Sharon L. (Lanza) Coviello – 71, of North Reading, died peacefully with loved ones on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Boston on November 14, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Amelia (Fedeli) Lanza. Sharon was raised in the North End of Boston and was a graduate of Julie Billiart High School. She later graduated from Merrimack College.

Sharon was an Owner and Financial Manager of Coviello Electric. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 51 years.

She was known for her incredible warmth, her unwavering strength, and her immense love for her family.

Family members include her loving husband Sergio Coviello; sons Marc Coviello, Jared Coviello and his wife Nicole and Adam Coviello and his wife Sabrina; her sister Cynthia Janov; grandchildren  AJ Coviello, Olivia Coviello, Joseph Coviello, Mia Coviello, Gabriella Coviello and Lorenzo Coviello.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Committal prayers will be held at the Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden on Friday March 20 at 11 AM. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Shriners Children’s Hospital (donate.shrinerschildrens.org)

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Daniel P. Matthews – 90, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was a retired Lieutenant of the Somerville Fire Department, he was a 35 year member. He also served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957.

Born in Arlington, MA on September 30, 1935. He was the son of the late Peter and Molly (Young) Matthews. Dan was a graduate of Tewksbury High School. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 30 years.

He loved his family and friends and was always looking for a reason to laugh. Dan would always be there to help out anyone in need. He really loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman and hunter. He enjoyed fishing, skiing and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Dolly (Tasker) Matthews; his sons Ed Matthews and his wife Mary Ann Matthews and Kevin Matthews and his wife Darlene Matthews; brother of the late Paul Matthews and the late Pat Van Lier. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Collin Matthews and Danielle Messenger and her husband Devin Messenger; two great grandchildren River and Grey.

His funeral services will be private a celebration of life to be coming soon. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Bernadette J. (Correlle) Sorrenti, 78, of North Reading, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Beverly Hospital, after a gallant and excruciating struggle with kidney disease.

Born in Stoneham, MA on August 20, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Leona E. (Doran) Correlle. Bernadette was a life-long resident of North Reading, she was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1965 and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

She was enveloped with unwavering love at her last breath by her devoted husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, and nieces that she loved so deeply. Bernadette was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was raised in North Reading on Martin’s Pond, which is also where she met Tom, the love of her life, and married at 21.

She was the oldest of seven siblings and took her role seriously. Bernadette was the model mother for her two children and provided endless selfless love. Her radiant smile, thoughtfulness, and love of family is how she is remembered best. Bern was often described as a hard act to follow and a Mary Poppins type-practically perfect in every way.

Bernadette was devoted to her family and showed up to every event with something thoughtful and outrageously delicious. She had a gift for making you feel special. She was an expert cake maker, but only for family members-often to the envy of others. She loved to belly laugh and show her beautiful dimple. She basked in being the object of ridicule-particularly around how many pictures she would take. She took it in stride because she knew she was revered and how thankful we’d be one day.

Bernadette was most proud of being the quintessential caretaker and showing everyone how much she loved them. She leaves a void that is irreplaceable and for which there is no substitute.

Family members include her loving husband of 58 years, Tom Sorrenti; her son, Michael Sorrenti and his wife Dawn and her daughter, Christine Sorrenti-Massaia; sisters, Sandra Correlle, Leona Pebler and her husband David; Mary Polito and her husband Michael, Tricia Dillon, and Anne Marie Langill and her husband Bob; her brother, Paul Correlle and his wife Missy; 4 grandchildren, Erica and Mark Sorrenti and Nico and Lyla Massaia; along with many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 6 at 9:15 AM from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

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Albert J. Caproni

September 28, 1940-February 23, 2026

Albert Joseph Caproni,- age 85, died peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Karin L. Caproni (Anderson) who predeceased him in 2022, and they lived together in North Reading, Massachusetts for all their 58-year-marriage.  Known as Albie to most, he was a tough-minded but loving man, who knew the roads of the North Shore like the back of his hand, having driven them in the cars and trucks where he made his living.  He was a man who valued his family, his children and grandchildren, and the dogs that were part of his long life.

