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Mr. James H. “Moose” Kiklis, age 67, died Friday July 20th in Reading, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House, after a brief illness. Born in Stoneham, Jim was the devoted son of the late Tina (Giannoulas) & Harry C. Kiklis.

Jim was known as Moose to his family and friends. He was a lifelong Woburn resident and was a member of the Woburn City Athletic Club, Towanda Club and the Woburn Elks. An avid Boston sports fan, Jim also enjoyed horse racing, cards and cribbage with his uncles. He enjoyed visits to Saratoga, NY and York Beach, ME. Jim owned and operated a mobile canteen truck and drove routes in the Burlington and Woburn areas.

Jim was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Hogan) Kiklis. Devoted father of Stefanie Capua of Woburn, Mark Kiklis and his wife Nancy of Methuen. Loving Papou of Sophia. Brother of Charles H. Kiklis of Scituate and the late Marina Sinatra. Also survived by many loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Wednesday, July 25th from 4 thru 8 at the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St. WOBURN. Funeral service has respectfully been omitted.

It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in Jim’s name to the Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 320 Haverhill St. Reading, MA 01867.

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Masotta, John A. “The Bull”, age 98, of Woburn, July 27th. Beloved husband of the late Lucy F. (Cirone). Devoted father of Phyllis Santullo of Burlington, Joan Devereaux and her husband William of Burlington, John Masotta and his wife Rita, Diane Quigley and her husband Tom, Linda Scott and her husband Graig all of Woburn. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Brother of Grace Castronova, Suzanne Giglio and her husband Anthony, Andrew Masotta and his wife Mary, Angelo Masotta and his wife Eleanor all of Woburn, the late Stella Pesaturo, Mary Ferullo, Salvatore, Joseph and Philip Masotta. Funeral from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Wednesday, August 1st, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions mar made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 or the MA Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc., Memorial Donation, P.O. Box 6050, New Bedford, MA 02740.

View Full Information → John A. “The Bull” Masotta 7/27/2012 Woburn, MA / Burlington, MA / Wilmington, MA

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Roberta A. Greenwood, of Stoneham, formerly of Woburn, passed away on Friday July 27, 2012 at Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester. She was 70 years old.

Born in Boston, Roberta was the loving daughter of the late John P. Greenwood and Sarah (King) Greenwood and the grand daughter of the late Frederick H. Greenwood and Mary Ann (Connolly).

Roberta was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her smile reflected the many friendships she made throughout the years. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Roberta was the loving mother of Jeffrey Greenwood and his wife Carla of Stoneham. She was the grandmother of Domenic and Marco. Roberta was the dear sister of Robert Greenwood and his wife Donna of New Hampshire. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT28) STONEHAM on Tuesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Roberta’s Eternal Life in St. Patrick’s Church 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10am.
Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Monday from 4-8pm in the funeral home. Valet parking is available.

Please honor Roberta by making donations in her memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 220 N. Main St. Natick, MA 01760.

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Arthur G. Ellis, 95, of Woburn, MA, died Tuesday at the Sawtelle Hospice House, Reading, MA.

He was born and educated in Methuen, MA and graduated from Edward F. Searles High School in 1934. He later graduated from the Mass Maritime Academy. He was a resident of Woburn for the past 64 years.

Mr. Ellis was a Mechanical Engineer for the United States Navy. He was also a US Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and was an avid reader. Most of all, Arthur enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was predeceased by his wife Mary (Taylor) Ellis.

He is survived by his Twin Daughters:
Elizabeth “Beth” Swanson of Chelmsford, MA
Susan and her husband James Swasey of Chadds Ford, PA

2 Brothers: Norman Ellis of Florida
Warren Ellis of Arkansas

5 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews

Calling hours are Saturday, August 4th from 9-11 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3405

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Amerena, James J. of Stoneham formerly of Medford, July 31st. Beloved husband of 60 years of Marie C. (Zona). Devoted father of James L. Amerena and his wife Denise of Medford, Christine M. Lacey and her husband Paul of Wilmington. Loving grandfather of James, William and Stephen Amerena, Alana and Jillian Lacey. Brother of the late Angela Tomolilo and Remo Amerena. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, August 4th, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII.

