Obituaries

Dec 12, 2016

Mary L. Dischino, age 85, of Lynnfield died Monday, December 12 at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Peabody.

Born in Chelsea on November 7, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Sexton) McDermott.

Mrs. Dischino was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School. She...

Dec 11, 2016

Marie M . Duggan of Wakefield, age 71 died Sunday, December 11 in Medford after a lengthy illness. She was born in Malden, MA on February 25, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Margaret (Callahan) Twohig. Mrs. Duggan was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School of Malden and later...

Dec 10, 2016

Vincent Anthony "Vinny" Sergi , age 89, of Wakefield died Saturday, December 10 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford.

Born in Medford on January 3, 1927 he was the son of the late Mariano and Giovanna (Spagnolo) Sergi .

Vinny was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School. He went...

Dec 10, 2016

John Forrest "Jack" Douglas, age 67, of Wakefield, died Saturday, December 10 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Forrest Edward and Gertrude Thelma (MacDonald) Douglas.

Jack was raised in Medford and was a graduate of St. Clements High...

Dec 9, 2016

Cynthia J . Moore , 68, of Wakefield died on Friday, December 9 at the Meadowview Center in North Reading.

Born in Melrose on January 13, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Winston and Margaret (Findlay) Moore .

Ms. Moore was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1966. She was a...

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...