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Thomas A. Clarke

Thomas A. Clarke

Jun 2, 2025

Thomas A. Clarke, age 70, a longtime Wakefield resident, passed away at his residence on June 2, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Malden on April 5, 1955 and was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Flynn) Clarke.

Mr. Clarke was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1973. He ultimately...

Ronald J. Surette

Ronald J. Surette

Jun 2, 2025

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Ronald James Surette, 78, of Reading Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife Rita Surette; son Jason Surette of Reading; daughter Jessica Surette and her husband Alex Gasik, grandchildren Evelyn and Daniel, of Melrose; and daughter Julie McCarthy and her husband Marc, grandchildren Cian and Cormac, of Epping NH. He is...

Peter Ledig

Peter Ledig

Jun 1, 2025

Peter Ledig, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1st, leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and dedication. He was born on August 5, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany, the only child of Oscar and Johanna Ledig.

Peter immigrated to the United States in 1957, bringing with him the strong values and work ethic that would define...

Richard A. Mancuso

Richard A. Mancuso

May 31, 2025

Richard A. “Rick” Mancuso passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025 at the age of 55. A lifelong Wakefield, MA resident, Rick attended elementary school in his beloved Greenwood neighborhood before graduating from Wakefield Memorial High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from UMass Lowell and subsequently studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He honed his skills throughout...

Susan M. Champagne

Susan M. Champagne

May 28, 2025

Susan M. Champagne, age 76, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025.

She was born in Stoneham on October 17, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Ursula (Muse) Champagne.

She was raised in Wakefield and attended Wakefield public schools. Susan graduated from Wakefield High School as a member of the National Honor Society.

She had worked...

Ida Montgomery

Ida Montgomery

May 26, 2025

Ida Montgomery, 94 a longtime resident of Wakefield died Monday May 26, at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Tabusintac, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Murray) Loggie.

Ida moved to the United States in 1948. She married her husband John in 1950 and settled in Wakefield. During her working years she ran a local Daycare...

June M. Fahey

June M. Fahey

May 23, 2025

June M. Fahey, a longtime resident of Wakefield and recent resident of Brightview Senior Living Wakefield, passed away on May 23, 2025. She is survived by eight children, John and wife Elise of Medford, James of Stoneham, Paul and wife Kathleen of Campbell, CA, Robert and wife Juli of Wakefield, David and wife Alice of Wilmington, Janet Rice and husband...

Eleanor Cobleigh

Eleanor Cobleigh

May 22, 2025

Eleanor Cobleigh of Reading, Ma, former resident of Lowell, Ma, and 30-year employee of Raytheon Co, died May 22 at Vantage Healthcare in Wakefield, Ma. She was 85.

Eleanor was the daughter of the late George and Margret (Tampas) Banakos and the mother of the late Michael J Cobleigh.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and...

Victor F. Van Neste, Jr.

Victor F. Van Neste, Jr.

May 19, 2025

Victor F. Van Neste, Jr. age 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away at the Care One in Wilmington on May 19, 2025.

He was born in Boston on August 26, 1935 and was the son of the late Victor F. and Gunhild M. (Furnstrom) Van Neste. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean E. (Barrett) Van Neste....

Marilyn Pray Bommer

Marilyn Pray Bommer

May 13, 2025

Marilyn Pray Bommer passed away on May 13, 2025. She was born in Bradford, Maine in 1931, the fourth of Percy and Lucy Pray's nine children.

Marilyn was the valedictorian of her nine-student graduating class from Bradford High School and then graduated from the Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse in New York City, Hartford, and...

Dexter R. Wheeler

Dexter R. Wheeler

May 13, 2025

Dexter R. Wheeler, age 90 of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday May 13 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

He was born in Clinton, MA and was the son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Reed) Wheeler.

Dexter graduated from Wakefield High School in 1952, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1956 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Years later he received his master’s...

Beatrice A. Dantona

Beatrice A. Dantona

May 12, 2025

Beatrice Ann Dantona, age 87, of Wakefield passed away on Monday, May 12 at the Winchester Hospital.

Born in Boston on April 11, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Mascis) Aceto.

Mrs. Dantona was raised in East Boston and Malden. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She especially liked making her famous Pastina, a...

Rocco J. Rizzuto

Rocco J. Rizzuto

May 11, 2025

Rocco Joseph "Rocky" Rizzuto passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 8, 1932, he was the beloved son of Joseph J. Rizzuto and Mafalda "Peggy" DeSimone.

Rocky lived a life of service. He was proud of his service in the Air Force during the Korean War. After leaving the Air Force he joined the...

Elisa Magliozzi

Elisa Magliozzi

May 10, 2025

Elisa Marie Magliozzi, 59, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at her home on May 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family after a courageous 22-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Elisa was a cherished wife, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, niece, cousin, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Pacillo Jr. and Emily Pacillo, the...

William E. "Billy" Veno

William E. "Billy" Veno

May 7, 2025

William E. (Billy) Veno a lifetime resident of Wakefield, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on May 7, 2025. 

Born on January 31,1966 and was the son of William H. Veno of Wakefield, and the late Susan (Weadick) Veno. 

Billy was the nephew of Helena Enos, Larry Veno, Carol Lu and the late Edgar Veno, Evelyn Pettigrew, Dorothy Whitcomb and Dennis Weadick. He...

Richard M. Ledonne

Richard M. Ledonne

May 7, 2025

Richard M. Ledonne died peacefully on May 7, 2025, in Peabody, MA. Dick, as he was known throughout his life, was born in Melrose, MA on January 4, 1938, to the late Michael and Gertrude (LaRue) Ledonne.

Dick grew up in the Maplewood Square section of Malden, MA. He loved playing baseball and was a star player on the Malden High...

Paul F. Egan

Paul F. Egan

May 2, 2025

Paul Francis Egan, age 74, died peacefully Friday, May 2 in Boston at the Massachusetts General Hospital after years of battling cancer.

He was born in Northampton, MA on May 14, 1950, and was the son of the late John S. and Margaret (McMann) Egan.

Mr. Egan was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1969,...

Joseph A. "Ted" DiNanno

Joseph A. "Ted" DiNanno

May 1, 2025

Joseph A. “Ted” DiNanno, age 94, of Lynnfield, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Malden, Massachusetts to Rocco and Elizabeth DiNanno, Ted graduated from Malden Catholic High School before attending Wentworth Institute of Technology then serving in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret DiNanno...

Jane P. Killeen

Jane P. Killeen

Apr 29, 2025

Jane P. Killeen, age 75, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

She was the beloved wife of James Killeen, her partner in life for 54 beautiful years. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and treasured memories. Jane was the love of James’s life, and...

David A. Morse

David A. Morse

Apr 27, 2025

David Andrew Morse, 57. Of Stoneham, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27 in Tokyo, Japan.

Born in Medford on May 3, 1967, he was the son of the late Allen and Joan (Marini) Morse.

David was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 1985 and had earned his associate’s degree from Middlesex Community College.

He is survived by his three brothers: Wayne...