Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the April 14, 2017 edition.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Barbara Davis Roberts, 94, formerly of Warwick, RI, and most recently of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully on April 1.

She was predeceased by her husband, William Martin Roberts; they were married for 50 years.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Gertrude…

Published in the April 13, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Tracy E. D’Attilio, 38, of Wakefield passed away on April 9 at The Massachusetts General Hospital.

She was born in Melrose on August 28, 1978 and was the daughter of Michael C. D’Attilio of Wakefield and the late Sally (Dakin) D’Attilio.

Tracy was a graduate of…

Published in the April 11, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD – Antonio Arria, 78, beloved husband of Grace (Pavone) Arria, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, April 10.

Born in Messina, Italy, he is the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Giuliano) Arria.

Antonio grew up in Messina, Italy and came to the United States…

Published in the April 11, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Frank Vito Longo was born on May 21, 1923 in Wakefield, where he lived his entire life in the home that he grew up in. He passed away peacefully on April 6, surrounded by his loving family.

A graduate of Wakefield High School and Colby College…

Published in the April 11, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Raymond A. MacMillan Jr., 81, of Melrose died Friday April 7, at his residence.

Raymond was born in Boston on June 21, 1935 and was the son of the late Raymond A. and Blanche A. (Carson) MacMillan.

Raymond was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class…

Published in the April 10, 2017 edition.

REVERE — Richard Gerry, 83, of Revere passed suddenly on April 4.

He was the beloved husband of Linda (Secatore) Gerry. He was the devoted father of Robin and Julie. He was the dear brother of Robert Gerry, Lorraine Dolbeare and the late Frederick, Paul, Warren, and Marion…

Published in the April 10, 2017 edition.

DANVERS — Angelina Chipouras, 89, died on Monday at Windsor Place of Wilmington.

She was the wife of the late Peter A. Chipouras. Angie and Peter were married for 64 years prior to his passing. Following their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Chipouras moved to Palm Harbor, Florida and…

Published in the April 10, 2017 edition.

READING — Charles James “Chuck” McKenney Jr., 66, of Reading passed away suddenly in Hobe Sound, Florida on April 2.

Born in Woburn and raised in Wakefield, Chuck was the loving son of the late Charles James McKenney and Florence Edna (Rudolph) McKenney. He was the beloved husband…

Published in the April 7, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Robert F. Morgan, 93, of Wakefield died peacefully Tuesday, April 4, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Marlborough on December 14, 1923, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Ellen (Costello) Morgan.

Mr. Morgan was raised in Malden and was a graduate of…

Published in the April 6, 2017 edition.

READING — John F. “Jack” Howard, 77, of Reading and formerly of Wakefield died peacefully Sunday, April 2, at the Bear Hill Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Malden, on February 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Paon) Howard…

A woman with many passions in life

Published in the April 6, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Jane M. Nicastro, 66, of Lynnfield and formerly of Wakefield died Sunday, April 2, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Winchester, September 25, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale D. and Jean S. (Orsini) Nicastro.

Jane…

Longtime produce manager at Shaw’s in Somerville

Published in the April 5, 2017 edition

STONEHAM — Andrew J. Galluccio, 80, of Stoneham and formerly of Wakefield, died on Monday, April 3, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Everett on July 7, 1936, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cardello) Galluccio.
Mr…