Eleanor M. "Ellie" Marchi, of Wakefield and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026.  She was 85.

Ellie was the beloved wife of 63 years to Marco J. Marchi. Devoted mother of Christoper A. (wife Thomas) Marchi of Beaverton, OR, Peter M. Marchi of Wakefield, and Amy L. (husband Michael) Lynch of Wakefield. Loving sister of the late Robert (late wife Virginia) Love, Carolyn (late husband Henry) Gancarz, David (late wife Elaine) Love, and Barbara Love. Cherished grandmother of Aldo, Piero, and Giancarlo Marchi, and Sean, Bryan, and Brendan Lynch. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends will gather for visiting Hours at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE on Fri. June 19 from 4-7pm and again on Saturday for her Funeral Service 11am. 

Gifts in her memory may be made to Caring for a Cure at Massachusetts General Hospital  

A full obituary to follow