Lynnfield Obituaries - Local Headline News

Patricia A. Tarpey

July 14, 2021

Loved the Cape, casinos and cards

WAKEFIELD — Patricia A. “Pat” (Burke) Tarpey, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 1, 2021.

Pat was a long time parishioner at St Mary’s in Melrose and spent many years volunteering at the parish.

She enjoyed summering at…

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Joseph A. Bage, 81

July 7, 2021

Retired Brockton superintendent loved his family, jazz

Published July 7, 2021

MELROSE — Joseph A. Bage, 81, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on June 18, 2021.

Joe is survived by his three children, whom he shared with his former spouse, Theresa (Abbatessa) Bage, of North Reading. He was the loving father of…

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Howard Johnson, 89

July 7, 2021

Home improvement salesman loved his family

Published July 7, 2021

MELROSE — Howard G. “Howie” Johnson, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 28, 2021 at age 89.

Howie was born in Melrose on January 2, 1932, son of the late Grant and Ruby (England) Johnson. Raised in Melrose…

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Eileen McMahon

June 30, 2021

Loving mother and grandmother was active at OLA

Published June 30, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Eileen McMahon, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Ferullo) Parisi. She was raised in Revere…

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Vita Marotta, 93

June 30, 2021

Loving surrogate mother to grandnieces and nephew

Published June 30, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Vita A. (Radway) Marotta, 93, formerly of Revere, passed away in Lynnfield on Friday, June 25, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

Vita was born in Revere and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Catherine (Darone) Radway. She was second oldest of…

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Dr. Charles Bockoff

June 23, 2021

Pathologist worked for North Shore Medical Center

Published June 23, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Dr. Charles Bockoff passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021 with his family by his side.

He leaves his wife, Eileen (Murphy) Bockoff, and his two daughters Laura and Eva, whom he adored. He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Barry…

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Roy Gerstel Jr., 67

June 23, 2021

Proud Vietnam War veteran worked as a letter carrier

Published June 23, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Roy A. “Ronny” Gerstel Jr., 67, a resident of Lynnfield and formerly of East Weymouth and Halifax, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in Lynnfield.

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Roland Michaud, 89

June 23, 2021

Devoted husband and father who served during the Korean conflict

Published June 23, 2021

ORMAND BEACH, Fla. — Roland W. Michaud, 89, a pioneering radar engineer during the Cold War and a devoted husband and father of seven, died on Nov. 6, 2020 at his second home in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Roland made Massachusetts his home…

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Teresa Leary, 94

June 23, 2021

Loved spending time with family

Published June 23, 2021

MELROSE — Teresa A. (Gilmartin) Leary, 94, passed away on June 13, 2021.

Teresa was born in Melrose on April 23, 1927 to the late John and Delia (Gill) Gilmartin. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and St. Mary’s High School…

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Hassmig Gulezian, 94

June 16, 2021

Known for her outgoing personality and warm infectious smile

Published June 16, 2021

MEREDITH, N.H. — Hasmig “Meg” Gulezian, 94, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away from complications resulting from a fall on Tuesday June 8, 2021, at Concord Hospital-Laconia.

Meg was born on July 29, 1926 in Boston. She and her husband, Barkey, owned Lynnfield…

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Richard Shea, 84

June 9, 2021

Avid golfer lived a full and successful life with his family and friends

Published June 9, 2021

NAPLES, Fla. — Richard (Dick) Shea, 84, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Melrose and Osterville, Massachusetts, passed away on May 26, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family, due to complications with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dick is survived by his…