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...
Robert "Bob" L. Maguire
Jan 17, 2021
Robert "Bob" L. Maguire, of Saugus, died on January 17, 2021 at the age of 71. Bob was born in Somerville, MA on August 4, 1949. He was raised in Somerville and Wakefield, MA, and graduated from Wakefield High School. After high school Bob earned his Bachelor's Degree from Boston State College and later earned a Master's Degree from San...
Carmen Grimmo
Jan 14, 2021
Carmen Grimmo, of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital from COVID-19 on January 14, 2021 at the age of 76. Carmen was born in Augusta, Sicily and resided in Everett until 1970 and Melrose for over 50 years. He worked as a Truck Driver for Whitehall Company in Norwood for over 30 years before his...
Robert "Bob" Edward Sullivan
Jan 14, 2021
Bob Sullivan "Sully" of Park City, Utah, formerly of Melrose, Mass, passed away on January 14 in his home after a heroic battle with cancer at the age of 59. Sully is the beloved son of Joseph and the late Jean Sullivan, and is survived by his daughter Samantha Jean, her mother Christina, and his siblings Tony and wife Mary...
Jean (Stevens) Kripp
Jan 11, 2021
Jean M. Kripp (Stevens), 88 years old, oldest daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Stevens, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 11, 2021. Jean was a lifelong resident of Melrose, the past Treasurer of the Women's Guild and lector at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Wakefield, Mass. Jean was a woman before her time, being...
Helen F. (Crowley) Noonan
Jan 11, 2021
Helen F. (Crowley) Noonan, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away on January 11, 2021 at the age of 95. Helen was born & raised in Melrose and attended Melrose schools. She worked at Transition and also volunteered at the Dutton Center, both of Wakefield. Next to her family, Helen's greatest love was BINGO! "Nana Banana" liked to play cards...
Patricia A. "Patty" (Maffie) Racki
Jan 10, 2021
Patricia "Patty" A. (Maffie) Racki, 63, of Reading, formerly of Melrose, died in her home on Sunday, January 10, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston on July 6, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Anthony E. Maffie and is survived by her mother Barbara A. Maffie. Patty graduated from Melrose High School in 1975 and also...
Peter John Bagarella
Jan 9, 2021
Peter John Bagarella died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on January 9, 2021. He was 76 years of age. Peter was born in Everett, raised in Everett and attended Everett Schools. In 1962 he entered the US Army and served his country with pride during the Vietnam War. Mr. Bagarella worked in the construction field for many years as a foreman for...
James A. Mcavoy, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
James A. McAvoy, Jr., Age 94, died from complications related to COVID-19 on January 8, 2021. Jim lived a storied life, like many in his generation of Americans. Jim was the son of James A. McAvoy, Sr. and Katherine McAvoy in Melrose, Massachusetts in 1926 and maintained his connection to the City throughout his life, leaving the City only after...
Sharon L.(Piper) Charbonnier
Jan 7, 2021
Sharon L. (Piper) Charbonnier, of Melrose, passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on January 7, 2021 at the age of 75. Sharon was born in St. Johnsbury, VT and a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy & Trinity College. She resided in Melrose for many years and worked at Royce Mailing Services in Melrose. Sharon loved to crochet and...
Michael J. Mcdonough
Jan 5, 2021
Michael J. McDonough, of Melrose and formerly of Rinn, Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, on January 5 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 87. Always ready with a joke and a kind word, Michael will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Michael loved his vegetable garden, making his renowned...
John A. Cerretani
Jan 1, 2021
John A. Cerretani, 94, of Melrose, passed away of natural causes (non-Covid-19 related) on January 1, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Marianna T. (Galvin) Cerretani for 55 years, as well as the loving father of Paul Cerretani & his wife Sara of Amesbury, Gerry Cerretani & his wife Lisa of Peabody, Tom Cerretani & his wife...
