Delia M. Morris O'Malley
Sep 18, 2017
Delia M. (Morris) O'Malley, of Melrose, died peacefully on September 18, 2017 at the age of 85. Delia was born on February 4, 1932 in Eden Knock, Co. Mayo, Ireland to Frank & Nora (Costello) Morris. She was raised in Ireland and came to the United States in 1950. Delia spent some years in Rhode Island & Medford, before settling...
Ret. James Adams Cowboy Lt. Fowlie, Sr. Ph.D
Sep 16, 2017
Retired Lt. James Adams "Cowboy" Fowlie Sr. PhD died suddenly on September 16, 2017, age 71. A lifelong resident of Melrose, Jim was a graduate of MHS class of 63', Salem State College class of 75' with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, Anna Maria College class of 83' with a degree of Master of Arts in Criminal...
Frances Y. Fran Scalisi
Sep 16, 2017
Frances Y. (McCabe) Scalisi, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at the Genesis Healthcare at Wakefield Center in Wakefield on Sept. 16, 2017 at the age of 80. Fran was born in Newton, raised in Arlington & Reading and a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1955. She drove cross country twice and resided in Carmel, CA for 10 years...
Constantine G. Dino Charos
Sep 4, 2017
Constantine G. "Dino" Charos, of Melrose, died at the Genesis at Wakefield Center on Sept. 4, 2017 at the age of 90. Dino was born & raised in Roxbury and a graduate of Roxbury schools. He served his country as a Fireman First Class during WWII, serving in the Merchant Marines, U.S. Coast Guard and on 4 different vessels in...
Patricia A. Pat Anastasi
Sep 2, 2017
Patricia A. (King) Anastasi, of Melrose, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Sept. 2, 2017 at the age of 92. Patricia was born & raised in Danvers and a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1942. She resided in Danvers until 1947 and Melrose since 1952. Pat was a devout catholic and member of the Church of the...
John Jack Lynch, Jr.
Aug 27, 2017
John (Jack) Joseph Lynch, 82 of Tucson, previously of Melrose MA and Newington CT, died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by close family and friends. He leaves his cherished and loving wife Rose (Bernie) Bernadine Lynch, and his 6 children behind. He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Barbara Lynch, of Melrose. He also leaves behind a large and close extended...
Emily T. Heavey Hanrahan
Aug 27, 2017
Emily T. (Heavey) Hanrahan, of Melrose, died peacefully on August 27, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born in Sligo, Ireland on June 18, 1926 to Thomas & Maude (O'Neil) Heavey. She was raised in Ireland and attended college in Dublin where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Emily immigrated to the United States in 1954 where...
Doris M. O'Connor Mcavoy
Aug 26, 2017
Doris M. (O'Connor) McAvoy, of Melrose, died peacefully on August 26th, 2017 at the age of 88. Doris was born in Chelsea, MA on May 6, 1929 to James & Mary Alice (Flynn) O'Connor. She was raised in East Boston & Winthrop, and graduated from Fitten High School. Doris went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Mt. St. Mary's...
Mary Frances Dolaher Kelley
Aug 19, 2017
Mary Frances (Dolaher) Kelley, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Mary was born in Melrose on February 24, 1932 to the late Joseph & Helena (O'Connell) Dolaher and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and St. Mary's High School. In 1956, Mary married William J. Kelley, also of Melrose. They...
James Robert Staffier
Aug 18, 2017
James Robert Staffier, 49, of East Falmouth, formerly of Medford, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 18, 2017. Jim enjoyed boating around the waters of Cape Cod and a fun filled day on Washburn Island with family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his daughter Dakota, the love of his life. Other interests include skiing, which...
Daniel J. Ledoux
Aug 14, 2017
Daniel J. Ledoux, of Melrose, died unexpectedly on August 14, 2017 at the age of 60. Dan was born in Tripoli, Libya on April 18, 1957, was raised in Melrose, and attended the Lincoln Elementary School and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1975. He went on to attend Salem State College, University of Hawaii, Oregon State University,...
Leo F. Greene, Iii
Aug 11, 2017
Leo F. Greene, III, of Melrose, died unexpectedly on August 11, 2017 at the age of 64. Leo was born & raised in Melrose and a graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1971. He went on to receive his degree from the University of New England in Maine, Class of 1976. Leo was a lifelong Melrose resident and...
Rita M. Maiani Gaglione
Aug 8, 2017
Rita M. (Maiani) Gaglione passed away at the Life Care Center in Stoneham, on August 8, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born in Revere on December 28, 1926 to the late Louis & Laura (Giggi) Maiani. Rita was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School, Class of 1943. Mrs. Gaglione was a homemaker who lived...
Marjorie M. Hall Santo
Aug 8, 2017
Marjorie M. (Hall) Santo, of Melrose, died on August 8, 2017 at the age of 83. Margie grew up as the youngest of four children. She had many interests in school including, cheerleading, drama, majorette, and playing the guitar. Margie liked Bob since she was a young girl. She used to say that she chased him until she caught him....
Joseph Joey Crowley
Aug 8, 2017
Joseph "Joey" Crowley, of Melrose, died at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington on August 8, 2017 at the age of 55. Joey was born & raised in Melrose and attended Melrose schools. He was a lifelong Melrose resident and worked as a Janitor for Crystal Warehouse Corp. in Wakefield for many years. Joey enjoyed playing softball & basketball...
Marie T. Dinarello Macinnes
Aug 8, 2017
Marie T. (Dinarello) MacInnes, formerly of Melrose, died August 8, 2017 at the age of 78. Marie was born in Winthrop on October 10, 1938 to Joseph & Rena (Martinoli) Dinarello and was graduated from Melrose High School in 1956. Marie worked as an accountant for Polaroid in Waltham for over thirty years. She always enjoyed traveling, making trips to...
Shawn P. Demenkow
Aug 8, 2017
Master Sergeant Shawn P. Demenkow, USMC, Retired, (47) passed away at home in Maysville, NC, on August 8th. Shawn was born on June 12, 1970 and grew up in Wakefield, MA. He was a beloved son to his mother, Barbara (Dickenson) Hallstrom and her husband, Robert Hallstrom of Sebago, ME; his father, Paul Demenkow and his wife, Frances (Ahern) Demenkow...
Elizabeth A. Betty Kiley Cerretani
Aug 6, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Cerretani (Kiley), 80, of Melrose passed away peacefully at The Bridges by Epoch in Mashpee on Sunday, August 6th. Betty was born in Melrose on October, 9, 1,936, the daughter of the late Stephen C. Kiley and Ann Cecelia Kiley [Carey). She was raised in Melrose on the Kiley Farm with many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins....
Kathleen A. Flynn Martin
Aug 3, 2017
Kathleen A. (Flynn) Martin, of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully on August 3, 2017 at the age of 92. Kathleen was born in Melrose on April 28, 1925 to Nicholas & Katherine (Healey) Flynn. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from St. Mary's Grammar & High Schools. Kathleen married her late husband, Earl Martin, and moved to Stoneham...
Ellen D. Gray Will
Jul 30, 2017
Ellen D. (Gray) Will, of Melrose, died at her home on July 30, 2017 at the age of 73. Ellen was born in Plymouth, NH, raised in Lincoln, NH and a graduate of Cambridge Rindge & Latin in Cambridge. She resided in Concord for several years and Somerville & Melrose for many years. Ellen worked for Roger's Foam Factory in...
