BOXFORD — Sandi Nason, 63, of Boxford, passed away on July 3, 2018, surrounded by family.

People come and go in our lives, but there exist a special few who reach beneath our skin and show us how to kindle the fire within. They teach us how to be better people, and they inspire us to create positive change in ourselves and in the world. Sandi was such a person.

Her language of choice was music. It flowed through her fingers and bubbled up through her voice in the sweetest song. It danced through every part of her. Music was her soul. With generosity and grace, Sandi shared her music far and wide. She accompanied the Spofford Pond Elementary school chorus and served as pianist for the music department of Masconomet Regional High School. She was the music director for Pentucket Regional High School, resident music director for Wide Eyes Theatre, a music director for North Shore Players, and co-founder and music director for moonlight productions. She was a music director and auditions pianist for Stage 284 in Hamilton, and also served as director of music for Second Congregational Church of West Boxford. She opened her home to private music students, to coaching sessions for aspiring young thespians, and to prep sessions for auditions and recitals. She was a gifted songwriter.

Because her unique abilities as pianist were so greatly needed, Sandi spent more time on the piano bench than she did on stage. She did leave the bench long enough to star in the North Shore Players production, Kiss Me Kate and a Masconomet High School rendition of Barefoot in the Park. More recently, she acted in Anything Goes with the Greater Lowell Music Theater. On stage, Sandi vanished into the role, letting go of herself, and becoming the character she portrayed. Sandi was a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and a member of North Shore Lite Opera Company. She was a Sunday School teacher and Troop Leader of Girl Scout Troop 007. Always willing to help any child, anywhere, any time, she had her home designated as a safe place with Safe Place, a nationally recognized outreach program for youth. Somehow, she found time to create homemade soup for the family business, Nason’s Stonehouse Farm. With patience, humor, and trust, Sandi taught us to stand tall, to sing loud and proud, and to risk the high notes, even if they weren’t perfect. She taught us to believe in ourselves, to glory in our uniqueness, and to tap into our gifts and share them as she shared every part of herself. Her legacy reaches far beyond the roads she traveled. She has, through myriad acts of kindness, encouragement, and love, changed this world for the better.

Sandi is survived by her husband, Jimmy Nason; her daughters, Melissa Georgi, Kimberly Robertson, and Rebecca Nason; her son-in-law, Justin Georgi; step children, Jody Nason and Kevin Nason; her sister, Nancy DeMarco; brother-in law, Jim DeMarco; and grandsons, Morgan Robertson, Russell Georgi, and Tobias Georgi. She is predeceased by her brother David Littlefield.

Service information: Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 13, from 4-8 p.m. at the CONTE-GIAMBERARDINO Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m., at Second Congregational Church, 173 Washington St., West Boxford. A collation will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, especially lilies, donations can be made to Second Congregational Church of Boxford, 173 Washington St., P.O. Box 508, West Boxford, MA 01885 (memo: Sandi Nason Memorial Music Fund). For funeral home directions, florists or to sign the family guestbook, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.

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LYNN — Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Powers) Brownhill, age 86, of Lynn, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. She was the wife of the late John Brownhill.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Powers. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her six children, Daniel and his wife Laura Brownhill of Florida, James Brownhill of Salem, Eileen and her husband Kevin Coman of Peabody, Sarah Iwanicki of Danvers, Donna and her husband John Pari of Lynn and Joan Brownhill of Lynn; brothers Bob and David Powers; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Joe, James and Dick Powers.

Service information: Her funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, 5-8 p.m.

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LYNN — Jennie L. Zetes, 87 years, of Lynn, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born and raised in Lynn, the daughter of the late Louis and Anastasia (Anasoulis) Zetes. She was a graduate of Lynn English High School and a graduate of Burdett College. Jennie lived in Lynn all of her life.

To “Auntie Jennie” her family was everything. She was a loving and devoted aunt, who could not do enough for her nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Jennie loved cooking and baking, especially Greek foods. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and sewing. She loved music and taking pictures of her family. She was very active and enjoyed her walks along the beach in Lynn.

