Katelyn Marie Caruso, age 31, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle after suffering from a brain aneurysm on January 9, 2023.  She was surrounded by her loving family and fiance by her side. A lifelong resident of Reading. Katelyn is the loving daughter of beloved parents Joseph Caruso and Lynne (Cranitch) Caruso of Reading and Gloucester. She is the beloved sister to Joseph Caruso of Reading and her devoted fiance Brett Lepore of Reading. They recently purchased their...

Karen Jean (Barringer) O'Connor, of North Reading, MA, 51, passed away at home with her family by her side on January 7, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Karen was the daughter of William Barringer of North Reading, MA and the late Marilyn Barringer. She is survived by her beloved husband of seventeen years, John Robert (JR), and their son William, the light of her life. She was the sister of Brent Barringer and his wife Andrea of...

Matthew A. Colarusso, beloved husband of Theresa (Curran) Colarusso, passed away on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.  Born in Laconia, New Hampshire, Matthew is the loving son of the late John and Mary (McCormack) Colarusso. Matthew grew up in Moultonboro, New Hampshire and was a graduate of Moulton Academy.  He then attended Merrimack College in Andover and earned his bachelor's degree in business.  His career focused on talent recruitment and hiring, most recently as a...

On December 30th, 2022, Kenneth H. Murphy, of Reading, passed away after a brief illness.  He was 76 years old.  Ken is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia (OIiver) Murphy, his son, Craig Murphy and his wife, Mandy, of Lynn, and his daughter, Corin Gigler and her husband, Allen, of Reading.   Ken cherished his role of Grandpa to his two grandsons, Cameron and Wyatt Gigler. Born in Chelsea to James and Eleanor Regis Murphy, Ken, also known as...

Robert J. Flaherty, Jr., beloved husband of Mary A. (Williams) Flaherty, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at the age of 85.  Born in Boston, he is the beloved son of the late Robert J. and Pasqualina ((D’Alelio) Flaherty.   Bob grew up in Charlestown and was a graduate of Boston College High School.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern...

Joseph DiGiovanni, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of the late Mary F. (Travers) DiGiovanni, with whom he shared 58 wonderful years of marriage, prior to her passing last year. Born in Boston on June 9, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Rossetti) DiGiovanni. Joe grew up in Medford and graduated from Medford High School. He then attended Northeastern University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil...

Joseph Alongi, Jr. of Stoneham, beloved husband of the late Grace (Catino) Alongi, passed away on Monday, December 26th, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Born in Boston, he is the beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary (Mercurio) Alongi.  Joseph spent his early years in the North End of Boston and then grew up in South Medford.  Joseph served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a signalman in the South Pacific on board the Mount McKinley.  He...

  Elmer S. French, beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginny” (Rose) French and beloved son of the late Edward and Daisy (Snow) French, passed away with grace and joy on December 24th, 2022. A lifelong resident of Revere, Elmer was a graduate of Revere High School.  He served his country proudly during WWII in the Pacific.  During his service, he was a tail gunner on the back of a B24.  Elmer was awarded a Purple Heart, a distinguished honor received in...

Carl Follo, beloved partner of 35 years to Pam Beecher, passed away on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022.  Born in  Boston,   he is the only son of the late Salvatore and Anna (Rubbico) Follo. Carl grew up in East Boston and was a graduate of Boys English High School.   He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire.    Carl had a successful career as an executive in the Insurance industry.  He was known for being a true...

Salvatore T. Rizzo, age 71, passed away on December 21, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center.   Born in Boston, MA on March 23, 1951, he was a son of the late Joseph and Florence (Ciarletto) Rizzo.    Better and affectionately known as Tom, he was a talented musician and guitar player. Tom loved listening to and creating music and being surrounded by his loving friends and family.    Tom leaves many cherished nieces and nephews, his former wife Linda and was the brother of...