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CDR Joseph Marotta, U.S. Coast Guard Ret.

CDR Joseph Marotta, U.S. Coast Guard, Ret. – 84, passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends, on Friday October 12th, 2018. He resided in North Reading, with his soulmate Annette, his wife of 53 years.

Joseph was born in East Boston on August 13th, 1934, son of Mary (Russo) and Bert Marotta.
He is survived by his wife Annette (Marcucella), his daughter Kristine O’Rourke and her husband Joseph, and his son Joseph Marotta, all of North Reading. He leaves four loving grandchildren, Marisa, Rachel, Spencer O’Rourke, and Manuel Vlaun. He is also survived by his sisters Ann Jablonski, Claire Brush, and his predeceased sister Florence McGuire.

Joe grew up in East Boston, where he had a special love for his community and was very proud of his Italian family heritage. He worked at the Seville theatre as a young man, which inspired his passion for the arts and opera.

He graduated Boston English High School in the class of 1952. Joe was then appointed to West Point Military Academy. He went on to attend the Coast Guard Academy where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in 1960. This led to a very distinguished career as a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard. Joe was an honored and decorated veteran that served in the Vietnam War.

The sport of deer hunting led him to North Reading. He so greatly enjoyed the outdoors and nature, that he and his wife Annette decided to make North Reading their permanent home after they were married in 1965. He enjoyed summers on Silver Lake in Hollis N.H., woodworking in his garage, and spending time with his lifelong friends and family. Joe had a great sense of humor, and always had a joke up his sleeve. He had a nickname for everyone.

He guided his family with integrity and led by example. He was a gentleman and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was the favorite uncle to many. Joe enjoyed making people happy, whether it was a trip to Disney with the grandchildren, or a big Italian dinner around the table with his friends. He made friends wherever he went and found most of his happiness when he was giving or helping others.

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Family and friends are invited to calling hours from 4 to 8pm on Friday, October 19, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home on Saturday, October 20 at 8:45 AM, followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at the St. Athanasius Parish, 300 Haverhill Street, Reading. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery, 171 Elm St., North Reading.

In lieu of flowers the Marotta Family is requesting that donations be sent in memory of CDR Joseph Marotta to Homes For Our Troops, 6 Main Street Taunton, MA. 02780.

 

Elizabeth E. Bussey

Elizabeth E. (Roberts) Bussey – 88, of Londonderry, NH and formerly of North Reading for many years, died Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Bussey and the late James Delmonico.

Born in Boston, MA on April 14, 1930. She was the daughter of the late James J. and Mary (Galvin) Roberts. Elizabeth worked for over twenty years at Phillips Academy in Andover, rising to Associate Director of Human Resources.

She was a gifted listener, who touched everyone’s life around her. She was an avid reader and had immeasurable strength in caring for her children and grandchildren. She was often referred as a “saint” all while earning her way through business school.

Elizabeth loved crafts and amateur theatre at the North Shore Music Theatre. She was also a co-author with her brother William.

Family members include her loving sons, Michael E. Bussey and his wife Lisa, Kenneth L. Bussey, James J. Bussey and the late Daniel Bussey; her daughter, Kathleen M. Doucette and her husband John; her brother, William Roberts and his wife Josephine and her late sister, Kathleen Roberts; grandchildren, Kimberly S. Doucette, Troy J. Doucette and wife Robyn, Jesse R. Doucette, Colleen, Matthew and his wife Nicole, Rachel and Victoria Bussey, Kenneth Powers, Patrick and Monique Bussey; great grandchildren, Kenneth Perez, Ryen Bussey, Jackson Tymann, Hailey Puffer and James Powers and the late Damien Doucette.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, October 17 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will held on Tuesday, October 16 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Daniel L. O’Donnell

Daniel L. O’Donnell – 85, of North Reading and formerly of South Weymouth, died Wednesday, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Weymouth, MA on January 1, 1933. He was the son of the late John J. and Celia (Sheehan) O’Donnell. He was a graduate Weymouth High School, Class of 1954 and Thayer Academy, Class of 1955. He attended the University of Miami and Boston University.

Daniel was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, he served from 1951 to 1955. He was a district sales manager and plumbing and heating manufacturing sales representative. He worked for Crest-Good Manufacturing Company, Inc., Hat Crek and Sterling Brass.

Daniel was a devoted husband, loving father of 4 daughters, and a doting grandfather of 5. He was an avid fisherman, reader of historical books and fanatical sports fan. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 56 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Joan T. (Keefe) O’Donnell; loving father of Coleen Robbie and her husband Richard, Kerin Surner and her husband Brad, Tara O’Donnell and her husband Roger Donoghue and Shannon Becker and her husband Al; his brother, Jack O’Donnell; 5 cherished grandchildren, Caitlin, Richard and Nicholas Robbie, Cecilia “CeCe” and Nicole “Coley” Becker.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, October 16 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours on Monday, October 15 from 5 to 8 PM. Private burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Anthony’s Shrine, Arch St., Boston, MA 02110.  WWW.CroswellFuneralHome.com

Maurice R. Gauthier

Maurice R. “Moe” Gauthier – 65, of North Reading and formerly of Lowell, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lowell, MA on October 2, 1953.  He was the son of the late Edmond and Jeannette (Labrecque) Gauthier. Moe worked his entire life doing roofing, siding and construction. He spent most of his career working at Thor. He loved his trade and was passionate about his work. Moe would go above and beyond and make wells out of leftover material from the job. He was an incredibly talented man and a hard worker. He has been a resident of North Reading for the last thirty years.

Moe would do anything for anybody. He was very generous and kind. Everyone who knew him loved him. He loved to make people laugh and was so good at it. Moe loved playing cards, being silly, watching old westerns, spending time with his family and sharing a snack with his dog Blue.

Family members include his loving wife, Cheryl (MacDonald) Gauthier; sons, Robert Gauthier, Eric Gauthier and Kevin Gauthier and his wife Jacqueline; his daughter, Danielle Gauthier; brothers, Paul Gauthier and his wife Christine and Leo Gauthier; sisters, Elaine Parent and husband Albert, Pauline Dubois and husband Donald, Denise Ivaldi and Doris Geist and husband George; grandchildren, Zachary and Kyle Gauthier; sister-in-law, Michelle Gauthier and numerous nephews and nieces.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, October 15 at 9:45 AM, followed by an 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street(Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 14 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN38105-9959.www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Adolfo E. Ebalo

Adolfo  E.  Ebalo  – 79, of Woburn and formerly of Medford, died unexpectedly at his home on October 7, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Acorn) Ebalo, who died in 2010.

Born in Manila, Philippines on April 22, 1939. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and he served from 1965 to 1972.

Adolfo was a graduate of UCLA. He was a design draftsman and engineer, he received several certifications and awards. Adolfo worked for several local manufacturing companies. He also has a patent in Washington.

He was a caring person, who would do anything for anyone. He was a great father and cared for his lovely wife Mary.

Family members include his loving daughter, Beatrice R. Ebalo and step-daughter, Jeanne M. Jackson. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Followed by Military Honors at 4:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com