Marilyn (Colarusso) Castaldo
Feb 5, 2026
Marilyn Castaldo, 94, beloved mother passed peacefully and entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman whose life was exemplified by her kindness, generosity and steadfast faith and will leave a lasting impact on all who knew her. Her legacy lives on through the faith she instilled...
Sydney M. Hodson III
Feb 5, 2026
Sydney M. Hodson III, born November 16, 1941, passed peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of quiet kindness, deep roots in his hometown, and a legacy of love for family, animals, music, and the natural world.
A lifelong resident of Reading, Massachusetts, Sydney was the definition of a true townie. He spent his life connected to the community he loved, working in...
James R. Razzaboni
Feb 5, 2026
James “Jim” Razzaboni entered the world of eternal peace on February 5th, 2026, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by the love of his cherished family. He was 89 years old.
Born on April 3, 1936, in Somerville, Massachusetts, Jim was the beloved son of Mary (Malski) and James V. Razzaboni. Though Somerville was always home, his heart lived just as fully...
Vincent J. Giannusa
Feb 1, 2026
Vincent J. Giannusa, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 1, 2026. He was 84 years of age.
Vincent enjoyed freshwater fishing, reading science fiction novels, listening to music, and was a proud dogfather to many rescue dogs. He was a retired medical technician/phlebotomist at Mass General & Winchester Hospitals.
Vincent was the beloved son of the late Benedetto and Cecilia...
Monica M. (Brisson) Ruff
Jan 31, 2026
Monica M. Ruff, 96, peacefully joined our Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Edward Ruff (deceased 2011), with whom she shared a blessed marriage of 59 years and raised eight children.
Born on December 29, 1929, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Monica was the eighth of nine children born to Francis...
Lynn Ann (Derby) Collins
Jan 26, 2026
Lynn Ann (Derby) Collins of Stoneham passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2026. She is 66 years of age.
Born on Monday, October 19, 1959 in East Boston, Lynn is the loving daughter of the late Walter Derby and Elisa (Barone) Derby. Lynn is a warm, kind, gentle & loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law and best friend who...
Nancy LeFave
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy M. (Litchfield) LeFave, 91, of Reading, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 25th, surrounded by her two loving and devoted daughters.
The daughter of the late Benjamin and Gerda (Haselton) Litchfield, Mrs. LeFave was born in Reading and was an area resident all of her life, graduating from RMHS in 1951. She was a lifelong parishioner at St....
Anna (Tricca) "Lucy" Allen
Jan 25, 2026
Anna Lucy (Tricca) Allen of Stoneham passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was 92 years of age.
Lucy was a kind, loyal, caring and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born in 1933, Lucy was the loving daughter of the late Joseph Tricca and Mary (Gagliordone)...
Paul D. Murphy
Jan 24, 2026
Paul D. Murphy, of Reading, born December 26, 1936, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia Rae (Tardelli) Murphy. He is survived by their cherished children: Paul Murphy and his wife Donna; Susan Williams and her husband Scott; Linda Cook and her husband Paul; Roberta Murphy; John Murphy and his wife Sharon; and Stephen...
Evelyn M. (Mancini) Papadinis
Jan 22, 2026
Evelyn M. (Mancini) Papadinis peacefully passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026. She was 102 years of age. Born in West Roxbury, and grew up in Revere, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Sara (DiTillio) Mancini. Dear sister of late brothers Anthony, John and Daniel Mancini, and her sister Mary DeThomas.
Evelyn enjoyed ballroom dancing with her late...