Obituaries
Frederick B. Sweet, III
March 9, 2025
Frederick B. Sweet, III, of York Beach, Maine died at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025 following a period of declining health. He was 83.
Fred was born and raised in Waltham, a son of the late Frederick B., Jr. and Mary (Langley) Sweet and was a graduate of Waltham High School.
Until his retirement Fred was the superintendent of building maintenance...
Michael John Crocetta
March 8, 2025
Michael John Crocetta of West Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on March 8th at age 98.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Frances A. (Rosselli) Crocetta; son and his wife, Michael J. Crocetta, Jr. & Jody of Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by: Joseph (brother) & Nancy Crocetta; Grace Rosselli (sister-in-law); Joanne Rosselli...
Teresa B. (Burns) LeBlanc
March 7, 2025
Teresa B. (Burns) LeBlanc, of Waltham, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 77.
She was born in Cheltenham, England on August 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Irish natives James and Bridget (Rohan) Burns. As a child she moved with her family to the United States where they settled in Waltham.
Teresa was a graduate of Saint...
Nancy L. (Cannizzo) Johansen
March 5, 2025
All are welcome to celebrate Nancy's life by gathering on Saturday, April 26th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Acton Arboretum, 10 Taylor Road, Acton.
https://actonarboretum.org/
It is with the heaviest hearts that we share that Nancy L. (Cannizzo) Johansen, of Brewster Lane in Acton, MA died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Her family and friends would have loved to have more...
Francis E. Utley, III
March 4, 2025
Francis E. “Frankie” Utley, III, of Maynard, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home. He was 66.
Frankie was born in Boston on August 8, 1958, a son of Carolyn A. (Gustafson) Utley of Waltham and the late Francis E. Utley, Jr. He was raised in Waltham and had been a resident of Maynard for more than thirty years.
He worked...
Michael B. Zorovich
March 4, 2025
Shrewsbury - Mike Zorovich dubbed himself ‘Big Daddy’ at the birth of his first grandchildren (twins) rather than settle for another traditional name for this new, welcomed and much-loved role of grandfather. But the nickname carried much further than his 15 grandchildren. All of his family, immediate and extended, as well as their friends and people he knew everywhere called...
Joseph Gerard LeBlanc
March 4, 2025
Mr. Joseph G. “Gerard” LeBlanc, of Marlborough, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. He was 94.
Gerard was born in Rumford, Maine on September 15, 1930, a son of the late Fred and Madeleine (Cormier) LeBlanc. Raised in Moncton, New Brunswick, he returned with his family to Rumford when he was 16. After his schooling he...
Thomas R. Wasso
March 4, 2025
SHREWSBURY– Tom Wasso knew he was a blessed man adored by a family of strong and loving women. He passed at home peacefully surrounded by his girls on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 after a long illness. He was 86.
Thomas Richard Wasso was born March 28, 1938 in Natick the only child of the late Albanian immigrants Xhuvi ‘Joseph’ and Christine...
Robert D. Wilkins
February 28, 2025
Mr. Robert D. Wilkins, formerly of Waltham, died Friday, February 28th at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm Assisted Living facility in Wayland. He was 96.
Born on November 6, 1928 in Hambledon, England, he was the youngest son of the late George and Annie (Grant) Wilkins. He served in the Royal Air Force in the years following World War II and...
Frances (Peluso) Gaspari
February 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frances Gaspari, who peacefully left this earth with her family by her side at the Hospice House in Lincoln, MA on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was 82.
A graduate of Saint Charles High School and a longtime Waltham resident, Franny grew up on Taylor Street before spending more than...
Janet M. (Murphy) McCarter
February 26, 2025
Janet M. (Murphy) McCarter, of Waltham, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in her home. She was 85.
Born on April 11, 1939, Janet was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Lillian (Marotte) Murphy. She was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School.
Janet was a dedicated mother and exceptionally hard worker, skillfully balancing her career while raising...
Michael R. Barton
February 25, 2025
Michael R. Barton, of Waltham, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 61.
Mike was born in Marlborough, the son of the late Alfred and Theresa (Santella) Barton, and was raised in Hudson. After graduating from Hudson High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
A Waltham resident for more than thirty...
Hyang Sun "Kim" Shaughnessy
February 25, 2025
Hyang Sun “Kim” Shaughnessy, of Waltham, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. She was 78.
Kim was born on February 2, 1947, in Seoul, South Korea. She was raised and educated there before fate crossed her path with an American serviceman stationed at the DMZ. Watertown native Ronald Shaughnessy was a United States Army soldier when...
Joseph W. LaRosa
February 24, 2025
Joseph W. LaRosa, of Waltham, died Monday, February 24, 2025 at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham following a period of declining health. He was 97.
Joe was born in Waltham on October 29, 1927, a son of the late Gaetano and Mary (Inferrera) LaRosa, and was a lifelong resident. After graduating from Waltham High School he joined the United States...
Philip H. Goodwin
February 22, 2025
Mr. Philip H. Goodwin, of Boston and Falmouth, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Falmouth Hospital after an illness. He was 83.
Family and friends will honor and remember Philip's life by gathering on Thursday, March 6th in Lutheran Church of the Newtons, 1310 Centre Street, Newton where his Memorial Service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Burial in Mount Feake...
Juri Niiler
February 22, 2025
Juri Niiler, 88, of Lexington, MA formerly of Waltham and Glastonbury, CT passed away peacefully on February 22, surrounded by his family. Juri battled Parkinson’s Disease for 12 years with an indomitable spirit.
In addition to his beloved wife of 63 years, Joan M. (Elser) Niiler, he leaves children, Craig and his wife, Kristine (Carlson) of Freedom, NH, Elise (Niiler) Rowley...
Joan E. (Ford) Cappellucci
February 21, 2025
Joan E. (Ford) Cappellucci, of Watertown, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Sawtelle Family Hospice Home in Reading. She was 94.
Joan was born in Brighton on January 17, 1931, a daughter of the late James and Anna (Kenney) Ford. She was a 1949 graduate of Watertown High School and furthered her education at The School of Fashion Design on Newbury...
David L. Hamilton, Sr.
February 18, 2025
David L. Hamilton, Sr., of Pittsfield, New Hampshire died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire. He was 56.
Dave was born in Newton on March 28, 1968, a son of Patricia (Goinsalvos) Hamilton of Newton and the late Donald Hamilton. Raised in Newton, he was a graduate of Newton Catholic High School.In September, 1992...
Daniel G. Coletti
February 18, 2025
Mr. Daniel G. Coletti, of Waltham, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital after an illness. He was 75.
Daniel was born October 8, 1949 in Newton a son of the late Daniel and Annette (Soricelli) Coletti. Raised in Watertown he graduated from Watertown High School with the class of 1967. He married Arleen M. Deveau on September 21, 1979...
Michael R. Buckner
February 17, 2025
Michael R. Buckner passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at home. He was 67.
He was born on February 26th, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to the late Richard P. Buckner and Edith Essex Buckner. Michael was raised in Dallas and graduated from Brian Adams High School where he was lighting manager for stage productions and also played conga drums...
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