John Swallow, a member of the Wakefield High School Class of 1958, was murdered in New Jersey in 1982 following a senseless robbery which netted the thieves only $175. He was employed as second vice president of the branch liaison department of the prestigious firm of Bache, Halsey, Stuart, Shields, Inc. Active in community affairs in Jersey City; he had been a major force in the transformation of a local, blighted area. He also served as President of the Jersey City Museum. An avid gardener, John’s garden was a local showplace. Prior to his moving from Wakefield, he was active in drama circles and was a member of the Quannapowitt Players. His parents both died in the late 1990’s. The John Robert Swallow Fund has a preference for a student majoring in business.
Establishment of the Celeste Landers Wentworth Fund
Celeste Landers Wentworth was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who passed away on June 12, 2026. Celeste was raised in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where she attended the public schools and graduated from Wakefield High School. She continued her...