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...

Feb 4, 2026

Pensavalli, Domenic Q. -Of Reading, Feb. 4th, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 63 years to Nina (Chiarello). Father of Domenic Pensavalli and his wife Carolyn of N. Andover, Michael Pensavalli and his wife Margaret (Peggy) of Stoneham and Darren Pensavalli of Reading. Son of the late Ignazio and Edith Pensavalli. Grandfather of Sydney and...

Feb 1, 2026

Philip Spears passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1st, 2026.  He leaves behind a legacy defined first and foremost by his love for his daughters. They were his greatest pride, his greatest joy, and the softest spot in his heart. Everything he did was done with them in mind. He lived his life in honor of them, celebrating their accomplishments,...

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...

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...

Jan 29, 2026

Petropoulos, Chris -Of North Reading, Jan. 29th. Beloved husband of Evangelia (Clessas). Loving father of Christina Petropoulos of Lowell, MA and Stephan Petropoulos and his wife Georgia of NH. Son of the late Stefanos and Georgia Petropoulos and brother of the late Gregory Petropoulos.

Chris was a generous soul with a kind heart and a listening ear,...

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...

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....

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)...

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...