Gerald J. "Gerry" Cronin
Aug 1, 2025
Gerald Joseph Cronin passed away at age 85 peacefully on his terms on August 1st after a brief illness leaving behind his loving and devoted family. Gerry or more importantly Papa Gerry was a lifelong Melrosian, and a devoted Bruins and Red Sox fan. He had resided in Saugus in recent years only out of necessity.
He...
William J. Petersen, Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
William J. Petersen, Jr., of Wakefield, died on July 30, 2025, at the age of 67 surrounded by his family. He was born in Woburn, MA on January 6, 1958, and was raised in Woburn, Nashua and Wilmington where he graduated from high school.
Bill was a huge Boston sports fan, but he particularly loved the Boston...
Maureen L. (Doran) Groves
Jul 29, 2025
Maureen Lillian (Doran) Groves
January 28, 1942 – July 29, 2025
Maureen L. Groves, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29th at the age of 83. A long-time resident of Melrose, MA and Palm Bay, FL, Maureen was known for her warmth, wit, generous heart and unwavering devotion to...
Ann Marie (Turner) Malenchini
Jul 26, 2025
Ann Marie (Turner) Malenchini, age 85 of Melrose MA, passed away peacefully, on Saturday evening, July 26th, after a brief illness.
Ann is survived by her three sons and their families; Kevin Malenchini of Newburyport, MA, David Malenchini and his wife Jennifer of Bedford, MA, Stephen Malenchini and his wife Donna of Newburyport; three grandchildren, Avery, Hannah,...
Lorraine M. Hanson
Jul 24, 2025
Lorraine M. Hanson 92 of White River Junction, Vermont formerly a long-time resident of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 24, 2025, at home. In her final day's Lorraine was surrounded by her Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and close friends.
Born on December 10, 1932, Lorraine was raised in her beloved City of Lynn, Massachusetts,...
Paul Joseph Vignoli, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Paul Joseph Vignoli, Jr., of San Diego, CA (formerly of East Boston, MA and Melrose, MA) 71, passed away peacefully in San Diego, California, after a brief illness, with his devoted sister Laura by his side.
Born and raised in East Boston, Paul was the beloved son of the late Paul and Louise Vignoli. He was a...
Eugene E. Reardon, Iii
Jul 22, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Edmund Reardon III, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Gene was born and raised in Malden. He was raised by his parents Eugene and Mary, and he and his siblings Bob and Joan have wonderful memories of childhoods spent on Harris Street and Summer Street. Growing up, he spent...
Margaret E. (Sprague) Hennigan
Jul 21, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Hennigan (Sprague), 85, of Melrose, formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, MA. In her final day's Peg was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Born on August 30, 1939, Peg was raised in Charlestown, daughter of Francis & Catherine Sprague....
Ellen J. Fox
Jul 14, 2025
Ellen Janet (Pike) Fox, a lifelong resident of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.
Born on June 5, 1940, in Melrose, Ellen was the beloved daughter of Astrid and Freeman Pike. A proud graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1958, Ellen was shaped...
Nathaniel D. " Rob " Robinson
Jul 13, 2025
Nathaniel D. "Rob" Robinson, 66, passed peacefully at home on July 13, 2025, in Lynn, Massachusetts.
From his beginnings in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where he was born on October 3, 1959, Rob had a unique way of brightening the lives of everyone around him and left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
In his...
Eugenia M. "Genie" Wallace
Jul 13, 2025
With sadness, and in celebration of an extraordinary life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Eugenia Maria Wallace, who left us on July 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Genie - never to be referred to by her birth name - lived life on her own terms, and she did it with style, determination, and a...
Mark Lehman Koontz
Jul 10, 2025
Mark Lehman Koontz, 69, of Melrose, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday July 10, 2025. Mark, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, was the oldest of four children born to James Lehman Koontz and Catherine Joy (Kinneer) Koontz of Dayton, Ohio. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joy Koontz. Mark deeply cherished his relationship...
Debbie Stamegna
Jul 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie Stamegna, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 8th, 2025.
Margaret was the devoted wife to Joseph Stamegna , and the proud mother and mother in law to Joseph Stamegna Jr, Shannon Stamegna,...
Barbara A. (Gibbons) Kerrigan
Jul 6, 2025
Barbara (Gibbons) Kerrigan, of Melrose, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born in Malden on June 11, 1942, to Charles and Mary Gibbons. She attended Cheverus School from kindergarten through 12th grade. She worked at the Superior Court in Cambridge and Woburn as a probation clerk well into her 70's.
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David F. Hitchman
Jun 22, 2025
David Francis Hitchman passed away too soon at his home on June 22nd, 2025. Born on April 7, 1972, to Arthur and Claire Hitchman, David was a lifelong Melrosian who deeply loved the city he called home.
David grew up cherishing every moment of his childhood—riding bikes, with his brother, fishing, and running through the neighborhood with...
Wendy L. Herron
Jun 21, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Wendy Louise Herron of Winthrop, MA on June 21st, 2025, at the age of 64. Wendy was born on December 29th 1960 in Chatham, MA. to Andrew Herron and Madeline L. Herron Collins.
She was a legal secretary in the patent department for Foley Hoag...
Kathleen Ann Macmaster
Jun 21, 2025
Kathleen Ann (Rogers) MacMaster, a resident of Melrose, passed away on June 21, 2025 in East Boston after a lengthy illness. She was 76 years old. Kathleen was called home to God just three months after her husband's passing.
Born on August 20, 1948 in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Wilfred C. Rogers and Frances B. (Meehan)...
Rand J. Kelley
Jun 21, 2025
Rand J. Kelley passed away peacefully in Jupiter, Florida on Saturday June 21, 2025 surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 59 years of age. Rand was born and raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1984. He worked as a volunteer at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital for almost...
Michael S. Elgart
Jun 17, 2025
Enjoyed poker, music and playing softball.
Michael "Mike" S. Elgart, former longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully in Wakefield, MA on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Michael was born on July 3, 1950, in Boston, MA to Ernest and Joyce (McFarland) Elgart. He grew up in Reading and Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School...
Robert N. Mccullough
Jun 16, 2025
Robert "Bob" McCullough, 82, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. He was surrounded for several days prior to his death by family and close friends. Bob was always willing to help guide and mentor those who were struggling. He was often described as kind, caring, genuine, giving and simply the best.
Bob was born on December...
