Joseph Pontone
Mar 29, 2026
Joseph Pontone, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 29th, 2026. He was 87 years of age.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Joe was a man whose quiet strength and kind heart touched all who knew him.
Born in Cassino Italy, he carried with him a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys—family, hard work, and togetherness....
Lillian Therese (Fahey) Haley
Mar 26, 2026
Lillian Therese (Fahey) Haley of Reading passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 99 and ½. Born September 30, 1926, in Somerville, Lillian was the loving daughter of the late Julius F. Fahey and Helen (Johnson) Fahey. She married the love of her life, Edward W. Haley, in 1948, and together they raised their four children in...
Ann Marie (McManus) Morris
Mar 23, 2026
Ann Marie (McManus) Morris, 86, beloved wife of the late Richard F. Morris and long-time resident of Reading, Massachusetts.
Vivacious Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, neighbor and friend to many who will long cherish her.
Ann Marie was born on August 9, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Frederick and Alice (Carnes) McManus – the...
Anne R. (Howley) Rotondi
Mar 22, 2026
Anne was born in 1934 and started her life in a little town called Contoocook, NH with her mother Audrey Bergstrom, father Jim Howley and her brother James. It was set in an ideal spot right on the Contoocook River overlooking the dam.
Long before i-pads and cell phones, Anne at a young age took up playing the piano as a...
Paul J. McCarthy
Mar 21, 2026
Paul J. McCarthy, of Reading, passed away on Saturday March 21st, 2026 at home with his family by his side. He was 87 years of age.
A lifelong member of the Massachusetts Golf Association and the Colonial Chorus of Reading. He belonged to the Barbershop Singers for many years, and he was the proud owner and chief operator of the Wells...
Marie Carole (Jean) Ridore
Mar 20, 2026
Marie Carole (Jean) Ridore, of Stoneham, formerly of Everett and Haiti, passed away peacefully on Friday March 20th, 2026 with her family by her side.
Marie Ridore lived her life with piety, love, and grace. She was dedicated to her family, she was involved in multiple church communities and she was always willing to help those in need. She was cherished...
Susan (Dischino) DeSimone
Mar 18, 2026
Susan (Dischino) DeSimone, of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 18th, 2026. She was 106 years of age.
Susan was an avid bowler and golfer well into her 90's. Her favorite activities included watching the Patriots and Red Sox on tv.
Susan was the beloved wife of the late Cosmo DeSimone. She was the loving mother of Chris DeSimone and his...
Robert A. Atamian
Mar 15, 2026
Robert A. "Robbie" Atamian, 75, of Hopedale, Massachusetts passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 due to heart complications. Born on September 16, 1950 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, son of the late Robert and Ginny (Reed) Atamian, Robbie lived a simple life with an unwavering loyalty to his family and friends.
Robbie was predeceased by both of his parents and two sisters,...
Donna Marie Powers
Mar 13, 2026
Donna Marie Powers, 75, of Stoneham, MA, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, shortly after a wonderful visit with family.
After bravely overcoming cancer, Donna had been enjoying six years in remission. Her passing was sudden but also peaceful.
She is survived by her son, Chris Powers, his wife, Kate; her grandchildren, Louisa Powers and Hazel Powers; her siblings, Lisa Wilkie,...
Maria A. (Ribeiro) Fula
Mar 13, 2026
Maria A. (Ribeiro) Fula of Stoneham passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2026. She is 84 years of age.
Our mother was born in 1941 in the Azores. She came from a place of strong traditions and deep family roots. Like many immigrants, she crossed the ocean with courage and determination, seeking a better life and future for her family. Life...