Lionel R. Darisse – 80, of Middleton, and formerly of St. Andre, Quebec, Canada, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. 

Born on December 14, 1936, in St. Andre, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Irenee and Jeannette Darisse.

He worked as a Union Carpenter for 26 years retiring in 1997. He was a member of the U.S. Army. Lionel was a resident of Middleton for the past 53 years and was a member of St. Agnes Church.

He had a great love for his family and seeing them laugh and have fun.  He enjoyed fishing, building things and working with his hands. He loved music and playing his guitar.

Family members include his beloved wife of 57 years, Rose Marie (LaMarre) Darisse; his sons, Rene Darisse and his wife Cheryl, of Hudson, NH, Brian Darisse and his wife Nicki, of Pelham, NH, Ronald Darisse and his wife Vikki of Salem NH and Charles Darisse and his wife Orlena of Haverhill; his daughter, Michelle Gilbert and her husband Gerard of Haverhill; his brothers, Donald Darisse of Quebec, Canada and Yvon Darisse of Beverly; sisters, Rita Darisse of Salem, Carmen Darisse

and Rejeane Chouinard of Quebec Canada;  grandchildren, Kailee, Cassandra, Chantel, Amber, Montana, Brianna, Joey, Trevor, Jeremy and Thomas Darisse, Pete and Paul, Jr. Muzichuk and the late Amanda Muzichuk.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, March 2 at 7:45 AM, followed by a 9:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Church, 22 Boston Street (Rt. 62), Middleton. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, March 1 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Middleton. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. WWW.CROSWELLFUNERALHOME.COM

Aldo Vittozzi – 88, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Winchester Hospital. 

Born on May 8, 1928 in Rome, Italy to Domenica Santarelli , Aldo later immigrated to the United States in 1958 and became a life long resident of North Reading. He received numerous commendations for his 35 years of exemplary service as a letter carrier for the North Reading branch of the US Postal Service.  He was also a proud member of St. Theresa’s Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Sons of Italy in Wilmington. 

Aldo’s inspirational journey to America is a testament to his courageousness and strong convictions to provide a better life for himself and his family. He was a wonderful patriarch to a large, traditional, Italian family whose immense love for his wife, children, and grandchildren was insurmountable. He was an avid bowler, loved gardening and had a passion for making homemade wine with his children and grandchildren.

Family members include his beloved wife of 54 years Adriana Vittozzi; sons, Richard Vittozzi, Marco Vittozzi and his wife Kimberly, Roberto Vittozzi and his wife Adele, and Aldo Vittozzi and his wife Terri, all of North Reading; his daughter, Carla Morlani and her husband Anthony of Wilmington; his brother Ettore Santarelli and his wife Janice of Methuen; his sisters, Enza Sonaglia and her husband Nino of Rome, Italy, the late Rosella Benedetto and her late husband Anthony;  cherished grandchildren, Nicole, Paul, Marco Elio, Giuliana, Adriana, Aldo, Michael, Mia, Anthony, Angelo, Valentina, the late Brianna and great granddaughter Gianna; many nieces and nephews as well as many relatives in Italy.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street., North Reading, on Monday, February 27, from 4 to 8 PM. . Funeral Services will be private. Interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Theresa’s Church,63 Winter Street, North Reading, MA 01864    WWW.CROSWELLFUNERALHOME.COM

William B. Sears – February 23, 2017

Julia G. (Healey) Ciampa – 34, of Wakefield, formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Born in Cambridge, MA on February 22, 1982. Julia was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School. She was certified as a Peer Specialist by the Transformation Center and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  She was a resident of Wakefield for the past ten years and a member of Horizon House.

Julia had an endless love for her family. She was a woman who was exceptionally kind and understanding. She was passionate about things she found interesting such as raising awareness for different advocacy groups and speaking at the State House. She was courageous in living her fullest life. Julia was the life of the party with an incredible sense of humor and wit. She was incredibly thoughtful, never forgetting a birthday or special occasion. She knew what she liked and had a sense of style truly her own.

She loved the holidays, especially Christmas and was so generous with everyone; always looking for the perfect gift for others. She wasn’t religious in the traditional sense, but over her life, had developed a special connection and trust in God.  Julia’s family will forever love and cherish her as she made all of our lives so bright.

Family members include her loving mother, Julia C. (Wahlefield) Brachanow of North Reading; sisters, Casey (Melvin) McGah and her husband Sean of Lynnfield and Nathania Brachanow of North Reading;  her brother, Frankie Brachanow of North Reading; niece, Addison McGah, nephew, Henry McGah; grandparents, Catherine Cataldo of Arlington, William and Dee Wahlefield of Revere;  aunts and uncles Charlotte and Sean Keefe of China, ME, Linda and Ariel Angurano of Northport, AL, Joanne Torres of Wilmington, William Wahlefield of China, ME, cousins, Parris, Lindsey, Denise, Debbie, Joanna, Gabby, Liam, Catherine, Charlotte, Tonya and Kiyanna; and her Auntie Shell,  Godparents, Cathy and Parris Varney of China, ME.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, February 20, at 8:30 AM, followed by a 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 19 from 1 to 5 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Horizon House, 78 Water Street, Wakefield, MA 01880.

Robert  H.  Tavares – 25, of Fall River and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Born in Fall River, MA on August 14, 1991. He was the loving son of Robert Tavares of Fall River and Lorraine M. Snow of North Reading.

He was raised and attended North Reading public schools. He worked for Reading Lumbar and the Lobster Claw in North Reading. Rob also worked as a personal trainer for Rocky’s Gym in Falmouth and as a stock manager at Walmart.

Rob was very caring, kind but not to be taking advantage of. He was smart intuitive and very funny. He had so many friends, I could never meet them all. Rob said I did a good job as a mom and always told me how much he loved me. Rob enjoyed BMX dirt biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, Siberian Huskies and making mini wooden race cars.

Besides parents, family members include his loving daughter, Maya Jordan  Syrjala (age 8 months) and her mother, Krystal Syrjala;  sisters, Lori Ann, Tara and Tracey Solderstrom, all of Fall River. Also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, February 21, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM, followed by a prayer service starting at 6:00  PM.  WWW.CROSWELLFUNERALHOME.COM