Obituaries

William A. Pollman

Feb 21, 2023

William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill. 

Born in Malden on April 19, 1936 he was the son of the late Veronica (Richards) Sullivan. 

William was raised in the Linwood section of Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School class of 1954...

Jean W. Geldart

Feb 17, 2023

Wakefield: Jean W. (Hudson) Geldart, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully on February 17, 2023 at the Kaplan House in Danvers, MA. 

Jean was born in Chelsea, Ma.on December 4, 1931 and was the youngest of six children of the late John and Hilda (Burke) Hudson. 

Jean attended Chelsea Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1949. She...

Rose Marie Johnson

Feb 16, 2023

Rose Marie Johnson died unexpectedly at her residence in Lynnfield.  She was predeceased by her late husband Robert Johnson, and was mother to three children, Erick Johnson and his wife Laurie, Donna Cotter and her husband John, and the late Irene Johnson.  Rose Marie adored her four grandchildren Jake and Emma Cotter, Evan and Caroline Johnson. She also leaves behind...

John Benedetto

Feb 16, 2023

John A. Benedetto, age 74, died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Thursday February 16th after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.  He also fought a thirteen-year battle with multiple myeloma, but with his positive attitude and gentle spirit, he never let it get him down, and continued to work and live his life to...

Richard M. Nasella

Feb 15, 2023

Richard M. Nasella, 67, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday, February 15 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Melrose on October 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Fusco) Nasella.

Richard was a graduate of Northeast Vocational High School, Class of 1974 and had attended Fitchburg State College.  He was...

John F. "Jack" Richard

Feb 14, 2023

John F. “Jack” Richard, age 69 of Peabody, died peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday February 14 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

He was born in Peabody on December 2, 1953, and was the son of the late Yoland and Clare (Marchand) Richard.

Jack grew up in Peabody before moving to Salem. He was a graduate...

Carol Greenwood

Feb 12, 2023

Carol A. Greenwood, 78 a longtime resident of Stoneham died Sunday February 12, at Academy Manor in Andover.

Born in Somerville November 12, 1944 she was the daughter of the late john F. and June T. (Smith) Greenwood.

Carol was a graduate of Somerville High School. Following her graduation she began her career at First...

Rose Rivera

Feb 12, 2023

Rose Rivera, age 90, of Revere, MA formerly of Port Jefferson Long Island, NY passed away February 12.

Born in Saint Just, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Rosa (Marquez) Tirado.

Rose was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City at the age of 12 with her mother and sister....

Jeanette Meuse

Feb 10, 2023

Jeanette M. Meuse (Scarlata), 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at Adviniacare on February 10, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jay, as she was known to family and friends, was born on January 8, 1931, in South Boston, to the late Hugo Scarlata and the late Esther (Nelson) Scarlata. Her heart always belonged...

Antoinette Denisi

Feb 7, 2023

Antoinette “Toni” Denisi, age 89, a longtime Stoneham resident, died on Tuesday,  February 7 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

She was born in Boston on June 22, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Alberto and Carmella (DiPietro) Denisi.

Antoinette “Toni” grew up in the North End eventually making her permanent home in Stoneham, MA. ...

Claire Rocco

Feb 5, 2023

Claire M. Rocco, age 92 of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 5 in Boston. She was born in Lynn, MA on February 2, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Pius and Marguerite (Orioli) Bruni. She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School and later from Burdette College in Lynn. She...

Virginia Henderson

Feb 5, 2023

Virginia F. “Ginny” Henderson, age 77, of North Andover, formerly a longtime Stoneham resident, died February 5, 2023.

Born in Winchester on June 24, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Robert Parker and Eleanor (Barry) Chase.

Ginny was raised in Stoneham and attended St. Patrick’s Schools before graduating high school from Our Lady...

Jeanne Doherty

Feb 4, 2023

Jeanne M Doherty, 95, of Sun City Center, Florida formerly of Wakefield died Saturday, February 4 in Florida.

Jeanne was the wife of the late James E Doherty.

She is survived by her 4 children; Barbara, Kevin, Michael and Dianne, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Jeanne was predeceased by her son Brian Doherty and grandson Michael Doherty.

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Michael Sateriale

Feb 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael “Satch” Sateriale, at the age of 59. A resident of Groveland, MA and formerly a long-term resident of Wakefield.  Mike passed away Feb 4th 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a bravely fought battle with Listeria Meningitis at the Neuroscience unit at Mass General Hospital....

Janet Camuso

Feb 3, 2023

Janet M. Camuso, age 59, of Saugus passed away Friday, February 3 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Melrose on February 5, 1963 she was the daughter of Richard W. and Evelyn J. (Doucette) Camuso, of Saugus. She was the sister of Alan Camuso and his wife Kimberly of Goffstown, NH and Richard Camuso...

Joseph Cannata, Sr.

Feb 3, 2023

Joseph E. Cannata Sr. age 61, a longtime resident of Wakefield, MA formerly of Charlestown, MA died Friday, February 3 at Massachusetts General Hospital, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born in Somerville MA, on September 7, 1961 he was the son of the late Edward and Barbara (Centola) Cannata, brother of the late Pasquale “Pat”...

Frank Sergi, Jr.

Feb 3, 2023

Frank T. Sergi, Jr. age 77, a longtime resident of Derry, NH died Friday, February 3 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born in Melrose on December 26, 1945 he was the son of the late Frank T. and Elizabeth (Comeau) Sergi.

Frank was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School, Class...

Gloria Allen

Feb 3, 2023

Gloria D. Allen, age 88, a former resident of Reading, Lynnfield and Wakefield passed away February 3 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.

Born in Lawrence on September 22,1934 she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Beatrice L. (Roots) Thibault. She was raised in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class...

Dora Cresta

Feb 2, 2023

Dora A. Cresta of Wakefield, died peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2023.

Born in Reading, MA, on October 23, 1937, she was the only child of the late Irene and Albert Lawrence Meuse from Nova Scotia and the granddaughter of the late Mary Muise of Nova Scotia.

She is the loving wife of...

Michael Caruccio

Feb 2, 2023

Michael M. Caruccio, age 70, of Lynnfield passed away on Thursday February 2 at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston.

He was born in Winthrop MA on September 22, 1952 and was the son of the late Michael and Anita (Milandri) Caruccio.

Michael was raised in Winthrop and was a member of the Winthrop High...