Salvatore C. Derosa

Dec 20, 2016

Salvatore C. DeRosa, 91, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016, surrounded by his family. "Sam", as he was often called, was born on October 1, 1925 in White Plains, NY to the late Carlo and Josephina (Croce) DeRosa. He was the youngest of seven children. Sam lived most of his younger years in Italy, where...

W. Michael Ryan

Dec 20, 2016

W. Michael Ryan, of Winchester and Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 20, 2016. He was the beloved son of Virginia Mooney Davis and her husband John, and Wesley Ryan and his wife Cheryl. Loving brother of Patrick and Eric Ryan, and Keri Davis. Cherished uncle of Matthew and William Ryan. Boyfriend of Laura Grzewinski. He was a Veteran...

Walter Tkachuk

Dec 18, 2016

Tkachuk, Walter –Of Chelsea, December 18 th . Brother of Raia LaRosa of Revere, George Tkachuk of Revere, Philip Tkachuk of Peabody, Judie Gianetto of North Reading and the late Leon Tkachuk, Edward Tkachuk, Paul Jr. Tkachuk, and Lillian Grady. Walter is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was the good friend and...

Louis A. DiSalvo

Dec 15, 2016

Louis A. DiSalvo of Reading passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Winchester Hospital. He was 68 years of age.Born on March 8,1948 in Providence, Rhode Island, Louis was the loving son of the late Louis DiSalvo and Mary (Battista) DiSalvo Verde. Lou was a soft-spoken, kind gentleman with an infectious smile and a warm sense of humor. His...

Michael G. Frechette

Dec 14, 2016

Michael G. Frechette of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home. He was 45 years of age.Michael was the beloved and devoted son of Michael Frechette and Nancy E. (Jordan) Frechette. The dear brother of Steven P. Frechette, he was the loving nephew of Susan Caron and loving uncle of Evan and Grace. Michael was also...

Ruth (Lehan) Smith

Dec 13, 2016

Ruth M. (Lehan) Smith of Stoneham passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her daughter's home in Florida. She was 92 years of age. Born on May 9, 1924 in Cambridge, Ruth was the loving daughter of the late William Lehan and Anna (Olex) Lehan. Ruth was a warm and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt...

Frank M. Delgreco

Dec 12, 2016

DelGreco, Frank M. –Of Waterford, CT., formerly of Reading, Dec. 12 th . Beloved husband of Maria (Raimondi). Devoted father of Marissa DelGreco of CT. Loving son of Peter and Sue (Caterino) DelGreco of Reading. Son-in-law of Joe and Josephine Raimondi of Medford. Brother of Joseph and his wife Barbara of OH and Peter John and his wife...

Catherine "Kay" T. (Donahue) Filosi

Dec 12, 2016

Filosi, Catherine T. "Kay" (Donahue) –Of Reading, Dec. 12 th . Beloved wife of the late Louis Filosi Sr. Mother of Marty Filosi and his late wife Darlene of NH, Louis Filosi Jr. and his wife Connie of Stoneham, Richard Filosi of Reading, Anna Filosi and her husband Jonathan Barnes of Reading, Joseph Filosi and his...

Donna M. (Gaw) Walsh

Dec 11, 2016

Donna M. (Gaw) Walsh, of Reading, passed away on Sunday December 11, 2016 at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. She was 63 years of age.Born in Blackstone Virginia, Donna was the daughter of the late Royell Gaw and Margaret (Carter) Gaw. Donna loved to knit. It was one of her favorite things to do. She was also very active at...

Rosemary T. (Holland) Burke

Dec 10, 2016

Rosemary T. (Holland), Burke of Melrose, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on December 10. Beloved wife of John F. Burke. Loving mother John and his wife Helen of MD, the late Dennis and his wife Theresa Melnikas and her husband Andrew of North Andover, Joseph and his wife Lisa of North Andover, Stephen and his wife...