View Full Information → James J. Amerena 7/31/2012 Medford, MA / Woburn, MA / Stoneham, MA / Wilmington, MA

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Pahl, Henry D. “Hank” III – of Woburn, Aug. 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Jean L. Valk. Loving father of Caroline H. Pahl of Woburn. Dear brother of Geoffery Pahl of Lowell and Jennifer Pahl of Acton. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hank’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Mr. Raymond P. Yelle, of Taunton, died Saturday, August 4 in the Bostonian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dorchester, following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Louise E. (Dufour) Yelle for 72 years. He was born 92 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Arthur and Alma (Neveux) Yelle. He was educated in Taunton and was a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at the Manchester Silver Company of Providence, R.I. for 10 years. He was previously employed as a metal spinner for the former Ricketson Company of Taunton for 38 years. He was also employed at the Old Colony Historical Society in Taunton for a number of years. Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 343rd Infantry Regiment in Central Europe and the Phillippines. He was a member of the David F. Adams Post #611, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Oakland Senior Citizens Club, The Joseph’s Volunteer Group of Holy Rosary Church, and served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts at the former Immaculate Conception Church in Taunton. He enjoyed camping and was a hobbyist. He was a communicant of the Holy Rosary Church in Taunton.
In addition to his wife, he leaves: 3 sons: Raymond P. Yelle, Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Alfred, N.Y., Robert A. Yelle and his wife, Judith of Hamilton, Ohio, and Stephen Yelle and his wife, Lorraine of Berkley, Ma.; 2 daughters: Alyce L. Flynn and her husband, Laurence of W.Newton, and Roberta A. Qualey and her husband, Richard of Woburn; 1 brother: G. Roger Yelle and his wife, Maria of Taunton; 1 sister: Helen Stringer of Middletown, R.I.; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was also the brother of the late Albert Yelle, Armand Yelle, Loretta Conroy, Viola Heffren, and Yvette Demers.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Thursday, August 9 at 10:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Church at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Old Colony Historical Society, 66 Church Green, Taunton, Ma., 02780, or to the charity of your choice.

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Feld, Thomas J. of Denver, CO formerly of Woburn, July 12th. Son of the late Dorothy M. (Sullivan) and Bernard R. Feld Jr. Brother of James E. Feld of Woburn. Dear friend of Katie and Chris Roach. Also survived by many cousins and extended family members. Funeral from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, August 11th, at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Late U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. It has been requested that flowers please be omitted and memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to: Friends of Woburn Veterans, c/o Veteran’s Office, 144 School St., Woburn, MA 01801.

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Mr. William A. Kelley Sr., age 82, Of Woburn, formerly of Arlington, died Tuesday evening, August 21, 2012, in Woburn after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, William was the devoted son of the late Clara D. (Holland) & Lawrence M. Kelley.

Bill was raised in Brighton and graduated from Boston State High. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving from April, 1953-May 1955. Soon after being discharged, Bill began working at Raytheon Co. He was an engineer, working on various projects for the U.S. military, retiring in 1992, after 35 years.

Bill was an avid golfer. He enjoyed dancing, especially with his late wife Marie, listening to music, watching baseball games and camping in New Hampshire White Lakes State Park. He and his late wife were active in St. Agnes Church of Arlington. Bill was involved with the church band, bingo, and also as an usher for Sunday mass. He was a former president of the Boston Archdiocese Choir School Parents Guild. Bill was the artistic creator of the mascot for Arlington Catholic High School. He created and hung the mural at the school in 1977. Most of all Bill enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bill was the beloved husband of the late Marie C. (Hennessey) Kelley. Devoted father of William Kelley Jr. of Beverly, Brian F. Kelley and his wife Patty of Leominster, Robert J. Kelley and his wife Susan of Woburn, Ted Kelley and his wife Andrea of Arlington, Marie “Re Re” Kelley of Leominster, Carolyn Churcher and her husband John of Leominster. Loving grandfather of Sean Kelley and his wife Amanda, Andrew Kelley, Jeffrey Kelley, Jake Churcher, Kelley Churcher, and Kaitlyn Churcher. Brother of Laurene Fee of Hingham, and the late Barbara, Leo, Bob, and Dick Kelley. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St. WOBURN, Saturday at 10:30 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Agnes Church, 51 Medford St. Arlington at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 9. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.

