Wakefield Obituaries

US Marine Corp veteran

WAKEFIELD — William H. Hall left this world on February 24 at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. His parents, Irene and Gino Porzio, predeceased him. “Billy” was born on May 31, 1950 in Boston. He grew up in Allston and Medford. After high school he enlisted in the United…

WAKEFIELD — Mary M. (Allenshepski) DiCarlo, a woman whose life was defined by selflessness, humor and boundless love, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 20 at the age of 58, following a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.

Born on November 4, 1966, in North Charleston, SC, Mary was the only daughter among four…

WAKEFIELD — Victor F. Van Neste, Jr. age 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield passed away at the Care One in Wilmington on May 19. 

He was born in Boston on August 26, 1935 and was the son of the late Victor F. and Gunhild M. (Furnstrom) Van Neste. Mr. Van Neste was a…

WAKEFIELD — Mary Jessica Brennan Scalley of Wakefield and formerly New Castle, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 19. Known by family and friends as Jess, she was 78.

Jess was born in Boston to Ruth (Chisholm) and John Brennan, spending her early years in Somerville before moving to Wakefield…

Artist and music lover

WILMINGTON — Donna Ruth (Page) Buote, 64, of Wilmington passed away peacefully with her husband by her side in her home on the morning of May 17. Born on September 18, 1960 in Lynn, Donna spent her upbringing in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1979.

Donna was an incredibly…

Loved traveling, riding on the Harley and playing Keno

WAKEFIELD — Elisa Marie Magliozzi, 59, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at her home on May 10. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family after a courageous 22-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Elisa was a cherished wife, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, niece, cousin and friend…

Enjoyed cruises on his yacht

WAKEFIELD — Dexter Wheeler, age 90 of Wakefield passed away on Tuesday, May 13 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

He was born in Clinton and was the son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Reed) Wheeler. Dexter graduated from Wakefield High School in 1952 and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1956…

Enjoyed his Harley and loved football and boxing

WAKEFIELD — Francis “Frank” Lisitano, age 76 of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, April 20 at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester.

He was born in Boston on December 7, 1948 and was the son of the late Alfio and Pauline (Gilberto) Lisitano. Frank was a…

Enjoyed cooking and drawing

WAKEFIELD — Beatrice Ann Dantona, age 87, of Wakefield passed away on Monday, May 12 at the Winchester Hospital. 

Born in Boston on April 11, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Mascis) Aceto. Mrs. Dantona was raised in East Boston and Malden. She enjoyed cooking…

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — Joseph E. Porter, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on April 24 at the age of 98. He was the son of the late Edgar Porter and Catherine (DeVeau) Porter. 

Joe was educated in the Wakefield school system and pursued his education at Boston Trade School and…

Loved cats, Bingo and playing cards

WAKEFIELD — Marie C. Lojko, age 88 of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, April 27 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln surrounded by her loving family. 

Marie was born in Belmont on June 20, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Bastinio and Concetta (Frassica…