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Arthur W. Aylward

Arthur W. Aylward

Jun 26, 2014

Arthur W. Aylward, of Watertown, formerly of Melrose, died at the Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford on June 26, 2014 at the age of 85. Arthur was born in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War with the 625th Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Infantry Division (California National Guard). He...

Dorothea M. Sullivan Gallagher

Dorothea M. Sullivan Gallagher

Jun 25, 2014

Dorothea Marie Gallagher (July 28, 1931- June 25, 2014) of Melrose, MA entered into eternal rest on June 25th in Newport, RI. "Dolly" was born to Annie and Lawrence Sullivan of Somerville. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Gallagher. Cherished mother of Francis J. Gallagher, Woburn, Sheila A. Kelley, Reading, Maureen Pelczarski, Middletown, RI, Patricia S. Etienne, Nashua, NH,...

Shirley M. Talieri Liskowsky

Shirley M. Talieri Liskowsky

Jun 24, 2014

Shirley M. (Talieri) Liskowsky, of Melrose, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on June 24, 2014 at the age of 86. Shirley was born in Springfield, raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1945. She resided in Malden for 25 years and Melrose for many years. Shirley worked for Tri Cap Fuel...

Frances Ann Conlin Decoste

Frances Ann Conlin Decoste

Jun 19, 2014

Frances Ann (Conlin) DeCoste, a homemaker, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on June 19, 2014. She was 90 years of age. Frances was born in Boston on June 16, 1924 to the late Walter & Marion (Donohue) Conlin. She was raised in Hyde Park and graduated from Girls High School in Boston, Class of 1941....

Kathryn C. Hackett

Kathryn C. Hackett

Jun 17, 2014

Kathryn C. Hackett passed away at her home in Melrose, on June 17, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years of age. Kathryn was born in Medford, MA on February 26, 1943 to the late William T. & Mary L. (Gilfeather) Hackett. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School, St. Mary's High School,...

Robert N. Grassi

Robert N. Grassi

Jun 14, 2014

In Memory of Robert Nicholas Grassi February 25, 1919 – June 14, 2014 Robert N. Grassi, long-time resident of Melrose, MA died peacefully surrounded by his family at Lahey Medical Center on June 14, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Edith A. Grassi for 61 years. Robert was born in New York City, N. Y., son of the late...

Mary M. Russell Mcgonagle

Mary M. Russell Mcgonagle

Jun 13, 2014

Mary M. (Russell) McGonagle, of N. Berwick, ME, formerly of Malden, June 13, 2014. Beloved wife of Philip P. McGonagle. Loving mother of Patricia Amirault & her husband Gerald of Malden, Jimmy McGonagle & his wife Mary Ann of Wilmington, Kathleen Spencer & her husband Michael of N. Berwick, ME, John McGonagle & his wife Janine of Medford and Mary...

Barbara A. Greelish O'Brien

Barbara A. Greelish O'Brien

Jun 13, 2014

Barbara A. (Greelish) O'Brien, of Humarock, formerly of Melrose, died at her home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2014 at the age of 83. Barbara was born & raised in Melrose and a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar & High School. She went on to earn her Nursing degree from Emerson Hospital School of Nursing in Concord. Barbara...

Alice C. Tarpinian Pawlak

Alice C. Tarpinian Pawlak

Jun 12, 2014

Alice C. (Tarpinian) Pawlak, of Melrose, died at the Massachusetts General Hospital on June 12, 2014 at the age of 84. Alice was born & raised in Chelsea and a graduate of St. Rose's School in Chelsea. She resided most of her life in Melrose and worked as an Executive Assistant for the New England Telephone Company for many years...

John A. Jack Smith, Jr.

John A. Jack Smith, Jr.

Jun 9, 2014

John A."Jack" Smith Jr., of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose, died at his home on June 9, 2014 at the age of 76. Jack was born in Melrose, MA, raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1956. He attended Northeastern University in Boston and served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked...

Margaret Peg Mccormack Winslow

Margaret Peg Mccormack Winslow

Jun 6, 2014

Margaret "Peggy" Winslow passed away peacefully, Friday June 6th, at home with her family by her side. Peggy was born September 16, 1928 and lived in Melrose all her life with her late husband Paul Winslow raising seven children. She is survived by her sister Theresa Magown of Melrose, Ma. and brothers Robert McCormack of Lynnfield, Ma., and Leonard McCormack...

Kathleen M. Brennan Mahoney

Kathleen M. Brennan Mahoney

Jun 2, 2014

Kathleen M. (Brennan) Mahoney, of Saugus, formerly of Malden, died at home on June 2, 2014 at the age of 68. Kathleen was born in Boston, raised in Malden and a graduate of the Cheverus School in Malden and the University of Massachusetts in Boston with a degree in English. She resided most of her life in Malden and enjoyed...

Joseph P. Martin

Joseph P. Martin

Jun 1, 2014

Joseph P. Martin, of Melrose, died on June 1, 2014 at the age of 73. Joe was born & raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1960. He worked as an Insurance Agent for McLaughlin Insurance in Melrose for many years and also as a Bartender for King's Rowe in Boston & the Melrose Elks...

John M. Cusolito

John M. Cusolito

May 30, 2014

John M. Cusolito, of Melrose, died at the St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham on May 30, 2014 at the age of 85. John was born & raised in Somerville and a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1948. He worked as a Claims Manager for Maryland Casualty Company and Sloane & Walsh Law Firm in Boston for many years...

Richard J. Dr. Sorbera, Dds

Richard J. Dr. Sorbera, Dds

May 28, 2014

Dr. Richard J. Sorbera passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 28, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born in Winthrop to the late Joseph & Josephine (Rizzo) Sorbera, raised in Revere, graduated from Revere High School, Boston College and Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1960. Dr. Sorbera did his post graduate training at Tufts School...

Marilyn M. Callahan Mccormack

Marilyn M. Callahan Mccormack

May 25, 2014

Marilyn M. (Callahan) McCormack of Melrose passed away at home on May 25, 2014 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born and raised in Melrose. She was a graduate of Melrose High School, and a lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish. She worked as a legal secretary for over 20 years at Sullivan, Limone, Clark & Waystack Law Firm in...

Victor Robert Restaino

Victor Robert Restaino

May 23, 2014

Victor Robert Restaino passed away suddenly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday morning, May 23, 2014. He was only 28 years of age. Victor was born in Malden on June 30, 1985, was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School, Bishop Fenwick High School-Class of 2003 and went on to study at Merrimack College and Salem State University. Victor...

John F. Limongelli

John F. Limongelli

May 16, 2014

John F. Limongelli passed away at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center in Wakefield on May 16, 2014. He was 88 years of age. John was born in Boston on September 29, 1925 to the late Frank & Assunta (Tedesco) Limongelli. He was raised in the North End of Boston, graduated from Boston Latin High School, Class of 1944, from...

John H. Hallahan, Jr.

John H. Hallahan, Jr.

May 11, 2014

John H. Hallahan Jr., of Melrose, died at the Woodbriar of Wilmington on May 11, 2014 at the age of 89. John was born & raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School. He resided in Melrose for over 40 years and worked as a truck driver for McGrath in Saugus & Center Trucking in Reading for over 50 years....

Francis J. Frank Grealish

Francis J. Frank Grealish

May 10, 2014

Francis J. "Frank" Grealish passed away at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading on Saturday May 10th at the age of 82. Frank was born and raised in South Boston, and was a graduate from both South Boston High School and Boston University. Mr. Grealish served his country with pride in the US Army during the Korean War as a...

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