It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in William’s name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101 First St., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02154.

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Curran, Joseph F. Jr. of Woburn, August 23rd. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline C. (Golden). Son of the late Anne (Buckley) and Joseph F. Curran Sr. Devoted brother of Dr. Kenneth J. Curran and his wife Jill of Gloucester and Bonita Springs, FL. Cherished brother-in-law of Patricia Fitzgerald, Celine Krawczyk, Donna Richardson and her husband Robert, John T. Golden and his wife Roberta. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Cousin of Barbara Curran and William Veno and further survived by dear friends, Lois Burge, Louise Dempsey, Vincent Conway, Edward and Barbara Gillespie. Funeral from McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Tuesday, August 28th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday, from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to one of the following organizations; Sense~ation Curing Kids Fund, c/o Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114. Woburn High School Scholarship Fund, Box 22, Woburn, MA 01801. MA Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 6050, New Bedford, MA 2740.

View Full Information → Joseph F. Curran Jr. 8/23/2012 Woburn, MA / Wilmington, MA / Lowell, MA

Dunn, Daniel F. Jr. of Burlington, September 10th. Beloved husband for 46 years of Eleanor M. (Imperato). Cherished brother of Maureen Ruggiero and her husband Robert of Billerica, Diane Doyle and her husband Fred of Scottsdale, AL, and Carol Dunn of Methuen. Loving uncle of Brian and Mark Ruggiero, grandnieces Grace and Samantha Ruggiero, and grandnephew Christopher Ruggiero. Funeral from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, September 15th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. As an expression of sympathy contributions may be made in Daniel’s memory to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the MICU Lahey Clinic Medical Center, 44 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805.

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Beatrice J. Puopolo, age 83, a Woburn resident for over fifty years passed away January 13th, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, following a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred A. “Freddie” Puopolo and together they shared 57 years of marriage prior to his death in 2007. Born in Berlin, NH she was the daughter of the late Lafette A. and Emma B. (Kenniston) Duvall.

“Jean” as she was affectionately known to her family and friends was a registered nurse, loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Jean enjoyed being active and volunteering her time for others. She was a past president of the Hurld School P.T.A, taught C.C.D. classes at St. Charles Church where she was also Eucharistic Minister. She was also a Leukemia volunteer and trustee, volunteering many hours and days at the New England Medical Center Leukemia Room. She loved people and took great pleasure in helping others. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, reading and growing her gardenias, jasmine and orchard plants.

In addition to her late husband, Jean is predeceased by two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Puopolo of Medford, and son, Michael C. Puopolo of Woburn. She is also survived by her dear nieces and nephews, Barbara Vollucci of California, Denise DuPont of Holliston, Charles and Anna Puopolo of Woburn and many more loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Wednesday, January 18th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St. Woburn at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home will be Tuesday from 4 thru 7 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.

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Ann P. Barnett, age 75, died in Virginia Beach, VA, Tuesday evening January 24, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Born in Woburn, Ann moved to Virginia Beach in the mid 1980′s and spent 18 years there and then in 2003 she moved to York, ME. Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Mary E. (Brown) and William E. McLaughlin.
Ann attended and graduated from St. Charles High School. She was an enthusiastic N.E.Patriots fan and enjoyed watching games with her loving family. Most of all, Ann enjoyed spending time with her 5 loving grandchildren.
Ann is the devoted mother of Tracey A. Hanley of South Berwick, ME, Steven J. Hanley of Maricopa, AZ, Shalene Hanley of Virginia Beach, VA, Kristian J. Hanley and his wife Jodi of Londonderry, NH. Loving grandmother of Liam, Aine, Caden, Brady and Cody. Sister of Rita Stone and Carol A. Lynch both of Woburn, Mary E. McLaughlin of Maine, and the late Jeanne M. McLaughlin and Ruthie A. Mulrenan.
Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn Monday January 30th at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St., Woburn at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn.

