Robert C. Pinkney
Jan 5, 2022
Robert C. Pinkney, of Londonderry, NH, formerly of Melrose, MA, died peacefully on January 5, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Melrose, MA on January 19, 1937 to Gilbert and Ada (Doucette) Pinkney, the youngest of seven children. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School and remained in Melrose for most of his...
John J. "Jack" Wooldridge
Jan 1, 2022
John J. "Jack" Wooldridge, a resident of Melrose since 1971, passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born in Randolph, MA on August 19, 1933 to John William and Margaret (McEachern) Wooldridge. John served his country in the United States Air Force following high school, he was based in Alaska much of that time....
Samantha Ann (Stebbins) Catanzaro
Dec 29, 2021
Samantha Ann (Stebbins) Catanzaro, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 44. Samantha was a graduate of Wakefield Vocational High School, Class of 1995. She worked in various positions from healthcare, cooking, retail, daycare and private caretaker. Samantha loved to help people and make them smile. She enjoyed various music...
Bernice M. (Ladanyi) Chambers
Dec 26, 2021
Bernice M. (Ladanyi) Chambers, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021 at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late John Chambers. Loving mother of the late Bobby Chambers. Sister of Brenda LaDanyi of Melrose, Robert Ladanyi & his wife Katherine of Magnolia, and the late Barbara Amato. Aunt of Michael Amato, Richard Trevisone,...
Mary G. (Whitty) Mclean
Dec 26, 2021
Mary G. McLean of Melrose, daughter of James F. Whitty and Laura Grant Whitty passed to her Heavenly repose on Sunday, December 26th, 2021. A lifelong resident of Melrose and a retiree of the Melrose Public School Department having worked in the Guidance Office of Melrose High School, Mary retired in 2001, she is survived by her brother Jim Whitty...
Alfonso Lucci
Dec 21, 2021
Alfonso (Al) Lucci, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose and then Reading passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family in the comfort of his own home on December 21, 2021, at the age of 85. Al was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Dianne (Alabiso) Lucci. Loving father of Lisa A. Woods & her partner Amy Campbell...
Peter David Byrne
Dec 20, 2021
Peter David Byrne, of Malden, passed away at his home on December 20, 2021 at the age of 65. Peter was born in Melrose, resided in Malden and worked as a Baker for a bakery shop. He was the caring brother of Paula Byrne of Melrose and Martha Brooks & her husband Doug of Sterling. Cherished uncle of Monica Amason...
Richard A. "Whit" Whitworth
Dec 19, 2021
"When people are in need, you help. It's for the kids." Richard "Whit" Whitworth lived by that adage. His grandfather, Sam, a dairy farmer during the Great Depression, gave food to those who needed it without expecting anything in return. Whit learned from his grandfather and his father that a life spent giving was a life worth living. Whit gave...
Kathleen V. Comeau
Dec 18, 2021
Kathleen V. Comeau, of Melrose, passed away on December 18, 2021, at the age of 77. Kathy was born in Everett, MA on February 23, 1944, to the late Paul and Margaret (Higgins) Comeau. She was raised in Melrose, MA and attended Melrose schools. Kathleen was the loving mother of Thomas Comeau and his wife Livia. Proud grandmother of Rebecca...
Mary A. (Froncioni) Fortucci
Dec 18, 2021
Mary A. (Froncioni) Fortucci, of Melrose, passed away on December 18th, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born in Quebec, Canada on June 3, 1925 to the late Joseph and Anne (Fasoli) Froncioni. She was raised in Quebec and attended school there before coming to the United States. She was the beloved wife of the late Carlo Fortucci....
Carol L. (Luciano) Johnson
Dec 15, 2021
Carol L. (Luciano) Johnson, of Melrose, formerly of Malden & Revere, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on December 15, 2021, at the age of 72. Carol was born & raised in the North End of Boston and resided there until 1968, when she moved to the Beachmont section of Revere until 1986. Carol also resided in Nashua, NH,...
William "Billy" Crooker
Dec 14, 2021
William (Billy) Crooker passed away suddenly at his home on December 14th, 2021 He was born on January 11th, 1966 in Medford, MA. He later moved to California and New York before settling in Newark, New Jersey. He worked for many years at Bens Delicatessen and Restaurant in Times Square, where his warm heart, infectious smile and charming personality led...
Matthew E. Corso
Dec 14, 2021
Matthew E. Corso, a retired Melrose Firefighter and Army Veteran, passed away at his home in Groveland, on December 14, 2021, at the age of 64. Matthew was born in Chelsea, raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1975. Matt entered the US Army right after high school and served his country with pride during the Vietnam...
Ruthanne F. (Muise) Vanstone
Dec 13, 2021
Ruthanne F. (Muise) VanStone, of Malden, December 13, 2021. Loving daughter of the late Charles B. and Ruth (Camerlin) Muise. Sister of Charles Muise of New Jersey. Loving mother of Scott VanStone of Plaistow and Lisa VanStone of Derry. Beloved grandmother of Amanda, Cat, and Matthew. Devoted great grandmother of Alexa, Jaiden, Taylah, Damien, Dominic, Rylan, Braelyn, and Lukas. Ruthanne...
John N. "Jack" Madden
Dec 10, 2021
John N. "Jack" Madden, owner of Jack's Barber Shop, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 10, 2021. He was 90 years of age. Jack was born in Beverly Farms on January 2, 1931 to the late Francis & Mary (Hallisey) Madden. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Dickinson) Madden. Beloved father Ellen Dockery of Melrose,...
Maureen A. (Russell) Sousa
Dec 8, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news, Maureen A. Sousa of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, passed out of this life, unexpectedly on December 8, 2021. Maureen's passing is a devastating loss to her sons, Jason Murphy and Bryan Murphy and also, Bryans wife Anne and their daughter Jane. Maureen married Anthony Sousa, formerly of Melrose, Massachusetts, in August...
Margaret M. "Margie" (Allen) Glavin
Dec 8, 2021
Mrs. Margaret M. "Margie" (Allen) Glavin, age 99, died Wednesday December 8th at High Pointe Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Glavin, Sr. She was born in Donegal, Ireland and the daughter of the late Charles and Bella (Doherty) Allen. She leaves behind her cherished children, the late Patricia...
Dorothy H. (Russo) Kingsley
Dec 8, 2021
Dorothy H. (Russo) Kingsley, of Malden, passed away on December 8, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Arthur B. Kingsley. Loving mother of Scott A. Kingsley & his wife Andrea of Melrose and Pamela J. Avery & her late husband Paul of Campton, NH. Cherished grandmother of Sean Kingsley & his wife Kristen of Lynnfield,...
James K. Day
Dec 7, 2021
James K. Day passed away at his home in Melrose on December 7, 2021, he was 88 years of age. Jim was born in Brighton on September 10, 1933 to the late James A & Alice M. (Clark) Day. Jim was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School and Melrose High School. Mr. Day joined the US Navy,...
Julius Contreas
Dec 2, 2021
Julius Contreas, age 99, of Danvers, MA, passed away quietly on December 2, 2021, at his home in Danvers. Julius was born on March 3, 1922, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to Celia (Paolini) and Giovani (John) Contreas, both from Italy. He attended Melrose High School, graduating in 1941. Julius began work at the East Boston Shipyard, then joined the Navel Reserve...
