Viola C. (Ryan) Ball
Feb 17, 2021
Viola C. (Ryan) Ball, formerly a resident of Melrose since 1968, died peacefully on February 17, 2021 at the Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody at the age of 84. Viola was born in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada on June 23, 1936. She was the youngest of four children to the late James and Winifred Ryan. Raised in Dorchester MA,...
Joanne M. (O'Brien) Murphy
Feb 15, 2021
Joanne M. Murphy passed away last night in the company of family at her home. She was the loving wife of George Elliott for 64 years. Loving mother to the late Phillip Edward of Acton, Laura Jean of Peabody, Paul Vincent of Peabody, Ross Richard of Danvers, Julianne Marie of Lynn, Mark Elliott of Peabody, Robert John of Peabody, and...
Alfred R Porcaro Jr.
Feb 11, 2021
Passion; loves his family, friends and Hugo's Melrose Appliance On February 11, 2021, Al was called home by God at the young age of 64 years old and leaves behind many loved ones including his beloved wife Diane V. (Mooney) Porcaro. His children Jennifer Knapp, & her husband Thomas of N. Andover, Aimee Porcaro, Alfred R. Porcaro III & his...
John Mahakian
Feb 9, 2021
Of Melrose, MA passed away on February 9, 2021 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. He was born to John and Hasmig Mahakian (Essegian) on May 23, 1931 in Chelsea, MA. John was predeceased by his wife and love of his life for 40 years Elaine Mahakian (MacCutcheon). John was also predeceased by his sisters, Rose Nickerson, Araxie Bagian,...
Anthony M. Roselli
Feb 9, 2021
Anthony Michael Roselli, age 72, died suddenly on February 9, 2021. Anthony ("Tony") was born on March 12th, 1948 to the late Samuel and Connie Roselli and grew up in Medford. He spent 35 years raising his family in Melrose before relocating to Reading in 2014. Beloved husband of Patricia (Minogue) Roselli of Medford for nearly 50 years. Devoted father...
Thomas Michael Feeley, Sr.
Feb 5, 2021
Thomas Michael Feeley, Sr. (November 19, 1945 – February 5, 2021) For Tom Feeley, family came first. He was a loving husband of 52 years, father of four, grandfather to 9, brother to 11, and cousin, uncle, great-uncle, and dear friend to too many to count. Tom was born in Cambridge, MA, on November 19, 1945, and grew up in...
Albert F. Tarpinian
Feb 4, 2021
Albert F. Tarpinian, of Quincy, passed away on February 4th, 2021 at the age of 89. He was the longtime companion of Agnes Doren of Quincy. He was predeceased by his sisters Irene Tarpinian, Alice Pawlak (Alfred), and Anne Roy (Philip). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Tarpinian was born in Chelsea, MA on July 1st, 1931 to...
Helen A. (Derocco) Crescenzo
Feb 3, 2021
Massachusetts resident, beloved wife and mother, Helen Ann Crescenzo, 92, passed away on February 3, 2021. Helen was born on February 12, 1928 in East Boston, Massachusetts, to Gaetano and Concettina DeRocco. Sister to Patrick DeRocco, of Melrose, Massachusetts and surviving sister Christine Rinaldi of Saugus, Massachusetts. Married to John Matthew Crescenzo of East Boston, Massachusetts, and survived by sons...
Elsa Hannegan Quinn
Jan 31, 2021
Elsa Hannegan Quinn passed away on January 31st, 2021. A lifelong Melrose resident and graduate of Melrose High School, Elsa was predeceased by her husband, John M. Quinn, on April 17, 2020; and by her son, Michael Thomas Quinn, on May 4, 2001. She is survived by her children, Nancy of North Reading, MA; Kevin of Kennebunkport, ME; Patricia Gardella...
Joseph M. Kelly Jr.
Jan 27, 2021
Joseph M. Kelly, Jr. of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham and Chelsea, passed away peacefully on January 27 at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Joseph M. Kelly, Sr. and Sylvia (Kazanek) Kelly of Chelsea. Joe was a founding partner of the design firm, Boston Architectural Team (now The Architectural Team {TAT}) until his retirement in...
