Wakefield Obituaries

An avid golfer

Published in the October 25, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Anne M. Knight, 90, a lifelong resident of Wakefield died Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

Born in Wakefield on October 29, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Stamegna) Albani.

Anne was raised in…

Published in the October 25, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Regina M. “Gina” Palmer, 78, of Wakefield, formerly of Woburn, died Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Woburn on June 23, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Gentile) Croft.

Gina was the beloved…

Published in the October 24, 2017 edition.

READING — Edward L. Fitzemeyer, 90, passed away at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading on October 21, 2017. He was born in Revere on January 30, 1927 to the late George and Louise (Burridge) Fitzemeyer. He was raised in Revere, graduated from Revere High School and attended…

Published in the October 24, 2017 edition.

CAMPTON, New Hampshire — Beverly Burton Seavey, 81, of Campton, New Hampshire, formerly of Reading, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, avid reader, skilled baker, nature enthusiast, community builder, advocate for women, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2017 in Laconia, New Hampshire.

Born in Boston, daughter of…

Published in the October 23, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Richard R. “Dick” Miranda, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully at The Residence at Pearl Street in Reading on Thursday, October 19, 2017 surrounded by family, friends and love.

Dick was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Janet (Casey) Miranda with whom…

Published in the October 19, 2017 edition

PEABODY — Patricia C. Norris, 78, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Boston on July 15, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Walsh) Messenger.

Patricia was raised in Westwood…

Former Executive Director at the Boit Home

Published in the October 18, 2017 edition

BEVERLY — Rev. Barbara “Joy” Alderman, 85, of Beverly died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Joy was born in Salem on October 22, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Leon D. and Barbara…

Enjoyed fishing and time outdoors

Published in the October 18, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Franklin S. “Frank” Cresta, 31, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester on October 14, 2017.

Born in Melrose on November 2, 1985 to Tina (Fotino) Cresta and Vincenzo Cresta, both of Wakefield. Frank was a legend…

Published in the October 17, 2017 edition.

SAUGUS — Robert C. Harmon passed away on October 12, 2017.

Bob was dearly beloved by his wife of 56 years, Diane (O’Donnell) Harmon and children: Tree Lisa Harmon and partner Edward Gleason, Bob (Sonny) Harmon Jr. and wife Jeana Martin-Harmon, Leslie Sullivan and husband Bob Sullivan. Bob…

Published in the October 17, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Immacolata “Tina” (Gentile) Perrino, 76, of Melrose, died at her home surrounded by her family on Oct. 13, 2017.

Immacolata was born and raised in Mirabella Eclano Avellino, Italy. She came to America at the age of 26 and resided in Somerville for 10 years and…

Published in the October 16, 2017 edition.

READING — Catherine B. (Ronan) “Cathy” Moneypenny, 57, of Reading, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 at her home.

Born on January 12, 1960 in Melrose, Cathy is the loving daughter of the late Christopher Ronan and Rita (Fahey) Ronan.

Cathy was a…

Published in the October 16, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Virginia A. Zagarella, 69, of Wakefield, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at her home after a long period of failing health.

Virginia was born in Melrose on September 29, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Francis and Ann (Lennon) Bowman.

She was a lifelong…