Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2024

Deborah L. "Debby" Orsillo, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2024, at the age of 71.

Born on February 13, 1953 in Cambridge MA, Debby graduated from Melrose High School and earned an Associates Degree in Fashion and Design from Chamberlain in 1973.

Debby was known for her boundless conversation—she could...

Oct 30, 2024

Lawrence Michael Ricker, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 30th, 2024, in Melrose, MA.

Larry is survived by his wife Suzanne of Melrose; his two loving daughters Dawn & her husband Fred Brizee and Cherie & her husband Chris Simmons; and his two loved grandchildren Cassandra & Zachary and his youngest...

Oct 29, 2024

Evelyn Ann (Fiore) D'Ampolo, 81, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in East Boston to Angela (D'Amelio) and Carmine Fiore, Evelyn took great pride in her East Boston roots. She was the beloved eldest of three siblings: her sister Janette (who passed along with her husband, Joseph), her brother Anthony,...

Oct 28, 2024

Paula D. (Barnes) Gregorio, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away suddenly on October 28, 2024, at the age of 65. She was the beloved mother of Alfred F. Gregorio III and his wife Jennifer Fahey of Wilmington, Jessica Gregorio and her partner TJ Guarente of Saugus. Proud Nana to Ella, Charlotte, Emilia, Luke and Audrey Gregorio, and Thomas...

Oct 27, 2024

Jeffrey Gordon, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Melrose, Massachusetts, Jeff's warmth and spirit touched all who knew him. He leaves behind

his loving parents, Dorothy and Paul Gordon of Melrose; his brothers, Paul Gordon of Acton,

Massachusetts, Christopher Gordon, along with his wife Laura and...

Oct 23, 2024

Rosemarie D. Wooldridge, a resident of Melrose since 1971, passed away on October 23, at age 90. She was born in Somerville, MA on January 17,1934 to Demitrius Mili and Rose Eleanor (Bilangio) Mili.

Rosemarie (Marie) was an accomplished musician, playing the piano at an early age and attended the Boston Conservatory of Music.

She...

Oct 21, 2024

Peter D. Gianino was born in East Boston in 1932. He was raised in Medford, attended Boston College High School and then graduated from Boston College in 1953, earning a B.S. degree in physics, cum laude, plus a commission as an Army second lieutenant through the R.O.T.C. program. Because of the Korean War he was called to active duty...

Oct 19, 2024

John J. Kehoe

John J. Kehoe of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away October 19, 2024, at the age of 66.

John was born in Medford on June 7, 1958, to the late John and Nellie (Ward) Kehoe. He was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School. John continued his education at Catherine Labouré...

Oct 19, 2024

Marjorie Anne (Grenier) Keohane of Melrose, died peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born in Boston, MA on December 7, 1941, to the late Alice (Duggan) and Arthur Grenier. Marge was raised in Malden, MA and graduated from Malden High School in 1959.

Marge moved to Melrose to raise her family...

Oct 17, 2024

Marie McCarthy

December 17, 1936 – October 17, 2024.

Marie McCarthy, of Melrose MA, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2024, with her family by her side.

Born on December 17, 1936, and raised in Wakefield, MA, Marie graduated from Wakefield High School.

Marie enjoyed spending time with her...

Oct 16, 2024

Paul Anthony Palumbo, age 71, a longtime resident of Melrose, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16th after a lengthy illness with his family at his side.

Paul was born on March 8, 1953 in Everett, MA, the youngest of five children of the late Anthony Palumbo and Catherine Rose (Fregosi) Palumbo. Paul is survived by...

Oct 15, 2024

Barry Stephen Logue, 83, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and dear friends on October 15, 2024.

Barry was born in Malden, the son of the late Charles and Ethel Logue. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Reardon) Logue, his wife of 58 years, devoted father of Kelly (Logue) Morgese,...

Oct 10, 2024

James "Jim" Carozza, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Alexander and Barbara Carozza (both deceased) of Malden. Jim will be remembered for his boundless spirit and love for life.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of eight years, Jeanmarie Cataldo, who stood...

Oct 9, 2024

Mildred Ann (O'Neil) Macdonald, age 98, of Melrose, MA passed away on October 9, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Born November 1, 1925, Mildred was the oldest of three daughters of Ralph and Mildred O'Neil. Mildred was born in Cambridge and raised in Arlington where she graduated from high school in 1943. After high...

Oct 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Swenson (Waite) 85 of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on October 8th, 2024 surrounded by her closest loved ones.

Barbara was the devoted wife of John Swenson for 61 wonderful years, a doting mother of Michael Swenson and Kirsten Carter (Swenson), loving grandmother to Reid and Paige Carter. Daughter of the late Kenneth Dawson...

Oct 5, 2024

Duane Crabtree, 84, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at his Melrose home on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Duane was born on April 28, 1940, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine to Edmund and Florence Crabtree. He was married to Sayoko Matsumoto of Kurayoshi, Japan for nearly 60 years.

"Duane was predeceased by their daughter, Sarah Ann Crabtree,...

Oct 4, 2024

Jean Marie Bates (née Wilson) of Stoneham, MA, passed away on October 4, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John William Bates, affectionately known as "Jack," and the cherished daughter of the late Raymond Manning Wilson and Eda Ann Wilson (née Palladino). Jean was the loving mother of John W. Bates III and his wife Sandy...

Oct 4, 2024

Anthony R. Merlino, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2024.

Born in Boston, Anthony was the beloved son of Anna and Richard Merlino. He was raised in Wakefield, MA, where he spent his formative years before embarking on life's journey to Central Florida, North Dallas Area, TX, and ultimately returning to his roots in Boston,...

Sep 30, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen Maté at the age of 78 on September 30, 2024, at his home in Woburn, MA.

Steve was born in Everett, MA to the late Margaret (nee Ready – P.E.I., Canada) and Alexander Maté (Hungary) on February 16, 1946. He was raised in Melrose....

Sep 29, 2024

Barbara Elaine (Phimister) Nelson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Nelson on September 29, 2024, at the age of 88. Heaven has gained a special angel today.

She was a loving Daughter, Mother, Sister, Wife, Nana, and Great Grandmother and friend to too many.

She lost the...