Maryalice L. Kelley
Nov 11, 2026
Maryalice L. (Quigley) Kelley, of Chelsea and Little Neck, Ipswich, died peacefully on November 11, 2026, at the age of 91. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 19th, at 10:00am at Most Blessed Sacrament...
Scott Michael Harris
Nov 10, 2026
Scott Michael Harris
June 22, 1972 – November 10, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Scott Michael Harris, who passed away on November 10, 2026, following a brief and sudden illness. He was 54 years old.
Scott was a devoted and loving father whose son, Michael, was the greatest love and pride of his life. Being...
Joanne M. (Kennedy) Letch
Nov 9, 2026
Joanne M. (Kennedy) Letch, a 62 year resident of Melrose, passed away at The Residence at Pearl Street Assisted Living in Reading on November 9, 2026 at the age of 89.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Richard (Dick) Letch. Mother of Judy D’Alessio and her husband Chuck of Reading, Richard Letch, Jr and his wife Karen of East...
Joseph A. Sullivan
Nov 5, 2026
Joseph A. Sullivan, age 96, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026, at Avita Assisted Living in Newburyport, MA. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean Sullivan.
Born in Malden on July 19, 1930 he was the son of the late Joseph Sullivan Sr. and Elizabeth Sullivan and brother to the late Arlene Spencer and Betty Vanesse....
Richard P. "Richie" Leccese
Nov 5, 2026
Richard P. Leccese, “Richie,” a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, surrounded by his beloved family.
Richard was a dedicated businessman, and devoted his life to running his family oil business, US FUEL, Inc. Richard was deeply committed to supporting the community, generously sponsoring many youth athletic organizations throughout the years. In his twenties, he met...
Charles E. McGuire
Nov 4, 2026
McGuire, Charles E; Of Melrose, formerly of Malden passed away on November 4, 2026 after a brief battle with colon cancer. He was 93 years old. He was the loving husband of 59 years of Virginia (Waitt) McGuire. He is survived by his daughters Nancy Roberts and her husband Jim; Theresa LaPointe and her husband Fabien all of Wilmington. He...
Patricia A. (Busby) Waters
Nov 4, 2026
Patricia Ann “Patty” (Busby) Waters, 66, passed away on November 4, 2026, following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on December 14, 1959, Patty was the daughter of the late George and Nancy (Kemp) Busby. She moved with her family to Melrose as a young child and attended Melrose High School. After leaving Melrose, she made her...
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...
