Lynnfield Obituaries

Enjoyed baking chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren

Published in the June 27, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Lorraine Apuzzo, 81, of Lynnfield, died Monday, June 18, 2018 in Naperville, Illinois.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 31, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Anna (Healy) Himpele.

Mrs. Apuzzo was raised…

LHS varsity girls’ basketball coach

Published in the June 13, 2018 edition

SAUGUS — James M. Perry, 54, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2018 at his home in Saugus.

He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Susan E. (Cargill) Perry with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. He was the devoted…

Veteran of the Korean War

Published in the June 6, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Alfred R. “Big Al” Bruzzese, Jr., 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Revere, died on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. 

Born in Boston, January 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Alfred R.,…

Lynnfield resident since 1957

Published in the June 6, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Marie A. (Shea) French, 88, of Lynnfield died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family.

Marie was born in Boston on Sept. 12, 1929. She was raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. She later worked…

Opera enthusiast who loved to travel

Published in the June 6, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Paul J. Stella, 82, resident of Lynnfield for over 50 years before relocating to Wakefield, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Born in Boston, Paul was the son of Sicilian immigrants, the late Joseph Stella from Santa Caterina…

Served as superintendent of Lynnfield Center Golf Course for over 68 years

Published in the June 6, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Robert G. Baker, 80, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died at his residence surrounded by his family on Friday, June 1, 2018 on what was the first day of his retirement after serving as the superintendent…

Enjoyed going to the opera

Published in the May 30, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Olga M. (Bacci) Polli, 93, of Lynnfield died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her son’s home in Gorham, Maine.

She was born in Somerville on May 15, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Alesandro and Amelia (Suffredini) Bacci.

Olga…

Longtime Lynnfield resident and member of Bear Hill GC

Published in the May 16, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Angelina McArron, 92, a longtime Lynnfield resident died Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Abbott House in Lynn.

Born in Boston on December 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Fiore) Rodophele.

Mrs.…

Enjoyed summers at Hampton Beach with children and grandchildren

Published in the May 16, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Joseph R. Relihan, 89, a Wakefield resident for the past 57 years, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Windrose Monarch Homes in Woburn.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on November 4, 1928, he was the son…

Enjoyed life as a musician

Published in the May 16, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Thomas Charles Schneider, 76, of Lynnfield, formerly of Alexandria, Minn. and Saugus, died at his home on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Melinda (Schaffner) Schneider with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Dorchester…

US Navy veteran of World War II

Published in the May 9, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Dr. Frank V. Colombo, 91, of Lynnfield died on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Everett on May 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Louis and Yolanda (Strianese) Colombo.

Dr. Colombo was a graduate…

Published in the May 2, 2018 edition.

LYNNFIELD — Kevin M. Canty, 65, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Holy Name Hospital in Methuen. 

Born in Lynn on August 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Harold V. and Dorothy (Best) Canty.

Kevin was a lifelong resident of Lynnfield and was a graduate…