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George J. "Buddy" Knox

George J. "Buddy" Knox

May 16, 2021

It is with a heavy sad heart to announce George Buddy Knox passed away the afternoon of May 16, 2021 with family at his side. To friends and family and those that knew him, he went by Buddy after his Dad. George was a huge sports person and watched local, college and the pro's. He could talk sports with anyone...

Mark S. Scalisi

Mark S. Scalisi

May 12, 2021

Mark S. Scalisi, born and raised in Melrose, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2021 at the age of 63. He was born on November 6, 1957 to the late Anthony and Frances (McCabe) Scalisi. He is survived by his daughters Christina and Dara. Brother of Karen Scalisi of Melrose, Cheryl Scalisi & her fiancée Greg Celko of Webster, Walter...

John F. Reynolds, Jr.

John F. Reynolds, Jr.

May 10, 2021

John Francis Reynolds, of Prospect, VA, died on May 10th, 2021. He was born in Everett, Massachusetts on October 23, 1942 to the late John F. Reynolds and Margaret E. (Leary) Reynolds. John was raised in Melrose, attended elementary schools and graduated from Melrose High School in 1960. His education continued at Tufts University (B.A.) 1964, Tubergin University in Germany...

James F. Daly Jr.

James F. Daly Jr.

May 9, 2021

James F. Daly Jr. Beloved son of James F & Josephine (Barry) Daly. Jim was born in South Boston 86 years ago. He was married to Jane (Donahoe) Daly for 57 years. Father of James F. III and his wife Kimberly of Groton, Elizabeth Jones and her husband Thomas of Byfield and Kathleen Pereira and her husband Peter of Mendon....

Shirley J. (Hatch) Lawler

Shirley J. (Hatch) Lawler

May 1, 2021

Shirley J. Lawler (Hatch) Shirley J. Lawler (Hatch) of Melrose passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021, at the age of 95. She was born in Reading, MA, to Ida and William Hatch. She was the sister of Caroline, Marilyn, Robert, and Roland. She was married to the late Raymond A. Lawler for 62 years. Shirley was the devoted mother...

Arlene M. (Kelley) Crowley

Arlene M. (Kelley) Crowley

Apr 30, 2021

Arlene Marie Kelley Crowley was born in Dorchester on November 24, 1933 to William Kelley and Eileen Meehan Kelley. She considered herself a "Melrose girl" in her heart as that is where spent most of her life and raised her family. Arl had a never-ending capacity for kindness and love, not just for her children and husband, but for all...

Emma L. (Costa) Trulli

Emma L. (Costa) Trulli

Apr 30, 2021

Emma L. Trulli On April 30, 2021 Emma Laura (Costa) Trulli of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully. She was 95. Emma was born on April 7, 1926 to Theresa (Lodi) Costa and William Costa in Everett, MA. She graduated Everett High School and married Alphonso A. Trulli in 1948. She worked for a time at her husband's architectural firm, A.A....

Christine  J. Meredith

Christine J. Meredith

Apr 27, 2021

Christine Meredith passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions Kaplan House in Danvers, MA. She was born at Melrose Hospital and graduated from Melrose High School in the Class of '67 with a business diploma, and later took a position at MIT in bookkeeping where she met her husband Denny. Moving to Farmington Hills, Michigan some time after marrying, she had...

James G. Deyoung

James G. Deyoung

Apr 27, 2021

James Gregory DeYoung Born April 19th 1932 Died April 27th 2021 Naples, Florida James G. DeYoung, 89, beloved husband of Margaret E. (Kelly) DeYoung, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Naples, Florida. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Herbert and Catherine (Smith) DeYoung. James and his seven siblings, Herbert, Robert, George, Ronald,...

Lillian M. (Bono) Galante

Lillian M. (Bono) Galante

Apr 23, 2021

Lillian Galante, a longtime resident of Melrose and Stoneham, MA, passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 1, 1933 in Boston and grew up in the North End. Lillian was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In her early years she worked retail at Filene's in Boston. Married...

