Wakefield Obituaries

Loved working out and going on vacations with his family

WAKEFIELD — Richard “Dana” Vining, 62 of Wakefield, died peacefully at his home on Friday, July 8. He was born in Melrose on May 10, 1960. He was the son of Judith Vining (Gillis) and the late Arthur L. Vining.

Dana attended Wakefield High School…

WILMINGTON — John Barberian, age 65, of Wilmington, formerly of Wakefield, died on Tuesday July 5 in Wolfboro, NH.

He was born in Chelsea on January 24, 1957 and was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Kibarian) Barberian.

John grew up in Chelsea and moved to Wakefield when he was high school. He…

World War II U.S. Army veteran

MALDEN — Emilio M. Dellemonico passed away on July 1, 2022. He was 96 years old.

Emilio was born in Somerville and was a longtime resident of Malden and Tewksbury. He worked for Sandborns Motor Express for 49 years with the Local 25 as a truck driver and then…

Enjoyed going to the beach at her vacation home in York, Maine

WAKEFIELD — Dorothy Ida (Salucco) Crusco, age 89, of Wakefield died Friday, July 1 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Wakefield on February 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James and Filomena (Giardullo) Salucco.

Dorothy was born and raised in…

Her humor, zest for life and love for her family will be missed

READING — Katherine E. Golden, resident of Reading, and formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at a Reading healthcare facility. She was 91.

Born in Gloucester on May 9, 1931, Katherine was one of two children of the…

A dedicated family man, avid Boston sports fan, and champion cribbage player

WAKEFIELD — Edward T. (“Ed” and “Eddie”) Mitsock (formerly Micak) passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022.

Born June 27, 1932 in Llewellyn, Pennsylvania, Edward was the son of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Tkacz) Micak, and was the youngest and last surviving…

A devoted family man who loved home projects

WAKEFIELD — Walter Ring Callahan, Jr., age 92, of Wakefield, died peacefully on Thursday, June 23, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Pittsfield, on July 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Agnes (Salmon) Callahan.

Walter was a…

Had an infectious laugh and met everyone with a smile on her face

WAKEFIELD — June Peterson, age 73, a longtime Wakefield resident, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers with her loving family by her side. 

She was the beloved wife of Charles R.…

An active woman who was a talented cake decorator

WAKEFIELD — Ruth Elinor (Eidinger) Brezina, born on May 12, 1927, passed away on June 23, 2022, at 95 years and 41 days. Ruth was the wife of the late Edward Leon Brezina, both of Wakefield.

Ruth Brezina, a long time resident of Wakefield, was born…

With a quick wit and genuine heart, he was a loyal, cherished friend to many

WOBURN — To know Duane E. Blacklock was to love him – the power to bring people together, to bring a smile to your face, and leave you wanting to enjoy his presence and laughter again. Duane E. Blacklock, a…

A proud veteran of the United States Navy

WAKEFIELD — Richard M. Quinn, 84, of Wakefield died Thursday, June 16 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Stoneham on August 5, 1937 he was the son of the late Peter A. and E. Ermyntrude (Potter) Quinn. He was the beloved husband of Betsey J. (Batchelder) Quinn…