Obituary Listing

Apr 2, 2024

Marion T. Whalley, affectionately known as Mim and Gram, passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 90 in Melrose. Born to Marion and Charles Harrison on July 20, 1933, in Danvers, MA, she was the matriarch of an ever-growing family who loved her dearly.

A graduate of Essex Agricultural School of Nursing she dedicated...

Mar 31, 2024

Anne M. Sheridan of Melrose and Dedham, passed on March 31, 2024 at the age of 100

She was the daughter of Frank and Emily (Sweeney) Sheridan. Survived by her brother Philip of Brandon, FL. Sister to the late Francis, William, Arthur, Walter, Peter and Paul and long time best friend Dolores Crowley of Dedham, MA

Mar 30, 2024

Robert J. Santo passed away at 89 years of age. He loved his wife, family, Beloved husband of Marjorie M. Santo (Hall) (deceased) of Melrose. Loving father of Stephen P. Santo (Charlene) of Brockton, Nancy L. Ambrosino (Anthony) of Middleton, Sandra J. Santo of Melrose, and Robert C. Santo (Bridgette) of Manchester. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11...

Mar 27, 2024

Susan Lee (Schoonover) Mahnken died on March 27, 2024, in peace, and with her family.

She was born in Rochester, N.Y. on June 16, 1949. She left Rochester to attend Marietta College, in Ohio, and later attended New England School of Law, and Boston University Law School graduate tax program. Later, she attended Simmons College where she...

Mar 26, 2024

Brenda A. (Wentworth) Morneault of Peabody, MA, formerly of Melrose, MA passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2024. She was 79 years old.

Brenda was born on October 15, 1944, in Lynn, MA to Roger and Mary (Mullen) Wentworth. She was an only child and was raised in Falmouth,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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;...