Roland Joseph Harringtom
Jul 23, 2020
"Roland Joseph Harrington departed this life on July 23, 2020, at the age of 86, in Naples, Florida after a lengthy battle with dementia and blood cancer. He was born in 1934 in Everett, Massachusetts to the late Nelson Harrington and Eleanor (Lee) Harrington. Roland grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts. He attended Melrose High School, and as a young man...
Lillian "Dolly" Madden
Jul 22, 2020
Lillian "Dolly" (O'Sullivan) Madden of Melrose, formerly of Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland, died peacefully on July 22, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Mike Madden of Melrose. Loving mother of Janice Camuso & her husband Rick of Reading, Michael Madden & his wife Jackie of Virginia, Dermot Madden & his wife Erin of Melrose, and Cecelia Madden of Wakefield....
Barbara E. Mckinlay
Jul 19, 2020
Barbara E. McKinlay of Wellesley, formerly of Melrose, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Waterstone at Wellesley. She was 99 years old and a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born in Everett, Massachusetts on May 31, 1921 to Thomas and Ida Flaherty and sister to Chester Flaherty, Marie Jackson and Paul Flaherty, who all predeceased her....
Donna M. (Walsh) Burke
Jul 17, 2020
Donna M. Burke Family First, A Legacy of Love Our mother shaped all our lives in so many positive ways. She lived a life dedicated to her family. She was a great person, mentor, and most importantly, a friend. She lived with honor and with a "family first" mentality. Her contributions are seen every day through her children, grandchildren, extended...
Allan R. Gunion
Jul 14, 2020
Allan Richard Gunion passed quietly overnight on July 14, 2020 in Melrose, Massachusetts. Al was born on June 15, 1930, to France and Martha Gunion, and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Fort Collins, Colorado. Al graduated from Annapolis Naval Academy in 1954, and spent the next four years as a second lieutenant in the Navy primarily...
Robert James Brugman
Jul 9, 2020
Robert J. Brugman of Reading passed away July 9, 2020 on his morning jog. Beloved husband of Priscilla A. (Gelinas). Loving father of Joshua T. Brugman & his wife Erica Super of Cambridge and Sarah M. Brugman of Somerville. Caring brother of Joseph Brugman of Nahant and William Brugman of Melrose. Brother in law of Allen Gelinas & his wife...
Elaine Socha
Jul 1, 2020
Elaine Socha, of Chelsea, died on July 1st, 2020 at the age of 81. Elaine was born in Chelsea on July 15, 1938 to the late Edward and Blanche (Balon) Socha. She was raised in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School. Elaine continued her education at Tufts University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree. After college she moved to...
Joseph A. Venuti, Jr.
Jun 30, 2020
Joseph A. Venuti Jr passed away on Tuesday, June 30th, surrounded by his four children. Joseph was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1939, to the late Joseph and Jennie (Polito) Venuti. He was raised in East Boston, MA, where he attended Sacred Heart Grammar school then Boston Trade High School for boys. Married in 1962, he and his wife Joan...
Peter B. Galvin Jr.
Jun 29, 2020
Peter B. Galvin Jr. died suddenly at Winchester Hospital on June 29, 2020. He was only 48 years of age. Peter was born in Melrose, on September 18, 1971 to Suzanne Cataldo & Peter Galvin. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1989. Mr. Galvin lived in Melrose for many years, Medford for several...
Margaret M. Lucey
Jun 28, 2020
Margaret M. Lucey, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on June 28, 2020 surrounded by family. Margaret was born at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton, MA on January 4, 1930 to the late John T. and Grace (McDermod) Lucey. She was raised in Malden, then moved to the Greenwood section of Wakefield. Margaret graduated in June...
Mary J. (Dillon) Doyle
Jun 22, 2020
Mary J. (Dillon) Doyle, of Melrose, died on June 22nd, 2020 at the age of 85. Mary was a beloved mom, wife, aunt, sister, and friend. She was the cherished mom of her children, Patrick and Mary. Mary was born in Cambridge on March 6, 1935 to the late Patrick & Ellen (Gannon) Dillon. After graduating from Sacred Heart High...
Rita A. (Grifone) Nason
Jun 21, 2020
Rita Ann (Grifone) Nason passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on June 21, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. She wanted everyone to know that she was strong during her illness. She was 84 years of age. Rita was born in East Boston on July 31, 1935, was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School. Mrs....
James Edward Dunne
Jun 20, 2020
On June 20th, James "Jim" Edward Dunne of Moultonborough, NH (formerly of Melrose) passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side at the age of 82. Born and raised in East Boston. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Geraldine "Gerry" for 59 years, his son Jim Dunne and wife Tammy of Mancelona, MI, daughters (his little darlins)...
John L. Christopher
Jun 17, 2020
John L. Christopher passed away at his home in Melrose after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Boston, was raised in Chelsea, attended Chelsea Schools and has been a resident of Melrose for the past 56 years. He joined the National Guard and served his country with pride for 4 years in the 181st...
Rita And Joseph Green
Jun 14, 2020
Joseph Francis Green and Rita Marie Green Rita Green passed away on May 21, 2020 and her husband, Joseph Green, passed away on June 14, 2020. They had been married over 60 years. Rita was born on July 2, 1931 in Chelsea, MA, the daughter of Thomas and Irene Garrity. She attended Medford High School and graduated in 1949. Prior...
Eileen T. (Macvarish) Lynch
Jun 14, 2020
Eileen was born of humble beginnings in Somerville, MA on July 7, 1928 to Hugh and Mary MacVarish, who had recently settled in Boston from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Eileen was the oldest of six daughters. Her family struggled on a Barber's salary through the Great Depression and being of Scottish descent she learned how to stretch a penny all...
Thomas E. Littlehale Sr.
Jun 13, 2020
Thomas Edward Littlehale, Sr., 92 of Methuen, formerly of Melrose, passed away on June 13, 2020. Thomas was born in Boston. He graduated from Boston Trade School in 1945 after which he enlisted in the U.S Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged in November 1946. After his discharge, Thomas attended Maryknoll Missionary Seminary and Boston College. During the Korean...
Kathryn G. (Murray) Deering
Jun 12, 2020
Kathryn Grace (Murray) Deering 1945-2020 Kathryn Grace Deering of The Villages, Florida passed away June 12. 2020 following a brief illness. Born in Newburyport, MA to Joseph and Dorothea (Bergeron) Murray, she attended Immaculate Conception School, graduated Class of 1963 from Newburyport High School and received a secretarial degree from Burdett College in Lynn, MA. She began her career as...
Rita L. (Morella) Sharrio
Jun 12, 2020
Rita L. (Morella) Sharrio died at The Hathorne Hill in Danvers, on June 12, 2020. She was 88 years of age. Rita was born in East Boston on March 15, 1932 to the late Anthony & Laura (Castagna) Morella. She was raised in East Boston and graduated from Fitton High School. Rita and her late husband Bill moved to Melrose...
Glenys M. (Hunnewell) Rosa
Jun 10, 2020
Glenys M. (Hunnewell) Rosa was born in Durham, Maine to Alfred and Rosamond Hunnewell on June 30, 1926. She passed away on June 10, 2020 while residing at The Arbors of Stoneham, an assisted living home in Stoneham, MA. She was nearly 94 years old. She grew up in New Gloucester, Maine. Glenys attended Edward Little High School of Auburn,...
