North Reading Obituaries

U.S. veteran served with National Guard

WAKEFIELD — Nicholas “Buddy” Micelli, 82, of Wakefield passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. 

He was born in Boston on September 1, 1942 and was the son of the late Frank and Gloria (Medugno) Micelli. Buddy grew up in the North End of…

RN who enjoyed volunteering and traveling

NORTH READING — Sandra (Mann) Distaso of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was 70 years of age.

Born on May 23, 1954 in Melrose, Massachusetts, Sandra is the beloved wife of the late Theodore Distaso, Jr. and the loving daughter of the late William…

Copy writer and business owner who realized her dream of becoming a pilot

NORTH READING — Katharine Griffin Barr, 85, of North Reading, formerly of New York, Bermuda, and Boston, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation in Danvers, after a lengthy illness.

Born in New York City, New York on…

Found immense joy in family traditions; leaves a legacy of charity, humility and compassion

NORTH READING — Robert “Bob” Germino, 90, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bob’s greatest joy in life was his family. His legacy of charity, humility, and compassion will live…

Dedicated to family, active in community affairs and passionate sports enthusiast

NORTH READING — David M. Mendelsohn of North Reading passed away after a long illness, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2025.

David was the beloved husband of Luise (Olanoff) Mendelsohn with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.  They met while attending…

Always the voice of reason, she loved to read and travel 

NORTH READING — Ruth I. (Sommerfelt) Quam, 92, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Duwayne A. Quam.

Born in Melrose on August 22, 1932, she…

Enjoyed performing in community theater, traveling and entertaining family and friends

NORTH ANDOVER — Mary P. (Cunningham) Beagen – Hudson, 91, of North Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Born in Boston on November 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and…

A ‘Jack of all trades’ and lifelong resident who was passionate about his hometown

NORTH READING — William A. Smith, 89, a lifelong resident of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

He was a former member of the North Reading Fire Department, a Lieutenant in the North Reading Police Department, a Selectman…

A talented artist who enjoyed dance, clogging, singing and traveling

NORTH READING — Pauline A. (Martino) Hall, 90, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died in her home, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Gordon R. Hall for 67 years.

Born in Wakefield on March 19, 1934…

Took great pride in raising a family and creating a loving home

NORTH READING — MarySue (Riggillo) LoChirco, 84, devoted wife of Francesco (Frank) LoChirco, died peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Lahey Hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Born on August 15, 1940 and raised in East Boston, she was the daughter of the…

Enjoyed motorcycling, vacations to Florida and the beach

NORTH READING — Eileen L. (Gardner) McNeil, 63, of North Reading and formerly of Wilmington, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. McNeil.

Born in Winchester on January 27, 1961…