Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2024

Richard Thomas Hilden, a man of remarkable kindness and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at the age of 71. A beloved husband, son, brother, brother in law, uncle, great-uncle, Godfather and friend, Rick's life was a testament to the power of humility and the impact of a generous spirit.

Born on September 15,...

Aug 15, 2024

Tom W. Mitstifer, formerly of Melrose, passed away on August 15, 2024, at 79 years of age.

Tom was born in Wellsboro, PA and raised in Liberty, PA. He was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1962. After High School, Tom proudly served his country in the U. S. Army from 1962-1965. Tom resided in...

Aug 13, 2024

Leonard "Lenny" J. Prestia

July 23, 1936 - August 13, 2024

Leonard J. Prestia passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at the age of 88 after a short illness. Lenny was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts. He attended Medford High School, joined the US Army in 1955, and served much of his service...

Aug 3, 2024

Richard D. Murphy, a cherished resident of Dell Avenue in Melrose for six decades, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 88 at Forestdale Park Senior Living in Malden, MA. Born on December 6, 1935, in Boston, MA, Richard grew up in Charlestown was a proud member of the Charlestown Schoolboy Association, attending Charlestown High School....

Aug 1, 2024

James Francis Sheehan, age 58, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2024. James was born and raised in Melrose and spent many years in Reading and summer times in Gloucester. James is the loving son of Jeannette (McKinnon) Sheehan and the late James Sheehan of Malden. He was a graduate of the Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover, MA.

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Jul 30, 2024

Mary T. (Culkin) Kiernan, of Melrose, died surrounded by her family on July 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Mary, or "Nana" as she was affectionately known by everyone, was born in Attymass, Ireland on August 29, 1927, to the late Annie and Thomas Culkin. She was raised in Ireland and later emigrated to the United States in...

Jul 25, 2024

Jeanne Marie (DeLorenzo) Ferrara, 76

Jeanne Marie (DeLorenzo) Ferrara, a longtime resident of Melrose, died July 25, 2024, in the Kaplan House in Danvers, MA, after a long, courageous, and well-fought battle with cancer.

Born October 23, 1947, in Salem, MA, Jeanne moved with her family to Danvers, MA, when she was young. She graduated...

Jul 23, 2024

James (Jim) Lehman Koontz, 90, of Melrose, MA passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jim, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was the second of seven children born to Henry L Koontz and Alberta (Quance) Koontz of Dayton, Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Craig, Jean Liette, Janet Ganger,...

Jul 23, 2024

Theodora P. (Loukas) Angelopoulous of Melrose, passed away on July 23, 2024 at the age of 89.

Lula, as she was affectionately known, was the loving and devoted wife of her late husband Paul with whom she shared over 40 years of marriage. An avid gardener, she could often be found caring for and surrounded by the...

Jul 19, 2024

Alice Irene "Chip" (Malenchini) Denley

Alice Denley, allegedly 87 despite insisting that she was 29 for almost 60 years of Georgetown, MA has gotten on her saddle and made her final ride. She passed peacefully in the care of Cedarview Hospice on July 19, 2024.

She was born in Wakefield on June 16, 1937, to...

Jul 16, 2024

Abington – Francis P. Griffin passed away on July 16 at the age of 66. Frank was born on June 28, 1958 to the late Francis P. and Bridget (Gill) Griffin. He is survived by his children, Francis Griffin, Jr. and Kerri Griffin and his two granddaughters, Stella and Cali. He was a beloved brother to Michael Dorman of...

Jul 12, 2024

Susan Elizabeth (Murphy) Manning passed away Friday, July 12 2024 at the Oostermans Rest Home in Melrose. She was 81 years old. Born on June 10 1943 in Boston to Frances and William Murphy the oldest of their three children , she was raised in Cambridge MA. She was a proud graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School's class...

Jul 12, 2024

Barbara Mae (Dwight) Berger, of Melrose, passed away on July 12, 2024 at the age of 83. Barbara, or "Nana" as she was affectionately known in her later years, was born in Sanford, ME on September 7, 1940 to the late Ralph and Thelma (Butler) Dwight. In February of 1966, she married John Berger, later to be known as...

Jul 12, 2024

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of our dear brother, Allen Blair Hemenway, 70, on July 12th, after a brief illness. Born in Winchester, and raised in Melrose, he was a graduate of Melrose HS, class of 1971. He was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Norma (Deschenes) Hemenway. He is survived by his...

Jul 11, 2024

Richard C. Kelley who was 97 years of age passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2024. He was the beloved husband to the late Jacqueline (Fuchs) Kelley and a loving and caring sibling to Louise Fober and brother William Kelley of Melrose.

Richard was born in Lynn, MA to the late Frank & Eleanor...

Jul 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cynthia Ann Augusta-lake who left us on July 10, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Originally born and raised in East Boston. Cynthia was born to the late Eva (Billardo) Nappi and Isadore Nappi. She is survived by her devoted brother Joseph Nappi of Florida and brother of the...

Jul 8, 2024

Maria Antonuccio passed in Melrose, MA on Monday, July 8, at the age of 64.

Maria was born and raised in Winthrop, spending her younger years working at the Singing Cricket and early mornings at the Pizza Center. At age 16 she met the love of her life and late husband, Peter Antonuccio on Winthrop Beach, where...

Jul 6, 2024

Norman J. Michaud (Norm) passed away peacefully at home in Melrose, MA on Saturday, July 6, at the age of 86.

He was born and raised in Salem, MA where he remained a long-time and active member of the community even after marrying his wife Kathleen (O'Leary) Michaud, of Melrose.

Norm owned an auto-mechanic business,...

Jul 4, 2024

Florence Shea made the world a kinder and brighter place. We have lost a truly

generous and caring individual.

Florence Louise Shea was born June 15, 1945, in Washington DC to Ethel and George

Shea. Florence grew up in Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Bedford, Massachusetts.

She graduated from Bedford...

Jul 3, 2024

Alice Mary Lank (Toner), 94, passed away on July 3, 2024, at CareOne at Wilmington. Born on December 5, 1929, in Melrose, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Mary Toner, and sister to Lawrence (Buddy) Toner, Jr. wife of Carroll B. Lank, Jr. all of whom preceded her in death.

Alice attended St. Mary's...