Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026
This column carries notices for six Waltham-resident obituaries published this week, with arrangements handled through Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham, MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald, and Joyce Funeral Home.
Ann Cumming, 85, of Waltham, died June 17, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Irvin Cumming and Anna Cumming (Fitzpatrick), and her sister Catherine E. Cumming. She is survived by her siblings Richard E. Cumming of Northampton, NH, Thomas A. Cumming of Standish, ME, and John I. Cumming of Leesburg, FL, and by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Patrick, 212 Main St, Watertown. Memorial donations may be made to The Catholic TV Network, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471, per the family's wishes. Funeral arrangements by MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/waltham/ann-cumming-21714230
Erly Maurissaint Felt, 55, of Waltham, died June 18, 2026. Funeral arrangements under the care of Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/waltham/erly-felt-21726997
Pierre Francoeur Glaude, 90, of Waltham, died June 18, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Firmin Lanoze and Lucia Glaude. He is survived by his children Herve Glaude (Rose) and Linda Glaude, and his grandchildren Ralph Breneville, Josh Breneville, Bejeana Breneville, Vidalynn Glaude, and Nash Glaude. A wake will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main St, Waltham. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Saint Mary's Church, 133 School St, Waltham. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, 170 Boston Post Rd, Weston. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/waltham/pierre-glaude-21707745
Mario G. Sammartano, 63, of Waltham, died June 21, 2026. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Mary Catherine Chapel at the Brasco Family Funeral Home, 773 Moody St, Waltham. Funeral arrangements under the care of Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/waltham/mario-sammartano-21726993
Donald F. "Starchy" Cusano, 92, of Waltham, died June 21, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia "Pat" Cusano (Mara) and his siblings Dominic "Ken" Cusano (Vera), Richard "Dick" Cusano (Helen), Robert "Bob" Cusano (Roz), Virginia Hadayia (Fred), and Helen Bickford (Eddie). He is survived by his children Donald Cusano Jr. (Lauren) of Westford, DonnaMarie Cusano of Waltham, Mark Cusano (Ellen) of Tyngsboro, Carlene Covino (David) of Northboro, and Christine Cusano of Bellingham, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. A wake will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM at the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco Family Funeral Home, 773 Moody St, Waltham. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Afflicted Parish, 920 Trapelo Rd, Waltham. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 250 High St, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, per the family's wishes. Funeral arrangements under the care of Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/waltham/donald-cusano-21726990
Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen, 95, of Waltham, died June 21, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Harrington and Mary Harrington (Connors), her husband Ed, her granddaughter Christine M. Niizuma, and her sister Ann G. Fawcett. She is survived by her children Linda A. Nielsen (Dennis Hess) of Clinton, Kathleen Hersey (Richard) of Waltham, John E. Nielsen (Gail) of Plymouth, James J. Nielsen (Teresa) of Waltham, and Mary T. Iodice (Richard) of Burlington, along with grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main St, Waltham. A wake will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Rd, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady's Parish, 920 R Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/waltham/rita-nielsen-21722141
Notices compiled from Echovita, Legacy.com, Waltham Patch, Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham, MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald, and Joyce Funeral Home.