D. Joseph Unni – 57, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac event, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
He is survived by his wife Cindy (LaPorte) Unni of Wilmington; his daughters, Hannah and Isabella, his step-son Brian; his brothers, Father John Unni of Saint Cecilia Parish in Boston and Paul Unni and his wife Diane of Pennsylvania, his step-sister Natalie Todaro-Blake of Maine; his niece Paige and his former wife Patty Unni of Methuen, along with his in-laws Joe and Donna LaPorte, Wendy LaPorte, Richard LaPorte and his wife Judy, Bob LaPorte and his partner Veronica, and Michelle Wronski and her husband Ron. Joe has many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Estelle (Plante) Unni.

Joe brought light and laughter everywhere he went. He had an outgoing personality and knew how to talk with people. He was generous with his words, actions and love. He felt deeply connected to people and would do anything he could for someone in need. Joe loved woodworking and was very talented. He loved looking at the wood and seeing what it wanted to be. His custom furniture, bowls and snowmen are his gifts to all that have a piece of them.

His greatest joys were his daughters. They loved looking through old pictures, watching music videos, and sharing memories. He would always dance to Michael Jacksons “Beat It” for Hannah and he would “make the face” anytime Isabella asked him to. He loved them more than anything in the world and they now have guardian angel watching over them.

Joe shared the last eleven years with his wife Cindy. They shared a great love of music, cooking together, spontaneous dancing in the kitchen, camping, sitting by the fire, and eating out. They were one together.

Joe was a graduate of North Reading High School Class of 1982. He was looking forward to their reunion in November.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he proudly served at Hahn Air Force Base in Germany. “Lil Joe,” as he was fondly known, made lifelong friends who continued to stay in touch over the years.

We will miss him every day. Sleep with angels.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, November 4 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Home Base, 1 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA 02129. www.homebase.org   www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Charles  A.  Coppola – 81, of Wakefield and formerly from the North End, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Born in Boston, MA on September 17, 1941. He was the son of the late George and Louise (Manganiello) Coppola. He was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School and he attended Suffolk University.

Charles worked as a proofreader for the Boston Globe. He also worked for TWA and American Airlines. He was member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers. He was the general chairperson and organizer of District Lodge (IAMAW).

Charles was the founding member of the Friends of the North End, which is a clear indication of what family and friends meant to him. He was an avid golfer, traveler and a lover of all things social. He was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church in Lynnfield.

Family members include his loving wife Joanne (Sylvester) Coppola; sons, Charles (Chad) Coppola, Jr. and Richard Ripley and his wife Danika; he was the father of the late Dawnmarie Ripley; brother of Anthony Coppola and his wife Candy, Anna Bevilaqua and her late husband Emil and Barbara Coppola-D’Ambrosio and her late husband James; he was the loving grandfather of Jayne and Evan Coppola and Spencer Ripley.

His funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, October 21 at 11:30 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield. Everyone is asked to go directly to church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Lynnfield. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West St., Suite 207, Natick, MA 01760. www.nkfne@kidney.org

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William Michael Bernard Tryder, III of Mirror Lake, NH formerly of North Reading, MA and Englewood, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 73.

Bill was born in Arlington, MA and raised in North Reading, MA. He was the son of the late William Michael Bernard Tryder, Jr. and late Kathryn (Driscoll) Tryder. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Julie (Hobart) Tryder and children, Carrick J. (Tryder) O’Brien and husband Michael of Shrewsbury, MA, William M. B. Tryder, IV and wife Alicia of Andover, MA, Timothy H. Tryder and wife Bobbie of Andover, MA; Six grandchildren Kathryn and Liam O’Brien, William Tryder, V and Benjamin Tryder, and Caleb and Nolan Tryder. Bill was the oldest of five children and protective big brother to Ann (Tryder) Ramsey, Beverly (Tryder) Novello, Russell Tryder, and Randy Tryder. Bill was a proud Uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Bill loved spending time with family and friends at Keoka Beach Campground, sailing on Troika and road trips in the family motorhome – often with a caravan of family following his lead.

Bill graduated from North Reading High School in 1966 and was the captain of the football team and had non-singing parts in all the high school musicals. He attended Merrimack College and Northeastern University. Bill was fiercely proud of his service in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War.

Aside from his steadfast belief in treating people fairly and doing what was right, Bill was an influential member in all the communities he lived, developing small businesses, and shaping municipal policies. Bill took great pride in Co-Chairing the building committee for the North Reading Town Common Bandstand. Bill was the Real Estate Broker at Tryder Family Real Estate, leaving in 1989 to join Read Corporation as the Director of Marketing. Most recently, Bill owned Benchmark The Marketing Company.

Calling Hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA 01864 on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to one of the following organizations that were near to Bill’s heart:

Boston I.C.E. Storm

https://www.bostonicestorm.org/

JT Fortin Foundation

https://www.jtfortinfoundation.org/

Mirror Lake Protective Association

https://www.mirrorlakenh.org/membership-support

Norman Bragner – 69, of North Reading and formerly of Charlemont, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Beverly Hospital.

Born in Augsburg, Germany on November 29, 1952. He was the son of the late Norman S. and Sonja M. (Lieglein) Bragner. He was a member of the U.S. Army.

Norman was a Sales Associate for Home Depot and was a resident of North Reading for the past 22 years. He was a friend to most. Norman loved camping and riding motorcycles, he enjoyed collecting albums and photography.

Family members include his son Christian Bragner and his daughter Amanda Bragner. He was the grandfather of Autumn Rose Bragner.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Willie Joe Dowling – of Wilmington, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at age 82. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home.