Wakefield Obituaries

Loving wife, mother, and aunt who enjoyed traveling and cooking

WAKEFIELD — Diane M. “Dee” (Keefe) Interbartolo of Wakefield formerly of Charlestown passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Charles”Chuck” Interbartolo and his extended family. Loving daughter of the late Isabella (O’Donell) and Walter Keefe. Adored sister of Terry and her husband…

Always the life of the party with a great laugh and brilliant smile

WAKEFIELD — Mary Jane Tropeano Brosnahan died suddenly October 4, at Winchester Hospital.

Born July 1, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Jeannette Tropeano, Mary grew up in Wakefield and maintained meaningful friendships in the community her entire life. Mary, always the…

Avid golfer cherished his family and friends

TOPSFIELD — Kenneth J. Cataldo Jr., age 58 of Topsfield, formerly of Wakefield, died Friday, September 23 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Melrose on June 3, 1964, he was the beloved son of Kenneth J. and Ellie T. (Rogers) Cataldo of Belleview, FL…

A loving mother who created beautiful, handcrafted jewelry

EAST BOSTON — It is with great sadness that the family of Erika Lynne Williams announces her unexpected passing on September 28, 2022. Erika was only 36 years old and will be forever remembered.

Erika was the beloved daughter of Robin (Spiriti) Williams of Swampscott and Robert…

Enjoyed spending time with family, reading, and watching the Bruins

WILMINGTON — Karen A. Roberts, 65, of Wilmington, formerly of North Andover and North Reading, died on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Melrose on October 28, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Janet L…

Natural athlete lived most of his life in Wakefield

GLOUCESTER — Scott Paul Bergholtz, 58, of Wakefield and Gloucester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2022.

He was born December 17,1963 and lived in Wakefield most of his life attending Wakefield Schools, Worcester Academy and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Scott…

An outgoing, loving person who had a very positive attitude about life

WAKEFIELD — Diane Salvato, 59, of Wakefield passed away on Wednesday, September 21, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Laurence…

A kindhearted man who loved his work, golf, and family

WAKEFIELD — Tim Roberto died peacefully on September 20, 2022 at Windrose Assisted Living in Woburn surrounded by his family. He was the son of Amelia Ippollito Roberto and John Roberto.

Tim was a life-long resident of Wakefield and a graduate of Wakefield High School…

Heart and soul of her family who was kind to all

WAKEFIELD — Rosemary B. Collins, age 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022, at the Bear Hill Healthcare Center, Stoneham.

Born in Malden, March 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Goncz) McNeil. Rosemary was raised in…

A kind, generous and selfless person who was an amazing cook

WAKEFIELD — Anna Maria Pitman (Gelsomini), of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Capestrano, Italy on Oct 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Irma (Colasacco) Gelsomini.

Anna was the beloved wife of Fredrick…

A man that valued friendship, family, and loyalty

CAPE CORAL, Florida — Walter A. Olson, Jr., 70, of Cape Coral, Fla. died Tuesday, September 20 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Somerville on October 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kehoe…

An active volunteer for Council of Aging and a member of the Retired Men’s Club

WAKEFIELD — Mr. Robert Orrin Hale, a life-long resident of Wakefield, passed away at age 89, at his home built by his great uncle Horace Hale in 1892. Robert was born at the Melrose Hospital in 1933, one of three…