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Joan M. Jordan

Joan M. Jordan

Jul 12, 2023

Joan M. Jordan, age 90, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 12. 

Born in Boston on January 5, 1933, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Emily (LeBlanc) Maillett.

A woman filled with quiet strength and devotion to her family, Joan was the beloved wife of the...

John J. Musto Jr.

John J. Musto Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

John J. Musto Jr., a resident of Stoneham since 1962 died Friday July 7 at the Woburn Nursing Center at the age of 94. 

Born in Boston August 25, 1928 he was the son of the late John J. and Anna (Aquaviva) Musto .

John was raised in East Boston before moving to Medford where he graduated Medford High School...

Phillip J. "Phil" Giampa

Phillip J. "Phil" Giampa

Jul 4, 2023

Phillip J. "Phil" Giampa, a 34-year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Malden and Somerville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in West Roxbury. He was 68 years of age.

Phil was born in Cambridge on April 21, 1955, a son of the late Robert Giampa and Cecile (Audet) Giampa. He grew...

Arthur W. "Butch" Symes Jr.

Arthur W. "Butch" Symes Jr.

Jul 3, 2023

Arthur W.  Symes, Jr (Butch/Pa), a resident of Melrose, Massachusetts passed away on July 3, 2023, surrounded by his family.

The son of the late Arthur and Julia Symes, Butch was born and raised in Stoneham, Massachusetts.  Butch was an electrician, and his first job was working for Gillette.  He also worked for Symes Associates and independently. Butch was very...

Janice R. Coughlan

Janice R. Coughlan

Jun 30, 2023

Janice R. Coughlan, age 71, of Melrose, died on Friday June 30 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered as a caring and loving mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister and friend. 

She was born in Stoneham on December 16, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lindquist) Wilson.

She was a...

Geraldine V. DeSalvo

Geraldine V. DeSalvo

Jun 30, 2023

Geraldine V. DeSalvo, age 90, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died on Friday June 30 at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation Center in Peabody.

She was born in Chelsea on October 15, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Talarski) Jankowski.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. DeSalvo. She was the loving mother of Charles...

Barbara L. Doyle

Barbara L. Doyle

Jun 25, 2023

Barbara L. Doyle of Wakefield passed away peacefully in Reading on June 25.

Born on Feb. 4, 1929 in Lynn, Mrs. Doyle was the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice (Froberger) Vienneau. She was predeceased in 2010 by her husband of 57 years, James E. Doyle.

Mrs. Doyle grew up in Lynn and was a 1946 graduate of St....

Karen S. Troiano

Karen S. Troiano

Jun 23, 2023

Karen (Almeida) Troiano of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2023. She was 53 years old. 

Karen was a graduate of Wakefield High School, class of 1988, and later obtained her bachelor’s degree from Boston University. She was also a licensed cosmologist.

Those who knew Karen will remember her willingness to help out her loved...

Dwight J. DeGeorge

Dwight J. DeGeorge

Jun 23, 2023

Dr. Dwight DeGeorge who practiced in Saugus, Massachusetts for thirty years passed into the presence of his Savior on June 23rd surrounded by his family.

Dwight was born to Harold and Emily DeGeorge, on June 18th, 1958, in Flushing, Queens, New York. Dwight attended Great Neck North Senior High School where he excelled in football. He went on to graduate...

Luco DiNanno

Luco DiNanno

Jun 22, 2023

Luco R. DiNanno, age 85 of Wakefield, died on Thursday June 22 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital with the love of family members by his side. 

He was born in Everett on July 7, 1937 and was the son of the late Rocco and Maria (Cicchini) DiNanno.

Luco was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School, class...

Myron A. Toth

Myron A. Toth

Jun 22, 2023

Myron A Toth, 78, lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on June 22, 2023 at home, surrounded by his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Bonnie, daughter Heather Torra and husband Joe Torra, daughter Danielle Talieri and Richie Talieri.  He leaves behind 6 grandchildren Gia, Halee and Nicolas Torra, and Frankie, Matteo and Rocco...

Charles L. Shea

Charles L. Shea

Jun 21, 2023

Charles Lawrence Shea, age 85 of Wakefield, passed away peacefully with a beautiful send off, in his home surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday June 21st. 

He was born in Medford on September 29, 1937 and was the son of the late Richard and Anna (Driscoll) Shea. 

Known to friends and family as Charlie, Masha, Dad, Papa, Pup, and...

John Connolly

John Connolly

Jun 15, 2023

John Connolly of Wakefield, died June 15, 2023.  

Born August 26, 1934, in Melrose, MA to Catherine (Brennan) and William Connolly. 

John is survived by two brothers, James Connolly of Apex, NC,  and Francis Connolly of Melrose. He was predeceased by his brothers William, Joseph, and Paul and his sister Catherine.  

Husband of the late Joyce (Decker) Connolly....

Thomas R. Hudkins

Thomas R. Hudkins

Jun 14, 2023

Thomas Raymond Hudkins, 70, of Andover, MA, passed away on June 14, 2023, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Born in Summit, NJ, on July 8, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert and Reine (Levesque) Hudkins. 

Tom, known as Hud by many, was a proud New Jerseyite, living there for over half his life. He met...

Marjorie C. O'Toole-O'Melia

Marjorie C. O'Toole-O'Melia

Jun 13, 2023

Marjorie C. (McCarthy) O'Toole-O'Melia, 96, of Stoneham, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023. 

She was born May 7, 1927 in Medford, MA to the late Abigail and Robert McCarthy.

Marge was a graduate of Medford High School.  As a teen, during World War II, she took her first job at the York Harbor Inn, York ME....

Susan A. Pfeifer

Susan A. Pfeifer

Jun 13, 2023

Susan A. Pfeifer, age 69 of Saugus and formerly of Wakefield and Melrose died June 13 in Saugus. 

She was born in Melrose on December 8, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Patricia (Simmons) Farrell. 

She was raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1972. She had worked for Health...

Roy J. DiPaola

Roy J. DiPaola

Jun 11, 2023

Roy J. DiPaola, 78, of Stoneham, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his children.

Born in Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Andrea and Angelina (Furmentino) DiPaola.

Roy was raised in East Boston.  He was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1965.   He was a retired machinist...

John D. Churchill

John D. Churchill

Jun 8, 2023

John D. Churchill, a longtime resident of Reading died Thursday June 8 at the age of 96.

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada September 1, 1926 he was the son of the late Dwight and Dorothy (DeJarnett) Churchill.  

John was raised in Lynn, he was a graduate of Lynn English High School. After graduation he served in the Navy during...

Mary Elaine Butler

Mary Elaine Butler

Jun 6, 2023

Mary Elaine Butler, age 94, of Lynnfield, formerly of Holden and Rockport, died Tuesday, June 6 at the Beverly Hospital. 

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 10, 1928 she was the daughter of the late William Joseph and Catherine (Griffin) McGrath.  As many Catholic families did at the time, she was given a saint’s name as a first name, but...

Salvatore T. Vaccaro

Salvatore T. Vaccaro

Jun 6, 2023

Salvatore T. Vaccaro, age 80 of Lynnfield, formerly of East Boston, died on Tuesday, June 6 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in Boston on September 29, 1942, and was the son of the late Charles and Jennie (DiPaolo) Vaccaro. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Tashjian) Vaccaro of Lynnfield. He was the loving...

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