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Elaine F. (Crudden) Parker, 60, of Londonderry, NH died Friday, January 27, 2012 after a short illness at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. She was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary R. (McDonough) Crudden. A resident of Londonderry for the past 21 years, she was born in Woburn, MA and graduated from Woburn High School. Elaine was a former employee of Blue Seal Feeds and had a great love for animals and the proper care of them. A life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, she was active in helping out at the V.F.W. Post #1617 in Derry. She enjoyed travelling to Las Vegas for the Nascar races and was a big fan of number “88”.
Elaine is survived by her immediate family, her husband, Lawrence J. Parker of Londonderry; her sister, Mary R. Marsi, wife of Ronald Marsi of Woburn, MA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 31st from 5pm to 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00am. The burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry. Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110.

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Gentile, Francis E. “Frank” of Lowell formerly of Woburn, February 10th. Beloved husband of Elvira O. (Clementi). Devoted father of Gina Pasakaris and her husband Thomas of Woburn, Susan D’Amore and her husband David of Nashua, NH, Francis “Frank” Gentile and his wife Mary of North Andover. Loving grandfather of Thomas and Albert Pasakaris, Nicole and Jessica D’Amore, Courtney, Rachael and Francis Gentile. Brother of Rudy Gentile of Arlington, Charles Gourlis of Woburn, Charlotte Best of South Carolina, the late Josephine Sutton, Josephine Ann Kenney, and Mary Croft. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Wednesday, February 15th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. Late United States Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to the Kidney Foundation of MA, 129 Morgan Dr., Norwood, MA 02062.

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Irene M. (Hines) Nelson, of Woburn, passed away Feb. 10, 2012, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry E. Nelson. Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Gertrude (Cronin) Hines. Irene spent her life caring for children, her own as well as countless others. She was blessed with having Type O negative blood and was frequently called day and night to donate her blood for newborns. In her spare time, Mrs. Nelson loved to play bingo at St. Mary’s church and the Sons of Italy in Winchester. An avid golf fan, Irene loved to watch golf on TV and attend tournaments. She was loved by her daughter Linda Henderson of Woburn, son Harry and Maureen Nelson, Jr. of Georgetown, MA, Bruce and Carol Nelson of Bradford, MA, Donald and Lori Nelson of East Wareham, MA, Mark Nelson of Woburn and the late David, Bradford and Keith Nelson. She was the dear sister of Philip Hines of Woburn and the late Phyllis Cook, Robert and William Hines and is further survived by 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Costello Funeral Home 177 Washington St. Winchester on Wed., February 15, 2012 @ 10:00AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home on February 14 from 4PM until 8PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Children’s Hospital Boston, in honor of Irene M. Nelson. Contributions may be made online at www.childrenshospital.org/tribute or checks made payable to Children’s Hospital Boston may be mailed to Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St. #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301.

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Richard P. Kiesinger, age 78, a resident of Wilmington for more than fifty years, passed away on February 11th with his family by his side at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary F. (Guzzetti) Kiesinger and together they shared 54 years of marriage. Born and raised in Altoona, PA he was the son of the late Philip G. and Vivian I. (Bitner) Kiesinger.

At the age of sixteen Richard moved with his family from Altoona, PA to Waltham where he finished high school. He soon enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. Upon his return home to civilian life he began his career with the Raytheon Corporation where he worked as a Design Engineer for almost forty years prior to his retirement. Mostly devoted to his family, Richard enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and especially his grandchildren. For many years he was active with the Boy Scouts and volunteered as an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 56 of Wilmington. Richard enjoyed staying active and current with many community affairs. He also enjoyed hunting, fresh water fishing and being outdoors.

In addition to his late parents, Richard is predeceased by his infant daughter, the late Laura Ann Kiesinger, and his sister, the late Carol Smith-Kiesinger.

He is survived by his wife Mary, a daughter, Joan M. Harvey and her husband Frank of Dracut, sons, James V. Kiesinger of Wilmington, Philip J. Kiesinger and his wife Deborah of Billerica. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Philip Kiesinger, Jr., twins Nicholas and Brandon Kiesinger, Alexandra, Richard and Colin Harvey.

Funeral services will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Friday, February 17th, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Dorothy Church, Main St., Wilmington, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home will held on Thursday, February 16th, from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

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Rose M. Reader, of Woburn formerly of Somerville passed away peacefully on February 11th at the Woodbriar of Wilmington Nursing Facility at the age of 87, following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Andrew Reader. Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Crucifica (LaPiana) Marino.