Jennie managed the front counter at her family’s business, Bob’s Fried Clams on Highland Avenue in Salem, for more than 30 years.

Jennie is survived by her brother, Peter L. Zetes of Reading and sister-in-law Dorothy Zetes of Swampscott. She also leaves several nieces and nephews and several grandnieces and grandnephews. She is the sister of the late Arthur L. Zetes, Sophie Pezzarossi, Stella Jenis, Mary Perros, Viola Papazoglou, Anthony Zetes and Georgia Zetes.

Service information: Her memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Memorial visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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SPRINGFIELD — Barbara E. (Goss) Frye, 95, passed away peacefully June 25, 2018.

Barbara was born March 10, 1923 in Lynn, the daughter of Minot and Josephine Goss. Formerly of Pine Hill, Barbara always enjoyed her profession working with payroll for Forbes in Chelsea and Springfield Steel Erectors.

She will be dearly missed by both her family and friends as she always sent caring cards/notes to everyone she knew. Married to Arne Frye for almost 70 years, they shared a very special love for each other and their family. Barbara and Arne were founding parishioners of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Barbara was a member of St. Patrick’s Women’s Club and donated time to Food Pantry. They both shared a love of art, music and the Red Sox and could be found dancing at any given time especially as members of the Debonair Club. They raised five children first in Beverly then moved to Springfield in 1960.

She leaves three daughters, Karen Pestana (John), Ellen Campbell (David), Elizabeth “Betty” Frye (Carl “Sam” Pilo); and two sons, Joseph Frye (Tina), and Robert Frye. She also leaves her sister, Virginia Grizzell of Swampscott, and many beloved nieces and nephews as well as eight grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arne Frye, her parents, and brother William Goss Sr.

Service information: Burial was at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Springfield. Donations in Barbara’s memory are suggested to go to Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (600 Washington St., F-3, Boston, MA 02111) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105).

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BEVERLY — Mr. Joseph L. Dupont Jr., of Beverly, died Friday on his 77th birthday in Beverly Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a prolonged illness. He was the husband of Mary-Lark B. (Kindler) Dupont, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Ruth E. (Wein) Dupont. He was raised on Richardson Road in Lynn, and had lived in Beverly for the past 45 years.

Joseph was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1959, and received his associates degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst in 1961. He also studied landscape architecture at Kansas State University.

Joseph was a longtime employee in the engineering department of the County of Essex, and was also owner of a Mail Boxes Etc. store in Danvers. He was a former board member of the Alumni Association at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, and was also the former union president of the local AFSCME chapter. In his younger years, he enjoyed tennis, hiking, fishing, and all things outdoors. He was an avid Boston sports fan who also rooted for Kansas State men’s basketball. He was also a voracious reader and history buff. Joseph was a self-proclaimed winner of many arguments, but regardless he was loved by all.

In addition to his wife, Lark, he is survived by two children, Melissa Dupont and her fiancé Jeffery Distin of New Baltimore, N.Y., and Jay Dupont of Clinton; his sister, Diane Swimm and her husband Donald of Lynnfield; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eleanor Dupont.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lynnfield, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be private. Those who prefer may make donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Marion Beatrice (Prescott) Walker, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6th, 2018 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody at the age of 95 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Alexander “Sandy” Walker, her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in Saugus on Sept. 13, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Hatton) Prescott. She was raised and educated in Lynn. She graduated from Lynn English High School in 1940.

She was a volunteer cooking instructor at the Girls Club of Lynn for several years while she raised her family. She was a member of the Marblehead Women’s Club for many years where she met her best “Wednesday lady friends” weekly for shopping, dancing, lunching and movie excursions. She enjoyed taking ceramics classes, reading, crossword puzzles and coloring long before it became so trendy!

She was known for her quick wit, her honest opinion, her amazing memory but most of all for her steadfast love and devotion to her family who will miss her greatly.

