The Rev. Richard Hill "Dick" Downes
Dec 24, 2016
The Rev. Richard Hill "Dick" Downes, aged 78, of Bedford MA, died on December 23, 2016, at Carleton-Willard Village. He was the beloved husband of Sherry (Bingham) Downes. He is survived by his three step-sons, Edward B. Bland of Seattle, WA, Todd Bland of Milton, MA and Richard Bland of Washington, DC, six grandchildren, his daughter-in-law, Nancy Frost Bland, and...
Joseph D. Bussichella
Dec 22, 2016
Joseph D. Bussichella, age 89, a 56-year resident of Winchester, passed away on Dec. 22, 2016, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of the late Gloria A. (Falcione) Bussichella, until her passing in 2004. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Frank and Mamie (Strazzula) Bussichella. He came to...
Anna E. Bartlett
Dec 20, 2016
Anna E. (Callahan) Bartlett, age 96, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away on December 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late John Bartlett. Anna was the dear sister of Claire Torrice of Woburn, and the late Francis, Edward "Red" and Daniel Callahan, Gertrude Oliver, and Rosemary Caruso, and is also survived by many nieces and...
Nancy Hamilton Mallio
Dec 20, 2016
Nancy H. (Hamilton) Mallio, age 85, of Winchester, passed away on December 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of William J. Mallio, and the loving mother of Bartholomew R. and his wife Janine of King's Park, NY, Andrew W. and his wife Kristi of Westford, MA, and Matthew J. and his wife Sara of Littleton....
Joseph Georgis
Dec 19, 2016
Joseph Georgis, age 89, of Winchester, passed away on December 19, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Nelson) Georgis, and the loving father of Daoud J. Georgis of Tampa, FL and Afaf Georgis of Winchester. Dear brother of Jalal Georgis of MI and also survived by 5 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on...
Elliot H. "Sonny" Eason
Dec 16, 2016
Elliot H. "Sonny" Eason, age 94, of Woburn, passed away on December 16, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (Haley) Eason and the devoted uncle of Robert and William Sampson, both of Rhode Island. Sunny is also survived by his dear companion, Eleanor Wolsey of Stoneham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather...
Cassie C. Gountanis
Dec 9, 2016
Cassie C. (Cournavides) Gountanis of Winchester, 94, died on December 9, 2016. Cassie was the beloved wife of the late Sam G. Gountanis, her husband of 39 years, who passed away in 1989. Born in Manchester, NH, Cassie was the loving daughter of the late Demetrios and Kaleope Kournavides. She is predeceased by a brother, C. Basil Cornell. Cassie...
Elizabeth P. Johnson
Dec 3, 2016
Elizabeth P. (Campisano) "Betty" Johnson, age 73, of Winchester, passed away on December 3, 2016, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the cherished wife of the late Walter O. Johnson. Born in Somerville, MA, Betty was the daughter of the late Peter and Emily (Porrazzo) Campisano. She was a graduate of Somerville High School, and obtained a Master...
Patricia R. Packer-Williams
Nov 2, 2016
Patricia R. Packer-Williams, age 73, of Winchester, passed away on November 2, 2016. she was the beloved wife of Ross D. Williams, and the loving mother of Gavin Faulkner Willliams of Londonderry, NH and Colin Edward Williams of Winchester. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester on Monday, November 7,...
John J. Gardella
Oct 31, 2016
John J. Gardella, age 55, of Stoneham, formerly of Winchester, Oct. 31, 2016. Beloved son of the late Charles E. and Barbara A. Gardella. Loving brother of Paula Gardella of Wakefield, Joanne Vining of Medford, and Charles Gardella of Chelmsford. Dear uncle of Amanda, Vanessa and John. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at Costello Funeral Home,...
Lorraine Davison
Oct 28, 2016
Lorraine Davison, 84, of Winchester, passed away on October 28, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Davison. A Funeral Service will be held at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Wed., November 2nd, at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10AM-12 noon...
Jeanne N. Sheehy
Oct 26, 2016
Jeanne Nelligan Sheehy died October 26th after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte S. and Peter J. Nelligan. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Sheehy. Loving mother of Richard W. (Lisa) Sheehy of Marstons Mills, Marcella M. Flaherty of Wakefield, Michael J. (Lisa)...
Donna Marie Krea
Oct 25, 2016
Donna Marie (Gambino) Krea, age 64, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away on Oct. 25, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Michael Krea. Born in Boston, Donna was the daughter of John and Evelyn (Newcomb) Gambino of Winchester. She was raised and educated in Winchester, graduating from Winchester High School with the class of 1970. After graduation,...
Lewis J. Deluca
Oct 24, 2016
Lewis J. DeLuca, age 77, of Winchester, passed away on October 24, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen V. (Picopolus) DeLuca, and the devoted father of Dr. Joseph P. DeLuca and his wife Laurie of Hillsdale, NJ, and Lewis J. DeLuca, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Branford, CT. He was also the dear brother of Robert...
Winfield G. Knopf
Oct 20, 2016
Winfield G. Knopf, "Bud", of Concord, formerly a longtime resident of Winchester, died peacefully in Concord on October 20, at the age of 99. Born in Philadelphia on October 17, 1917, he enjoyed an exceptionally rewarding life. His path led from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to the U.S. Navy in 1941 at the start of...
Mary Frances Bumiller
Oct 16, 2016
Mary Frances (Plas) Bumiller, age 85, of Winchester, passed away on October 16, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Bumiller, and the loving mother of Donald R. and wife Lauri of Middleton, Charles E. and wife Sherry of Woburn, Mark R. of CA, Ann Marie Rolli and husband Steve of Winchester. She was also...
Matthew Butz
Oct 12, 2016
Matthew Butz, age 26, of both Winchester and Woburn, passed away suddenly on October 12, 2016. Matthew is survived by his mother, Geraldine McGill, his father, John Butz, and his sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Butz. He will also be missed by his extended family both in Ireland and here . Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at...
Andrew D. Guthrie, Jr., M.D.
Sep 13, 2016
Andrew D. "Andy" Guthrie, Jr., M.D., age 87, a 44-year resident of Winchester, formerly of Medford, long-time pediatrician and children's advocate, passed away at his home on Sept. 13, 2016, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband for 61 years of the late Catherine (Meskell) Guthrie, until her passing in 2014. Born in Medford, he was...
Nicolina Baudanza
Sep 12, 2016
Died Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in the Winchester Nursing Centershe was the beloved daughter of the late Erasimo and Josephine (Aturrio) Baudanza. Dear sister of the late Phyllis Baudanza and Josephine Ferry. Devoted aunt of Kristine Fraser and her husband Kevin, Kathleen Giuliani and her husband Anthony. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 16 @ 10AM...
Robert A. Gallant
Sep 7, 2016
Robert A. Gallant, age 93, a 60-year resident of Winchester, passed away on September 7, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Stella Gallant, and the loving father of Dean Gallant and his wife Lauren of Kittery Point, ME and Glenn Gallant of Pittsfield, VT. Bob was also the dear brother of Norma Lester of Wakefield, MA. Funeral services...
