Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2023

Richard T. Will, of Melrose, passed away at the Brentwood Rehabilitation in Danvers on March 29, 2023 at the age of 84.

Richard was born and raised in Chelsea, MA. He resided in Somerville & Melrose for many years. Richard worked for Wonder Bread & Hostess, both in Malden for many years and was a member of...

Mar 24, 2023

Marie "Bunny" Theresa DiPirro (O'Brien), longtime Melrose resident, reached the end of her wonderful life on March 24, 2023, at the age of 88, one week before her 89th birthday.

Born in Somerville on March 31, 1934, Bunny was the youngest of eleven children, as her baby sister passed at birth. Her parents, Pa and Ma O'Brien,...

Mar 24, 2023

Lea (Comeau) Shea, longtime resident of Melrose, MA, died peacefully on March 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long, fulfilled life of 100 years.

Lea was born in Malden, MA on October 17, 1922 to the late Emile & Emerise Comeau. Lea was raised in Little Brook, Nova Scotia until she was 17...

Mar 22, 2023

Stella M. Comeau, longtime Melrose resident, died peacefully on March 22nd surrounded by her family who loved her. She was 93.

Stella worked for over 30 years at Melrose City Hall, retiring as Assistant Auditor. A dedicated employee, she never missed a day of work, and with her sharp mind, she transitioned the Auditor's Office from adding...

Mar 20, 2023

Lois M. (Tansey) Whaley, of Melrose, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on March 20, 2023, at the age of 89.

She was born on June 1st 1933 in Boston. She grew up in Somerville where she met the love of her life at age 14, Willian Whaley. After her wedding they moved...

Mar 20, 2023

Sarah A. (Cullen) Scott of Phoenix, AZ was tragically taken from us on March 20, 2023, at the age of 37. Sarah was born on March 20, 1986, in Boston, MA to Ruth and Daniel Cullen Jr. She graduated from Melrose High School in 2004 and went on to graduate in 2011 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health...

Mar 19, 2023

William Domenic Petrino, "Bill", of Melrose, passed away on March 19, 2023, at 93 years of age. Bill was born in Boston, MA on March 6, 1930, to the late Philip and Kathleen (Barrett) Petrino. He was raised in Everett, and later moved to Melrose. He graduated from Melrose High School Class of 1948 where he played baseball, football...

Mar 19, 2023

Rita Barbara (Harrison) Coye died peacefully on March 19, 2023, she was 93 years of age. Rita was born in Everett on March 29, 1929 to the late Gordon & Susan (McDonnell) Harrison.

She was raised in Everett, graduated from Everett High School and has lived in Melrose for over 65 years. Mrs. Coye was a longtime...

Mar 16, 2023

January 4, 1949 - March 16, 2023

Barbara A. Plant, 74, of Melrose, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth M. and Thomas L. Plant, and her sister, Elizabeth L. Kelley. She is survived by many loving cousins.

Barbara graduated from Medford...

Mar 15, 2023

Anthony L. Strileckis, 91, of Melrose passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Tony, as he was known, was born to Genevieve and John Strileckis in Waterbury, CT, the eldest son in a family of fourteen children. After graduating Crosby High School, he joined the Navy in 1949 where he served during the Korean War from 1949-1953...

Mar 15, 2023

Emma L. (DiCicco) Francione passed away at the Greenwood Nursing & Rehab Center in Wakefield on March 15, 2023. She was 94 years of age. Emma was born in the North End of Boston on March 10, 1929, she was raised in the North End and lived in Melrose for many years.

Emma was the wife of...

Mar 15, 2023

Mary F. (Hayes) Littlewood, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 15, 2023.

Mary was raised in Charlestown until the age of 12, when she moved to Malden. She was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School, Class of 1941. Mary lived in Malden until 1994, when she moved to Melrose. She was a longtime member...

Mar 7, 2023

Phyllis A. (D'Ovidio) DiCiaccio, of Malden, passed away on March 7, 2023 at the age of 95 years old. Phyllis was born on August 15, 1927 to the late Antonio and Maria Vincenza D'Ovidio.

Phyllis was known to her family and friends as the "cookie lady"  She loved baking cookies for her family and friends.

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Mar 7, 2023

Kathleen Mary Arcovio, nee Giddings, 77, of Melrose, formerly of Revere (Beachmont) and East Boston passed away on March 7th, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer and heart disease.

Kathleen was born on 10/23/1945 to Frederick and Lucille Giddings in Everett, MA. Younger Sister to the late Lucinda Ann Lanzilli, formerly Giddings.

After graduating...

Mar 6, 2023

Scott Michael Forbes passed away at his home in Bow, New Hampshire on March 6th, 2023, at the age of 49. Scott was the devoted father to Abygail B. and Jackson A. Forbes of Merrimack, NH. Beloved son of Mary (DiMino) and the late William H. Forbes, Jr. of Melrose. Cherished brother to William H. Forbes III, the late...

Mar 5, 2023

Timothy F. Hurley died peacefully on March 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. On April 8, 1938, he was the first-born son of Irish immigrants, Timothy and Bridget (Manning) Hurley.

Raised on Green Street in Malden, MA, Tim grew up playing baseball and football in the neighborhood. He and his brothers, Mike and Neil, as well as...

Mar 3, 2023

Joseph T. Shea, formerly of Melrose, passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 88.

Joseph was born and raised in Melrose. He attended St. Mary's school and worked in the transportation industry. Joe loved his annual trip to the Catskills for Irish music and dancing. He had a musical ear and could be found...

Mar 1, 2023

Donald H Libby, of Stoneham, passed away on March 1st, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a Master machinist who worked for the Boston Globe for over 40yrs. Don was born on Oct 24 1948 and raised in Chelsea, MA. After high school he was drafted into the Army and served overseas during the Vietnam war.

Feb 28, 2023

Karen M. (Veglia) Baldwin, of Melrose, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on February 28, 2023 at the age of 64. Karen was born in Somerville, MA on February 26, 1959, to the late Victor & Rosemarie (Manza) Veglia.

She was raised in Somerville, graduated from Somerville High School in 1977 and...

Feb 26, 2023

Dolores M. (Marchand) Doherty passed away at Winchester Nursing Center on February 26, 2023 at the age of 87. Delores was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 11, 1935 to the late Joseph & Margaret Marchand.

She was raised in Everett, graduated from Chevrus High School in 1953 and lived most of her life in Melrose. Delores...