Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the January 18, 2021 edition.

SPRINGFIELD — On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 the world lost Alan Tapper, lately of Loomis Lakeside of Springfield, MA. He was the son of William and Freda Tapper, brother of Jerome, Mortimer, Fred and Rosalyn, and beloved father to Judith, Richard and Rob. Alan was also a loving and…

Published in the January 18, 2021 edition.

NORTH ANDOVER — Lillian Boyle, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, at Mary Immaculate in Lawrence.

The daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Danylo) Nowak. She was predeceased by her brother Edward Nowak Jr. and sister Virginia J. Crowley. She is survived by her son…

Published in the January 14, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Karin S. Hellmer, or “Kory” to most that knew her, was born on January 16, 1943 to the late Greta and Carl M. Hellmer.

She spent her childhood in Lynnfield, where she was active in the Girl Scouts and built friendships that would last a lifetime…

Published in the January 14, 2021 edition.

CAMBRIDGE — Helen H. (Stanzyk) McCree, a resident of Cambridge and formerly of Wakefield, passed away on January 11, 2021.

Helen was the wife of the late Robert E. McCree. She is survived by her daughter, Diane J. McCree (Melissa J. Vaughn) of Belmont. She leaves her niece Ann Marie Locwin (Frank Locwin), and…

National Guard veteran, fluent in three languages

Published January 13, 2021

MALDEN — Robert L. “Bob” Rouillard, 89, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2021.

Robert was born in Stoneham on Jan. 9, 1932, and grew up in Malden. He was the son of the late Lewis and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Rouillard.

Robert graduated from Malden…

Formerly in St. Joseph’s Band

Published January 13, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Richard Connelly, 65, of Wakefield died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 10, at the MelroseWakefield Hospital.

He was born in Stoneham on Nov. 21, 1955, and was the son of the late Richard and Thomasine (Wallace) Connelly.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Wakefield. He…

Longtime Wakefield dentist, sports aficionado

Published January 13, 2021

WAKEFIELD — It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Joseph P. Russo, 72, of Andover announce his passing on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Lahey Hospital in Burlington from complications due to COVID-19.

Born on Jan. 13, 1948, in Revere to Edith (Panaro…

Published in the January 11, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Robert F. “Bobby” Falite of Stoneham, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in Everett on Oct. 21, 1949, beloved son of Salvatore F. and the late Jean R. (Jamieson) Falite. He graduated…

Published in the January 11, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Madaleine M. (Paiva) Williams, 86, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday Jan. 8, 2021.

Born in Melrose on Dec. 2, 1934, she was a lifetime resident of Wakefield. While working at Transitron, Madaleine met and married the…

Published in the January 8, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Two days before his 88th birthday, Anthony Pace of Wakefield, passed away on Dec. 8, 2020. He was the beloved husband and soulmate of the late Phyllis (Taibbi) for 63 years. Tony was the devoted father of his only daughter, Suzanne Hall.

Tony was born in…

Published in the January 7, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Ralph P. “Brud” DeCecca, 92, of Wakefield, died Sunday, Dec., 27, 2020 at the Winchester Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Wakefield on Nov. 17, 1928, he was the son of the late Ralph and Annie (Leach) DeCecca. Ralph was a graduate of Wakefield…

Published in the January 4, 2021 edition.

NAPLES, Fla. — It is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of Joy (DeRogatis) Robbins, 70, of Wakefield, Mass., and Naples Fla., on December 23, 2020.

Joy was born in Providence, R.I., in 1950 to the Rev. David DeRogatis and Eunice (Santos) DeRogatis.

Joy graduated from…