January 27, 2023

Brian T. Areyzaga, resident of Medford, passed away after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer with his family by his side.  He was 64 years old.

Born January 14, 1959 in Charlestown, Brian was a son of the late Fredrick and Connie (Richie) Areyzaga.  He grew up in Charlestown and Lynn and enjoyed playing hockey.

Brain...

January 13, 2023

Jeannette Sullivan Ullrich Mead, age 99, gracefully departed this world on January 13, 2023.

Jane grew up in Melrose and was one of five Sullivan sisters. Some of her fond memories as a young girl included learning how to swim in Ell Pond, figure skating and flying down the toboggan chute at Mount Hood. Her house was...

January 12, 2023

Carol Wallace Orr of Malden MA passed away January 12, 2023.  She was 89 years of age.  Born in Newton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Mary Stigler and Barton Stuart Wallace, Ms. Orr grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Needham High School in the class of 1951.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Douglass College,...

December 31, 2022

Charles H. “Chuck” Bell, a resident of Saugus, died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at age 77.

Charles was born in Melrose on October 28, 1945, one of three children of the late George P. Bell and Margaret (Hughes) Bell. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, and attended Northeastern University....

December 30, 2022

Edward R. Jaynes, longtime resident of Lowell, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center following a short illness.  He was 70.

Born on March 21, 1952 in Chelsea, Edward was one of four children of the late Rendell Edwin and Eleanor (Goss) Jaynes.

Edward enlisted in the United States Air Force,...

December 30, 2022

Robert E. "Bob" Cosman, longtime resident of Malden, passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 90.

He was born in Malden, on September 16, 1932 to Ethel (Enos) Cosman and John Cosman. He was the youngest of 5 brothers, the late John Cosman of Walpole, Sylvester "Jock" Cosman of Weymouth, Alfred Cosman of Burlington...

December 26, 2022

William E. Vargus formerly of Ipswich and Byfield, MA passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Aberjona healthcare facility at the age of 93.

Devoted father of Allison (Paul Parella) Vargus of Melrose, Amanda Vargus of Melrose, Suzanne (Stephen) Holloman of Norristown, PA, William D. (Sue Serio) Vargus of Media, PA, and...

December 25, 2022

At age 102, Sarah F. (Altieri) “Sally” Pollack, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Born on October 16, 1920, Sally grew up in Wakefield, and raised her family of three children in Melrose. She worked for Filene’s as a Sales Clerk and later in hospitality for Harvard University and Norberg...

December 21, 2022

Osvaldo Fasano, a longtime resident of Everett, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at CHA Everett Hospital at age 77.

Osvaldo was born on April 18, 1945 and raised in the town of Cava de Tirreni, Salerno in Italy. He came to the United States in his early 20’s. He found work in masonry construction...

December 21, 2022

Anthony J. “Tony” Petrosillo, 69, of Stoneham, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Tony was born on March 16, 1953 in Monopoli,Italy, one of eight children of the late Girolamo and Maria Rosa (Brescia) Petrosillo. He moved to the United States when he was five and grew up in Somerville. He graduated from Somerville...

December 14, 2022

Thomas Stuart Moore, resident of Melrose, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at age 63, of complications following heart surgery.  He was the consummate family man and most generous, caring, and thoughtful host to all who knew him. His infectious smile will never be forgotten as it let you know you were loved,...

December 13, 2022

N. Roy Moore, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home. He was 92.

Roy was born in Chelsea on May 27, 1930, one of five children of the late Gilbert M. and Harriet F. (née Mansfield) Moore.  Roy grew up in the Chelsea area.  He served in the United States...

December 11, 2022

Jurek S. “Dick” Zieba, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at age 72.

Jurek was born in Darmstadt, Germany on March 3, 1950, one of nine children of the late Stanislaw Zieba and Mathilde C. (Bender) Zieba. Raised and educated in Germany, he immigrated to the United States...

December 7, 2022

Rachael (MacASkill) Hayward, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the Fitch Home in Melrose on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at age 94.

Rachael was born on May 18, 1928 in Malden, one of two daughters of the late Daniel and Margaret (MacDonald) MacAskill. Raised in Everett, she graduated from Everett High School, Class of...

December 4, 2022

Muriel Elaine (Chetwynd) Kaloustian, a longtime resident of Melrose, MA, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 86.

Elaine was born in Melrose, MA on June 22, 1936, one of seven children of the late Paul and Thelma (Hatch) Chetwynd. After graduating from Wakefield High School, she earned her bachelor’s degree in...

December 3, 2022

Robert W. Lally, resident of Andover, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at a Lawrence General Hospital.  He was 75.

Born in Boston on August 31, 1947, Robert was one of three children of the late Walter and Julia (Mazzarino) Lally.  Bob grew up in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1965.  After high school,...

December 2, 2022

Alan W. Apakian, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at a Melrose healthcare facility.  He was 81.

Born on July 7, 1941 in Boston, Alan was one of three children of the late Walter M. and Arline (Bibeau) Avery.   He grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge Academy.

Alan...

December 1, 2022

Helen (Newman) Bockley, of Medford, passed away at home on Thursday, December 1, 2022 surrounded by family.

Born on Washington Street in Medford on August 20, 1936, Helen was one of the nine children of the late James B. and Helen (Quinn) Newman.  Helen met her late husband Ted at a Christmas party, and they married in...

December 1, 2022

Colonel MirMehdi H. Zonouz, 93, of Melrose, passed away on Dec. 1 st 2022 in Winchester surrounded by his family and loved ones.

A celebration of his life will be held from 1-3 PM on Saturday Dec. 10 th at 17 Nichols Ave, Watertown, MA 02472. Refreshments will be served. Flowers can be sent there on Saturday...

November 29, 2022

Flor M. Camargo de Chaves, 88, of Beverly, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at a Beverly healthcare facility with her family by her side.

Flor was born on November 24, 1934 in Bucaramanga Colombia to Daniel Camargo and Pascuala Gil de Camargo.  She grew up and lived a good portion of her life in Bogota...