Janina M. Chmielewski Murphy
Sep 28, 2017
Janina M. (Chmielewski) Murphy passed away at her home in Marblehead on September 28, 2017. She was 94 years of age. Janina was born in Somerville on November 25, 1922, was raised in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School. Mrs. Murphy lived in Melrose for over 50 years and the past 6 years in Marblehead. During WWII Janina worked...
Catherine D. Gove White
Sep 27, 2017
Catherine D. (Gove) White, of Saugus, died peacefully at the age of 84 on September 27, 2017 surrounded by family. Catherine was born in Provincetown, MA on November 7, 1932 to George & Frances (Abate) Gove. She was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. Catherine moved to Saugus in 1955 with her late husband Thomas to raise...
Gary G. Ingersoll
Sep 26, 2017
Gary G. Ingersoll passed away suddenly at his work in Milton, MA on September 26, 2017. He was 73 years of age. Gary was the cherished husband of the late Cheryl L. (Cave) Ingersoll. Loving father of Gary G. Ingersoll Jr. & his wife Jodie of Hudson, NH, Erik C. Ingersoll & his wife Kerrie of Haverhill, Laurie Hillson &...
Elizabeth L. Betty Kelley
Sep 26, 2017
Elizabeth L. "Betty" (Plant) Kelley, of Melrose, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on Sept. 26, 2017 at the age of 75. Betty was born in South Bend Indiana, raised in Medford and a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1960. She went on to earn her degree from Salem State University, Class of 1964. Betty...
Mary A Passanisi Doucette
Sep 25, 2017
Mary Ann (Passanisi) Doucette, peacefully took her rightful place in Heaven on Monday, September 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years of age. Mary was born in Cambridge, MA on May 18, 1933, daughter of the late Frances (Carnonico) Passanisi and John Passanisi. Mary was raised on "Bailey Road" in Somerville, MA and was a resident...
Thomas J. Hanrahan
Sep 24, 2017
Thomas J. Hanrahan, of Melrose, died on Sept. 24, 2017 at the age of 86. Tom was born in Kilkenny & raised in Limerick, Ireland. He was a graduate of the Model School, where all of his classes were in gaelic and went on to earn his degree from the Cresent College, both in Limerick City. Tom worked for the...
Philip P. Mcgonagle, Jr.
Sep 23, 2017
Philip P. McGonagle, Jr., of N. Berwick, ME, formerly of Malden, Phil, more well-known to all as "Bumpa", was a member of "The Greatest Generation" and served his family, his country and his community giving much to all. Phil grew up in Medford and attended Medford High School, graduating with the class of 1942. Following high school, he enlisted in...
Florence J. Belmonte Eriksen
Sep 20, 2017
Florence J. (Belmonte) Eriksen, of Melrose, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Sept. 20, 2017 at the age of 84. Florence was born in Boston, raised in Everett and a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1951. She resided in Melrose since 1963 and was a founding member of the Church of the Incarnation in Melrose. Florence worked...
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...
