boston on November 16, 1939 and was the son of the late Peter and Concettina (Amenta) Barbagallo.
Bob was raised and educated in Somerville, MA. He attended Boston University and graduated with a business degree. Bob...
Philip J Catanzano
Aug 19, 2023
Philip J. Catanzano passed away at the age of 74 after a lengthy battle with cancer. His final days were spent at home in Wakefield, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Phil was the son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Sullivan) Catanzano of Medford.
Phil was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High...
Anthony Richard DeStefano
Aug 19, 2023
Anthony (Tony) Richard DeStefano of Stoneham formerly of Woburn and Somerville died August 19th peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Somerville on February 10th, 1929 and was the son of Giuseppe and Felicia (Randazzo) DeStefano. Known to many as Panco, Tony attended Somerville Public Schools and Boston Trade School, where he earned letters in hockey and was president of his...
Francesca D'Alfonso
Aug 18, 2023
Francesca D’Alfonso, age 86 of Wakefield, died on Friday August 18 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
She was born in Italy on December 21, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Chester and Maria (D’Alfonso) Moretti.
She was the beloved wife of Pietrio D’Alfonso of Wakefield. She was the loving mother of Ronald D’Alfonso and his...
Cynthia A. Stone
Aug 16, 2023
Cynthia A. (Wanstall) Stone, 85, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Brightview Senior Living in North Andover.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Stone Jr with whom she shared 53 years of marriage before his passing in 2016.
Born in Nahant on September 20, 1938, she was the daughter of...
Josephine S. Mauceri
Aug 13, 2023
Josephine S. Mauceri, age 98, of Tyngsboro and a former longtime Wakefield resident died Sunday August 13 in Wilmington.
She was born in Lawrence, MA on September 1,1924 and was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Josephine (Santagati) Platania.
Josephine was raised in Lawrence and left school early to work in the Mills of Lawrence. She later met and...
John Walter "Wally" Moccia III
Aug 12, 2023
John Walter Moccia III, “Wally”, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at the age of 74. While battling many medical issues, he spent his last year returning to his roots and enjoying farm life with his son’s family.
He was born to the late John Walter Moccia II and Jeanne Moccia of Wakefield on April 26,1949. At age 7,...
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