Marilyn Downing
Mar 24, 2024
Marilyn W. Downing, 86 of Gloucester, MA previously Melrose, MA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
She was born August 13, 1937 in Delphos, OH to the late Francis and Fern (Fosnaught) Weisgerber. Marilyns' twin sister Carolyn Mueller preceded her in death by 6 days. They are survived by...
Anthony P. "Tony" Reis, Jr.
Mar 23, 2024
Anthony P. "Tony" Reis, Jr., of Stoneham, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on March 23, 2024, at 92 years of age.
Husband of Josephine "Jody" (Tringale) Reis for over 50 years. Father of Regina Reis, Lisa Cash, Andrea Reis, Elena Doucette and Perry Reis. Caring brother of the late Walter J. Reis,...
Marie José Blazej
Mar 21, 2024
Marie José Blazej, 95
Lived Life to its Fullest with Strong Convictions
MELROSE – Marie José (Michiels) Blazej passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024. Marie José, who preferred to be known as José, was born on December 20, 1928 in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium. She was the second of three children of the late Charles Michiels...
Deborah J. Mackenzie
Mar 19, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Mackenzie passed away, March 19, 2024 in Melrose MA. She was born in Somerville and a long time resident of Melrose. Devoted daughter of Joseph (J.D.) and Audrey (Gullage) Healey. Survived by her beloved husband of almost 39 years Donald Mackenzie of Melrose.
Debbie's love is carried on through her devoted family. Her son, Scott...
Sandra L (Dehaven) Sodano
Mar 18, 2024
Sandra L. (DeHaven) Sodano passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2024, surrounded by her family, she was 77 years of age. Sandra was born in Boston, MA and was a resident of Medford for over 50 years. Sandra later moved to Melrose to be closer to her daughter Renee, her husband Tony and their children.
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Camilla M. Tasker
Mar 17, 2024
Millie Tasker, 91, of Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Lynn, Ma. She was born on January 1, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts. Millie, also known as Camilla, had a passion for cooking, fine art, and interior decorating. She was an avid collector of cookbooks and enjoyed following famous chefs like Todd English and Wolfgang Puck. Her...
Marilyn E. (Mcmillan) Eppoliti
Mar 16, 2024
Marilyn E. (McMillan) Eppoliti, of Melrose, passed away at Bear Mountain at Reading on March 16, 2024, at 77 years of age.
Marilyn was born to Phyllis McMillan (nee Venezia) and Robert McMillan (both born in Mass) in Revere, MA on August 7, 1946. She was the youngest of three children. Her older siblings, Robert McMillan, Jr....
Anthony J. Accettullo
Mar 16, 2024
Anthony Accettullo passed away peacefully to his heavenly reward on March 16, the day after his 98th birthday, surrounded by his children. Anthony was born in Revere on March 15, 1926, the first child of Joseph and Esther (DeYeso) Accettullo. Here he spent an idyllic childhood in a close-knit Italian neighborhood, surrounded by a large extended family and neighbors...
Janet Jordan Keenan
Mar 15, 2024
Janet Jordan Keenan, 82, of Melrose, died peacefully on March 15th, 2024. She was born in Revere and raised in Everett. Janet was the devoted daughter of Alfred and Catherine (Argenzio) Jordan. Beloved wife of Ron Keenan of Melrose; and his niece Marialice Dee and her husband Sean, and their son Curran. She is survived by her brother Frederick...
Michael J. Garrity
Mar 14, 2024
On March 14, 2024 Michael James Garrity, 72 of Newburyport, MA passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
He was born and raised in Salem, MA and later Newburyport, MA. He went to St. Peter's High School in Gloucester, MA where he was president of his class. He went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude...
Melody A. Masucci
Mar 14, 2024
Melody A. Masucci, of Melrose, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on March 14, 2024, at 45 years of age.
Melody was born in Malden, MA and graduated from Bunker Hill Community College, Charlestown, MA. She later moved to Melrose. She had a loving family which included many pets. Melody had a great love...
Robert W. Polk
Mar 13, 2024
Bob (Polkie) was born and raised in Melrose, MA. He attended Melrose High School and continued his education at Merrimack College. After graduating from college, Bob went on to work as a crisis counselor for 30 years at St. Ann's Home in Methuen.
He leaves behind his loving partner of 19 years, Teresa Menard and their dog...
Dr. Joseph J. Nixon
Mar 12, 2024
Dr. Joseph J. Nixon
Joseph J. Nixon passed away on March 12, 2024, in Melrose, MA.
He was born in Sandersville, GA and was raised in Augusta, GA. He graduated from Mercer University and Augusta Medical School. He practiced Orthopedics for 33 years at Jewett Orthopedic Clinic, Winter Park, FL.
He was an...
Philip R. "Phil' Shea
Mar 9, 2024
Philip Shea, known as Phil to his friends and family of Andover, MA, died peacefully on March 9th, 2024. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 26 years, Janet Shea, he is survived by his two children, Deborah and Jeffrey Shea, daughter-in-law Valerie Shea and grandchildren Owen and Stella Shea. Born in 1938, he was adopted by Mr....
Carmela M. (Parrella) Yannaco
Mar 6, 2024
Carmela M. Yannaco, 94, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 6, 2024.
Carmela is survived by her loving family: daughter Marie Yannaco-Grant and son-in-law Ken Grant; son Richard Yannaco and daughter-in-law Judy Yannaco; granddaughters Lisa Yannaco, Marisa Zastrow and Amanda Grant-Rose, and their families; great grandchildren Aster, Tyler and Griffin Zastrow, Emerson and Amelia Rose;...
John S. Grover
Mar 3, 2024
John S Grover of Winthrop Massachusetts passed away suddenly on March 3rd 2024 at the age of 69.
He was born on April 13th 1954 to Herbert and Patricia Grover. John was one of four siblings, he is predeceased by his brothers William Grover, Richard Grover and his sister Karen Bodvar.
John was the beloved...
Carmen A. Restivo
Mar 2, 2024
Carmen A. Restivo bid a peaceful goodbye to family and friends after a 95+ year journey. Born in Brighton on July 7, 1928 to John and Anna Restivo both proud immigrants to the United States from VillaRosa Sicily which he embraced his entire life.
Carmen married the love of his life, the late Mary (Provost) Restivo on...
Sydney B "Syd" Gates
Mar 2, 2024
Sydney Burgess Gates passed away peacefully at the Care One Nursing Home in Wilmington on March 2, 2024, at the age of 87. Syd was born in Danvers on January 6, 1937, to the late Carl P. & Alice (Burgess) Gates. He was raised in Danvers, graduated from Holton High School in Danvers and was a star player on...
Michael F. Morelli
Feb 28, 2024
Michael F. Morelli passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in Malden, Massachusetts, Mike is the son of the late Frank and Rocchina (Viola) Morelli.
Beloved husband of Shirley Morelli. Devoted father of Michael Morelli Jr and his wife Gina of Buffalo NY, David Morelli...
Rose M. (Finocchio) Tricca
Feb 28, 2024
Rose Tricca of Melrose, MA passed peacefully on February 28, 2024. She was 100 years old.
Born in Boston on June 7, 1923, and raised in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo Finocchio and Marietta DiGregorio. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Tricca with whom she shared 57 joyful years. Rose proudly...
