All Obituaries

Guy A. Sasso Jr., 74, of Winthrop formally of Medford passed away on May 21st. Guy was born in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School. He also attended Mass. Bay Community College and Northeastern University. In 2010, he retired after 38 years from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. He held many roles including Chief of Special Investigations, Director of Seizure Unit, and Chief of Criminal Investigations to name a few. He was passionate about his work, creating...

Federico DeSantis of Winthrop passed away at home on May 22, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 84 years old. He was the definition of the "American Dream", coming to America in the 1970's with nothing and created a beautiful life. He lived in East Boston before moving to Winthrop in 1982, where he has lived since with his family. He worked at Boston Logan Airport for over 50 years and it was his second home. If he wasn't working, he was always seen fixing...

Helen Babineau of Winthrop, MA, formerly of Hanover, MA - a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 89 peacefully at home with her family by her side. Born in Quincy, MA on April 17, 1934, to the late Arthur and Helen (Flynn) LaFon. Helen was predeceased by her loving husband, G. Ronald Babineau, her cherished daughter, Mary Ryan, and her sister Joanne Anzalone. She is survived by her sister, Maureen Keefe of S. Yarmouth. Helen...

Kimberly Shere Wells (48) of Winthrop, passed away on May 4, 2023 at The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Everett after a courageous battle with brain & lung cancer. She was the beloved mother of three adored children: Sons’, Robert Wells; Corey Magee & wife Anna; and Daughter, Alicia Wells & fiancé Christian Bruno. Her greatest and most cherished joys in life next to being a mother were  aiding in the upbringing of her 6 precious grandchildren: Kylie,...

James Francis Nimblett of Winthrop died peacefully on May 8th at the age of 79.  He was the beloved husband of the late Sally Anne Nimblett. Born and raised in the town of Winthrop, Jim never left the only place he knew as home.  Jim graduated from Winthrop High School as a Viking and went on to marry his wife Sally after meeting at Fort Banks. The two built a family of Vikings.  While a teacher for 36 years, Mr. Nimblett will be remembered for teaching Algebra and...

Beverly Brody Barisano passed away after a long illness. An Artist, Teacher, Wife of George Barisano, Mother of Dena, daughter of Lillian and Ralph Brody, and sister of Jerry. Beverly was born in Boston, a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School, the Massachusetts College of Art and Cambridge College, and she also attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. Beverly was the Founder of the Winthrop Art Association, a nonprofit she hoped would bring together creative people working at a...

William A. Benker of Winthrop passed away at home on April 23, 2023. He was 76 years old. Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late Rose (Sabino) and William Benker. A lifetime resident of Winthrop, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War reaching the rank of Private. After his honorable discharge he went on to work as a corrections officer for the Suffolk County House of Corrections prior to his retirement. He was also a member of the Winthrop Yacht...

Peter J. Pellegriti of Winthrop passed away at home on May 7, 2023. He was 77 years old. Born in Winthrop he was the beloved son of the late Nora (Caressi) and A. Thomas Pellegriti. A life-long resident of Winthrop, he was an elementary school teacher for the City of Chelsea for many years. He was a member of the Revere Lodge of Elks and the Winthrop Son's of Italy. He was also the past president of Winthrop Little League and ran the concessions for many years at the Little League Field,...

Michael J. Carroll of Melrose and Winthrop, MA passed away at home on May 13, 2023 at the age of 66. Born in Beverly and raised in Melrose, he was the beloved son of Theresa (McGeough) Carroll and the late Vance J. Carroll. He is survived by his brother Robert Carroll and his wife Colleen of Seeley Lake, MT, his sister Susan Buscanera of Clinton, MA, his sister Jane Buccilli and her husband Ralph of Melrose, MA, his long-time partner in life, Janyce DeMone Slack and his beloved basset hound,...

Richard J. Clancy of Winthrop, MA passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2023. He was 55 years old. Born in Gloucester, MA he was the beloved son of the late Robert W. Clancy and Nancy Clancy. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Clancy, Jr. and is survived by his two daughters Imogen Clancy, Iris Clancy, ex-wife Angeline Clancy, sister Laura Drigo, Gary Drigo, Mackenzie Drigo, stepmother Suzanne McHutchison and stepsisters Jennifer Koopmans and Heather McHutchison. Rick graduated from...