THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 29, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES John M. Garofalo Jr. O f Everett, passed away on Sunda y December 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was 49 years of age. John is the beloved partner of longtime girlfriend Alicia Tiberi. Devoted son of Debbie Garofalo and the late John M. Garofalo Sr. Proud father of Santino and Bianca Garofalo. Dear brother of Gina Garofalo. Cherished grandson of Angela Garofalo and her late husband John J. Garofalo, Lenny “Bampa” Melanson, and his late wife Mary Jane Melanson. Loving nephew of Godmother Sherri Hewitt Dobbins, Lenny Melanson, Godfather David Garofalo and the late Robert “Scott” Hewitt. John was also the best uncle to nephew Sandro Cornelio, and nieces Angelina Cornelio, Chloe, Emma and Morgan Salvi. John also left behind his cousins and many lifelong friends. John has been a diehard Miami Dolphins fan his entire life and loves watching with his “little sidekick,” his cat, Valentino. All services and burial will be private. Janice Marie (Cavignano) Nigro O f Middle - ton for - merly of E v er ett . Passed on Christmas morning, her favorite day of the year, surrounded by her family at 80 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Francis P. Nigro. Devoted mother of Tammy E. Dillon and her husband Brian, Jennifer M. Nigro and Francis P. Nigro Jr. and his wife Jennifer. Cherished grandmother of Brian Thomas, Benjamin and Brayden Dillon and Kinsley Nigro. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, Great-nieces and nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 8:3010:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church 194 Nichols St., Everett at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers please make donations to: Alzheimer’s Association: www. alz.org Donna Lee Wood O f Candia, NH. Died D ec ember 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health. She was 71. Born in Salamanca, NY on November 13, 1952, she was the daughter of Edgar and Helen (Steeves) Bearfi eld. She was raised in the Boston area and attended Somerville High. After moving to New Hampshire, she resided in Candia before moving to Manchester three years ago. Donna owned and operated several businesses, including Woody’s Tire Service and the Parkway Pub. Donna loved life and her family dearly. She was generous and empathetic by nature. Her family was a source of great joy to her, and she was especially fond of her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sparkling and outgoing personality. Donna enjoyed music and making memories with family and friends. She was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, as she left an indelible mark on every single life that she touched. She was married to her beloved husband of nineteen years, Robert H. Wood. He died January 16, 2000. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Michael and James Bearfi eld. Family members include a son, Robert H. Wood and his wife, Jennifer, of Hooksett; two daughters, Koreen Grieco of Manchester and Melissa “Missy” Brown and her husband, Jason, of Newmarket; six grandchildren, Marcus, Robert “Rocky”, Catalina, Paul, Jeremy and Aura; two brothers, Robert and Gary Bearfi eld; several nieces and nephews; her best friend, Mary Papa; and many dear friends. Services: Calling hours are Friday, December 29, 2023, from 4 to 6 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH. A service will follow in the funeral home at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Manchester VNA Hospice, 1070 Holt Ave #1400, Manchester, NH 03109. For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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