North Reading Obituaries

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…

WWII Army veteran was ‘The Mayor of LeClair Street’

NORTH READING — Charles J. “Charlie” Rogan, 95, of North Reading, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on March 21, 2022, surrounded by his children.

Charles was born in Chelsea on April 15, 1926. The son of Helen (Corr) Rogan of Everett and…

Devoted to her large family, she was a fantastic cook and thoughtful neighbor

NORTH READING — Arline Lumb-Garlington (nee Hoyt), of North Reading, passed away in her home in the care of her devoted family on March 20, 2022 at the age of 88. Born in Stoneham on April 29, 1933, she was predeceased by…

Served with Navy during Vietnam War; owner of Lakeview Orchard

NORTH READING — David W. Lundquist, 87, of North Reading, formerly of Woburn, died on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Lowell on September 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Victor and Dorothy (Olson…