Obituary Listing

Apr 20, 2023

Vincent James Cosco Jr. of Methuen, formerly of Melrose and Chelsea, entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2023.

Vincent was born in Boston in 1939 and was the son of Vincent James Cosco and his wife, Mary L. (Yakubovich) Cosco. He will be missed by all those he knew and loved. He leaves behind his dear...

Apr 18, 2023

Joseph J. "Joe" Olivieri, a Melrose resident of 52 years, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at the age of 76 surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Brookline, MA on November 5, 1946 to Joseph and Bernice (Sylverio) Olivieri. He was raised in Somerville, MA and graduated from Somerville High School. Joe worked as a machinist...

Apr 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of James Gerrard Morrissey, a cherished member of the Somerville, MA and Inniscarra County Cork communities. James passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 18th, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and kindness.

Although James was predeceased by his daughter Shannon, dad Daniel, sister Noirin, and...

Apr 12, 2023

ALFANO, David Michael

Age 66, of Melrose and Falmouth, MA passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after many months battling cancer.

David was the fifth born of six children of the late Dr. Louis and late Ella Alfano. David attended Melrose High School and graduated from Tabor...

Apr 10, 2023

Patrick J. Henaghan, 66, of Medford, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Boston, Pat was a devoted son to the late Patrick F. and Veronica (Byrne) Henaghan.

He is survived by his brother, Michael D. Henaghan, of North Kingstown, RI; his niece, Marissa O'Connor and her husband William, of Cranston,...

Apr 5, 2023

Mary MacKenzie LaSala a lifelong resident of Revere and for the last several years Derry NH, passed away at the age of 92 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Ma on April 5, 2023 after a brief illness with family by her side.

Mary MacKenzie LaSala was born in Revere on December 9, 1930. Mary...

Apr 3, 2023

Edna W. (Carlson) Beaton, 96, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 after a short period of declining health.

Born in Arlington on August 28, 1926, Edna grew up in Malden, the daughter of Swedish immigrants. She graduated from Malden High School in 1944 and matriculated to Tufts University's Jackson College....

Apr 2, 2023

Andre D'Eon was born in Melrose Massachusetts May 19, 1965. Throughout his life, he faced many emotional and physical challenges. After an initial misdiagnosis of mentally retarded at the age of three, he eventually was diagnosed more accurately as autistic with other complications. He attended a variety of special schools and lived his adult life in group homes managed...

Apr 1, 2023

With deep sorrow we announced the passing of Dante J. Francione. Dante passed away LA County, California, on April 2, 2023. He was 39 years of age.

To all that know him, we know he loved his daughter first, he always said she was the best thing in his life.

Dante will be missed every...

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...