Wakefield Obituaries

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother who had a passion for life

WAKEFIELD — Dorothy G. McCarthy, age 83, a former longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her family.

Dorothy (“Dot”) was born in Medford and was the daughter of James E. and Pearl I. Gray, and…

A loving and devoted family man who had a passion for motorcycles

WAKEFIELD — James L. Harkins of Wakefield, formerly of Woburn, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital following several years of declining health. James, or ‘Jimmy’ as his family and friends called…

A noted artist and crafts person, an avid reader and an on-the-go person

WAKEFIELD — Susan Morey Leone, a Wakefield resident since 1984, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was 69 years old.

Born and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Muriel (Reebenacker) Woodruff.

Susan is…

A fantastic cook who loved to dance and play cards

WAKEFIELD — Glennis Mae (Valentine) Fallica, 96, formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022. She was the beloved wife for almost 40 years of Philip J. Fallica, until his death in 1983.

Born in Aredale Township, Iowa, she was…

Had a vibrant personality and was always willing to help others

WAKEFIELD — William H. Dean, age 82, a longtime resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

He was born in Melrose on January 25, 1940 and was the son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Ufford) Dean.

William (Bill) grew…

A loving friend to all

WAKEFIELD — Catherine Veronica Alemi Palmerino of Wakefield passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her family, with her beloved and cherished husband, Al, as she was welcomed into heaven.

Catherine was known throughout her life as a person everyone loved…

A member of St. Joseph Church and was devoted to her family

WAKEFIELD — Gladys L. Zagaja, 92, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Tuesday, March 1 at the Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Danvers.

Born in Chelsea on April 28, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline (Latka) Ulatowski…

A woman who enjoyed the simple things in life

WAKEFIELD — Karen J. Croce, 69, of Wakefield died Saturday, March 26 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Malden on July 25, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Peter and Florence (Johnson) Iosua.

Karen enjoyed the simple things in life. She…

Natural entertainer graduated from Wakefield High

PELHAM, NH — Richard F. Lodico, 77, of Pelham, NH, formerly of Wakefield, Reading and Wilmington, MA, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2022.

He was born April 12, 1944, in Somerville, MA, son of the late Michael J. Lodico and Carmaleen M. (Butler) Lodico.

Rick grew up in…

A family-loving woman who loved celebrating the holidays

MELROSE — Constance “Connie” King Frazier, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at age 89.

Connie was the beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Frazier. Devoted and loving mother of Cheryl F. King and husband William…

Served in the United States Navy

WAKEFIELD — Joseph C. Loconzolo, a long-time Wakefield resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Monday, March 14, 2022; he was 90 years old. Joe was born in East Boston on October 18, 1931; he was the dear son of the late…