Wakefield Obituaries

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.

Mr. Boccelli was a Wakefield native and…

 

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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.

Mrs. Colantuonio was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston…

 

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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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Paul Funk Jr, 51

Standout athlete, loved boating and fishing

DUXBURY — Paul A. Funk Jr, 51 years old, of Duxbury passed away suddenly on April 15, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1971 in Malden, MA and was raised in Wakefield, MA. Adored son of the late Paul and Marie (Larsen) Funk. He is survived by his…

 

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Maureen Burke, 64

Loved camping, traveling and visiting the beach

WAKEFIELD — Maureen E. Burke, age 64, a lifelong resident of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Melrose on July 8, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Helen (Cronin) Burke.

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Mark D. Farrell, 58

A fun loving, kind and generous man

MELROSE — Mark D. Farrell, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden heart ailment on Tuesday, April 12, 2023, at age 58.

Mark was born in Melrose on March 7, 1965, one of seven children of the late John J. Farrell and Phyllis…

 

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