Wakefield Obituaries

George Kretas, Jr., 50

WAKEFIELD — George A. Kretas, Jr. of Everett, formerly of Wakefield, entered into eternal rest at home, unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 15. He was 50 years old. Born in Malden, George lived in Everett for many years. He had a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State College and worked at the Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse

 

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John Kenneth Muse, 83

Beloved townie and Wakefield Warrior

WAKEFIELD — John Kenneth “Boomer” Muse, 83, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died peacefully on Friday, July 14 at the Tuft’s Medical Center in Boston.

 He was born in Wakefield to the late Richard S. and Helen C. (Smith) Muse on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1940. Mr. Muse was a

 

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Dennis Tibbetts, 72

Enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting

WAKEFIELD — Dennis E. Tibbetts, 72 a longtime resident of Wakefield died Sunday, July 16, at the Lahey Medical Center of Burlington. 

Born in Lynn, February 17, 1951 he was the son of the late Eugene R. and Anna T. (Doyle) Tibbetts. Dennis was raised in

 

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Patricia Foley

Loved to travel and trips overseas

WAKEFIELD — Patricia H. (Lucey) Foley was born at home in Malden on March 21, 1933, to the late John T. and Grace (McDermod) Lucey. Her family moved to the Greenwood section of Wakefield, where she resided for 30 years and met the love of her life, Al, at…

 

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Arthur McKean, 61

Big Red Sox fan who enjoyed golf and trips to Lake Winnipesaukee

WAKEFIELD — Arthur J. McKean, a long time resident of Melrose and Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 14. He was 61.

Born in Melrose on September 29, 1961, Arthur was the oldest of four children of Joseph P. McKean and the late…

 

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Laurence Garvin, 91

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Laurence G. Garvin, age 91 of Wakefield and formerly of Medford died Saturday, July 15 in his home of 60 years. He was born in Medford on November 28, 1931 and was the son of the late William H. and Margaret (Golden) Garvin. 

He was a graduate of Medford…

 

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Pamela A. Lussier, 76

Retired Tewksbury Teacher

WAKEFIELD — Pamela A. (Preston) Lussier, age 76, of Tewksbury, passed away July 5. Beloved wife of Paul J. Lussier.

Calling hours are Monday, July 10 from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by her funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte, 38, Tewksbury.

 

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Luco DiNanno, 85

Veteran was a talented engineer and architect

WAKEFIELD — Luco R. DiNanno, age 85 of Wakefield, died on Thursday June 22 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital with the love of family members by his side.

He was born in Everett on July 7, 1937 and was the son of the late Rocco and Maria (Cicchini) DiNanno…

 

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John Doyle, 74

Army veteran served as medic in Vietnam

WAKEFIELD — John C. Doyle, 74, of Mount Desert, Maine, died peacefully with his family by his side at the Togus VA Hospital in Augusta on June 29.

John was born April 6, 1949, in Wakefield to Walter and Dorothy Doyle. John graduated from Wakefield High School in…

 

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Janet Cipriano, 96

Loved shopping, trips to Foxwoods and line dancing

WAKEFIELD — Ms. Janet L. Cipriano, a resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1 at Brightview Senior Living Facility, Wakefield, at the age of 96. 

Janet was born on August 7, 1926, in Boston, one of six children of the late Joseph and…

 

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Claire Atwater, 81

Enjoyed traveling the world

WAKEFIELD — Claire M. Atwater (Foss) of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, June 18 at the age of 81. 

Claire was a lifelong member of the Wakefield community, born to Benjamin and Dorothy Foss on December 28, 1941. After graduating from Wakefield Memorial High School in 1960, Claire married David…

 

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Karen Troiano, 53

Cosmetologist

WAKEFIELD — Karen (Almeida) Troiano of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on June 23. She was 53 years old. 

Karen was a graduate of Wakefield High School, class of 1988 and later obtained her bachelor’s degree from Boston University.  She was also a licensed cosmetologist.

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