Wakefield Obituaries

Retired general counsel for the Federal Reserve Bank

WAKEFIELD — Cynthia Ann Conley (Convey) had an unexpected, heavenly reunion with the love of her life on December 8. She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her sister Pam Greco and her partner Ray; her sister Sue Lawry; her stepdaughters: Siobhan Agganis and…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Michael J. Grogan, 88, of Melrose, retired firefighter of 37 years on the Melrose Fire Department company 1, Ladder 1 passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17 at home. Michael was born in the Bronx, NY in 1935 to Michael J Grogan and Helen (Rodgers) Grogan. He attended…

Retired electrician enjoyed golfing and other sports

WAKEFIELD — Joseph L. Puccio Sr., age 97, of Wakefield died December 16 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born in Boston on August 22, 1926 and was the son of the late Vincent and Rose (Rotigliano) Puccio. Mr. Puccio was a retired…

Avid Red Sox and Patriots fan who loved playing poker

PEABODY — Joseph T. Cucurullo, age 69 of Peabody and formerly of Wakefield died December 13 in Burlington surrounded by his loving family. 

Joe was born in Melrose on April 11,1954 and was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Kelly) Cucurullo. He…

Collector of sports memorabilia who loved long walks and listening to the blues

WAKEFIELD — Joseph Anthony Croce Quinn, aged 80, passed away December 9 after battling a long illness. Born in Chelsea on November 7, 1943 and raised in Revere and Wakefield. He was the son of the late Irene F (Croce) Johnson and…

Loved riding bikes, enjoyed day trips to the beach and shopping

WAKEFIELD — Concetta “Connie” Ann Longo passed away peacefully on December 11. She was born in Wakefield on May 15, 1924 where she lived her entire life. Connie’s parents, John and Francesca Ciccarella, immigrated from Italy on April 20, 1914 via the SS Canopic…

Avid gardener, genealogist, photographer and traveler

PEABODY — Donald P. Fields of Brooksby Village in Peabody, formerly of Reading and Somerville died on December 3 in his 91st year. He was predeceased in death by his wife of 50 years, Joan (Daniels) Fields and their son Brian P. Fields. Donald was the son of Harold…

WAKEFIELD — Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, December 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Church of the Incarnation, 429 Upham St., Melrose, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. for Mary E. (Good) Starr, who died on Saturday, December 2 at her home in Wakefield…

Loved riding and working on antique Triumph motorcycles

WAKEFIELD — John J. Bingham (“Jeff”)  passed away on November 29 surrounded by his family. He was 71. A willful man of pride and integrity, Jeff maintained steadfast resolve until the very end.

Born and raised in Melrose, Jeff was the middle of five children. He attended…

New Orleans native was an excellent cook and party hostess

PEABODY — Carrol Stumpf passed away at Beverly Hospital on Monday, November 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.

Carrol was born Carrol Richard in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 22, 1941. Growing up in New Orleans, Carrol met her…

Wakefield native managed high rise property in Boston

WAKEFIELD — It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of Rosemary Bellandi, 84, of Wakefield, a beloved aunt, good friend, loving sister and kind soul. She was always there to lend a helping hand, full of life, laughter, loved her family very much and…