Francis E. Almeida, of Melrose, formerly of Wakefield & Nahant, died at the Epoch Senior Healthcare in Melrose on Feb. 20, 2008 at the age of 95. Francis was born & raised in East Boston and lived there until 1941. He resided in Wakefield for many years, Nahant for 18 years and the past several years in Melrose. Francis was the co-owner of Triangle Tool & Dye in Lynn and the beloved husband of the late Emma G. (Malone) Almeida. Loving mother Edgar M. Almeida of Ft. Wayne, ID and Gary F. Almeida of Lynn. Caring brother of Barbara Koczak and Mabel LaCerda. Special friends of Debra Ranson of Saugus. Funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements by the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose. Visitation: Private Private Funeral Service: Private Private