North Reading Obituaries

Homemaker enjoyed NASCAR, traveling, family gatherings

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. — Virginia L. DeLorenzo, 92, of Flagler Beach, Florida, died Saturday May 7, 2022 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, Palm Coast. She was born in Glendale, California to Gordon L. and Rosezella V. Close Berry. Virginia moved to Edgewater, Fla. from North Reading, Mass…

Her love and affection for family and friends knew no bounds

NORTH READING — Janet L. (Cangiano) O’Leary, 62, of North Reading, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022, surrounded with love.

She was a graduate of Julie Billiart Central High School and Mount Ida Junior College, and completed her Bachelor…

Retired Deputy Fire Chief enjoyed skiing, tennis, boating and helping others

NORTH READING — Retired North Reading Deputy Chief Ralph J. Sweetland, Jr., of North Reading and Naples, Maine, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was 89.

Ralph, known as Jack to his family and friends, was born to the late Madeline (Esty) and…

Enjoyed renovating rental properties and traveling

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Bradley D. Steele, 84, of St. Augustine, Florida, formally of North Reading and Reading, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on March 14, 2022.

Born in Cochituate on November 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward and Aldana (Burrows…

Member of the KofC in NR, played on several softball and hockey leagues

NORTH ANDOVER — Stephen J. Day, 78, of North Andover and formerly Reading, peacefully passed away at his home on April 21, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

Stephen was born on January 26, 1944 to the late Francis and Mildred Day in…

The life of the party who also loved to lend a helping hand

LARGO, Fla. — John C. Croke, 69, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2022 at his home in Largo, Florida. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Brenda Tenaglia Croke.

John was the son of the late William M. Croke/Marie…

Devoted to her family; enjoyed dancing, card games, crosswords

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Jean M. (O’Dowd) Howe, 87, of Summerfield, Florida and formerly of North Reading, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard T. Howe.

Born in Stoneham on August 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the…

A very kind and loving person who loved music and cars

OMAHA, Neb. — Antonio M. Scardina, 48, of Omaha, Nebraska and formerly of Chelsea and North Reading, passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2022 with family by his side.

Born in Yuba, City, California. on October 26, 1973, he attended St…

Everyone she knew became part of her extended family

NORTH READING — Leona E. (Fitzgerald) Gallo, 77, of North Reading, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022.

Leona was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Venezia) and Arthur Fitzgerald. She was the oldest of three children and was raised in Everett with…

Educator with a passion for acting was devoted to her family and faith

NORTH READING — Marilyn I. (Doherty) McQuaid, beloved wife of the late Richard F. McQuaid, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 89. Born in Everett on October 29, 1932, she was the loving daughter of the late…

Scholar, physician and tennis champ who cared deeply for his patients; mentor to physicians, nurses

NORTH READING — Jose (Joe) G. Garcia Jr., M.D., 81, a resident of Massachusetts and Florida, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in North Reading on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was the adored husband of Henedina (Helen) Garcia…