Agnes J. (Neenan) Monk
Feb 12, 2026
Agnes J. (Neenan) Monk, of Melrose, passed away on February 12, 2026, at 81 years of age.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment to follow at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose.
Complete notice to follow.
Paul H. DiLuca
Feb 10, 2026
Today we share the incredibly sad news of the unexpected passing of our dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, Paul DiLuca.
Dad was warm and caring — a devoted husband, father and grandfather, an unforgettable storyteller, a lifelong fisherman, and a loyal friend. He taught us generosity above all else. There was always room for one (or a dozen) more at...
William T. "Bill" Kenison
Feb 9, 2026
William T. Kenison (“Bill”), age 94, a longtime resident of Melrose died peacefully on February 9, 2026 with his daughter Laura, his son Tom and son in law Peter by his side. Bill was born on November 26, 1931 in Everett, MA to the late Elmer and Florence (Pettitt) Kenison where he was the middle child to brother Elmer (Roy)...
Kevin J. Donovan
Feb 8, 2026
Kevin James Donovan, age 79, of Saugus, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on February 8, surrounded by his loving family.
Kevin lived a life rooted in education, service, and a deep devotion to those he loved. He was born and raised in Somerville where he honed his street smarts. A proud “Double Eagle,” Kevin graduated from BC High and Boston College, later...
Irina Pelushi
Feb 7, 2026
Irina (Pengili) Pelushi, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, while at the Glen Ridge facility in Medford, Mass. She was born in Moscow, Russia in 1953, daughter to Natalia (Rozengolzen) and Enver Pengili.
Before coming to America in 1999, Irina was a pediatrician in a health care center in Tirana, Albania.
Lovely and positive woman, she leaves behind her husband Drin...
Concetta "Connie" (Limone) Athanas
Feb 7, 2026
Concetta "Connie" (Limone) Athanas passed away on February 7, 2026 at the Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was 104 years old.
Devoted wife of the late Salvatore (Skip) Athanas and the mother of Carol Crouse and husband William of Napa Valley, CA, Ronald Athanas and his wife Donna of Manchester, and Peter & Eileen Athanas of Melrose. She is...
Constance M. "Connie" McLaughlin
Jan 31, 2026
Constance “Connie” (Martin) McLaughlin, of Melrose passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 81, on January 31, 2026.
She loved following her children and grandchildren’s sports careers having attended countless youth league, high school, and college events: baseball, softball, football, ice hockey, field hockey, equestrian, and wrestling matches and games. In 1982 Connie spearheaded the Melrose 500 Club,...
John W. Ciampa
Jan 28, 2026
John W. Ciampa, born on July 27, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. He lived a life marked by kindness and generosity.
John grew up next to the Lincoln School in Melrose, where he developed a love for sports, particularly baseball, and found joy in ice skating on the homemade rink behind the school. He graduated...
Zachary A. Goodwin
Jan 26, 2026
Zachary A. Goodwin, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at Winchester Hospital. Born on February 25, 1995, at The Boston Regional Medical Center in Stoneham to Francis B. and Michele Goodwin, Zachary was raised in Melrose and attended local schools, graduating from Melrose High School, Class of 2013. For many years, he played various...
Kathleen E. Healey
Jan 26, 2026
Katheen Elizabeth (Gordon) Healey, of Melrose and Naples FL, passed away peacefully on January 26th due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Kathleen was surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to be with her savior and join her mother and father.
Kathleen was the proud daughter of the late Donald "Buddy" Gordon and the late Rose Loretta (Sullivan) Gordon...
Marjorie " Marge " Downey
Jan 22, 2026
Marjorie “Marge” Downey, 83, of Peabody, MA, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.
Born in Revere in 1942 to Joseph and Florence Coyle, Marge attended Revere High School where she graduated in 1960. She went on to become a successful Insurance Agent at Child Genovese, where she was a loyal employee for over 10 years.
Marge was no stranger to taking...
Vincent S. Pepe
Jan 21, 2026
Avid Boston sports fan, loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend
Vincent S. Pepe passed away at home on January 21, surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. A veteran of the US Army and a Bronze Star recipient, Pepe served in Vietnam as a radio operator with the First Air Cavalry.
The loving son of the late Elena...
Kathleen E. (Hunt) Neville
Jan 17, 2026
Kathleen E. (Hunt) Neville, of Melrose, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, after a long illness. Kathy was raised in Malden, Massachusetts, the youngest of ten children of the late John and Mary Hunt. She graduated from Malden High School in 1967. After attending the Wyndham Business School in Boston, Kathy worked as a legal secretary for...
Evelyn A. (Breen) Mallon
Jan 17, 2026
Evelyn Ann (Breen) Mallon passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 at the age of 90. Evie was born in the Edgeworth section of Malden on January 9, 1936 to the late Harold and Evelyn Breen. She grew up in Malden and graduated from Girls Catholic High School. It was in Malden where she met and married the love of...
Patrick T. Boyle
Jan 16, 2026
Patrick T. Boyle, 77, of Saugus, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 15, 1948, Patrick was proudly raised in the Newtown Court housing projects of East Cambridge by the late Patrick and Mary Boyle. From humble beginnings, he built a life defined by hard work, generosity, humor, and deep devotion to family...
Roberta E. (Williamson) Buggy
Jan 12, 2026
Roberta Eugenia (Williamson) Buggy, 87, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family as she gave her final kiss goodbye. Born on June 17, 1938, Roberta was raised in Everett, MA, by her devoted parents, the late George and Nora Williamson. She graduated from Everett High School with the Class of 1956.
Roberta’s life...
Salvatore Colella
Jan 7, 2026
Salvatore Colella, born December 1, 1989, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Salvatore is survived by his loving mother, Donna Colella of Malden; his sister, Caprice Palumbo of Melrose, and her husband, Nick Palumbo; his brother, Vincent Colella of Allston;...
Frederick A. McHale
Jan 5, 2026
Frederick Alexander McHale, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years of age.
Fred was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, on March 3, 1942, to the late Francis and Muriel McHale. He met his first love, Priscilla, in kindergarten, and the two later married and went on to raise...
Mary Anne (McGonagle) Moynihan
Dec 31, 2025
Mary Anne (McGonagle) Moynihan passed away at her home in Melrose, on December 31, 2025. She was 81 years of age.
Mary Anne was born in Cambridge, MA on March 23, 1944, to the late Micheal V. & Margaret A. (Brogan) McGonagle. Raised in Somerville, MA, she attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Union Sq, where, in kindergarten she formed friendships...
Stephen M. Toland
Dec 29, 2025
Stephen M. Toland, a longtime resident of Melrose, died on December 29, 2025, at the age of 61 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Paul F. and Sheila M. (Turner) Toland of Melrose.
Stephen graduated from Saint Mary’s School in Melrose and then from Malden Catholic High School. He...