She is survived by her devoted daughters, Nancy Lauzon and her husband Roger of Peabody and Sandra Votano and her husband William of Lynn; and her beloved son, Ronald Walker of Billerica; her loving grandchildren, Jill Votano-Sharpe and her husband William of Rowley, Robin Farrell and her husband Liam of Burlington, Vt., Barry Lauzon of Peabody, Jodi Votano of Lynn, Kyle and Caden Walker of Franklin Lakes, N.J.; her cherished great-grandchildren, Alexander and Ella Prescott Sharpe of Rowley; her sister, Elcena Calder of Lynn; her sister-in-law, Barbara Walker of Searsport, Maine, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Doris Hardenbrook and brothers Robert, Charles, Richard and William Prescott.

Service information: Her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours prior to the service from 4-6 p.m. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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Carolyn “Cookie” Smith died Friday, June 29, 2018 after losing her year-long battle with cancer.

Carolyn leaves her beloved sister, Linda Lewis (Gagner); and brother, Edward Gagner. She also leaves her daughters, Brenda D’Eon, Jennifer Gagner, Amanda Smith; and her son, Richard Gouker. Carolyn leaves her grandsons, Jason Burke, Donald D’Eon Jr., Peter Dow and Jordan Rand; and her granddaughters, Kaleigh Gordinas, Samantha Campbell and Mackenzie Campbell. Also many nieces and nephews.

Service information: There will be a Celebration of Life held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at FHYC at 114 Ballard St., Saugus. All are welcome.

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NEWBURYPORT — Scott C. Senfleben, of Newburyport, formerly of Saugus, age 51, died on July 7, 2018 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the loving husband of Julie (DiMatteo) Senfleben.

Born in Stoneham and raised in Saugus, he was the son of Robert Senfleben and his wife Nancy of Merrimack and the late Phyllis M. (Brown) Senfleben. An employee of NEUCO for more than 25 years, Scott was a motorcycle enthusiast and cherished spending time with family and friends.

Besides his wife and father, Scott is survived by his brother, Neil Senfleben and his partner Delza Francklin of Middleton and the late Holly Kulikoski. He was the brother-in-law of Jason DiMatteo and his wife Alisha of Billerica, Michael DiMatteo of Maine, and Judy Norton Senfleben of Groveland, and beloved uncle to Jason, Jonah, Kiley and Austin. Son-in-law of the late Paul and Marlene (Grady) DiMatteo.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Scott’s name may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute at www.danafarbergiving.org.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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LYNN — Marion “Babe” (Callum) Levine, 98, of Lynn, entered into rest Monday at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris L. Levine, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in 1983.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie (Levine) Callum. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1937 and worked as a legal secretary for various firms in Lynn for many years, retiring in 1986.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted children, Bonni Kimmel and Robert A. Levine, both of Lynn; cherished grandchildren Michelle Robinson of Lynn and Jodi Thomas (Wayne) of York, Pa. Great-grandchildren Samantha Thomas and Corey Robinson. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Merrill, Barry and Richard Callum and Frances Cohen.

Service information: A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at 1 p.m. in Pride of Lynn Cemetery, 89 Lake Shore Road, Lynn. Shiva will be observed following services from 2-4 p.m. at 1 Loring Ave., Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.

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SAUGUS — Mrs. Marilyn V. (Pratt) Ward, age 90, died peacefully on Monday at her home in Saugus. She was the wife of the late Robie E. Ward.

Born and raised in Saugus, she was the daughter of the late C.F. Nelson and Florence (Shorey) Pratt. A resident of Alfred, Maine, for 28 years Mrs. Ward returned to Saugus in 2008. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center and worked for many years as a customer service representative at Purity Markets in Saugus and Beverly.

