Edward P. "Eddie" Riley
Oct 30, 2026
Edward P. Riley of Saugus, formerly of Melrose died on October 30, 2026 after a long, courageous struggle with Lewy Body Dementia at the age of 77. Eddie was a very kind, gentle and generous soul. He was an altruistic guy who never had a bad thing to say about anybody. He was a loving, devoted husband, father, grampa and...
Louis J. Bakos
Oct 30, 2026
Born August 31, 1924 in Winthrop, Massachusetts to parents John and Anna (Photopoulos) Bakos.Siblings were Charles J, Mary, George and Sophia.
Louis graduated from Winthrop Senior High School in 1942. He served in the US Army Air Force from April, 1943 to February 1946 as a B-17 and B-29 aircraft and engine mechanic. Following his time in the Service Louis attended...
Agnes M. (Murphy) Fiascone
Oct 29, 2026
Agnes Fiascone of Peabody, formerly a long-time resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold Fiascone, Agnes is survived by her five children: John Fiascone and his wife Lisa, Stephen Fiascone and his wife Julie, Marie Gerardo and her husband Ed, Eileen Sunseri and her husband Steve, and Jim Fiascone...
Pauline T. "Polly" (Thomas) Fitzgibbon
Oct 28, 2026
Pauline T. (Thomas) Fitzgibbon passed away peacefully at home with family at the age of 96 years young. She was born in Somerville on 6/11/1930, to the late Joseph A. Thomas and the late Pauline (Wilson) Thomas, the third of six children. A Medford resident for the last 49 years.
Pauline attended St. John's High School in Cambridge. She was employed...
Albert Walter Richards, III
Oct 28, 2026
Albert Walter Richards, III, of Rockland, died unexpectedly on October 28, 2026, at the age of 31. He was born in Boston on September 20th, 1995, and was raised in Revere where he attended school. Albert served honorably as a medic in the National Guard. He was very proud of his son and loved spending time with him. He also...
Michael J. Noonan
Oct 26, 2026
Michael J. Noonan of North Andover, MA, formerly of Wakefield and Malden, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike was born on August 2, 1951, and raised in Malden, where he met the love of his life, Karen. Mike joined the United States Air Force in 1970 and was a proud veteran....
Paul Joseph O'Callaghan
Oct 24, 2026
Paul Joseph O’Callaghan, affectionately known as Paul, Red, Dad, or Papa, lived a life filled with laughter, love, family, and a little bit of Irish magic. A Somerville guy from the start, Paul had a personality that could light up a room, a gift for making people laugh, and a charm that made him unforgettable.
Throughout his life, Paul wore many...
Holden J. "Ned" Murray
Oct 17, 2026
Holden Judson “Ned” Murray, a lifelong resident of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, laughter, and lifelong love.
He was the devoted son of the late Bumpy and Weewee Murray; cherished brother of Ralph "Phlar" Murray, Norman "Bomber" Murray, Anne "Chickie" (Murray) Burns, Helena Murray, and Eugene "Gino"...
Robert J. Leydon
Oct 15, 2026
Robert J. “Bob” Leydon, known to family and friends as “Spider,” 87, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Chelsea.
Born on December 29, 1938, in Medford, he was the son of John and Rose Leydon. He grew up in Somerville, graduated from Cathedral High School (Boston) in 1956, and...
Christine M. Sullivan
Oct 13, 2026
Christine Mary Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, October 13th leaving behind a legacy of boundless generosity, laughter, and dedicated service to others.
Born on December 2, 1966, Christine was the ninth child born into the large, boisterous family of Patricia E. Sullivan (Collins) and Timothy F. Sullivan. She grew up surrounded by...
Celia A. (Umano) Constantino
Oct 9, 2026
Celia Constantino, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 102, leaving behind a loving family and a lifetime of cherished memories. She was the loving wife of the late Antonio Constantino for 60 wonderful years.
Born on October 7, 1924, in Somerville, Massachusetts, Celia lived in Melrose for most of her life....
Susan D. Fusco
Oct 8, 2026
Susan will be remembered for her strength, determination, generous spirit, and the genuine desire she had to help others. She had a remarkable ability to guide the people she cared about toward solutions, often helping them discover the answers for themselves. She was never afraid to share her thoughts, and those who knew her appreciated her honesty, wisdom, and willingness...
Susan J. (Emery) Farkas
Oct 7, 2026
Susan J. (Emery) Farkas, 75, of Danvers, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Born on September 6, 1951, Susan was the beloved daughter of Paul Emery and Ruth (Emery) Smith and Harold Smith. She was the devoted mother of Brian Farkas of Wilmington and Amanda Farkas of Medford, the former wife of Louis Farkas Jr. of Wilmington, and the...
Michael C. Solimini Sr.
Oct 6, 2026
Michael C. Solimini Sr., of Malden, died suddenly on October 6, 2026, at the age of 61. He was born in Boston, Ma on April 26, 1965, to the late Carmine and Ellen (Thomas) Solimini. He was raised in the North End and Medford, graduating from Medford High School. Michael worked as the Maintenance Director at CareOne of Lexington. He...
William M. "Bill" Stuffle
Oct 3, 2026
William M. Stuffle, 85, of Melrose, Massachusetts, formerly of East Boston, MA, passed away October 3rd after a lengthy illness. Bill, as he liked to be called, was born to William and Mildred Stuffle of East Boston, graduated from Brighton High School in their Automotive Program, and then pursued a career as a Boiler Maker/Welder in the Ship yards of...
Ronald E. Cox
Oct 3, 2026
Ronald Edwin Cox, 83, of Melrose, Massachusetts passed away on October 3, 2026 peacefully in his sleep.
Born on June 23, 1943 in Weymouth, MA to Edwin and Edna Cox. He graduated from Braintree High School, then served in the United States Navy. He spent 35 years in the Banking industry and left his position as Assistant Vice President of US...
Stephen W. Wade
Oct 2, 2026
Stephen W. Wade passed away on October 2nd, 2026, in Melrose, MA at the age of 76.
Stephen was born in Boston on April 7, 1950, to the late Alan and Helen (Weymouth) Wade. He grew up in Lexington, MA, and graduated from Lexington High School and from the University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Stephen lived in Melrose for many years. Stephen...
James F. Rahilly, Jr.
Sep 26, 2026
James Francis “Jimmy” Rahilly Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on September 26,
2026.
Jimmy was born on November 7, 1949, to the late James Francis Rahilly and
Frances Collins Rahilly. He was lovingly devoted to his longtime companion, the
late Diane Pollock, with whom he shared many cherished years.
Jimmy is survived by his two children, Sean Rahilly and Alissa Rahilly, and his
three grandchildren. He...
Barbara A. Belanger
Sep 26, 2026
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Barbara A. (Ross) Belanger of Malden MA formerly of Chelsea, MA, died peacefully, reuniting with her husband of 43 years.
She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 19, 1931 to the late Marie (Bryant) Ross and Thomas Ross. After moving from Connecticut at a young age, she was raised in Malden, attended Malden public schools and graduated from Malden High...
Alfred J. "Fred" Martello
Sep 25, 2026
Alfred “Freddy” Martello, 101, of Melrose, Massachusetts, died on September 25, 2026, in Melrose.
Born on March 1, 1925, in East Boston, Massachusetts to Angelina LaPusata and Vincenzo Martello. Mr. Martello lived a long life shaped by service, work, family, and the everyday pursuits he valued most. He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 in basic infantry...
