All Obituaries

Daniel J. McCarthy, “Danny”, age 64, of Concord NH, formerly of Medford, Wilmington, and Revere, passed away on January 29, 2023. Danny was born on July 13, 1958, in Medford, MA; he was the son of the late James A. and Mary M. (MacDougall) McCarthy.  Danny attended Medford High School before entering the US Navy, where he became an accomplished Jet engineer. Danny went on to work for General Electric Aviation. He also worked for many years in the fire suppression...

Michael R. Micalizzi Sr., a lifelong resident of Wilmington, MA, recently of Laconia, NH, passed away on January 30th, 2023 at the age of 63. Michael passed away unexpectedly, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family due to complications following an aggressive leukemia, unbeknownst to him. Michael was born in Lowell, MA on May 5th, 1959, was raised in Wilmington on Brattle Street and known as a “Lake Kid”. Michael attended Wilmington Public Schools, and went on to work,...

Leo P. O’Connell III, of Laconia, NH passed away unexpectedly on January 29th, 2023 at the age of 73. Leo was born on July 9, 1949, and was raised in Wilmington at the “family compound” along with extended family on Faulkner & Jones Avenue.  Leo graduated from Wilmington High School Class of 1967. He went on to study at Bryant-McIntosh School of Aviation. He was an accomplished leisure pilot. Leo was first introduced to the canteen truck business by his uncle and...

Michael A. Rubino, Ret. Massachusetts State Police, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023. Michael was the beloved husband of Lindsey J. (Nelson) Rubino, devoted father of Michael Rubino & wife Darcy of No. Andover, Jackie Rubino of Andover, and the late Allison Anne Rubino. Loving "Papa" of Amanda, Jesse, and Jack, cherished son of the late Angelo and Maria (Masiello) Rubino, dear brother of Carmen Rubino & wife Cathy of Middleton and John...

Kathleen J. (Campbell) Sharp, "Kathy", age 78, of Peabody, died peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Beverly Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Robert R. Sharp, to whom she was married for 56 years.   Born in Salem on June 2, 1944, Kathy was the daughter of the late Thomas and Louise (Mullarkey) Campbell. She was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High School, and then attending Merrimack College.   A longtime Peabody resident, Kathy worked at...

Susan L. Schuurman, "Sue", age 58, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Jan 21, 2023, with her devoted and loving husband, Kenneth by her side. Sue and Kenny had an amazing marriage that just was not long enough! Take a minute to listen to “All of Me” by John Legend (their song) and you will know how happy they were, true soul mates. Sue’s mother, Marie Therese (Langlais) Vecchione preceded her in death and not a day went by that Sue did not miss her. Her...

Janice M. Burke (Westcott), age 83, a longtime resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023. Janice was born on August 15, 1939, in Wilmington, MA; she was the dear daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Swain) Westcott.  Janice was raised and educated in Wilmington. Janice is survived by her husband of over 47 years Robert T. Burke, she was the devoted mother of Charles Dana Michaud, Alfred Guy Michaud and his wife Terri, Robert Joseph Burke and his wife...

Alexa Julia Wolf, “Lexi”, age 27, of Tewksbury, formerly of Harrison, NY, passed away on January 16, 2023, following a courageous one-month battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Lexi was born on June 10, 1995, in Mount Pleasant, NY; she was the third triplet daughter of Debra (MacDonald) Wolf and John Wolf.  Lexi was raised in New York and most of her childhood memories are shared with her sisters, Kelsi and Taylor.  Lexi attended Harrison High and graduated...

Blanche M. (Smith) Peck, age 78, of Wilmington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 4, 2023.  Blanche was born on June 23, 1944, in Boston, MA; she was the cherished daughter of the late Kenneth and Ellen (Lydeard) Smith. Blanche was raised in the Berkshires and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield, MA.  Blanche met her husband and the love of her life Thomas F. Peck and the couple was married on April 5, 1964, married for 58 years. They...

Robert J. Cassello, "Bob", age 73, of Methuen, MA, formerly a long-time resident of Wilmington, MA, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2023, at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Bob was born on June 9, 1949, in Stoneham, MA; he was the beloved son of the late Mary (Duggleby) West and the late Mark West, Sr.  Bob was raised and educated in Charlestown before the family moved to Wilmington in 1959.  He had a passion for sports and played through his school years and...