Benjamin W. “Benny” LaSpina, 65, of Amesbury, formerly of Methuen, passed away suddenly of natural causes on March 28, 2020. Born in Lawrence, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Stella (Scalia) LaSpina. Benny was raised and educated in Methuen and was a graduate of Tenney High School. He was a sweet and gentle man who was known widely within the Merrimack Valley community simply as “Uncle Benny.” He connected with many people through the years at...

Nina M. (Sammataro) Lucas, 94, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Methuen, MA. She was born to Anna (Librizzi) and Giocchino Sammataro. A member of Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church, Nina was an active member of St. Rita Sodality. She always had a craft fair at Feast of Three Saints during the Labor Day weekend and volunteered to help church members get their envelopes. Nina was a generous, kind, and thoughtful woman who always...

Charles R. Grasso, 87, of West Peabody, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Carlotta (Romatelli) Grasso, with whom he shared forty-seven wonderful years in marriage. Born and raised in East Boston, the son of the late Angelo and Josephine (Schraffa) Grasso, Charles graduated from East Boston High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country proudly in the Korean War.  After his return from...

Grace L. (Cody) Perocchi, 97, of Methuen passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 just shy of her 98th birthday.   Born in Lawrence, she was the daughter of Charles and Jane (Henrick) Cody. Grace was raised and educated in Lawrence and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.  She worked as an administrative secretary at Tyer Rubber, Raytheon, Bolton-Emerson Steel, and Copilabs. Grace was predeceased by her second husband, Anthony Perocchi and her sister, Mary Arsenault. Her first...

After a long and challenging battle with ALS, our loving, kind, and extraordinary wife, mother, and friend, Marilyn (Longo) McCarthy, passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2020, in the comfort of her immediate family. Marilyn’s gentle and exceptionally caring demeanor, along with her great patience and optimism was felt by family and friends throughout her life. She was born in Lawrence and she and her husband raised their family in Methuen. The quintessential professional, Marilyn...

Anthony Furnari, 85, of Andover, MA, has peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  He was born in Lawrence, MA, on September 11, 1934, the son of Louis Furnari and Frances (DeGenti) Furnari.  Anthony was raised and educated in North Andover, MA. As a builder and foreman in construction, Anthony once did some work for the tv performer, Rex Trailer. Upon retirement, he worked as a security officer. He loved going to the shooting range for...

Vincent P. Santapaola, 77, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was the husband JoAnn L. (Gemmelaro) Santapaola with whom he shared 49 wonderful years in marriage. Born and raised in Lawrence, MA, the son of the late Anthony and Lena (DeMarco) Santapaola, Vincent attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving four years until his honorable discharge,...

Silvio P. Uliano, Jr., 63, of Methuen, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joanne (Gagne) Uliano with whom he shared forty-three wonderful years in marriage. The son of Dora (Sarcione) Uliano and the late Silvio P. Uliano, Sr., Silvio was born and raised in Lawrence, he graduated from Central Catholic High School, after which he attended college in North Adams. After college, he worked for the...

Doris Evelyn (Marsan) Turmel, 89, of Lawrence, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Mary Immaculate Health Care Center in Lawrence. She was the wife of the late Amedee L. Turmel, with whom she shared forty-five wonderful years of marriage. The daughter of the late Albani and Alexina (Lessard) Marsan, Doris was born, raised, and educated in Lawrence, and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1948. Following her graduation, Doris began raising a family and...

Sandra M. (Parolisi) Leary, 75, of Atkinson, NH passed away March 15, 2020 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill. Born in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late James and Sandy (Testa) Parolisi. Sandra was raised and educated in Lawrence. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and worked for 37 years as an administrator for Raytheon Corporation. Sandra enjoyed candlepin bowling and going to breakfast with her friends and family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank...