Lisa Marie Stone
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Marie Stone, age 57, of Melrose, MA, on March 25, 2025.
She was born on March 19, 1968, to Rosalie Yurashus and was raised in Lynn, MA, alongside her beloved sister, Laurie Thomas. Lisa was a proud graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of...
Anthony L. Santagate
Mar 20, 2025
Anthony L. Santagate, of Melrose, died on March 20, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born in Belmont, MA to the late Marion (Spezzano) and Gaetano Santagate. Anthony was raised in Belmont and graduated from Belmont High School. After high school Anthony earned an associate degree from Burdett College before enlisting in the United States Airforce where...
Charles J. Sheridan
Mar 15, 2025
Chief Charles J. Sheridan
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Fire Chief Charles J. "Charlie" Sheridan, who courageously served in the Melrose Fire Department for 35 years. Chief Sheridan passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and unwavering dedication.
Charlie...
Christina Robin (Sakell) Hatfield
Mar 13, 2025
Christina Robin Hatfield, of Manchester, New Hampshire, age 71, passed away on March 13, 2025, at her home.
Daughter of the late Eleanore and John Sakell of Lynn, Massachusetts. Devoted wife of 47 years to Stanley Hatfield. Loving mother to Matthew Hatfield and his husband Kittipong of Manchester, Sarah Hatfield Dotchin and her husband David of Scituate,...
Louann (Perullo) Stanton
Mar 9, 2025
LouAnn Stanton passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1955, in Revere, MA, to the late Charles and the late Lucy (Gato) Perullo.
LouAnn was a proud graduate of Revere High School's Class of 1972, carrying the spirit of her hometown with her throughout her life....
Marilyn L. (Gulla) Glover
Mar 7, 2025
Marilyn L. (Gulla) Glover, wife of the late Kenneth Glover of Melrose with whom she shared 61 years of marriage, died peacefully on March 7th, 2025. She was 86 years old.
She was the only daughter of the late Patrick and Adeline Gulla, also of Melrose.
Born in Boston, Mrs. Glover spent her early years...
Ralph J. Galante
Mar 7, 2025
Ralph J. Galante, a longtime resident of Melrose and Stoneham, MA, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at The Arbors in Stoneham. He was born on September 13, 1930, in Boston and grew up in Somerville. Ralph was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1949. He later moved to Melrose where he lived and raised his family....
Daniel A. (Danny) Spinosa
Mar 6, 2025
Daniel A. Spinosa, affectionately known as Danny to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Boston, MA, at the age of 76. Born on August 17, 1948, in Somerville, MA, to the late Charles and Elisa (Colozzi) Spinosa,
Danny lived a full life marked by love, generosity, and a commitment to his...
John W. "Jack" Macmaster
Mar 5, 2025
John W. "Jack" MacMaster, 76, a resident of Melrose, passed away on March 5, 2025 in Boston after a short illness.
Jack was born on October 6, 1948 at St. John's Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts. The son of the late Hector J. "Mac" and Mary E. (Sliney) MacMaster, he was raised in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lowell....
Dianne L. Schueler
Mar 2, 2025
Dianne L. Schueler was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Beverly, MA. at the age of 87. Dianne was born on October 10, 1937, in Quincy, MA. She was daughter to the late Harry and Francis (Bird) Hjerpe.
Dianne graduated from Melrose High School in...
Dolores J. (Britten) Vining
Feb 27, 2025
Dolores J. Vining, a beacon of intelligence, creativity, and passion, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 88 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born on April 14, 1936, in Perry, Iowa, to her late parents Martin and Dolores (Bryan) Britten. Her life was a remarkable journey of academic excellence, dedicated service, and loving relationships.
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Edward J. Corrigan
Feb 27, 2025
Edward J. Corrigan passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 94 in Wakefield, MA. Edward was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Gallagher) Corrigan. He was also predeceased by his 10 siblings to whom he was a loving brother.
Ed was raised in Everett, after High School he joined the Navy...
Helen F. (Gibbons) Cronin
Feb 26, 2025
Helen F. Cronin, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 80 in Danvers, MA. Born on April 17, 1944, in Malden, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Mary (McGrath) Gibbons. Helen's warmth and friendly nature touched the lives of all who knew her.
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Robert J. Kirby
Feb 25, 2025
Robert J. Kirby, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Boston, MA, at the age of 75. Born on October 16, 1949, in Malden, MA, to the late Joseph and Estelle (Dziob) Kirby, Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, lived a life marked by laughter, friendship, and a love for the simple...
Timothy J. Mccarthy
Feb 24, 2025
Timothy Joseph McCarthy passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness.
Aged 79, he was a resident of Melrose for many years, having spent much of his life in Cambridge.
He was born in Somerville on May 15, 1945. He was the eldest of five siblings. After graduating from...
Philip J. Nunn
Feb 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Philip John Nunn
11/05/1940 – 02/23/2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Philip J. Nunn of Melrose a devoted father, grandfather, cherished husband, and treasured friend. He left this world peacefully after a long-term illness on Sunday, February 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness,...
Margaret Mary Ward
Feb 22, 2025
Margaret M. Ward, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at BID Hospital – Milton on February 22, 2025, at 76 years of age.
Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Ralph F. and Rita C. (Dolan) Ward, she spent her entire life in Quincy. Beloved sister of Laurence F. Ward (Joan) of West Reading PA, Catherine R. Pickett...
Dolores Umana
Feb 19, 2025
Dolores Umana, of Stoneham, passed peacefully in her home on February 19, 2025, at 96 years of age.
Survived by her daughter Lorrie.
You will be missed.
Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose, of Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Procession from the Gately...
David M. Martorelli
Feb 18, 2025
David M. Martorelli, a lifelong resident of Melrose, MA, and cherished community figure known affectionately as "Mr. Melrose," passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on July 8, 1946, to the late Armellino and Mary (Cardillo) Martorelli, David's life was characterized by his enduring commitment to his family, his work, and his beloved hometown....
James C. Crowley
Feb 18, 2025
James C. Crowley, of Melrose, MA and Hallandale, FL, died on February 18, 2025. Born in Boston, MA on May 7, 1938 to the late Degna (Ward) and Lawrence Crowley. He was raised in Brighton and graduated from St. Sebastian's School in Needham then attended Boston College on a full academic scholarship from The National Honor Society. Early on...
