Wakefield Obituaries

A part of the WMHS graduating class of 1973

WAKEFIELD — Scot Alan Moore formerly of Greenwood passed away on February 7, in Bradenton, Florida. He was 67 years old. He was preceded in death by his two parents, Charles (Randy) and Dorothy, as well as his wife Linda (Delaney). He is survived by his…

Loved to volunteer, play Bingo and listen to Irish music

WAKEFIELD — Veronica Mary (Coleman) McGuire, age 94, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27 at Melrose Wakefield hospital. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Maryann (Kilmurray) Coleman. Vera was born and grew up in Lucan Ireland in a row…

Found happiness in all of the little things in life

WAKEFIELD — Michael A. Valenza, age 26 of Wakefield passed away suddenly on February 25 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Stoneham on February 21, 1997 and was the beloved son of Anthony O. Valenza and Michele (Tansino) Valenza.

Michael was raised in…

A loving, family-oriented faithful woman

WAKEFIELD — Jean W. (Hudson) Geldart, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully on February 17, 2023 at the Kaplan House in Danvers.

Jean was born in Chelsea on December 4, 1931 and was the youngest of six children of the late John and Hilda (Burke) Hudson.

Jean attended Chelsea…

A sweet, kind, thoughtful person with a kind heart

WAKEFIELD — Glenn W. Taylor, resident of Wakefield, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. He was 67.

Born on September 22, 1955 in Everett, Glenn was one of two children of the late William E. and Doreen E. (Kenison…

Loved people, pets, music and had a great sense of humor

WAKEFIELD — Anthony James Zagarella Jr. passed away peacefully at age 54, on February 17, 2023. Born in Lynn, on January 9, 1969, to Anthony Sr. and Virginia (Bowman) Zagarella, both deceased, Tony grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High…

Had a love of politics, history, camping and snowmobiling

MERRIMAC — William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill.

Born in Malden on April 19, 1936 he was the son of the late Veronica (Richards) Sullivan.

William was raised in…

A family-oriented woman who loved traveling

WAKEFIELD — Ernestine F. “Dolly” Penachio, resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at a Winchester healthcare facility. She was 101.

Born on June 28, 1921 in Revere, Dolly was one of children of the late Ernest D. and Mildred (Giggi) Penachio. She grew up…

Retired finished carpenter, loved woodworking

WAKEFIELD — Richard M. Nasella, 67, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday, February 15 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Melrose on October 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Fusco) Nasella.

Richard was a graduate of Northeast Vocational High…

Loved to travel, visited 54 countries

NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — Diane B. (Bradford) Simensen, 82, North Woodstock, N.H., died after a period of failing health at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H., on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born in Winchester on November 13, 1940 to William and Muriel (Cox) Bradford…

An honest and loyal man who loved the outdoors

WAKEFIELD — John A. Benedetto, age 74, died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Thursday, February 16 after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He also fought a thirteen-year battle with multiple myeloma, but with his positive attitude and gentle spirit…

A devoted husband and father, loved spending time with family

WAKEFIELD — Frank was married for 62 years to his loving lifetime dance and tennis partner Irene (Racki) Blasi, the couple even winning a tournament in Bermuda, while celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The heart of Frank was his family, and the heart of the…