Edwina J. "Wina" Murphy

Edwina J. "Wina" Murphy

Apr 22, 2021

Edwina J. (Meuse) Murphy, of Melrose, died at home on April 22, 2021 with her daughters at her side. She was born and raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose high school. She worked full time her entire life being a devoted wife and cherished mother to her three children. Her four grandchildren brought her enormous joy and this joy...

F. Beryl (Mellor) Moore

F. Beryl (Mellor) Moore

Apr 21, 2021

F. Beryl (Mellor) Moore Beryl passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family in "her sunroom paradise" on Wednesday April 21. Beryl has left to join her groom in their next chapter together. Her story started in Acushnet, being born to Percy & Maud (Smith) Mellor, being raised and educated in New Bedford, where she was also introduced to her first...

Robert G. "Bob" Whitehorn

Robert G. "Bob" Whitehorn

Apr 19, 2021

The Life of Robert George Whitehorn - husband, family man, fine craftsman! Soft-spoken, simply direct in his approach to life, and known by those close to him for his corny sense of humor, Robert George (Bob) Whitehorn's life began as the fourth child of Abner and Ruby Whitehorn in 1937. His parents were born in Newfoundland and immigrated to the...

Ellen K. Curran-Shevchik

Ellen K. Curran-Shevchik

Apr 12, 2021

Ellen K. Curran-Shevchik, of Boston, formerly of Melrose, passed away at the Zelma Lacey House in Charlestown on April 12, 2021 at the age of 73. Ellen was born in Winthrop and a graduate of St. Mary's High School and Boston State College. She went on to attend Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island for a couple of years....

Christine A. Haynes

Christine A. Haynes

Apr 12, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of Christine Haynes, 56, of Melrose, MA on April 12, 2021. She was born on July 3rd, 1964 in Mount Vernon, NY to Harold and Wilma Torpey (Potyka). She will forever be loved by her family, friends and coworkers. She is survived by her children Jessica and Scott Haynes, Matthew Barker, Heather...

Eleanor F. (Arnold) Mathison

Eleanor F. (Arnold) Mathison

Apr 11, 2021

Eleanor F. Mathison of Melrose and formerly of Wakefield passed away at age 99 on April 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Beatrice Arnold of Melrose. Eleanor was the loving wife of the late Frederick E. Mathison and loving mother of three sons and their spouses, Peter and Susan of Wakefield, Gary and Janet of...

Lois J. (Croley)  Lockwood

Lois J. (Croley) Lockwood

Apr 9, 2021

Lois J. (Croley) Lockwood, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 at the age of 91. Lois was born in Stoneham, raised in Malden, and was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1947. After high school, Lois went on to earn a degree from Boston University, graduating in 1949. Lois was a Clinical...

Michael J. Phair

Michael J. Phair

Apr 7, 2021

Michael J. Phair, of Melrose, died on April 7th, 2021 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Hunt) Phair of Melrose; and the loving father of Erin K. Phair and Melissa J. Phair, both of Melrose. Brother-in-law of Barbara Hunt, David Hunt, John and Jennifer Hunt, Susan Hunt, the late William Hunt and the...

Jo Ann (Hanson) Mayers

Jo Ann (Hanson) Mayers

Mar 31, 2021

Jo Ann (Hanson) Mayers died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on March 31, 2021. Jo Ann devoted many years as a Camp Fire Girl Leader. Most of her girls are still together today. She was a crossing guard for many years at the Winthrop School before becoming a Labor and Delivery nurse at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She helped deliver countless babies in...

Jane Ann Giordano

Jane Ann Giordano

Mar 31, 2021

Jane Giordano, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born in Missouri on October 10th, 1934 to the late Joseph and Estelle Scott. When she met her husband Pat, Jane moved to Massachusetts in the 1950s, they were married in 1956 and, after residing in Medford for a...

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