She is survived by three children, Kenneth Ward and his wife Cheryl of Newburyport, Cathy Doherty and her husband James of Saugus and David Ward and his wife Bonny of Barrington, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Marian Shipulski, Barbara Yohman, and Evelyn Hansen.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Care Dimension Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA  01923.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the United Church of Christ, First Congregational Church, 300 Central St., Saugus, on Friday, July 13  at 11 a.m. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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LYNN — Rosalia “Rosie” Maria Vetrano-Zubricki, 49, of Lynn, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in  Moultonboro, N.H. She was the wife of Zachary A. Zubricki.

She was born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on Dec. 23, 1968, the daughter of Carlo and Paola (Fodera) Vetrano, and emigrated to the United States with her family in 1970, settling in Somerville. Rosie was a graduate of Somerville High School in 1986 and received her BS degree from U Mass, Boston in 1990.

She had been employed with the Middlesex Federal Savings Bank of Somerville starting as a teller and rose to a manager prior to a disability retirement seven years ago. She enjoyed going to Bingo and had been a member of St. Pius Church of Lynn. She  had a large collection of movies and liked going to their summer place in Moultonborough, N.H.

She is survived by her husband, Zachary of Lynn; her parents of Somerville; her children, William Paul Zubricki, age 12, and Angelina Rosalia Zubricki, age 14, both of Lynn; a brother and sister-in-law, Antonio and Lori Vetrano of Stoneham; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Antonia Vetrano of Lowell, Francesca Vetrano of Somerville, Maria Carla and Stefan Pahor of Peabody and Josie and Patrick Sherman of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

Service information: A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the CONWAY, CAHILL-BRODEUR Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass in St. Pius Church, Maple Street, Lynn, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St Mary’s Cemetery, Lynn. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org/Donate). For guestbook and directions, visit www.ccbfuneral.com.

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CONCORD, N.H. — John S. “Jack” Donohoe, former Lynn police officer and retired special agent for the U.S. Treasury Department, died July 11, 2018.

Jack was a veteran of the Korean War and served as one of the original sky marshals during the airliner hijacking crisis of the early 1970s.  

He leaves three children, Jeffrey Donohoe of Contoocook, N.H., Sean Donohoe of Northborough, and Lisa Smith of Windham, N.H. He also leaves seven stepchildren, Stephen Winslow of Lynn, David Winslow of Merrimac (deceased), Maureen Grout of Saugus (deceased), Kathleen “Kelly” Jodoin of Lynn, Amy Ragonese of Merrimac, Christopher Mullen of Whitman, and William Mullen of Lynn. He also leaves several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

Service information: Calling hours will be held at SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway, from 4-7 on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Funeral Mass at St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn, at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018. Burial following in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lynn.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, by phone (800) 708-7644 or online https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php.

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Georgia (Zavras) Parasco, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family.

Born in Sparta, Greece, to the late Pandelis and Athena (Vinou) Zavras, Georgia moved from Greece to Lynn in 1957 with her husband Peter. They shared many wonderful years of marriage and companionship in their cherished family home in West Lynn.  

Georgia and Peter managed several local Richdale stores and primarily Richdale in Market Square for more than 20 years. She was a member of the St. George Ladies Philoptochos Society, and was involved in the church PTA. Georgia enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family, especially watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren playing sports. She also loved reminiscing about her childhood in Greece.

Georgia is survived by her son, William Parasco and his wife Janet of Sandown, N.H.; daughter, Anastacia (Stacy) Saltzman-Dupuis and her husband Fred of North Reading, son, Peter Zavras; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and two sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, three brothers, two sisters, and her brothers and sisters-in-law.

Service information: Georgia’s funeral will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn, followed by burial at Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. at SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Donations in her name can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 So. Common St., Lynn, MA 01902. Directions and guestbook at www.Solimine.com.

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LYNN — Mr. Theodore C. Vallas, age 93, of Lynn, died suddenly on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was the husband of the late Katherine (Lefas) Vallas.

Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Kennedy) Vallas. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1942, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Boston University and Boston University Law School.

