Tewksbury Funeral Home

12/29/2025

Andrea Lazzara
Formerly of Medford
Age 76

Andrea Lazzara, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Bear Hill Rehabilitation in Wakefield.

Born in Boston, Andrea was one of four daughters of the late Anthony and Vivian (D’Ippolito) Lazzara. She was a former resident of Medford and Malden and spent much of her life living in adult group homes, most recently in Wakefield, where she was well cared for and surrounded by those who knew her best.

Andrea participated for many years in the day program at Project Triangle, a place she truly loved. She also enjoyed the friendships she formed with her housemates and staff at the Communitas community where she lived for many years.

Andrea is survived by her sisters, Mary Sturzo of Wilmington and Lana Testa and her husband Ronald of Maine, as well as several nieces, nephews, and many friends through Communitas who will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her sister, Francis Orrino of Chelmsford, and her brothers-in-law, Santo J. Sturzo and Gennaro Orrino.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Communitas - https://communitasma.org

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main Street, Tewksbury. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

12/24/2025

A big thank you to Vinny Fratalia and his family for stopping by today with a home-cooked meal of lasagna and meatballs for the crew. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

12/23/2025

Marlene Ann Robarts, 58, passed away on December 6, 2025, leaving behind a world that was brighter and more human because she was in it.

Born Marlene Ann McNulty on May 9, 1967, to Gerald and Mary Ann McNulty, she was raised in Woodstock, Connecticut, where her love of sunshine, warm summers, and barefoot days first took root. She carried that sense of warmth with her throughout her life. Marlene had an expressive spirit and an unmistakable presence her laugh was familiar and full, and it had a way of easing the space around her.

She found joy in simple pleasures- sunshine, the beach, flip-flops, reality TV, and every gloriously trashy celebrity gossip magazine she could get her hands on. Music was a constant companion, and she sang along enthusiastically and unapologetically-to Jon Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffett, and the Zac Brown Band. She was deeply sentimental, collecting small treasures as if each one held a story worth keeping

A longtime resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Marlene made her home a place of comfort and familiarity. She enjoyed hosting others, opening her doors, and creating spaces where people: could linger, talk, and feel at ease. She loved traveling to the islands, making cherished memories on trips to Disney, and cheering on the New England Patriots with unwavering loyalty.

Football Sundays were sacred, her opinions were strong, and her legendary nostril flare could spark laughter or surrender depending on who you were rooting for.

Her greatest joy and life's purpose was her beloved son, Aidan. Every corner of her home reflected how fiercely she loved him, how proud she was of him, and how deeply she believed in the man he became. To Marlene, he was everything.

She dedicated more than 30 years of her professional life to working with individuals with developmental disabilities, a calling that reflected her compassion, patience, and fierce advocacy for others. She was deeply proud of her academic accomplishments, graduating magna cm laude from Bradford College, and carried that pride quietly but confidently.

She is survived by her cherished son, Aidan, and a wide circle of friends who loved her deeply and will miss her greatly.

A celebration of Marlene's life will be held at the beginning of summer, when the sun is warm and the days are long just the way she loved them. Details will be shared at a later date.

Together, those who loved her will remember her, honor her life, and hold close the many moments she gave so freely.

12/19/2025

Rozanne Silva, formerly Veno, 63 of Tewksbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital due to an unexpected heart attack. She was the wife of Richard Silva whom she married on October 6, 1984, sharing over 41 years of marriage and 47 years together.

She was born on August 29, 1962 in Dorchester, MA and was the daughter of Richard Veno of Lynn, who raised her with the help of her grandmother, the late Millie C. Veno. Rozanne attended Saugus High School, where she was actively involved in the AV Club and Choir, and graduated with the Class of 1980.

Rozanne was a natural and loving caretaker, always looking after anyone in need of a helping hand. She worked as a daycare teacher at the Jewish Community Center in Marblehead for approximately five years.

Rozanne taught cake decorating classes at Michaels in Chelmsford for over 12 years. She loved gardening, cooking, and arts and crafts. Above all else, she cherished every moment she spent with her family.

In addition to her husband, Richard Silva and her father, Richard Veno, she is survived by her three children, Casey Silva and his wife, Jess Silva, Connor Silva, and Courtney Silva and her husband, Micheal Silva. She is also survived by her aunts, Cookie Warren and Judy Hannify, both of Naples, FL.

On Sunday, December 21, 2025 all are welcome to attend her calling hours from 2 - 6 p.m. at Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury 978-851-2061. Entombment will take place privately.

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12/17/2025

Marjorie L. (Cooper) Anderson, 93, of Dracut, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital. She was the widow of the late Robert E. Anderson, who passed away in 1995 after nearly 40 years of marriage.

She was born on November 7, 1932, in Boston, and was the daughter of the late Kenneth W. Cooper and Marjorie Thelma (Scolley) Cooper. She was raised in Medford, where she attended the area schools, graduating from Medford High School in 1950.

Marjorie retired from Lahey Clinic in Burlington after 12 years. Prior to that, she worked for Sweetheart Plastics in Wilmington for 24 years, and earlier in her career she worked at John Hancock in Boston for 12 years.

She was an active member of the Pythian Sisters, a sister organization to the Knights of Pythias, the first fraternal organization chartered by Congress under President Lincoln. Marjorie was a very active, longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Tewksbury before relocating to Dracut, where she attended Christ Church United.

She had a deep passion for dance that began as a young girl and continued tapping well into her seventies. She also enjoyed attending musical and dance performances, especially her family members’ dance recitals. Marge danced with Donna Miceli’s studio and later at her niece Audrey’s studio. She loved shopping, dining out with friends and family, playing cards with family, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Lynda Ryan, Robert Anderson Jr., Lori Anderson, and Richard Anderson, all of Dracut, as well as Ronald Anderson and his wife Kathleen (Colbert) of Tewksbury. In addition to her children, she is survived by her four grandchildren, Angela Morales, Michael Ryan, Brian Anderson, and Alyssa Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Aiyanna; her cousins BettyLou, Patsy, Elaine, Ronnie, and Virginia, her brother-in-law, Edward Wetterwald; and several nieces and nephews. Marjorie was preceded in death by her siblings, Claire Maguire, Audrey Wetterwald, Kenneth Cooper, and Gary Cooper.

On Friday, January 2, 2026, all are welcome to attend her calling hours from 4–7 p.m. at Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, 978-851-2061.

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church United, 10 Arlington Street, Dracut.

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