Wakefield Obituaries

Ruth A. Sawin, 90

Active and esteemed volunteer in the community

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 18, 2026

 

WAKEFIELD — Ruth A. Sawin of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on May 10 at age 90 with her family by her side. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Richard Sawin, Sr., with whom…

 

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Sgt. James R. Cotter, 84

Vietnam veteran in the Air Force continued a proud American tradition

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

WAKEFIELD — It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sgt. James R. Cotter, age 84 of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, on May 9 at the West Roxbury…

 

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Benjamin J. Tan, 36

Authentic and joyful musician

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Ben Tan passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 after a brave fight with cancer. Ben grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School, where he was voted “Best Musician” by his classmates. A life-long lover

 

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Guido Santonelli Jr.

 Distinguished publisher and proud family man

WAKEFIELD — Guido Santonelli Jr. (July 3, 1941- May 4, 2026) was born to Guido Joseph Santonelli and Louise (Lulu) Romano Santonelli. He grew up in Wakefield, MA, the oldest of three brothers. Guido graduated from Wakefield High School (1959), Tilton School (1960) and received his Bachelor of…

 

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Patricia Zingariello

Public Health nurse dedicated herself to caring for others

WAKEFIELD — Patricia Ann “Pat” Zingariello, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

She was born in Boston on April 15, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Barbara (Iannachino) Martone.

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Paul S. Concessi, 75

Member of WHS Class of 1968

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026

SACO, Maine — Paul Sante Concessi, 75, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born October 25, 1950, in Winchester, Massachusetts.  Paul was predeceased by his parents, Donato and…

 

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Melanie Jo Hamilton

Gregarious co-founder of Ugly Baby Soap Co.

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Melanie Jo (Blance) Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home in Melrose on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Melanie was born in Gouverneur, NY on February 25, 1955 to the late Joan (McDonald) Blance and William Blance…

 

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John J. Anderson, 80

Licensed electrician belonged to FOLQ

MIDDLETON — John J. Anderson, “Andy,” age 80 of Middleton, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, May 5 at his residence.

He was born in Winchester on November 22, 1945 and was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (McInnis) Anderson.

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Peter Meuse, 73

Active community member and lifelong Wakefield resident

WAKEFIELD — Peter A. Meuse, age 73 of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, May 1 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

He was born in Melrose on March 15, 1953 and was the son of the late Peter and Catherine Meuse.

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John C. Lubinski, 71

Beloved bartender and candlepin bowler

WAKEFIELD — John “Jack” C. Lubinski of Wakefield passed away on March 30, 2026 at the age of 71 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a long battle with chronic health issues.

Jack is predeceased by his parents Leonard & Eleanor (Orsini) Lubinski of Waterboro, ME (formerly of Wakefield…

 

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Diane E. Jones, 83

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Medical lab technologist was active in Rainbow

WAKEFIELD — Diane E. Jones, 83, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died Friday, May 1, at the Brudnick Center of Peabody.

Born in Revere, April 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Shirley (Prower) Eager.

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Joseph Tecce, 92

Proud army veteran and professor of psychology

WAKEFIELD — TECCE, Joseph J., Age 92, of Wellesley, MA. Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (Spigelmire) Tecce for 67 years, and was the devoted father of Anthony C. Tecce of Somerville; Maria A. Tecce of Dublin, Ireland; Peter M. Tecce, and his wife Lynne N…

 

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