Albie was born in Lynn, MA and grew up in the family Auto Parts business.  From a young age he was around cars and shared his father’s and friends’ love of stock car racing. He had a keen mind but chose mostly to do physical things. Together with his parents and brother Allen, they built a camp house on a beloved lake in Maine, where he spent his summers and later provided terrific memories of boating and water sports to his 3 children and a variety of friends and family.  As a boy and young teen, he became skilled at the accordion which led to him playing onstage at the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  As for jobs and roles in the world, he had so many:  He was an employee, then part owner, of AC Auto Parts in Lynn, he was a special detail policeman with the Lynnfield Police Department, he plowed every winter in various capacities from age 9 to age 83, he owned and operated a trucking company (AC Services), and drove for various trucking companies in the area. Whether it was motorcycles, snowmobiles or boats in the ocean or in the lake, he was spending his spare moments enjoying, fixing, selling, and going as fast as he could.  He supported his children and grandchildren in so many ways and enjoyed loyal, lifelong friendships.  For others, he was that person you would call if you needed help.

Albie is survived by his three children Kathleen Caproni  (husband Peter del Rosario), Cheryl Kindrat, and Joseph Caproni (wife Jody Caproni).  His 4 grandchildren to whom he was “Grampy Albie” are Maya del Rosario, Gregory Kindrat, Casey Kindrat, and Nicholas Caproni.  They will all miss his loving support and gratitude for their attention and visits.  He is predeceased by his wife Karin, his parents (Albert R. Caproni and Lilian Caproni), and brother Allen Caproni.  He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 3 to 6 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  A graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 9 at 11:45 AM at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 185 Lake Street, Peabody. A procession will leave the funeral home to the cemetery at 11:15 AM.

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Lester Donald Welch, 93, a lifelong resident of North Reading, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 19, 2026.  Born on November 18, 1932 in North Reading, MA to Lester and Alma (Eisenhaure) Welch.  He attended schools in North Reading and Reading, MA and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

He was a devoted husband who was married to the love of his life, Ruthie, for 68 years before her passing in January 2023.  He was the most loving and caring Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.  His family was blessed to have him by our sides for all these years.   He was always willing to help others in any way he could and would welcome everyone into his heart and home with open arms.  His smile and laugh were infectious and will always be in our memories.

Donald was an accomplished carpenter who ran his own business for years in partnership with his brother Edward and long-time friend Bud.  He was amazing at his craft, extremely detailed oriented and a perfectionist.  He was always hard working and provided for his family ensuring stability and did it with honor.

His passions included spending time with his brother and best friend, Howard, along with his son Brad and nephew Mark at their hunting camp in West Milan, NH.  The family cottage in West Newfield, ME on Balch Lake was definitely a place of peace which brought him a tremendous amount of joy and happiness, making a lot of fantastic memories.  He loved boating and relaxing on the dock with family and friends.  Donald was constantly active, loved being outdoors and always busy with a project.

He is survived by his son, Bradford Welch and wife Cheryl of Salem, NH; daughter Sheila Welch-Miller and husband Don of Townsend, MA; and brother Howard Welch of Mont Vernon, NH; eight cherished grandchildren: Stephen, Alycia, Shane, Bradford and Andrew Welch; Nicole Welch-Guilfu and husband Benny; Arielle Welch-Williams, and Amber Eaton; six great grandchildren; Eliana, Sierra, Kip, Holly, Preston, and Malyiah; along with many loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ruthie, son Stephen, daughter Darlene, and brother Edward.

Donald leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will never be forgotten.  The entire family is absolutely heartbroken left with a huge whole in our lives.  His loved ones find strength knowing Donald is no longer suffering, and has been reunited with his wife Ruthie, children Stephen and Darlene along with other family members in heaven.

His funeral will be held on Friday, February 27 at 11:00 AM, at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.

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