Paul Gordon
Mar 5, 2026
Paul David Gordon, 84, of Boxford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026.
Born on May 31, 1941, in Everett, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Catherine (Cronin) Gordon, Paul spent his early years there and graduated from Everett High School. Through determination and hard work, he later earned a degree from Harvard University while working and supporting his family, an achievement...
Anthony " Tony " Belmonte
Mar 5, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Belmonte, age 98, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born on September 20, 1927, in East Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Frank and Christina Belmonte. He attended East Boston High School and, at just 17 years old, joined the Merchant Marines. He later proudly served in...
Dorothy Jean (Guay) Ahlin
Mar 4, 2026
Dorothy Jean Ahlin (Guay) of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, formerly of Melrose Massachusetts died on March 4, 2026, surrounded by family.
Dottie was born in Lynn on January 4, 1934, to the late Amedee and Florence (Duchesne) Guay. She attended Lynn English High School where she performed in the band. After high school, Dottie went to work in a shoe factory...
Jean M. (Lester) Clougherty
Mar 3, 2026
Jean M. Clougherty, age 62, passed away on March 3, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.
Jean was a devoted mother and wife who always put her family first. The holidays were her favorite time of year because she got to see all her friends and family in Charlestown, Canton, Medford, and Melrose. She loved going to rock concerts...
Judith M. (Benersani) Craig
Mar 2, 2026
Judith M. (Benersani) Craig, 68 of Melrose died peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Judi was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 1, 1957, to the late O Joseph and Marion Benersani (McMorrow), spending the majority of her childhood in Dorchester, MA with her sisters Ann and Clare and her brother Joe. She...
Richard D. "Dickie" O'Donnell
Feb 28, 2026
Richard “Dickie” O’Donnell, a lifelong resident of Melrose, a devoted husband, father, uncle,son and friend passed away on February 28, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born in 1953 to the late George and Alberta O’Donnell, Dickie was one of six children. A proud graduate of Melrose High School, he...
Elizabeth Anne Featherstone Hoff
Feb 19, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Featherstone Hoff
April 10, 1945-February 19, 2026
Artist, poet, wife, mother, and grandmother Elizabeth Featherstone Hoff died early in the morning of February 19, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80 years old.
Also known professionally as e. featherstone hoff, she worked for nearly three decades as a sculptor, painter, and printmaker. Her works were shown in galleries in...
Mary L. (Hardy) McGuire
Feb 16, 2026
Mary L. (Hardy) McGuire, 84 of Stoneham died peacefully surrounded by family on February 16, 2026 after a long illness. Mary was born November 26, 1941 in Somerville, MA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Ella Hardy. She was the loving mother to Joseph McGuire and wife Marlene McGuire of Manchester, NH, Mary Turner and her...
Michael Leggiero
Feb 13, 2026
BECAUSE OF THE INCOMING STORM AND SAFETY CONCERNS, PLEASE NOTE FUNERAL MASS HAS CHANGED FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY. NEW INFORMATION BELOW.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Leggiero (Mike), age 63, of Melrose, on February 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Mike passed a day before the eagerly awaited arrival of his first...
Agnes J. (Neenan) Monk
Feb 12, 2026
Agnes J. Monk (Neenan), longtime resident of Melrose died peacefully on February 12 with her children by her side. Agnes was born on June 1, 1944 in Boston to the late John J. Neenan and Marie Neenan (Concetta M. Rando). She spent her early childhood in Winthrop before settling in Melrose, where she lived for more than fifty years. Her...
Paul H. DiLuca
Feb 10, 2026
Paul was a warm and caring man who was known for having a big personality. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, and a loyal friend. He taught us to be helpful and generous. There was always room for one (or a dozen) more at his table. If you ever met him, even just once, you likely...
William T. "Bill" Kenison
Feb 9, 2026
William T. Kenison (“Bill”), age 94, a longtime resident of Melrose died peacefully on February 9, 2026 with his daughter Laura, his son Tom and son in law Peter by his side. Bill was born on November 26, 1931 in Everett, MA to the late Elmer and Florence (Pettitt) Kenison where he was the middle child to brother Elmer (Roy)...
Kevin J. Donovan
Feb 8, 2026
Kevin James Donovan, age 79, of Saugus, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on February 8, surrounded by his loving family.
Kevin lived a life rooted in education, service, and a deep devotion to those he loved. He was born and raised in Somerville where he honed his street smarts. A proud “Double Eagle,” Kevin graduated from BC High and Boston College, later...
Irina Pelushi
Feb 7, 2026
Irina (Pengili) Pelushi, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, while at the Glen Ridge facility in Medford, Mass. She was born in Moscow, Russia in 1953, daughter to Natalia (Rozengolzen) and Enver Pengili.
Before coming to America in 1999, Irina was a pediatrician in a health care center in Tirana, Albania.
Lovely and positive woman, she leaves behind her husband Drin...
Concetta "Connie" (Limone) Athanas
Feb 7, 2026
Concetta "Connie" (Limone) Athanas passed away on February 7, 2026 at the Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was 104 years old.
Devoted wife of the late Salvatore (Skip) Athanas and the mother of Carol Crouse and husband William of Napa Valley, CA, Ronald Athanas and his wife Donna of Manchester, and Peter & Eileen Athanas of Melrose. She is...
Joan Dewey (Milton) Paul
Feb 2, 2026
Joan Dewey (Milton) Paul, a woman dedicated to a life of learning, cycling, competition and creativity, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, at the age of 92. Born on July 20, 1933, in Brockton, Massachusetts, Joan’s lifelong pursuit to broaden her talents began early. She graduated from Boston University with prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honors...
Constance M. "Connie" McLaughlin
Jan 31, 2026
Constance “Connie” (Martin) McLaughlin, of Melrose passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 81, on January 31, 2026.
She loved following her children and grandchildren’s sports careers having attended countless youth league, high school, and college events: baseball, softball, football, ice hockey, field hockey, equestrian, and wrestling matches and games. In 1982 Connie spearheaded the Melrose 500 Club,...
John W. Ciampa
Jan 28, 2026
John W. Ciampa, born on July 27, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. He lived a life marked by kindness and generosity.
John grew up next to the Lincoln School in Melrose, where he developed a love for sports, particularly baseball, and found joy in ice skating on the homemade rink behind the school. He graduated...
Zachary A. Goodwin
Jan 26, 2026
Zachary A. Goodwin, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at Winchester Hospital. Born on February 25, 1995, at The Boston Regional Medical Center in Stoneham to Francis B. and Michele Goodwin, Zachary was raised in Melrose and attended local schools, graduating from Melrose High School, Class of 2013. For many years, he played various...
Kathleen E. Healey
Jan 26, 2026
Katheen Elizabeth (Gordon) Healey, of Melrose and Naples FL, passed away peacefully on January 26th due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Kathleen was surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to be with her savior and join her mother and father.
Kathleen was the proud daughter of the late Donald "Buddy" Gordon and the late Rose Loretta (Sullivan) Gordon...
