Obituaries

Dec 9, 2016

Marie C . Cahill , age 89, of Stoneham formerly of Wakefield died at her home on Friday, December 9 with her family by her side.

Born in Somerville, September 18, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary (Magliozzi) Antetomaso.

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

Dec 8, 2016

Geraldine Davison Ballato, age 89, of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield died Thursday, December 8 at her residence.

Born in Springfield on April 16, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Grace (Maguire) Dionne.

Geraldine was raised in Pittsfield and graduated from St. Joseph High School. She had worked at American Mutual of...

Dec 8, 2016

Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Robert L. "Bob" Gover , Somerville Fire Department, a longtime resident of Stoneham and former resident of Somerville and Malden, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his daughters home following a 2 month courageous battle with cancer. He was 88 years old.

Bob was born in Somerville on May...

Dec 5, 2016

Ursula M. Champagne, age 94 of Wakefield died Monday December 5 in Winchester. She was born in Wakefield on December 27, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Lodie (Pothier) Muse. She was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1939 and later from Burdett Business School of Boston....

Dec 5, 2016

Eleanor "Ellie" Barczak died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home Monday morning December 5, 2016 after a long and successful life characterized by dedication to her family and service to her community. She was born in the province of Avellino, Italy on January 16, 1931 to Antonio and Rosaria (Cimildoro) Colantuono. She was married to Walter Barczak , a...

Dec 4, 2016

James Michael Carlson, 19, a resident of Reading passed away Sunday, December 4th at the Winchester Hospital.

Born in Winchester on December 11, 1996, James was the son of Lenny Carlson of Reading and the late Margaret "Maggie" (Maguire) Carlson.

James was raised in Reading and was educated in the Reading Public School System, having...

Dec 3, 2016

Frances A. Bruen of Wakefield died peacefully Saturday, December 3 at the Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center surrounded by her family at age 91. She was born in Eastport, ME on February 4, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Lila (Hooper) Stackhouse. Raised in Eastport, she was a graduate of the Shead Memorial High School...

Dec 2, 2016

Helen Porter, age 88, died peacefully on December 2nd at The Sawtelle Family Hospice House with her devoted husband by her side. She was born in Wakefield on December 24, 1927 and was the daughter of the late John and Stephanie (Gorski) Czarnota.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Joseph Porter; daughter Gail...

Dec 1, 2016

Francis John Labadini, age 94 of Woburn, formerly of Medford and Somerville, died Thursday, December 1 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in the North End of Boston on July 6, 1922 he was the son of the late Antonio and Cecilia (Coppellotti) Labadini.

Mr. Labadini was raised in Somerville and was...

Dec 1, 2016

Grace R. Short, age 94, of Wakefield, formerly of Waltham and Springfield, died Thursday, December 1 at the Care One in Newton.

Born in Cohasset of July 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles Warren and Grace Rose (Mulvey) Stevens.

Mrs. Short was a graduate of Peabody High School, Class of 1940...

Dec 1, 2016

Julia R. Grifoni, age 91 of Lynnfield died December 1st in Lynn. She was born in Boston on July 5, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Victor and Rose (Zucco) Fucaloro. She was raised in East Boston and had been a Lynnfield resident for the past 59 years.

Mrs. Grifoni is survived by her beloved...

Nov 30, 2016

Giordano , Rose Marie (Paparazzi) of Stoneham, Nov 30. Wife of the late Jack A. Giordano . Mother of Janet Hill and Anthony J. Giordano , both of Stoneham and the late Jack D. Giordano . Grandmother of Christine Rose Runco, Theresa Ann McAdam, and Michael D. Hill. Great Grandmother of Danny Runco, and Shannon & Shawn McAdam. Also...

Nov 30, 2016

Eugene E. Poti, 96, of Wakefield formerly of Stoneham died on Wednesday, November 30 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield.

Born in Somerville on May 17, 1920, he was the son of the late Joseph and Albena (Potito) Poti.

Mr. Poti was a graduate of Somerville Trade School. He was a WWII Navy...

Nov 29, 2016

Rosemary E. B. Wickstrom , 71, of Wakefield died on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Wakefield Center Nursing Home.

Born in Boston on June 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Lily (Marion) Buckley.

Mrs. Wickstrom was a lifelong Wakefield resident and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class...

Nov 28, 2016

Winifred M . Rogers , age 94, of Reading died Monday, November 28 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born in Acton, England on September 1, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Amy (Cramwell) Crowe.

Mrs. Rogers was raised in England before moving to the United States. She had been...

Nov 27, 2016

Theresa E . Costello , 85, of Concord, New Hampshire formerly of Wakefield died on Sunday, November 27 at the Birches in Concord, New Hampshire.

Born in East Boston on December 3, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Garrity) O'Leary.

Mrs. Costello was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class...

Nov 27, 2016

Jacky Wai Hung Wong, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home November 27, 2016.

Jacky was born September 28, 1947 in Hong Kong. He was the eldest of seven children. He moved to the United States in 1990 with his family for a better education for his daughters. Jacky enjoyed travelling and spending time...

Nov 27, 2016

Raymond P. Pizzano, III , age 54 of Dracut and formerly of East Boston died Sunday November 27 peacefully at his home after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on April 18, 1962 and was the beloved son of the late Joann (Nazzaro) Pizzano. He was raised in East Boston and was a...

Nov 25, 2016

Maida P. Toth, 97, a lifelong Wakefield resident died on Friday, November 25 at her residence.

Born in Wakefield on June 6, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert C. and Ruth (Shepard) Purrington.

Mrs. Toth was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1936 and was a member of the Daughters...

Nov 23, 2016

Anna E. Sujko, age 29, of Wakefield died Wednesday, November 23 in Wakefield.

She was born in Melrose on February 9, 1987 and was the beloved daughter of Carl S. and Sarah E. (Johnson) Sujko.

Anna was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 2005 and later from the...