Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the August 24, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Nicholas P. Giacalone, 86, of Wakefield, died on Thursday August 20, 2020 at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers.

He was born on July 23, 1934 and was the son of the late Paul and Esther (Puglisi) Giacalone.

Nicholas was a graduate of Gloucester High School…

Published in the August 24, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Mary Ann Rich Ellis of Wakefield, 95, passed away on April 23, 2020 peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was the loving mother of seven children. She was born in Boston on September 11, 1924 to Betty (Naimo) and Joseph Rich who emigrated from Italy and eventually…

Part of the team that designed guidance system for Apollo Space program

Published August 19, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Ruth Mary Moser, 91, of Wakefield died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Winchester Nursing Center.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Otto H. and Clara (Pilny) Moser…

Accomplished trumpet player for several big bands

Published August 18, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Henry Gregorio, 86, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Winchester Hospital.

Born in Wakefield on June 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Angelo and Marie (DeGenarro) Gregorio of Avellino, Italy.

Mr. Gregorio was a…

Published in the August 17, 2020 edition.

SALEM, New Hampshire — Wayne Hayden Previdi, unexpectedly at age 48, currently of Salem, N.H., formerly of Stoneham, and Hollywood, Calif.

Cherished son of Bill and the late Edie Previdi, both formerly of Stoneham, loving brother to Billy Previdi and his partner Jerry Hernandez of New York City…

Published in the August 17, 2020 edition.

MALDEN — George E. Barnard, 75, of Malden, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Medford on April 29, 1945 he was the son of the late Benjamin J. and Lorraine M. (Fermoyle) Barnard.

George was raised and educated in…

Had a passion for his model trains and music collection

Published August 12, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Scott David Huard, 52, a lifelong resident of Wakefield died at his home after losing his battle with cancer on July 26, 2020.

Soon after his 1987 graduation from Wakefield Memorial High School he signed on as an employee…

Published in the August 10, 2020 edition.

NORTH READING — Lianna C. McDougall (Flanagan), 30, of North Reading died on Friday, August 7, 2020 at her residence.

Lianna was born in Boston on June 25, 1990 and was the cherished daughter of Donald B. and Jan R. (Cerretani) Flanagan.

Lianna was raised in North Reading…

Published in the August 10, 2020 edition.

NORTH READING — Iola Stewart (Sava), 95, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield died Friday August 7, 2020 in North Reading after a long period of failing health.

Iola was born in Wakefield on April 22, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia…

Published in the August 4, 2020 edition.

WILMINGTON — Ronald T. Romanelli , 70, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill.

He was born in Winthrop on July 18, 1950 and Ron was the only child of Edith (D’Avolio) and Carmen Romanelli.

Ron was a longtime resident…

Published in the August 3, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A sorrowful note: Department of Public Works employee Scott Huard lost his battle with Stage 4 cancer from 2018 to July 19, 2020.

Scott was a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School in the Class of 1987. Soon after graduating high school, Scott got a job…

Enjoyed ballroom dancing, cooking and tending his garden

Published July 30, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Luca Cresta was born on June 30, 1930 and passed away on July 28, 2020.

He was born in Castelfranci Provence of Avellino, Region Campania, Italy. At the age of 21 he moved with his family to a bigger farm in…