Phyllis M. (DiPasquale) Morlani – 85, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Morlani.

Born in Somerville, MA on September 22,1936. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa A. (Caruso) DiPasquale. Phyllis was raised and attended school in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School.

Phyllis was a retired Tax Examiner for the Internal Revenue Service. She was a resident of North Reading for the past 57 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Phyllis loved to cook and bake. She would often watch the cooking channel or The Italian Grandmother on YouTube and sing along in the kitchen chopping vegetables or mixing ingredients. In earlier days, she would insist that her family gather around the table for Sunday “suppers” for conversation and would always serve her meatballs and gravy. She loved making homemade goodies on special occasions for friends and family wrapping them up with love.

Phyllis was an avid reader and loved to do puzzles. Her mind was incredibly sharp and she had a wonderful sense of humor. She was lovingly referred to as “The General”, the rock and center of our family, the confidante, the ones we all turned to for advice.

During her later years, Phyllis discovered the joy of painting by number. She made beautiful seasonal, landscape, floral, and character works of art. Her family and friends loved when they received their special gift knowing it was made especially for them.

Of all the things Phyllis loved in life, her family was the greatest treasure of all. She often stated how blessed she was being surrounded by so many. I think her family would state that WE were the lucky ones to have had such a strong influence, a kind, and generous soul in our lives who will remain forever in our hearts.

Family members include her loving son, Anthony A. Morlani, II and his wife Carla; daughters, Theresa D. Morlani, Ann C. French and her husband Daniel, and Elizabeth M. Scanlon and her husband Bryan; sisters, Diane Freedman, Cecelia DeSimone and her husband Anthony and the late Mary Messina and her surviving husband Michael Messina; grandchildren, Daniel French, Stephanie Littlefield, Anthony, Angelo and Valentina Morlani, the late Brianna Morlani; great grandchildren, Lennon and Lakelyn French and Anna Littlefield.

Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Visitation will be held prior to the Funeral Mass from 9 to 10 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Geraldine  M.  Gould –  90, of Reading, formerly of Wilmington and North Reading, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Gerri, prior to her retirement, worked in a number of different roles including waitress positions and clerical roles in the insurance and medical fields. She greatly enjoyed the social bonds and friendships made during this time. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church / Trinity Evangelical Church for over 50 years, establishing lifelong friendships and enriching her faith.

Gerri was predeceased by Clarence, her beloved husband of 58 years. She was a devoted mother to Darlene Condelli and her husband, Guy of Medford and Don Gould and his wife, Annemarie O’Connell of Orleans and a loving grandparent to six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Her Funeral Service will be held at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading on  Monday, March 7^th at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A calling hour will be held at the church an hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the Cape Cod Alzheimer’s Family Support Center, 2095 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Linda Marie (Howard) Farnham – 61, of North Reading, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born in Medford, MA on May 30, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Henry Howard and late Mary (O’Donnell) Howard. Linda grew up in Malden. She attended Girl’s Catholic High School and Northeastern University. She was a resident of North Reading for the past 24 years.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Bruce E. Farnham; son Daniel J. Farnham, daughter Carolyn Y. Farnham; brothers, Thomas Howard and his wife Rainie and brother Richard Howard and his wife Cindy; sister Marybeth Cancellieri and her husband Bob and brother David Howard and his wife Lydia and in-laws, Susan and Michael Carman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She remained a strong fighter and didn’t let her illness slow her down. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved to travel- she traveled as far as England and South Korea. Linda was a part of the North Reading Garden Club, was an avid crocheter and reader. She enjoyed sitting outside by a fire with her family and loved her dog Gigi.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

T. Daniel Potter – 61, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Born in Lynn, MA on March 31, 1960. He was the son of the late Arthur “Skip” Potter and Judith (Doherty) Wallace. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving from 1980 to 1986. He was a Security and Management Specialist.

Dan was a graduate of North Reading High School. He attended Curry College and received his degree from the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Fed Ex as an Operations Manager.

Dan was a North Reading hockey and baseball coach for several years.. He enjoyed hockey, skiing, boating, fishing and golf. He loved cooking and listening to country music. He was a beloved father, Dan’s greatest pride was his six children, whom he loved dearly.

Family members include his former wife Kathleen (Griffin) Potter and their children, Melissa, Thomas, Jared, Mark, Sarah and Griffin Potter, all of North Reading; his sister, Lori Potter Murray and two nieces, Elizabeth Potter- Eleftheriou and Samantha Potter Marotte, all of New Hampshire. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt. 62) North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 7 from 5 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Donate online ·  https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/  enter Bedford, Massachusetts. Or by mail, VA Bedford, CDCE/Voluntary Service (135), 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730. Please specify in memory of T. Daniel Potter online or in the memo block.

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Steven R. Carucci, 78, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of North Reading, MA passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2022 at Tidewell Hospice in Palmetto, FL. Steven was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on April 8, 1943, to the late Nancy T. (Conte) Carucci and the late Steven Carucci. He was a 1962 graduate of North Reading High School.
An honorably discharged veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967 until 1971 where he did a tour of duty in the Vietman War. After his discharge, Steven was employed by Lahey Hospital Boston. Upon his retirement from Lahey he relocated to Florida where he spent many years as a faithful companion to his mother and step-father Fred Neiss.
Steven was a kind, gentle and compassionate man blessed with a dry sense of humor. He could often be found walking the Florida beaches or reading seaside.
He is survived by his sister Tami Carucci of Bradenton, FL, his two brothers, Charles Carucci and his wife Marianne of North Reading, Philip Carucci and his wife Janet of Stoneham, nieces and nephews, Donna, Debra, Charles Jr., Philip, Lynne, Paul, Michael, Scott, Sarah and 11 great nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt. 62), North Reading. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Croswell Funeral Home , 19 Bow St., North Reading is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of Steven to St. Jude’s Childrens
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Tidwell Hospice, 4151 37th Street East,
Palmetto, Fl 34221 .