An Army veteran of WWII, he served as a technical sergeant with the Panama Mobile Force and Security Command.

Ted is survived by his daughter, Mary, and her husband Al Kiernan of Venice, Fla.; his sons, Charles of Wilmington and Basile of Santa Fe, N.M.; grandsons, Justin and “Chuck” Vallas of Wilmington; sisters, Bertha Lee of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Frances Mosnicka of Waukesha, Wis., and Louise Hoyt of Stoneham; brother, Michael J. Lannon and wife Wendy of Bristol, N.H.; several nieces and nephews, and his longtime loving companion, Tina Kennery of Peabody. Ted was also the brother of the late Charles Austin Vallas, and companion of the late Florence Cascone.

An avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, he also harbored interests in oil painting and wood-working. Ted was an editorial page columnist for the former Lynn Sunday Post for 10 years. Prior to his retirement, he was well-known as the dining room manager at the Danversport Yacht Club for 14 years.

He was a longtime parishioner of St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Lynn, and member of the St. Vasilios, Peabody, Men’s Club.

He was the publicist for the original “Piece of the Rock,” Lynn High Rock Tower Preservation Committee, and for the Lynn English High School, Class of 1942 Reunion Committee. He was also a member of Mount Carmel Lodge, AF & AM, Lynn.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, followed by a funeral service in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 South Common St., Lynn, at 10 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 p.m. For online guestbook please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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Robert Francis Casey, 90, late of Lynn and Nahant, died in his sleep June 26.

Parish priest, lay substance abuse counselor, peace and civil rights activist, Bob was the author of the gently-told novel The Jesus Man and co-author of Screw: A Guard’s View of Bridgewater State Hospital. He is remembered as the “kindest,” “gentlest,” “least threatening,” “most selfless,” “totally present,” and “Christ like” person interlocutors had ever met. He’s also described as “mischievous,” “funny,” “stubborn” and “handsome,” often mistaken for Clint Eastwood to the amusement of his friends.  

Bob’s father, John T. Casey, was a Lynn police officer known for fairness; his mother, Alice Rogers Casey, was a neighborhood beauty known for kindness; and his only sibling, older brother Father John Patrick Casey, now retired, was a Maryknoll missionary known for service. True to their example, Bob became known as the bright, gentle kid, who diffused hostility with humor, befriended animals, and loved people without regard to race, creed, or color. Bob himself recalled an idyllic childhood, full of baseball, trips to Fenway Park, swimming at Fisherman’s Beach, and altar boy service, surrounded by loving aunts, uncles, and friends. He confessed to feeding his Friday fish to the cat and telling a fib or two to escape work at home or church to sneak out to the movies.

Bob went on to graduate from Saint Mary’s High School in Lynn in 1945 and Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton in 1952, and was ordained at the Church of the Holy Cross in Boston in 1952. He then served as a parish priest in Saint Joseph’s parish in Ipswich, Saint Agnes parish in Arlington (which included being a teacher and the first chaplain at Arlington Catholic when it opened in 1964), and the Fenway Campus Ministry, which served the Fenway colleges. In each parish, Bob became famous for kindness, ability to listen, empathize, and counsel, and out of the ordinary, gently told sermons described as “enthralling.” While at Saint Agnes, Bob helped create the Fidelity House Youth Center, and, while at the Campus Ministry, he nightowled as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee for Prison Reform and New England Prison Association and undertook eight-hour shifts as an outside observer at maximum security prisons, gaining adulation as the gentle priest who’d talk through the bars with anyone who wanted a sympathetic ear. Thus it was that Bob came to the attention of Tom Ryan, a guard at Bridgewater State Hospital, and was asked to co-write Tom’s memoir that exposed deplorable conditions at the hospital.

For personal and philosophical reasons, Bob quit the priesthood during the exodus of the late ’70s, and, after obtaining a masters in counseling at Cambridge College, became the clinical director at Eastern Middlesex Recovery Center, a residential substance abuse facility in Malden. There he remained for 20 years before retiring to Nahant.

