Anthony "Tony" DiSarcina
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...
Gerald "Gerry" Cahill Duggan
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...
Francis A. Connolly
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...
Neil A. (Johnson) Kade
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...
Marie E. (Kallan) Watkins
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...
Kathryn A. (Curtis) Evans
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...
Richard L. Newman
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...
John Green
Sep 11, 2025
John Green of Reading passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was 89 years of age.
Born on Sunday, November 17, 1935 in Boston, John was the loving son of the late William A. Green and Gertrude (Millar) Green. John was a warm, kind, gentle & loyal son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend who will be...
Jennie Roche
Sep 11, 2025
Jennie Roche, 73, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jennie was born on September 2, 1952, in Ipswich, MA, to Willard Douglas Stantial and Jane Norwood Stantial. The family later moved to Ohio, where she attended school and graduated from Berea High School in 1970. She went on to earn...
Donald William "Jack" Kerrigan
Sep 8, 2025
Donald William Kerrigan, also known as Jack, of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Stoneham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 85.
Born in Boston on July 9, 1940, Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965. Following his military service, he dedicated 25 years of his life as a firefighter for the City of...