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Obituaries: Evelyn D. Mancuso, 89 and Roger H. Muir, 82

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Evelyn D. Mancuso, 89, of Wakefield died on Wednesday, October 30 at the Kindred Hospital in Peabody.

Born in Somerville on May 5, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giulia (Pierotti) Mancuso.

Mrs. Mancuso was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1942. She was had retired for the Federal Government as a clerk. Mrs. Mancuso had been a Wakefield resident since 1966. She was an active member at the Wakefield Senior Center and an active member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Wakefield and had enjoyed playing Bingo.

Mrs. Mancuso was the wife of the late Salvatore Mancuso. She is survived by her son Richard Mancuso of Wakefield and her three nephews; Robert Duva, Steven Duva and Alfred Mastracchio. Mrs. Mancuso was predeceased by her brother Mario Duva and her sister Marietta Mastracchio.

Her funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave, Wakefield on Monday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 1-4pm. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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Roger H. Muir, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.

Born in Webster MA, Roger was the loving son of the late Henry Muir and Marjorie (Peile) Muir.

Roger proudly defended our Country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. For his efforts, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and was also a Chosin Reservoir.

Roger had a passion for volunteering. He was a volunteer at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the Oncology department for over 17 years. He was also the Outstanding Ambassador for Beth Israel for volunteering. In addition to the hospital, he enjoyed being a driver for the Stoneham Senior Center and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Patrick's Church in Stoneham for many years.

Roger was the beloved husband of Mary G. (McDermott) Muir. He was the devoted father of Roger Muir and his wife Laura, Marcia Muir, Mark Muir and David Muir and his wife Terri. He was the cherished grandfather of 15, great grandfather of 2 and the loving brother of Henry Muir.

Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM Wednesday , November 6, 2013 at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Roger's Eternal Life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10am.

Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the Family on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 3-7 pm in the Funeral Home. Parking attendants and handicap elevator are available.

Please honor Roger by making donations in memory of him to Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Oncology Department 330 Brookline Avenue. 


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