In the course of this life well-lived, Bob marched, before it was safe to march, in support of civil rights and against America’s wars in Vietnam and Iraq and America’s involvement in South America. Students from Arlington Catholic remember Bob braving insults and debris marching with the Catholic Interracial Council in South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Others remember Bob opening his home to parolees, recovering addicts, and financially-strapped students. For the last year he was able to live independently, he shared his home with a nursing student from Rwanda. Everyone remembers Bob’s kindness, funny quips, mischievous glint, and admonition that we should listen to each other.

Service information: All who want to celebrate the life of The Jesus Man are invited to a funeral Mass on July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 8 South Common St., Lynn. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to St. Mary’s High School. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE Funeral Homes, 781-595-1492. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Richard Sheridan “Dick” Comstock, age 64, of Lynn, died peacefully on Tuesday at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving and devoted husband and best friend of Sharon E. (Sutton) Comstock, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage.

Born in Dartmouth, N.H., he was the son of the late Stuart and Mary (Colson) Comstock. He was raised in Uxbridge, and graduated from high school in Summit, N.J. Dick was stationed in Hawaii while serving in the United States Army, and then lived there for another 14 years. He had lived in Lynn for the past 22 years.

Dick was employed by Galaxy Contracting/“Our House.” He was previously in the music industry, and produced several CDs, including the “Jed Hover Revue.” He was a devoted Yankees fan, and enjoyed golfing, skiing, bowling, traveling the world, and spending time with his grandchildren; watching and participating in every aspect of their lives. Dick loved animals, especially his late dogs, Rescue and Frankie, and his loving cats, Stripes and Sapphire. He was loved by all who knew him, and touched many lives in some way. He had a zest for life, a love for people, and a kind and gentle soul. He always found the good in everyone. He was a great neighbor, always willing to lend a helping hand, no matter what the task.

In addition to his loving wife, he will be dearly missed by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Dr. Mark Sanphy of Swampscott; his grandchildren, Lily and Liam Sanphy of Swampscott; his brothers, Andrew Comstock and his wife Barbara of Point Pleasant, N.J., and William Comstock and his wife Inta of Boynton Beach, Fla.; his nephew, Matthew Comstock and his wife Heather of Budd Lake, N.J.; his nieces, Lindsay Comstock of Charleston, S.C.; his great-nephew and nieces, Dylan, Ella and Emerson Comstock; his uncles, Andy Colson of Watchung, N.J., and Foster Comstock of Chelmsford; his best friend, Jim “Hover” Clarke of Northfield, as well as many cousins.

Service information: At Dick’s request, there will be no visiting hours, and services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Owen Clarke Foundation, 757 Old Wendell Road, Northfield, MA 01360. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, Lynn. Guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Mrs. Maria F. Costantino, 86, of Lynn, passed away at home with her loving family at her side. She is the wife of the late Edward R. Costantino.

Maria was born March 14, 1932 in Abbruzzi, Italy. She is the daughter of the late Domenico and Cesilde Martorella. Maria came to the United States at the age of 19, she resided in Wakefield for several years until moving to Lynn where she has resided for most of her life.

She worked as a seamstress at the former Lynn Convalescent home for many years. She also worked at Empire Laundry and did private care at homes for several years.

Maria was a kind-hearted person who enjoyed cutting her grass, working in her gardens and sewing. Her true devotion was spending time with her family, her grandchildren and the neighborhood kids. Maria enjoyed rocking in her chair on her front porch waving to everyone who went by. She was also a wonderful cook and made hundreds of meatballs for her family and fundraisers with the Make a Wish Foundation over the years.

