Christopher  J. Pignone – 48, of Middleboro and formerly of Mansfield, died unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2019.

Born in Winchester, MA on November 8, 1970. He was the son of Stanley J. Pignone of Middleboro and the late Denise Marie (Esposito) Pignone. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School.

Chris worked for his father at the Mansfield Glass Corporation in Mansfield, he was a glazier and glass technician.

Chris was a very caring person, he had a big heart and was kind to others. He took after his lovely mother, who loved him very much. His outlook in life was very bright. Chris would always be helpful with others and would always be there if you ever needed him. People cared a lot about Chris.

Besides his father, he is survived by his loving brother, Stanley J. Pignone, Jr. and his sister, Michelle M. Pignone, both of Middleboro; his aunts, Frances Annand and her husband Ronald of North Reading, Anita Ruck of Medford, Sandra Marcotti and her husband John of Tyngsboro and Diane DiNapoli and her husband Richard of Reading.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading on Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 AM. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswelllfuneralhome.com

John H. Nee – 93, of Billerica and formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center of Burlington on May 26, 2019. He joins his wife Dolores who predeceased him on the same date in 2014.

Born in Winchester, MA on January 13, 1926, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Sheehan) Nee.

John was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He served from 1943 to 1966 and received two Bronze Stars. John was a career Navy man who loved the Navy, he traveled around the world, His priorities were his love of country and family. He cherished his family and friends.

John later worked for over twenty years for the Town of Wilmington Water Department, as an operations manager until his retirement.

Raised in rural Wilmington he always loved the outdoors, he especially loved gardening after retiring from the Navy he settled back in Wilmington surrounded by his beloved family. He cherished tending to his enormous flower and vegetable gardens. He and his wife continued to travel, his goal was to have Dorie see the world as he had while in the Navy.

Family members include his beloved wife of 65 years, the late Dolores D. (Garvia) Nee; his loving sons, Michael Nee and his wife Nancy of Plymouth and Timothy Nee and his wife Janet of Beverly; his loving daughter, Patricia Nee Morrill and her husband Richard of Billerica; 7 remarkable grandchildren, Sheila Ricchi, Laura and Jonathan Bradbury, Justin Nee and Lindsey Travers, Michelle and Jenna Nee and 7 wonderful great grandchildren, Shaun Ricchi, Lily , Alton and Ellie Bradbury, Camden and Mara Travers and Caroline Nee; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. His legacy will be carried in the hearts of all he loved so much. Rest in Peace.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, June 4 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Wilmington. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Philip  A.  Ricardo – 75, of North Reading, formerly of Reading, Falmouth and California, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Royal Meadow View Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Reading, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Stoneham, MA on April 15, 1944. He was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Companeschi) Ricardo. He lived in and attended school in Reading and North Reading.

Phil was retired and worked for many years as a carpenter and tradesman.

Phil had a great respect for nature and animals, especially his dogs which he loved. He enjoyed fishing, whether in Plum Island early in life or off the beaches of Cape Cod later in life. He also enjoyed Blue Grass and Country Music.

Family members include his loving sons, Philip A. Ricardo, Jr. and his wife Susanne and Corey A. Ricardo and his wife Diana; his brother Anthony Ricardo and his wife Alice; his grandchildren, Anthony and Olivia Ricardo.

Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, May 29 from 9 to 11 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment will be held in St. Patrick Cemetery in Stoneham. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the MSPCA or to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

NancyAnn  (Dodge) Brothers – 92, of North Reading, formerly of Brookline, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Royal Meadow View in North Reading.

Born in Melrose, MA on November 17, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Paul James “Papa” Dodge, MD and Budgie L. (Whiteside) Dodge.

NancyAnn was a graduate of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Maine. She worked for many years for the Boston Medical Labs.

She was strong willed loving mother, who gave her all to her family. She was a survivor of Hardship. NancyAnn was a homemaker and she loved sewing and knitting.

Family members include her loving children, David Brothers of Warner, NH, daughter, Cheryl McCann of Haverhill and late son, Steven Brothers; grandchildren, Aaron Brothers of Vista, CA, Daniel Brothers of Laconia, NH, Jeremy McCann of Arlington and a great grandson, Landen Brothers of Laconia, NH.

Services will be private. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Wendy  L.  Florence – 45, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Born in Stoneham, MA on August 8, 1973. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Nancy M. (Croswell) Florence. Wendy was raised and attended school in North Reading. She was a graduate of North Reading High School.

Wendy worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Family members include her loving brother, Jeff Florence; sisters, Nancy Lundgren, Trisha Noonan, Marie Delisle, Sandra Florence, Laurie Morse, Holly Delisle, Heidi McMinn, Lynnann and Lynda Florence; also survived by many nieces and nephews; she was the sister of the late Donald Berridge, Michael and Stephen Florence.

Graveside services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com