Rose worked as a clerk for many years with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue prior to her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with her family and friends, and attending church. Before her late husband’s death, together they enjoyed traveling on many vacations and they also loved to go out with friends on Saturday nights dancing. She was a member of the Red Head Society.

In addition to her late husband and parents, Rose is predeceased by two daughters, the late Janet Toomey and Cecile McCormick.

She is survived by her daughter Eileen Castelli and her husband Stephen of Burlington. Grandchildren, Jennifer Scali, Robin Redman, John and Jay McCormick, Andrea Valerio, Jeneane Tzovaras and Stephen Castelli. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren and her sister, Josephine DiJulia of Somerville.

Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin – Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Thursday, February 16th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main St., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of Greater Boston, 295 Devonshire St., 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. For directions, obituary or to leave and online message of condolence please visit www.dellorusso.net

View Full Information → Rose M. Reader 2/11/2012 Woburn, MA / Burlington, MA / Somerville, MA

Eileen Mary (Kinosky) Gallagher, age 77, of Wilmington, formerly of Woburn and Winchester, passed away Feb. 12, 2012 after a sudden illness. She was the beloved wife for 45 years of Eric F. Gallagher. Born and raised in Woburn, she was a graduate of Woburn High School. In her early years, Eileen worked in electronics for Sylvania in N. Woburn and then ran a daycare center in Winchester for many years. She was also employed by the Town of Winchester as a crossing guard. A great cook, Eileen loved to host holiday dinners and share her great dishes with family and friends. She enjoyed life very much. She and her husband liked to go to Foxwoods Casino where she loved to play the slot machines and was often very lucky. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends, as she was a great person and loved life to the fullest. Eileen was the loving mother/aunt of Peter Sweet and Grace Cail, both of Woburn, and the cherished sister of Beverly Sweet and her husband Harold, and Shirley Butler, all of Woburn and the devoted grandmother of Robert Roscillo, Jr. and his wife Nichole, Jessica Roscillo and Michael Gallagher and the great-grandmother of Nicholas, Dominic and Damian Roscillo. She was the aunt of Susan Ray and her husband Kevin of ME, Harold Sweet of Woburn, Stephen Sweet of Peabody, Paul Sweet of Waltham, Ellen Blampye of Woburn and Thomas Butler and his wife Karen of Sandwich, MA and great-aunt of Stephen Sweet, Jr., Madelyn and Olivia Ray and Heather and Marissa Blampye. Eileen is also survived by her aunt Anna Leek of Woburn, her dear friends Linda Pica, Andy Connelly, Mike Bodnar, Ernst Schoennagel and many friends at Dunkin Donuts. Her funeral will be held from the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester on Thurs. at 11AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Charles Church 280 Main St., Woburn at 12PM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Wed. 4-8PM. If desired, donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the North East Animal Shelter 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970 (978)745-9880.

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Richard P. Kiesinger, age 78, a resident of Wilmington for more than fifty years, passed away on February 11th with his family by his side at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary F. (Guzzetti) Kiesinger and together they shared 54 years of marriage. Born and raised in Altoona, PA he was the son of the late Philip G. and Vivian I. (Bitner) Kiesinger.

At the age of sixteen Richard moved with his family from Altoona, PA to Waltham where he finished high school. He soon enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. Upon his return home to civilian life he began his career with the Raytheon Corporation where he worked as a Design Engineer for almost forty years prior to his retirement. Mostly devoted to his family, Richard enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and especially his grandchildren. For many years he was active with the Boy Scouts and volunteered as an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 56 of Wilmington. Richard enjoyed staying active and current with many community affairs. He also enjoyed hunting, fresh water fishing and being outdoors.

In addition to his late parents, Richard is predeceased by his infant daughter, the late Laura Ann Kiesinger, and his sister, the late Carol Smith-Kiesinger.

He is survived by his wife Mary, a daughter, Joan M. Harvey and her husband Frank of Dracut, sons, James V. Kiesinger of Wilmington, Philip J. Kiesinger and his wife Deborah of Billerica. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Philip Kiesinger, Jr., twins Nicholas and Brandon Kiesinger, Alexandra, Richard and Colin Harvey.

Funeral services will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Friday, February 17th, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Dorothy Church, Main St., Wilmington, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home will held on Thursday, February 16th, from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

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