Obituary: Ermine J. “Wood” Magno, 87

December 23, 1931 – July 20, 2019


Beloved husband for 63 years of Jean (Toussaint) Magno, died on Saturday, July 20, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, he is the son of the late Carmen and Edith (DeSantis) Magno.

Woody was the former owner of the Wayside Bazaar in Reading. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Red Sox fan. Most of all, Woody loved life and his family. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially his devoted family.

Devoted Father of Dennis C. Curran and his wife Gale, Dolores Souther and Gloria DeCicco and her husband Gary. Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Carmen and Edith (DeSantis) Magno. Loving brother of the late Dolores Magno.

Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with Woody’s Family at the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM, on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, from 10am to 1pm.

Immediately following the visitation, a Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home at 1pm. Interment will be in Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading. Parking attendants and elevator are available.

Please consider making donation in Woody’s Memory to Royal Meadow View Center, 134 North St, North Reading, MA 01864.