Wakefield Obituaries

WAKEFIELD — William G. Schopperle, resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. He was 89.

Bill was born on November 25, 1935 in Port Chester, NY, one of two children of the late William G. and May (Mulvaney) Schopperle. Bill grew up in Harrison, NY where he…

Passion for running and loved traveling

WAKEFIELD –– Paul Francis Egan, age 74, died peacefully Friday, May 2 in Boston at the Massachusetts General Hospital after years of battling cancer.

He was born in Northampton on May 14, 1950 and was the son of the late John S. and Margaret (McMann) Egan. Mr. Egan was raised…

Retired barber who enjoyed playing chess and watching the Red Sox and Patriots

WAKEFIELD — Michael L. Simonelli, age 96, a resident of Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29.

Mike was born in Lawrence on December 23, 1928, one of two sons of Italian immigrants the late Michael and…

Loved being involved with people and cherished her friends and family

WAKEFIELD — Alice Claire (McLaughlin) Fitzpatrick, aged 95, peacefully passed away on April 25 at the home of her son Steven and daughter in law Karen at 46 Emerson St., Wakefield. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John.

Alice was born on July…

Loved to travel and was an avid fly fisherman

WAKEFIELD — Edward F. Flaherty, a longtime resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 25 at age 86.

Ed was a true class act. A hard worker, a kind friend, a gentle soul with a humorous spirit. Above all, Ed was a…

Loved Irish and country music, knitting, gardening and trips to theme parks

WAKEFIELD — Janet M. Sullivan, 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on April 22 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. 

Born on June 11, 1942 in Revere, Janet was the daughter of the late…

US Army veteran who loved music and dancing 

WAKEFIELD — Alfred Francis Willett, 100, of Wakefield was called to be with Jesus Christ on April 19.

Alfred, son of Ruth (Markham) and Paul Cyril Willett was born on October 4, 1924 on the family farm in Chelsea, ME. He married his “sweetheart” Anne Therese…

WWII veteran, licensed electrician was generous and dependable

WAKEFIELD — Joseph E. Rapallo, age 104, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living, where he had resided for the past seven years.

Born on October 17, 1920, in Boston’s North End, Joseph was the beloved son…

Loved to garden, travel and walk Lake Quannapowitt

DANVERS — Charlene May Hill, age 81, of Danvers, formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, April 16. 

She was born in Somerville on March 30, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Holoway) Ellis. She…