North Reading Obituaries

Korean War veteran, sailor and WBZ news photographer

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

REVERE — Charles R. Kaliris, 84, formerly of Revere and a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018.  

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Charles and Loretta (Cassidy) Kaliris. He will be…

Known for her positive outlook, grace and strength

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Debra Ann “Debbie” Tisei, of North Reading, formerly of Lynnfield, passed from this world to the next on July 11, 2018 surrounded by her family after a period of declining health.

Debbie was born with tetralogy of…

Mechanic for E.F. Shay in Wilmington

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

ORANGE, Vt. — William A. Richardson, 84, of Orange, Vt. and a North Reading native, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Born in Somerville, Mr. Richardson was the son of Carrie…

Loved all motor sports

Published in the June 28, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Raymond Henry Kelly, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2018. A longtime resident of North Reading, Ray worked as a carpenter for most of his career. He loved to cook and was an outrageous risk taker with everything he…

Best known as ‘Boss’ at Parker’s Pit Stop

Published in the June 28, 2018 edition

NORTH ANDOVER — Susan A. (Falconer) Parker of North Andover passed away on June 19, 2018.

Born on December 29, 1956, she was the beloved wife of Phil Parker and the loving mother of Jared Parker of North Andover as…

Known for his encompassing bear hugs

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — William C. “Bill” Wenzell, Jr., 42, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

Born in Stoneham on October 15, 1975, he was the son of Sandra (Rinaldi) Wenzell and the late William C. Wenzell, Sr. He…

Avid soccer fan, also enjoyed hiking in the woods

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Peter C. Sapp, 52, of North Reading and formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, died at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Born in Westminster, Calif. on August 27, 1965, he was a…

North Reading High School Class of 1975

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — On Friday, June 8, 2018, Michele L. (Cordesco) Balestracci, 61, wife, mother and friend, passed away after her long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Michele will be forever remembered by her husband, and best friend, Mark, of 40…

Was the organist and choir Director at College Avenue Baptist Church

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

TEWKSBURY — Clarice (Figuira) Hutchinson, 101, of Tewksbury, and formerly of Melrose and Somerville, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Winchester Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard H. Hutchinson.

Born in…

Enjoyed making creative photo collages

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Marlene F. (Russo) Falle, 41, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Born in Lawrence on June 19, 1976, she was the daughter of Eilleen M. (Hoy) Russo and the late Louis D. Russo, who died this…

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — William C. “Bill” Wenzell, Jr., 42, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com 

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Peter G. Low, 37, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on June 4, 2018.

Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com.