Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the November 21, 2019 edition.

EVERETT — Helen A. (Rosolko) McKinnon, 89, died at her home in Everett on November 20, 2019.

Helen was born in Jamaica Plain, was raised in Everett, graduated from Everett High School and from Simmons College with a bachelor’s degree. Mrs. McKinnon was a homemaker, a lifelong resident…

Published in the November 21, 2019 edition.

DANVERS — Francis “Frankie” E. Graham Jr., 52, a resident of the Hogan’s House Regional Department of Mental Retardation in Danvers, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Frankie is the loving son of Gale (Feugill) Graham and the late Francis E. Graham…

Enjoyed arts and crafts, dancing and her grandchildren

Published November 20, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Barbara J. (Keane) Ciullo, 83, a devoted mother and loving wife of Wakefield and formerly of Springvale, Maine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Brightview Assisted Living in Wakefield surrounded by her family. She was born in…

Published in the November 19, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Chester J. Confalone, 89, of Wakefield passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2019.

He was born on March 27, 1930 to the late Chester and Mary Confalone of Wakefield. He attended St. Joseph’s School…

Published in the November 19, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Maureen “Moe” Louise Keating, 61, passed away at home on November 13, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 10, 1958 in Medford to the late James and Marilyn (Olson) Hess.

The world did not know what it was getting itself into when…

Published in the November 19, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Nancy M. Benecchi, 68, of Wakefield, formerly of Revere, died on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her residence.

Born in Revere on November 1, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Valder and Jeannette (Foppiano) Benecchi.

Ms. Benecchi was a graduate of Revere High School, Class…

Published in the November 18, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — William W. Potter, 91, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019 at Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Stoneham on September 18, 1928, Bill is one of four children of the late Wayne L. and Jetta (née Stevens) Potter. He…

Published in the November 15, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Philip A. Russo, 96, of Wakefield, formerly a 60-year resident of Meridian Street in Melrose died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2019.

Born in Boston on February 20, 1923, he was the son of the late Angelo and Francesca Parlagreco.

Mr. Russo was…

Published in the November 14, 2019 edition.

LYNNFIELD — Francis A. Sousa, 95, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died Monday, November 11, 2019, Veterans Day, at his residence.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 22, 1923 he was the son of the late Francis M. and Lillian (Faucon) Sousa.

Mr. Sousa was raised in Wakefield…

U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War

Published November 13, 2019

MELROSE — Richard L. (”Dick”) Gallagher, 73, of Melrose, passed away on November 7, 2019.

Mr. Gallagher is survived by his devoted wife Stella Gallagher of Melrose, his loving son Keith Gallagher and wife Mindy of Wakefield, his late loving son Donald (”Donny”) Gallagher…

Hiking and camping were favorite activities

Published November 13, 2019

WAKEFIELD — On October 30, Scott Paul Doran, 57, of Wakefield, died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes after finishing an early morning swim in the MIT Alumni Pool and before walking over to the Cambridge Innovation Center to begin the third day of his…

Published in the November 12, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Jean K. (Luciano) Camerato, 80, died at home on Friday, November 8, 2019.

Born in Wakefield, Jean was the daughter of the late Domenic and Josephine Luciano. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1956. In the 1970’s Jean, known as “the hawk,” was a manager for…