Wakefield Obituaries

Judith MacPherson, 83

Traveled around the world, avid reader and loved country music 

 

WAKEFIELD — Judith F. MacPherson, of Salisbury, and formerly of Wakefield and Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10 at Country Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Newburyport, at age 83. 

Judith was born in Cambridge on March 11, 1940, the…

 

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Meghan E. Sardella, 38

Beloved innkeeper of The Atlantic Birches Inn, Old Orchard Beach

 

NORTH ANDOVER – Meghan Eileen Sardella, 38, of North Andover, Mass., passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023 following a brief illness.

Meghan was born in Melrose on May 14, 1984. She spent her formative years in North Reading, graduating High School in…

 

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Mary O’Reilly McManus, 86

Accomplished seamstress, avid reader

WAKEFIELD — Mary O’Reilly McManus of Reading (formerly of Wakefield) passed away on May 6 at the age of 86 surrounded by her family. Mary was the loving wife of John F. “Jack” McManus for 65 years and the loving daughter of the late Thomas G. and Helen (Toomey) O’Reilly.

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Francis J. Kilkelly Jr., 92

Attorney, runner, USMC lieutenant

QUEENS, NY — Francis J. Kilkelly, Jr. (Frank) of Flushing, N.Y., 92, died peacefully on May 7, 2023, after a short illness. 

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty, nee McHugh), with whom he recently celebrated 65 years of marriage and who survives him. He was predeceased by his…

 

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Rosalie Katherine Nutile, 88

Enjoyed tennis, golf and reading

Rosalie Katherine Nutile, (Kravish) age 88, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home with her family on May 7,  2023.  She was born to parents John and Mary Kravish, on November 8, 1934 in Chelsea. She is pre-deceased by her two sisters, Joanna “Joan” Jankowski and Theresa Thacker.

 

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Gary Dancewicz, 74

Served in National Guard, football player and official, enjoyed reading and crosswords

MELROSE — Gary F. Dancewicz, a 40-year college football official and longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, April 28 at age 74. 

Born on January 16, 1949…

 

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Belarmino Pecjo, 86

OSSIPEE, NH — Belarmino Buan “Bernie” Pecjo, age 86, of Ossipee, NH, formerly a longtime resident of East Boston, died Friday, April 28 at the Portsmouth Hospital in New Hampshire.

Bernie, the son of Jose Pecjo and Eusebia Buan, was born and raised in Angeles City, Philippines. He joined the US Navy in 1958. In…

 

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Samuel A. Boccelli, 90

Proudly served in US Army during the Korean War

 

WAKEFIELD — Samuel A. Boccelli, age 90, of Wakefield died Friday, April 28 at the Wakefield Center Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Wakefield on January 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Sorcorso and Rosina (Sateriale) Boccelli.

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Antoinette J. Colantuonio, 100

WINTHROP — Antoinette J. Colantuonio, age 100, of Winthrop, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Born in Boston on February 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Philomena (Caggiano) Ebba.

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Mary Louise Lundgren, 93

Chemist, talented dancer with funny disposition

WAKEFIELD — Mary Louise Lundgren, 93, of Wakefield died on Sunday, April 23 at her home. Born in Boston on May 26, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mabel (Glode) Clement. Mary was raised in Revere and was a graduate of St. Rose High School…

 

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John Deveney, 83

Retired, award winning physics teacher

WAKEFIELD — John A. Deveney, 83, of Wakefield, MA and Kennebunk, ME, passed away on April 24 after a brief illness, leaving his wife of 56 years Dorothy-Ann Giardino Deveney.

He was predeceased by his loving parents, Nona and John Deveney and his sister Nona Patricia and her husband Edward…

 

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Eleanor Sentementes, 92

An art lover who enjoyed cooking and reading

WINCHESTER — Eleanor K. “Ellie” Sentementes, age 92, of Winchester, formerly a 60-year resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at her residence at The Gables at Winchester.

Born in Boston on March 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James J…

 

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