Obituaries

Aug 28, 2018

Francis V. Procopio, 91, of Lynnfield, died on Tuesday, August 28 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Boston on October 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Gioacchino and Mary (Pasqua) Procopio.

Mr. Procopio was raised in the West End of Boston. He was a retired electrician for Local...

Aug 27, 2018

Ralph J. Burke, age 88, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Monday, August 27 at his residence.

Born in Wakefield on October 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Gustuave and Marion (Doucette) Burke.

Mr. Burke was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1947. He had served in the National Guard...

Aug 25, 2018

Vienna A. Pepe, (DiTonno), 95, of Wakefield died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence.

Vienna was born on May 19, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Elvira (Presutti) DiTonno.

Vienna was a raised and educated in Wakefield and was a lifelong Wakefield resident. She had worked for Copley Shoe...

Aug 24, 2018

Joan Carol Santoro passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Pine Rock Manor Senior Living in Warner, NH. Joan was born June 2, 1937 in Wakefield, Massachusetts the daughter of the late John and Helen MacDonald.

Joan was a devoted and loving mother. She was very proud of her family and was a willing "Grammy" to any...

Aug 23, 2018

Lisa C. Quinn, age 63 of Fitchburg, formerly of Wakefield and Medford, died Thursday, August 23 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Melrose on April 10, 1955 she was the daughter of Charles and Carolyn (Cook) Johnson.

Mrs. Quinn was raised in Wakefield and Medford and was a graduate...

Aug 23, 2018

John F. Brennan, age 90 of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield, died Thursday, August 23 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln.

Mr. Brennan was born in Boston on November 30, 1927 and was raised in Malden. He graduated from catholic high school in Newton and shortly after enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served...

Aug 21, 2018

Eileen T . Neville , 78 of E. Andover, NH and formerly of Wakefield, MA died Tuesday morning August 21, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Melrose, MA January 8, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary E. (Regan) Cassidy.

Eileen was raised in Wakefield and...

Aug 19, 2018

James C. Grady, age 64 of Wakefield, died Sunday, August 19 at his residence.

Born in Melrose on January 9, 1954 he was the son of the late Leo C. and Adele (Bissell) Grady.

Mr. Grady was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School and later a graduate of Bridgewater State...

Aug 10, 2018

James A. Andaralo, age 27 of Brighton and a former Wakefield resident died Friday August 10. James was born in Minsk, Belarus on August 11, 1990 and was the beloved son of Alexander and Elena (Shavel) Andaralo of Wakefield. James and his family came to the United States when he was six years of age and lived in Malden...

Aug 7, 2018

Marjorie M. Fazio, age 78, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Tuesday, August 7, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

Born in Wakefield on June 26, 1940, she was the daughter of Rubin and Irene (Bennett) Surette.

Mrs. Fazio was raised and educated in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School,...

Aug 4, 2018

Norma K. (Kilby) Sullivan, at age 95 passed peacefully with family by her side on August 4th.

Beloved wife of the late John J Sullivan, Jr and mother of the late John III. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Very active in Somerville Lions Club and Lynnfield Knights of Columbus.

Relatives and friends are...

Aug 2, 2018

Maralyn Frances Dragonetti , 74, a lifelong Saugus resident, died on Thursday, August 2 at the Bright View Senior Living in Wakefield.

Born in Malden on July 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late David L. and Dorothy M. (Leary) Maher.

Mrs. Dragonetti was a graduate of Saugus High School, Class of 1962...

Jul 31, 2018

Ruth M . "Ruthie" "GG" Rich , formerly of Lynnfield, MA, passed peacefully Tuesday morning July 31. She was the daughter of the late William and Delia (Gaouette) Cook. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. "Bud" Rich Jr. She was the loving mother of Barbara Barnes, Thomas and Electa Rich , Edward and Susan Rich...

Jul 31, 2018

Jennie F . Boccelli , 95, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, died on July 31, 2018 at her home in Peabody surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Boston on May 19, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Filippo and Damiana (Ferro) Faragi.

Mrs. Boccelli was raised and educated in Saugus. She had...

Jul 30, 2018

Bridget P. Halpin, age 70 of Clearwater, FL and Stoneham died Monday July 30 in Clearwater.

She was born in County Rosscommon, Ireland on July 4, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Kelly) Ryan. She was also pre-deceased by her sister Julie. Bridget was a longtime Stoneham resident and was an active...

Jul 30, 2018

Doris T. O'Neil, age 87, of Wakefield, formerly of Lynnfield and Everett, died Monday, July 30 at the Brightview Senior Living Center in Wakefield.

Born in Everett on September 3, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Bridget (Southwell) Seward.

Mrs. O'Neil was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Immaculate...

Jul 26, 2018

Reginald V. Power, age 78 of Wakefield, died Thursday, July 26 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Revere on January 20, 1940 he was the son of the late Aurie and Ruby (Crooks) Power.

Mr. Power was raised in Revere and Winthrop and was a graduate of Winthrop High School. He then served in the...

Jul 26, 2018

Neil E . Waisnor , 63 of Andover, formerly of Wilmington, died on July 26th at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

He was born in Winchester on January 27, 1955 and was the son of Shirley L. (Ring) Waisnor and the late Anthony J. Waisnor Jr.

Neil was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of...

Jul 21, 2018

Darryl E. Fahey, age 76, a longtime Wakefield resident, died Saturday, July 21 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

?Born in Boston on September 28, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Catherine (Donovan) Dempsey.? ?

Mrs. Fahey was raised in Roslindale and was a graduate of Roslindale High School,...

Jul 18, 2018

Joseph F. Petrillo, of Reading, known to his friends as "Joey P", passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 18th, at Mass General Hospital in Boston.

Joe was born on December 6, 1956 in Boston to the late Gennaro and Angela (Lombardo) Petrillo. He lived in the North End and East Boston, which he was always proud to...