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...

Sep 14, 2025

Marie E. (Kallan) Watkins, of Reading, formerly of Cambridge passed away on Sunday September 14th, 2025. She was 79 years of age.

Marie grew up in Cambridge in a family house full of love.  As a child in the city Marie enjoyed adventures with her parents, siblings and beloved Aunt Jay.  Marie stayed in the city after she met her adoring...

Sep 14, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" Evans, a longtime resident of Reading, was born in Somerville on October 13, 1948, with her beloved identical twin, Alyce. A lifelong childcare advocate and educator, Kathy dedicated her career to nurturing children and families, earning her Bachelor's and Master’s in Education from Salem State. She worked for SEEM Childcare Center as a teacher and Director for 30...

Sep 12, 2025

Richard L. Newman of Stoneham passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was 84 years of age.

Born on Wednesday, April 23, 1941 in Cambridge, Richard was the loving son of the late Richard Newman and Helen (DeMarco) Newman. Richard was a warm, kind, gentle & caring son, brother, father, grandfather and friend who will be truly missed.

Richard had a...