Rita Rose (Giovino) Pettito
Jan 26, 2021
Rita Rose (Giovino) Pettito passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 26, 2021 at Genesis of Wakefield Center. She was born in Stoneham on May 20, 1939 to the late James & Lillian (Duarte) Giovino. She was raised in Melrose, was a longtime Melrose resident and later moved to Wakefield. She spent her most recent years living in Winthrop...
Alan E. Leahy
Jan 25, 2021
Alan E. Leahy, 62, passed away in his sleep unexpectedly on January 25, 2021. Most recently living in Lowell for several years, he is formerly from Melrose. Born and raised in Melrose, Alan attended Melrose schools through junior high and went on to graduate from The Voke - Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, class of 1977 majoring in carpentry....
Peter Paul Pistorino
Jan 25, 2021
Peter "Paul" Pistorino Jr., 94, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Paul was the devoted husband of Eleanor (Fischer) for 62 years, the loving father of Maria Keroack and husband Myles of Marblehead, Gina Bushey and husband Dean of Stow, Paula Higgins and husband Patrick of West Newbury, and Ellen...
Mary Virginia (Lawton) Brown
Jan 24, 2021
Mary Virginia (Lawton) Brown, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and inspiration to many, passed away peacefully on January 24 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 68 years, Edward H. (Buddy) Brown, as well as her cherished son-in-law Paul Abare. Mary's life was centered around her family, and she was a constant source of support,...
Edwin James Macdonald
Jan 22, 2021
Edwin J. MacDonald, of Melrose left this world peacefully on January 22, 2021 to join his beloved sweetie Teresa A. (Aubin) MacDonald in heaven. Loving father of Michael G. MacDonald of Wakefield, Marc J. MacDonald and his wife Teresa of Saugus, Michelle H. Coye and her husband Michael, of Billerica, Mary Beth MacDonald, of Methuen, Kevin A. MacDonald and girlfriend...
Robert J. Goggin
Jan 22, 2021
Robert J. Goggin, of Melrose, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, from complications of Covid-19, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and kidney disease. He was 77. At the time of his death, Bob was a resident of Artis Senior Living of Reading. Bob was born in Malden on March 1, 1943 to the late Catherine (Halpin) and Joseph...
Franklyn A. Mohammed
Jan 21, 2021
Franklyn A. Mohammed, of Melrose, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021; formerly of Cane Farm Trinidad, West Indies. Beloved husband of Lorayne M. Mohammed. Predeceased by his son, Ishmael Mohammed of Bedford, his brothers Ali Mohammed of Cane Farm, Trinidad; and Lizam Mohammed of Queens, NY; also a very close friend and business partner, Patricia Shuman. He...
John J. Foley, Jr.
Jan 19, 2021
John J. Foley, Jr. "JJ" or "Johnny" passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021, following a long illness at age 71. John was born and raised in Melrose, son of the late Mary M. (Greelish) Foley and John J. Foley. He graduated from St. Mary's grammar school and Malden Catholic High School. He worked at LeBlanc's Pharmacy on West Wyoming...
Paul F. Mcgee
Jan 18, 2021
Paul F. McGee, loving husband, father, brother, friend, and colleague, passed away in the city in which he was born and raised, Cambridge, MA on Monday, January 18. He was 71 years old. A long-time Melrose resident, Paul was many things to many people. A war-time Navy veteran, highly-respected educator, a skilled accountant, a devoted buddy, and above all, a...
Anne Patricia Bassler
Jan 18, 2021
Anne Patricia (McDonough) Bassler, (aka Pat) of Saugus, formerly of Melrose, died on January 18th, 2021 at the age of 87. Anne was born in Melrose on August 1, 1933 to the late Michael F. McDonough and the late Evelyn R. (Engebretsen) McDonough. She lived many years in Melrose graduating from St. Mary's High School. She enjoyed a year at...
