Wakefield Obituaries

Longtime Board Member of the New England Food Foundation

MARSTONS, MILLS — Joseph S. Cerretani, of Marstons Mills, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2022 at the age of 86. Joe was born in Wakefield on January 17, 1936 to the late Orlando “Joe” and Marion…

Active parishioner at Emmanuel Episcopal Church who enjoyed playing guitar

WAKEFIELD — Hugo S. Persson, a resident of Wakefield, died unexpectedly on February 2, 2022, aged 53.

Son of Anne-Maj Berglund and Staffan Persson, Hugo was born on April 8, 1968 in Seattle, Washington. As a child he relocated to his mother’s native Finland, along…

Loved fishing, hiking and looking for wildlife with friends and family

MELROSE — Richard V. Tobey, of Melrose, passed away on April 9, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mildred V. “Dolly” Tobey of 64 years. Loving and devoted father of Susan Herook and her husband, Gerard, of Melrose; Richard V. Tobey Jr. and his…

A devoted father who was an avid sports fan

WAKEFIELD — Michael “Digger” Lucey Sr., 54, a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 9.

He was born on March 22, 1968 and was the son of the late Paul and Jean (Niland) Lucey.

Michael was a graduate of Northeast…

A loving wife and mother who loved to cook and bake

MELROSE — Mary A. (Bonasera) Pingiaro, 89 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022. Beloved wife of Anthony S. (Tony) Pingiaro of 68 years. Dear daughter of the late Ida (Zanelli) and Frank Bonasera. Loving mother of Ann Marie Dello Iacono and…

Had an upbeat, lovable personality who loved to make friends

WAKEFIELD — Gail A. Bekkenhuis, a resident of Wakefield and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 59.

Gail was born in Attleboro on September 7, 1962. She persevered through health challenges to live a…

An animal lover, wonderful cook and loved going to the casino

WAKEFIELD — Linda M. Kane, 73, of Wakefield, died Thursday, April 7 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Malden on April 29, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle (Dzoib) Kirby.

Mrs. Kane was raised in Malden…

A long-time English teacher at WMHS who loved golf

WAKEFIELD — Tom Merchant, a long-time teacher at Wakefield High School, died suddenly on April 5, 2022, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 88.

Tom was born in East Boston on August 10, 1933, to the late Anne (Doherty) and Thomas Merchant. He spent his…

Loved her family, friends and gatherings of all sorts

WAKEFIELD — Joan Noreen “Flashy” Logue, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at her home on April 7 at the age of 82. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Robert Logue. She is predeceased by her siblings John, Florence, Michael, and Phyllis…

Honorable, responsible, authentic and refreshing

MELROSE — George F. Lovett, of Melrose, a man of many talents and many jobs, died peacefully on April 2, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Boston on October 25, 1935 to the late William and Margaret (Healy) Lovett. He was raised in Allston and graduated…

Loved to ride his Harley Davidson and going to Booth Bay Harbor

STONEHAM — Paul R. Grover passed away at Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on April 2, 2022. He was 80 years of age. Paul was born and raised in Melrose, was a member of the Melrose High School Class of 1960 and…