Wakefield Obituaries

WAKEFIELD — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother Pauline DeGusto who left us on December 28 after a beautifully lived life.

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most offering support, wisdom, love and abundance. She was a treasured member of…

National Guard veteran who was an avid fisherman and dancer

NEW BOSTON, NH — Richard J. Muse, Sr. age 91 of New Boston, NH and formerly of Wakefield died Saturday, December 28 in New Boston. He was born in Wakefield on March 26, 1933 and was the son of the late Walter A. and Annie…

SALEM, NH — Mary B. (Walsh) Zagarella of Salem, NH formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 26. 

Born on October 4, 1933 to the late Charles and Margaret Walsh. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Joseph S.R. Zagarella. Mary was a loving…

Served his country during World War II

Philip C. Siciliano, age 97, a resident of Wakefield for 71 years, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was born in Boston on February 7, 1927 and was the son of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Farina) Siciliano. 

Philip was raised in Everett and was a…

Enjoyed Sunday dinners, making his own wine and tending his garden

WAKEFIELD — Michele “Mike” Novelli, age 85, of Wakefield passed away December 23 at the Lahey Clinic and Medical Center in Burlington. 

Born and raised in Tocco da Casauria, Italy on November 29, 1939 he was the son of the late Paolo…

Devoted Catholic who enjoyed cooking and spending time on his boat

MELROSE — Felicito L. Faller, MD, a resident of Melrose and formerly longtime of Medford passed away peacefully and comfortably as he wished on Friday, December 20 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers at age 90.

Felicito was born in Lucban, Philippines…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Christopher Joseph “Wheat” Gleason, 75 of Wakefield sadly left us on December 6 after a 20 year battle with heart disease. Christopher died at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and will fondly be remembered and greatly missed by his large family and circle of friends from North Reading, Wakefield and…

Avid sports lover who was a well known tennis player in his town

WALTHAM — Cosmo Magliozzi, 87 of Waltham, originally from Wakefield passed away peacefully on December 15. He was born in Boston on August 26, 1937, the son of the late Mary (Herlihy) and John Magliozzi. 

Cozzie, as he was known to…

Being on the water was her happy place

OLD SAYBROOK, — Nancy Jean Nicholas (nee Joseph) of Old Saybrook, CT passed away unexpectedly with her husband and family by her side on December 10 after a brief illness.

She was the beloved wife of Richard J. Nicholas. Born in Boston to George Joseph and Dorothy…

Love for her family knew no bounds

WAKEFIELD — Karen A. (Larsen) Lamson, longtime resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15 at the age of 71. 

Born on September 28, 1953, Karen was one of two children of the late Roy and Doreen (Vaughan) Larsen. Karen grew up in Malden where…

Enjoyed cars, technology and traveling along with Boston Red Sox and NE Patriots

WAKEFIELD — Paul Tarallo passed away on December 15 with his family by his side. Paul was born and raised in Waltham to the late Edmund Tarallo and Angelina Tarallo (Mele). He went to Waltham High School and graduated from Northeastern University…

Love of Bingo, crocheting, baking and traveling

WAKEFIELD — Barbara Ann Hammersley, age 95 of Wakefield passed away on Sunday, December 15 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. 

She was born in Somerville on November 18, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Theresa R. (Eason) Rohwedder. Born on November 18, 1929…