Paul S. “Sambo” Fiore – 60, of North Reading, formerly of East Boston, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Winthrop, MA on September 19, 1955. He was the son of the late Samuel and Nancy (Serino) Fiore. He was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1974.

Paul was a retired Chef Manager for the Mount Sinai Hospital in Stoughton. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 55 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

He was known for his great sense of humor, his caring, his willingness to help others and his smile. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots Fan, he loved dogs and classic cars, enjoyed connecting with friends on facebook, camping and cooking.

Family members include his loving wife of 21 years, Susan (Tiplady) Fiore; his sisters, Roberta (Bobbi) Silva of Salem, NH and Barbara Fiore of Plaistow, NH; sister-in-law, Donna Cloutier, of Plaistow, NH; close friend Lillian Zwicker of Salem, NH; a nephew, Louis Silva of Boston and a niece, Shannon Silva of North Andover.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Wednesday, June 8 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 be held on Tuesday, June 7 from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, 2^nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Margaret  D. (Kelly) “Peggi” Moretto – 76, of Wakefield, formerly of South Boston and North Reading, died at her home on Saturday, May 28, 2016.

Born in Boston, MA on July 12, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Spaulding) Kelly.

Peggi always put herself last.  She was most giving, generous and loving person. She would do anything for anyone. She was proud of her Hospice volunteer work. Her happiest memories included spending time with her grandchildren and summering in Rockport and Jellystone Park with her family.

Family members include her loving sons, Charles Moretto and his wife Jeanne of Weymouth, Anthony Moretto and his wife Melissa of Methuen, Steven Moretto of San Diego, CA, Gary Moretto and his wife Jen of Wilmington and Richard Moretto of Boston; her daughter, Christine MacHugh and her husband Phillip of Wakefield; 11 cherished grandchildren, Becky, Beth, Annie, Charly, Toni, Lee, Jenna, Garett, Tess, Charles, Gia and Tulley and a great grandchild, Jordan;  she was the wife of the late Charles Moretto, sister of the late James M. “Jim” Kelly and Elizabeth Lynch. She left behind many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, June 2, 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 be held on Wednesday, June 1 from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Santo J. Terranova  – 89, of North Reading and formerly of Watertown MA, died at the Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Danvers on Wednesday May 25^th 2016.

Born in South Boston, MA on August 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Guiseppina (D’Arrigo) Terranova.  Santo was a graduate of South Boston High School. He worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Somerville, as a Sewing Machinist for many years.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 54 years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with family, relatives, friends and neighbors.  He was a master handyman and could fix anything that people called upon him to do. He was a devoted husband and father. On Halloween he would dress up as a clown and hand out candy to kids in the hospitals. He especially enjoyed golfing.

Family members include his loving wife of 63 years, Rose A. (Arico) Terranova; his sons, Paul J. Terranova and his wife Debbie of Wilmington and Robert J. Terranova and his wife Gigi of Haverhill; his daughter, Sandra Terranova of Rowley; his grandchildren; Keri, Andrew, Anthony and Andrea; he was the brother of the late Anthony, Frank and John Terranova, Anna Micheroni and Dorothy Rotundi.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Wednesday , June 1 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 be on Tuesday, May 31 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 www.alz.org

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Harry P. Gresek, Jr. – 67, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died Thursday, March 10, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.
Born in Lynn, MA on March 21, 1948. He was the son of the late Harry P. Gresek, Sr. and Mary (Eafrate) Gresek. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1965. He also attended Northeastern University.
Harry was the co-founder of Lobster Claw Seafoods in North Reading. He was the owner and operator for 40 years. He had tremendous courage and a beautiful smile. Harry was a great athlete for North Reading High School and became Co-Captain of his football team. He was a loving father and husband. He had ambition, charm and charisma. He has been a leader in the community since the 60’s.
Harry enjoyed Sulky Racing in Maine and golf. He was a member of the Georgetown Country Club.
Family members include his loving wife , Ingrid (Hansen) Gresek; sons, Victor Gresek of South Boston and Lucas Gresek of Haverhill; brothers, Alex Gresek of Tewksbury, Daniel Gresek of Ipswich and Stephen Gresek of Orlando, FL; sisters, Laurel Joyce of Tewksbury and Susan Tomaselli of FL; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
His calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, March 19, from Noon to 2 PM and 4 to 6 PM, followed by a prayer service at 6PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-8750.