Wakefield Obituaries

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…

Published in the October 13, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Albert J. Sabbatelli, 85, of Wakefield, a loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Born Alberto Michele Sabbatelli in New York City on April 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Michele and Carmela Sabbatelli (née Sagliano) of Campania,…

Published in the October 13, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Richard “Dick” Dennis of Wakefield, son of the late Irene Dennis, passed away holding the hand of his wife of 53 years and listening to Johnny Mathis on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017.
Dick was an avid athlete in football, track and field, gymnastics and softball. He…

Avid Boston sports fan

Published in the October 11, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Virginia R. Miraglia, 84, of Lynnfield died on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Meadow View Center in North Reading.

She was born in Jay, Maine on June 22, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Leroy P. and Grace (Volpe)…

Enjoyed playing the piano

Published in the October 11, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Patricia A. Morrill, 77 of Wakefield, formerly of Somersworth, New Hampshire, died on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at her residence.

Born in Belmont on June 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Eunice (Baker) Morrill.

Mrs. Morrill had…

Published in the October 11, 2017 edition

Volunteered in Wakefield public schools

WAKEFIELD — Sally T. (Gray) Green, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was 79 years of age.

Sally was born in Lynn on November 22, 1937, one of three children of the late…

Published in the October 9, 2017 edition.

PEABODY — Woodrow W. “Bing” Potter Jr., 72, of Peabody and a former Wakefield resident, died Thursday, October 5 in Burlington.

Bing was born in El Paso, Texas on May 12, 1945 and was the son of the late Woodrow W. and Dorothy (Bishop) Potter. He was raised…

Published in the October 9, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Maryann Pisaturo, 86, of Wakefield and formerly of Stoneham, died on Tuesday, October 3 in Boston.

Maryann was born in Boston on September 14, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Marian (Reppucci) Gelsomini.

Maryann was born and raised in the West End…

Published in the October 5, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Robert E. Foley, age 79, a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, October 3 at his residence.

Born in Woburn on November 20, 1937 he was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Lundin) Foley.

Mr. Foley was raised in Woburn and was a graduate of…

Published in the October 5, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Marilyn Eunice Bowen (Anderson), 89, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on September 30, 2017. Born in Melrose on July 5, 1928, Marilyn was the daughter of the late J. Pauline (Shumway) & Randall T. Anderson.

Marilyn was a graduate of Wakefield High…

Published in the October 5, 2017 edition.

READING — Annette M. Butler, 88, of Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died Wednesday, October 4 at her residence.

Born in Boston on August 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Georgia V. (Cabral) McKenna.

Annette was raised in Melrose and was a…