Wakefield Obituaries

US Marine Corp veteran

WAKEFIELD — Philip Albert Tringale, the loving patriarch of his family, passed away peacefully at home on September 18. Phil was 99 years old. He lived a long and fruitful life always surrounded by family. A true gentleman from the Greatest Generation.

Born in the old West End of Boston, the…

Loved spending time in Cape Cod

IPSWICH — Elaine Marie Gilbertson, age 92 of Ipswich, formerly of Lynnfield passed away on September 21 at the Beverly Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Everett on May 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Judge Alfred Sartorelli and the late Maria (Pascarelli) Sartorelli. Mrs. Gilbertson…

Enjoyed time with her grandchildren

WAKEFIELD — Linda J. Elliott, age 77 of Wakefield died on Monday, September 23 at her home. She was born in Winchester on October 11, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Florence (Petrillo) Weaver. Linda was a lifelong Wakefield resident. She was a retired nurses aid…

US Navy veteran who enjoyed playing golf

SAUGUS — Carl “Joe” Saunders, aged 96 died peacefully on September 20 at his home in Saugus with his family. He was the loving husband of the late Anna M. Saunders with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Wakefield, he was one of…

Loved to travel, ski and Boston sports 

NEWBURYPORT — Paul Joseph Farrington, age 78, most recently of Newburyport passed away peacefully on September 16 after a lengthy illness. Paul was born on September 16, 1946 in Melrose to the late John J. and Margaret (Moley) Farrington. He was raised in Wakefield and attended public…

Enjoyed dancing and traveling

WAKEFIELD — Jean Mullen (Hennessey) of Wakefield passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on September 23. She was born in Boston on April 4, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Hayes) Hennessey. 

Jean was the beloved wife of 67 years to Eugene L…

US Army veteran

NORTH READING — Francis Hart of Topsfield, formerly North Reading died on Sunday, September 15 at the age of 87. 

Francis known by his family and friends as “Frannie” was born in Medford on June 18,1937 and was the son of the late Russell Hart and Josephine (Mel) Hart. Frannie was…

Enjoyed gardening and loved animals

WAKEFIELD — Mary Giglio, a steady and positive force whose can-do spirit, intelligence and compassion touched all who knew her, passed away Saturday, September 14. Mary was an avid gardener and loved animals especially the wild birds, bunnies and squirrels that frequented her feeder in the yard. Always independently minded…

Enjoyed traveling to Ireland and Sunday drives

STONEHAM — Nicholas F. O’Riordan, age 61 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 10 surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in Cork, Ireland on September 30, 1962, he was one of seven children born to the late Bartholomew and Margaret (Dromey) O’Riordan…

Enjoyed summers in New Hampshire along with painting and drawing

NEWPORT, RI — Dennis Michael McQuillen, the beloved husband of Dolly (Morton) McQuillen and father of Matthew, Erin and Kate passed away peacefully on September 3 in Newport, RI. He was born on April 8,1940 in Winthrop.

Dennis lived in North Reading for 45 years.…

Korean War veteran

WAKEFIELD — Gerald Antippas, age 95 of Wakefield, died at his home on Sunday, September 8 surrounded by his loving family. 

Gerald, known by his friends as “Gerry” born in Woburn on August 5, 1929 and was the son of the late Fotis and Mary (Pappas) Antippas. Gerry was a graduate…

Loved listening to music, feeding the birds and tending to her garden

NORTH ANDOVER — Karen M. (Farry) Noonan of North Andover, formerly of Malden and Wakefield passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on September 7 at the age of 72. Karen loved spending time with her family, cranking her tunes and “hoarding…