Sep 30, 2025

Alberto “Al/Nonno” Maitino, 87, of Stoneham, MA, formerly Watertown, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was surrounded by family and leaves behind a life rich with laughter, hard work, love, and great food.

Born in Miranda, Italy, Al came to America in search of opportunity where he worked tirelessly as a laborer and married the love of...

Sep 30, 2025

Frances (Accorto) Chinappi, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 30th, 2025 with her family by her side. She was 92 years of age.

Frances was born in Italy and became a refugee during the turmoil of World War II. She often shared stories of her family’s struggles to survive after being forced to flee their home—stories filled with hardship,...

Sep 27, 2025

Kevin Thomas Wallace—father, son, brother, and biggest cheerleader—passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He is now finding peace in the arms of those he loved: throwing a frisbee to his dog, Sammy; tinkering with his Pa; having tea with his Mamma; and holding his baby brother, Patrick. Between reunions with loved ones, he’ll surely find time for a hockey...

Sep 24, 2025

Edward “Eddie” “Pie” John Pinato, a lifelong Stoneham resident and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in his home at the age of 93, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Born on Summer Street on May 19, 1932, Eddie lived a full life in service to his family, country, and the Town of...

Sep 23, 2025

Anthony (Tony) DiSarcina, 93, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 after a period of declining health.  He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Maria (Caruso) DiSarcina of Somerville, Massachusetts.  He is predeceased by his parents and his late brother Louis and his wife Rosanna of Medford.  He will be greatly missed by his...

Sep 23, 2025

Gerald “Gerry” Cahill Duggan died peacefully on September 23 in Concord, Massachusetts. He was 82 years old.

Gerry was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 24, 1943, the son of Dr. George L. Duggan and Margaret Mary (Cahill) Duggan. He attended St. Stanislaus Grammar School, Keith Academy and then graduated from Lowell High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor’s and...

Sep 22, 2025

Mary Farrell- 97 passed away on September 22,2025 at Pilgrim Nursing Home.

Born in Somerville to the late Louis and Mary (Sullivan). Mary was the sister of the late John Farrell, Lillian Ryan, Roseann Hackett and Richard Farrell. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mary grew up in Somerville and graduated from...

Sep 18, 2025

Francis “Frank” Connolly, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and longtime member of the Reading community, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at the age of 88, surrounded by family.

Francis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps before beginning a lifelong career with the Reading School Department, where he worked as a custodian...

Sep 17, 2025

Paul H. Shaak- of Reading formerly of Medford, Sept. 17 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Stephanie Rubbicco Shaak. Son of the late Paul Shaak Sr. and Hazel Briand Shaak. Brother of Sally Medico Anastasio, Ann Marie Crocket and Susan Penta. Father of Heather Durant, Katrina Albright and Victoria Heacock. Step father of Christine Napier, Melissa Trenga...

Sep 17, 2025

Neil A. (Johnson) Kade, a beloved husband, father, and scientist, passed away on September 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, creativity, and love. Born on August 2, 1978, Neil's life was a testament to hard work and perseverance, beginning in his youth when he balanced a demanding job with his high school studies to support his dream of...