Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the April 13, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Marcia A. Czinege, 75, of Wakefield, died on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Care One in Wilmington from complications of COVID-19.

Born in Everett on March 31, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Fritz.

Mrs. Czinege was a graduate of…

Had a passion for cooking, jewelry design and fishing

Published April 8, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Maurice Michael DiBlasi, 74, died at his Wakefield home after a lengthy illness on April 3, 2020.

He was born in Boston on September 28, 1945 to the late Philip James DiBlasi, born in Boston, and Santina Marie (Intravaia) DiBlasi…

Enjoyed summers at the lakefront cabin in Maine

Published April 8, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Barbara (Beardsley) Birch, 91, a resident of Wakefield, formerly of S. Dennis, died peacefully after a brief battle with the COVID-19 virus, at Winchester Hospital on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Barbara was born in Cambridge on October 14, 1928, one of…

Published in the April 7, 2020 edition.

STONEHAM — Donald G. Smith, 99, of Stoneham passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport.

Born on February 18, 1921 in Chelsea, Donald is the loving son of the late Charles H. Smith and Mary (Gauthier) Smith. Donald is a warm and…

Published in the April 6, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Thomas F. Callahan Jr., 90, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Boston on March 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Helen (McCarthy) Callahan.

Mr. Callahan was a graduate of South Boston High School…

Published in the April 2, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — It is with great sorrow we say good bye to Robert “Irish” Weathers, loving husband and father to his family and friend to many. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife Sandy at his side on March 30, 2020. He will be greatly…

Deeply involved in the Marblehead community

Published April 1, 2020

MARBLEHEAD — Carol Joyce Moore, 72, of Marblehead, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after a brief illness. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in East Wirral, England on April 21, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Joseph…

Published in the March 31, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Christopher Mirasolo Sr., 91 years young,  of Wakefield passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with Alzheimers Disease, in his home surrounded by his family and two granddogs, Huey and Captain, on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Chris was born on February 3, 1929 to the late…

Published in the March 30, 2020 edition.

WESTFORD — Larry A. Hardacker, 79, of Westford, formerly of Stoneham and Wakefield, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020. Born in Boston and raised in Stoneham, he was the son of the late Arnold and Ernestine (Hutchins) Hardacker.

Larry attended the South School, prior to graduating in 1961…

Published in the March 30, 2020 edition.

REVERE — Christopher J. Nazzaro, 40, in Revere, formerly of Wakefield, unexpectedly on March 27, 2020.

Devoted son of Frederick G. Nazzaro, III and his wife Jeannine Nazzaro of Wakefield. Adored son of the late Diane L. (Conlon) Nazzaro. Dear brother to Frederick G. Nazzaro IV and wife…

Published in the March 27, 2020 edition.

BEDFORD — Richard F. Elliott Sr., 94, of Bedford, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington.

Born in Wakefield on September 17, 1925 he was the son of the late Mabel (Bellows) Elliott.

Mr. Elliott was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate…

Published March 25, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Kim Wonoski Moore, 58, of Wakefield passed away after a four year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer on March 17, 2020 at Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Kim resided in Lynn before moving to Wakefield when she was entering 9th grade. She attended Wakefield Memorial High School and…