Obituary Listing

Oct 12, 2023

Barbara F. DiFronzo, 89, of Melrose, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away on October 12, 2023.

Barbara was born on November 28, 1933, to Mary and Carl Swanson of Somerville, MA. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School where she made lifelong friends.

Barbara worked at Jordan Marsh for many years and then went back...

Oct 12, 2023

Alicia M. (Gigi) Roman, of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 101. She was born on January 13, 1922, in Dover, NH, to Alphonso and Anna (Trainor) Norman. Alicia was raised in Dover until she was six years old, before moving to Melrose, where she would remain for most of her...

Oct 9, 2023

Scott M. Evangelista passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Hampshire while getting ready for what he loved to do, working for EJ Paving. Scott was born in Melrose on August 21, 1966 to the late Ernest J. & Barbara J. (MacDonald) Evangelista. He was raised in Wakefield, graduated from Wakefield High School and has been a resident...

Oct 7, 2023

Joseph P. Harrison passed away at the Mary Immaculate Restorative Center in Lawrence on October 7, 2023, at 63 years of age.

Joseph "Joe" Harrison was born on October 16, 1959 in Melrose, MA to the late Patricia (Cochrane) Harrison and the late James Harrison. Joe was raised in Melrose and was in the graduating class of...

Oct 6, 2023

Alice F. Carney (October 27, 1938 – October 6, 2023)

Age 84, of Wakefield, formerly of Burlington, Melrose, and Cambridge, passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a long illness.

Alice is predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend of 59 years, Herb Carney. Alice was the devoted mother of Kevin and wife Carol,...

Oct 4, 2023

Josephine (Jerry) Davis, 93, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 31st 1930 to Dominic and Edith Amicangioli in Malden, Ma.

She is survived by sister Margaret (Amicangioli) Labedz. She was preceded in death by husband of 71 years Gerard Michael Davis, mother Edith, father Dominic, siblings Mary, Ann,...

Oct 3, 2023

Paula (Zani) Pellegrino, 68, of Melrose, Massachusetts (formerly of Cambridge, MA) passed away on October 3, 2023. Born on April 2, 1955, to Caesar and Florence Zani. Paula graduated from North Cambridge Catholic High School in 1973. After high school, she went on to receive three master's degrees in education. She was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years....

Sep 28, 2023

Michael J. McLaughlin, of Peabody, passed away on September 28th, 2023 at the age of 73. He was born in Winthrop, Ma on July 10, 1950. Michael was a Purple Heart Vietnam Veteran with the United States Marine Corps. After the war, he would continue his service as a police officer for the City of Revere for many years....

Sep 27, 2023

Andrew John Previte or affectionately known as Andy, was born on April 20, 1931, to his beloved parents Peter and Nicolina (LeDonne) Previte. With his twin brothers Domenic and Anthony and "sister" Carmela, they lived in East Boston for a short time and relocated to Everett, where he attended schools while also helping his family with their Italian market....

Sep 27, 2023

Craig Andrews Golini, affectionately known as CJ , passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, September 27th. He was the loving son of Wendy Golini of Melrose and Paul Golini of Florida. He was survived by his brothers David and Thomas and his two children Zarya and Abraham.

CJ was raised most of his life in Melrose and graduated...

Sep 27, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy) Sartori, 65, of Melrose, passed away on September 27, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Cindy was born in Melrose in 1957 to Louis and Mary DeFazio. She attended Melrose Schools before going on to attend Hairdressing School. In her earlier years, Cindy was the owner of a Hairdressing Shop in Melrose. She ran...

Sep 27, 2023

Joseph James Giovino, DDS, of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose, passed away on September 27, 2023. He was 91 years of age. Joe was born and raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School in 1949, Boston College in 1953 and Dental School from Loyola. Joe served his country with pride in the US Army during the Vietnam War Era...

Sep 24, 2023

Ralph "Jim" Henderson, formerly of Melrose and Mashpee, died peacefully in Peabody, MA, on September 24, 2023, at the age of 87. Jim was born on December 12, 1935, in Winthrop, MA to William and Hannah (McMann) Henderson. He was raised in Melrose, attended Melrose Public Schools, and lived in Melrose for most of his life. He would go...

Sep 23, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" (Cargill) Pinkham passed away on Saturday, September 23, at her home and surrounded by her family and beloved dogs.

Dorothy was born on January 29, 1960 in Stoneham, Massachusetts to the late Edwin J. Cargill and Beverly E. (Runge) Cargill. She was raised in Melrose with her parents and many siblings. She graduated from Melrose...

Sep 22, 2023

William (Bill) Harold Ryan, 79, of Melrose, passed away on September 22, 2023 with his wife of 55 years and his three children by his side.

Bill was born on August 24, 1944, to mother Florence Agnes (Guest) Ryan and father Patrick Joseph Ryan at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Sep 22, 2023

Carmen L. Donnaruma, of Melrose, passed away at his home on September 22, 2023, at 91years of age.

Carmen was born & raised in East Boston and served proudly in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He resided in East Boston for most of his life and Melrose for the past 26 years. Carmen worked...

Sep 19, 2023

Edward F. Higgins, Sr., of Melrose, passed away at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, on September 19, 2023, at 76 years of age.

Ed was born in Boston, a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1965 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After returning from the Army, Ed worked...

Sep 18, 2023

Walter T. Sullivan, of Melrose, passed away on September 18, 2023, he was 83 years of age. Walter was born and raised in East Boston, attended and graduated from Cathedral High School and he went on to later earn his degree from Boston College as well as a certificate from MIT.

He began his career at the...

Sep 16, 2023

Joseph "Joe" P. McKean, a veteran of the Korean War and longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was 89. Born in Boston on June 11, 1934, Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Patricia J. (Sanborn) McKean of Melrose. Devoted father of Susan G. McKean Brennan and her husband Richard of...

Sep 16, 2023

On September 16, 2023, Robert Lawrence Tryder, passed away peacefully at the Bedford VA Hospital, where he received compassionate care with his family always by his side. He was a well-loved man and devoted to his family. Bob was 85 years old and raised at 37 Washington St. Charlestown, MA by his cherished Aunt Kay, Uncle Bob, Nana Kelly...