Lynnfield Obituaries

Machinist, National Guardsman, canteen truck operator

Published in the August 12, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Robert G. Trickett, 81, of Lynnfield, formerly of Malden, died Sunday, August 9 at the Dexter House Nursing Home in Malden.

Born in Everett on June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Maxwell H. and Bertha M…

Served in U.S. Army during Korean War 

Published in the July 29, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Stavros Alexander, 87, of Lynnfield, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Peabody.

Born in Haverhill on June 16, 1928, he was the son of the late James and Fotene (Koutrou) Alexander…

‘Everyone’s little brother’ was known for his contagious smile and selflessness

Published in the July 22, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Benjamin “Sonny” Tropeano, 10, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Sonny’s life would seem short to most, but those touched by his warm and gentle ways say Sonny…

Life-long opera fan and marvelous cook

Posted on July 16, 2016

LYNNFIELD — Helen Tomich died peacefully surrounded by her family at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.  She was 90 years young. The daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Sekeliy) Blitvich, Helen was born in New York City and spent…

Graduate of Lynnfield High School; taught in Reading Public Schools

Published in the July 8, 2015

NORTH ANDOVER — Sally J. Mucica, 67, a longtime resident of North Andover, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

Born in Winchester on February 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth…

Former MHS English teacher, football coach

Published in the July 8, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Clayton Elmore Conn, 92, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at Beverly Hospital on Monday, June 29.

Clayton was born in Melrose on Aug. 17, 1922, son of the late Clayton B., and Gladys (Mollins) Conn. Raised in…

Former assistant building inspector

Published in the July 1, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Anthony G. Coletta died at the age of 87.

He was a Stoneham native and graduated from Stoneham High School in 1946. Tony was a supervisor who worked for many years at General Foods and was the assistant building inspector for…

Co-owned respected produce market

Published in the July 1, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Barbara P. (Morgan) Rubbico passed away at her Lynnfield home on Tuesday morning, June 23, following a lengthy illness in the presence of her loving family.

Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Revere, graduating from Revere High School…

Owned Sagamore Fuel Company

NORTH READING — Allan R. Nelson, 81, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died Wednesday, June 17 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Lynn on Sept. 3,1933, Allan was the son of the late Arthur W. and Bertha (Williams) Nelson. Allan was a graduate of Wakefield High School and Bentley…

LYNNFIELD — Barbara Rubbico, 81, of Lynnfield, and formerly of North Reading, passed away June 23.

Mrs. Rubbico was the mother of Barbara Studdert, Joey Rubbico, Ellen Crawford, Susan Castadoro, Jimmy Rubbico, Sherri Harvey, Tricia Torosian, Marilyn Rubbico and John Rubbico.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at…

Legal secretary for American Mutual Insurance Company

LYNNFIELD — Rita M. Gately, 95, a former longtime Lynnfield resident, died June 19 in Rochester, N.Y. after a long period of failing health.

Mrs. Gately was born Jan. 29, 1920 in Concord and was the daughter of the late David J. and Hannah (Johnston) Foley. She…

Longtime resident worked as a machinist

Published in the June 17, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Harvey G. Card, 92, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, June 12 at his residence.

Born in Everett on July 21, 1922, Harvey was the son of the late Chester H. and Olive G. (Danford) Card.

Harvey had worked…