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Palma A. Frenzo

Palma A. Frenzo

Nov 7, 2025

Palma A. “Pam” Frenzo, age 92 a longtime resident of Stoneham died Friday November 7 in Reading, MA. She was born in Woburn on April 11,1933 and was the daughter of the late Victor and Florinda (Scearbo) Guilli. She was raised in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School, Class of 1950. She later made her home in...

Raymond DiGiovanni

Raymond DiGiovanni

Nov 5, 2025

Raymond DiGiovanni, age 65 of Lynnfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 5 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Boston on March 9, 1960, and was the son of the late Edward and Antonetta (Mercuri) DiGiovanni.

Raymond was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School. He was the proud owner and President of Hub Food Corporation....

Joan M. Grady

Joan M. Grady

Nov 2, 2025

Joan M. (Lawlor) Grady, 89, of Westwood, MA, formerly of Northwood, NH, and Lynnfield, MA, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2.

Joan was born in Brighton, MA, on June 18, 1936, to the late John and Anastatia (Kelly) Lawlor. She was raised in Brighton and Westwood and was the second oldest...

Anthony C. Marcella, Jr.

Anthony C. Marcella, Jr.

Oct 30, 2025

Anthony C. “Chunny” Marcella, Jr., a beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the Wakefield community, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on October 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Everett, MA, on January 11, 1938, he was the devoted son of the late Anthony C. and Adeline (Leo) Marcella.

Chunny was the treasured...

Michael A. Keenan

Michael A. Keenan

Oct 29, 2025

Michael A. Keenan, age 77 of Plaistow, NH., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 29 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.

He was born in Stoneham on August 3, 1948, to the late Henry J. and Dorothy C. (Murphy) Keenan of Medford.

Michael grew up in Reading from an early age and enjoyed playing baseball with...

Kevin J. Hanna

Kevin J. Hanna

Oct 29, 2025

Kevin J. Hanna, aged 75, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on October 29, following a period of declining health.

Born in Boston, Kevin was the cherished son of the late Albert J. and Helen (Klempa) Hanna.

Kevin enjoyed his 32-year career as an electrical designer at Metcalf & Eddy, where he later transitioned into a role in CADD department...

Arno Purington Bommer

Arno Purington Bommer

Oct 27, 2025

Dr. Arno P. Bommer

Arno Purington Bommer passed away on October 27, 2025. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1927, the first of Arno M. and Marian (Morse) Bommer's two children. He was raised in Medford where he was active in scouting, played cornet in the school band, and enjoyed summer trips to the Morse family farm in Brunswick, Maine.

Arno...

Kevin Latham

Kevin Latham

Oct 27, 2025

Kevin Latham, age 58 of Wakefield, passed away on Monday October 27 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1967 in Brazil, Indiana and was the son of Dolores (Strauser) Latham and the late Joseph Latham.

Kevin was everything you could ask for in a man. A devoted son, brother, friend, husband, father, uncle, and a loving “Pops” to...

Patricia A. Parsons

Patricia A. Parsons

Oct 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Patricia A. Parsons

Patricia A. Parsons, age 87, of Wakefield, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on October 27, 2025.

Born in Somerville on November 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Winston E. and Gertrude (Boudreau) Withrow.

Patricia was raised in Somerville, where she met her husband following his service in the Marine...

Beverly E. Barter

Beverly E. Barter

Oct 26, 2025

Beverly (Wells) Barter, age 98 of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Revere on February 21, 1927, to the late George Wells and Alma (Campbell) Wells Delaney.

She graduated from Malden High School and The School of Practical Art in Boston. She spent most of...

Francis Leon DeCosta

Francis Leon DeCosta

Oct 21, 2025

Francis L. “Deke” DeCosta, age 91, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in Watertown, MA on March 9, 1934 to the late Joseph and Geneva (Refuse) DeCosta.

Deke had graduated from Arlington High School and later from Northeastern University. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country in...

Gordon Scott Bernstein

Gordon Scott Bernstein

Oct 20, 2025

Gordon Scott Bernstein, age 74, of Arlington passed away at the Winchester Rehab Center on October 20, 2025. He was born in Boston on November 25, 1950 and was the son of the late Leon and Corinne (Baker) Bernstein. He had been a longtime Arlington resident and had worked as a photographer and filmmaker throughout his life. He is survived...

Mario P. Molettieri

Mario P. Molettieri

Oct 20, 2025

Mario P. Molettieri, 88 of Wakefield passed away at his home on Monday October 20 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Italy, March 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ciullo) Molettieri.

Mario was the beloved husband of Giuseppina (Colucci) Molettieri. He was the loving father of Maria Haddad and her husband Joseph of Wilmington and Pasquale...

Robinson Rummel

Robinson Rummel

Oct 19, 2025

Robinson E. Rummel, (Bob) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 19, 2025, in Plant City, FL. Bob was born November 15, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Florence of seventy-seven years, his three sons, Bob and Linda, David and Phoenix, and Scott, his four grandchildren Stephanie and Ryan Morrisey, Eric, Julia and Khaled Hamdan,...

Darlene E. Culwell

Darlene E. Culwell

Oct 16, 2025

Darlene Emily Culwell, 61, of Wakefield, Massachusetts (formerly Tewksbury) died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 16th 2025.

Born in Lynn, February 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Carol (Boivin) Dufour and the late David Dufour. She was raised in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School Class of 1982.

She is survived by her three children;...

Matthew J. Gelardi Jr.

Matthew J. Gelardi Jr.

Oct 16, 2025

Matthew J. Gelardi Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the age of 88.

He was born in Winthrop, MA to the late Matthew and Phyllis (Mercurio) Gelardi on July 8, 1937.

Even in his early years, Matthew always enjoyed spending his time adventuring in the great outdoors. He was happiest when working with his hands, whether it was auto...

Barbara Keefe

Barbara Keefe

Oct 16, 2025

Barbara (King) Keefe of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, on October 16, 2025, surrounded by members of her family.

Born in Everett, in 1933, to William and Margaret (Downey) King 

She was the devoted wife of over fifty years, to the late Raymond F. Keefe, of Everett. She was the loving mother of Linda Cioffi, and her husband Rick, of Wakefield, Gail...

Ann-Marie Cronin

Ann-Marie Cronin

Oct 14, 2025

Ann-Marie Cronin, age 63 of Bradford, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday October 14 at her home.

She was born in Melrose on July 12, 1962 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Jack) Cronin.

Ann-Marie was raised in Wakefield and attended Wakefield High School. She was a longtime employee of Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill as a...

Sally Frances Dewey

Sally Frances Dewey

Oct 13, 2025

Sally Frances (Hevey) Dewey, a longtime Wakefield resident, died on October 13, 2025 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband Charles F. Dewey, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

She was born on January 8, 1941 and was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Sherry) Hevey. She was raised in Winchester, the youngest...

Joan Connor Tine

Joan Connor Tine

Oct 12, 2025

Joan Connor Tine, age 94, of Melrose, passed away on October 12, 2025 at The Residences at Pearl Street.

She was born in Troy, NY on April 21, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Murphy) Connor.

Joan was a standout high school field hockey player and also excelled in archery and was an avid golfer. She had...