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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...

Mary "Nancy" Amato

Mary "Nancy" Amato

Oct 8, 2025

Mary “Nancy” Amato, age 85 of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday October 8 at Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield.

She was born in Melrose on April 17, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Ahern) Amato.

Nancy grew up in Melrose and Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1958. She worked for Metallic...

Leonard L. Lilley, Jr.

Leonard L. Lilley, Jr.

Oct 8, 2025

Leonard L. Lilley, Jr. age 77, a well-loved long-time Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 8, 2025.

He was born in Winchester on July 8, 1948 and was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma (Hanright) Lilley.

Lenny was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having proudly served from 1967 to...

William Bagni

William Bagni

Oct 7, 2025

William Louis Bagni Jr. age 77, passed away on October 7th, 2025, at the home he built by hand with heart for his family.

He was born and raised in Medford on August 14, 1948, and was the son of the late William Louis Sr. and Catherine Bagni.

Drafted in 1967 and having reenlisted in the United States Army Mr. Bagni proudly...

Dorothy "Dotty" Tecce

Dorothy "Dotty" Tecce

Oct 6, 2025

Dorothy “Dotty” J. Tecce, age 91 of Wakefield, passed away on Monday October 6 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

She was born in East Boston on October 15, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Carmine and Rosina (Cappuca) Molino.

Dotty, Dot, DO, Mama T, Nonni, was a one-of-a-kind beautiful woman and beautiful soul who brought the "fun" no matter where she...

Helen Mary Moran

Helen Mary Moran

Oct 3, 2025

Helen Mary (O’Brien) Moran, born October 19, 1939, passed away peacefully at her home in Wakefield on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 85.

She was the loving daughter of James H. and Helen B. (Dostal) O’Brien. Helen was born in Astoria, NY, and later raised in Malden, MA. She was the first of four children. As a child,...

Marie Irene (Lagasse) Fabbri

Marie Irene (Lagasse) Fabbri

Oct 2, 2025

Marie Irene (Lagasse) Fabbri, a resident of Lynnfield for more than 60 years, passed away peacefully at age 97 on October 2nd, surrounded by her loving family at home.

Marie, the daughter of the late Eli and Marie Rose (Cartier) Lagasse and sister of the late Alice Conrad, was raised and educated in Haverhill during the Great Depression. She was proud...

Virginia Day Hill

Virginia Day Hill

Oct 2, 2025

Virginia Day Hill, age 91, a lifelong resident of Stoneham passed away at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading on October 2, 2025.

She was born in Stoneham on December 16, 1933 and was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Hedgerly) Wilson.

Mrs. Hill was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 1951. She...

Mary M. “Mitzi” Gallahue

Mary M. “Mitzi” Gallahue

Oct 2, 2025

WAKEFIELD- Mary M. “Mitzi” Gallahue, 88, of Wakefield died Thursday October 2nd, 2025, at the Cornerstone at Canton Assisted Living Facility.

She was born in Hingham on April 28th, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Mary M. and Walter J. “Tipper” Faria.

Mitzi was raised in Hingham and was a graduate of Hingham High School class of 1955. Mitzi went...

Janet R. Bringola

Janet R. Bringola

Sep 30, 2025

Janet Bringola, age 89 of Brooksby Village, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 30.

She was born in Woonsocket, RI on May 27, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Jules and Sybil (Marsh) Philie. She is predeceased by her loving partner of 45 years, Matthew Kelley.

Janet was full of spunk, optimism and had a great sense...

Donald F. Hall

Donald F. Hall

Sep 29, 2025

Donald F. Hall, a long time Reading resident died September 29 at the Brooksby Village in Peabody. He was 95 years of age.

He was born in Swampscott, MA on March 19, 1930 and was the son of the late Lee and Rachel (Davis) Hall.

He was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School. He went on...

James Rizza

James Rizza

Sep 28, 2025

Beloved Uncle - Respected Friend - Dedicated Professional - Master Teacher of Piano

James Rizza, a music educator and concert pianist for 33 years in the Wakefield Public Schools passed to our Lord on September 28, 2025. A lifelong resident of Wakefield and honor graduate of the class of 1949, Jimmy, as he was affectionally known, will remain forever in the...

Paul Edward Donahue

Paul Edward Donahue

Sep 27, 2025

Paul Edward Donahue of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday September 27 at the CareOne Wilmington at the age of 87.

He was born in Malden on December 6, 1937 and was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Davis) Donahue.

Despite being diagnosed with bone cancer at birth, his life was remarkably well...

Rose M. Trahan

Rose M. Trahan

Sep 25, 2025

Rose M. Trahan, age 96, a long-time resident of Wakefield passed away on Thursday, September 25 at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield.

She was born in Boston on May 28, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Albina (Dell’Orfano) DeAngelis.

Mrs. Trahan was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of Fitton High School. She had been...

Sheryl (Stuart) Doherty

Sheryl (Stuart) Doherty

Sep 24, 2025

Sheryl Doherty (Stuart), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill Doherty Jr.; her daughters Alycia Riddell and significant other Mark and Jana Thomas and her husband Matt; grandchildren Julia Walsh and her husband Sean, Drew Riddell, Justin Riddell, Tristan Riddell,...

Clare Mary Fauvel

Clare Mary Fauvel

Sep 23, 2025

HAMPTON, NH – Clare Mary (Walsh) Fauvel, 76, of Hampton, NH, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Clare was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Born on May 28, 1949, in Stoneham, MA, Clare was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Cummiskey) Walsh. She grew up in Wakefield, MA, alongside her cherished twin sister,...