Maria is survived by her children, Edward N. “Nick” Costantino, Jeremiah Costantino and Rosamaria Bruzzese, all of Lynn. She is also survived by her five loving grandchildren, Bianca Bruzzese, Gianna Cutler, Jake Cutler, Toni Costantino and Emily Barrett. Maria is also survived by nieces and nephews including Dr. Rossana Martorella and her husband Dr. Nino DiNatale, Professor Sandra Martorella and her husband Professor Sergio Cicatelli and Dr. Valentina Natale, and her sister-in-law, Faustina Martorella all of Italy. In addition to her husband and parents, Maria was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Costantino Cutler, her brother Rolando Martorella and her sister Anna Pronio.

Service information: Maria’s visiting hours will be in Sacred Heart Church, Boston Street, Lynn, on Monday, July 16, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will follow in Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For online condolences and register book please visit www.pikenewhall.com. The PIKE-NEWHALL Funeral Home, 61 Middle St., Gloucester, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Albert Dennis Speropolous passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2018 at the age of 73 in North Fort Myers, Fla.

Dennis was born in Lynn, the son of George Thomas and Vivienne G. (Mongeau) Speropolous. Dennis attended Lynn Classical High School and proudly served his country by entering the U.S. Navy in 1962. He served as a member of the Crash Crew at Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla., until being re-assigned to the U.S. Bon Homme Richard Aircraft Carrier as a jet mechanic, serving in Vietnam during 1965-1966.

In 1967, Dennis began his career with GE Aviation in Lynn, where he worked for more than 40 years. He received his associate’s degree in the first class of aviation science at North Shore Community College in 1972. Dennis also earned his private and commercial pilots licenses during his college years.

He was a member of the VFW Post 1240 in Swampscott and a member of S.P.A.C.E. (Salem Play Area for Canine Exercise) and served on the board of directors. Dennis was also a member of the Andover Sportsman’s Club of Middletown and a member  of the Sea Scouts in the 1960s.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia; children, Charles (Joann) Speropolous of Lynn, Stefanie (Christopher) Campbell of Beverly, and Daniel (Lisa) Speropolous of Swampscott; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Meghan, Christopher, Athena, Calix, Kali, Ella and Daniel; brothers, Thomas G. Speropolous of Chelsea, Richard Speropolous of Lynn, Stephan (Mary) Speropolous of N. Dartmouth, and Christopher (Cindy) Speropolous of Georgetown. Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Peter C. Speropolous and his best furry canine friend Spencer. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs Lucy and Rosco. Dennis was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and a friend to many.

Donations in his honor may be made to the Monroe County Animal League in Union, W.Va., Sweet Paws Rescue in Groveland, Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem,  the Wounded Warrior Project of Topeka, Kan., or the Fisher House Foundation of Rockville, Md.

Service information: A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to the National Cremation and Burial Society.

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INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, Fla. — Carolyn Winifred Pettipas, age 99, of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., passed away July 9, 2018 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Edward James Pettipas Jr., with whom she had shared 74 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lynn, she was the oldest of seven children and the daughter of the late George Sr. and Marion (Prime) Warrington. Carolyn was a homemaker. She loved the beach, dancing, gardening and was an avid reader.  She also loved animals.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gritter of Watertown; her son and daughter-in-law, Edward III and Constance Pettipas of Lynn; her sister, Joan Warrington of Palm Harbor, Fla.; her grandson and his wife, Edward IV and Maria Pettipas of Lynn; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa, James and Jayda, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by George Warrington Jr., Donald Warrington, Jacqueline VanGelder, Marion Warrington and Joyce Horak.

Service information: A graveside service will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, on Monday at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may meet at the Boston Street gate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements by the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn.

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — Henry F. Dunn Jr., born April 9, 1929, died Jan. 9, 2018.

He attended Northeastern University and Salem State Teachers’ College. He served two years in the Army. Henry taught in Saugus, Long Beach, Calif., and Downey, Calif.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; his sons, Danny (Marie), Eric, Darryl; grandsons, Zolt and Aiden; and granddaughter, Katie.

Service information: Graveside services will be held at Lynn’s Pine Grove Cemetery at 11 a.m. on July 28, 2018.

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