Obituaries

December 7, 2023

Jeffrey R. Mullin, resident of Wakefield, MA, passed away tragically on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston following a cardiac event. He was only 44.

Jeff was born in Methuen on September 30, 1979, and raised in Derry, New Hampshire. He graduated from Pinkterton Academy, and Plymouth State University where he played basketball....

December 3, 2023

Patricia I. McCarthy, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on February 24, 1939, in Lynn, she was one of nine children of the late James and Rosalie (Demers) Ryan.  Patricia led a life marked by strength, honesty, and a genuine love for those around her.

Growing up,...

December 2, 2023

Mrs. Joanne D. (Anderson) Johnson, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at age 89.

Joanne was born on July 26, 1934 in Chelsea, one of three children of the late Arthur Anderson and Dorothy (Cutting) Anderson. Raised in Melrose, Joanne graduated from Melrose High School, Class of...

December 2, 2023

Michael T. Galvin, a cherished father, beloved friend, and active member of the community, passed away on December 2, 2023, in Concord, NH, at the age of 78. He was born in Medford on August 6, 1945, one of four children of the late Michael and Mary (McAveeney) Galvin and spent his formative years in Somerville, before moving to...

November 28, 2023

John F. Mansolilli, resident of Stoneham and formerly of Melrose, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2023, at his residence at the age of 75.  John leaves behind a legacy defined by his vibrant spirit, resilience, and a life well-lived.

John was born in Chelsea on February 10, 1948, one of seven children of the late Constantino...

November 28, 2023

Judith A. Anderson, a beloved wife, cherished step-mother, and dedicated friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on October 10, 1943, in Winchester, Massachusetts to the late Arthur H. and Anna M. (Treacy) Anderson.

Growing up in nearby Wakefield, Judy graduated from Wakefield High School, where she...

November 25, 2023

James (Jim) H. Brennan, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 80.

Jim was born in Brighton on September 1, 1943, the youngest of three children of the late Hubert and Julia (Lennon) Brennan. He was a graduate of...

November 17, 2023

Nancy R. (Crofts) Hayes, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT, on Friday, November 17, 2023, at age 80.

Nancy was born in Beverly, MA on January 23, 1943, the eldest (by six minutes) of four children of the late Clyde H. and Margaret S. (Wilkins) Crofts. She...

November 16, 2023

Rose-Marie Giangregorio, of Melrose, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on November 16, 2023. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, Rose-Marie spent her early years in the vibrant community of Chelsea before making Melrose, MA, her cherished home for 45 years.

Rose-Marie's journey through life was marked by love, compassion,...

November 11, 2023

Patricia M. (DiTillio) Garron, of Windham, NH and formerly of Malden and Medford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at age 86.

Born on August 23, 1937, she was one of three children of the late Antonio and Mary (Palermo) DiTillio. She was raised in Revere where she...

November 10, 2023

Lauren Patalak of Melrose passed into eternal life on Nov. 10, 2023, at the age of 52. She was the beloved wife of Mary Jane Donohue for 14 years and devoted mother of Lilly Grace “Axle" Donohue Patalak.

Lauren was born in Bridgeport, CT and raised in Trumbull, CT. She graduated from Trumbull High School in 1988,...

November 9, 2023

Mr. Anthony A. Miano, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Bear Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Stoneham, at age 92.

Anthony was born in Cambridge on March 19, 1931, a son of the late Oto and Rosa (Cicala) Miano. He was raised and educated in Cambridge where he met...

November 9, 2023

Marie Therese Lee, formerly longtime resident of Medford and more recently of Melrose, died peacefully at Care One at Wilmington on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at age 94.

Born in Boston on August 18, 1929, she was the oldest of four children of the late Margaret (Tobin) and Edward Lee. Raised and educated in Medford, Marie worked...

November 8, 2023

Jennifer Mary (Dimoline) Radford, formerly a longtime resident of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at age 94.

Jennifer was born on February 17, 1929, in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the elder daughter of the late G. Eric Dimoline and Mary D.E. (Shrader) Dimoline. Raised in Ceylon until the age of 13, her...

November 3, 2023

Michael C. Ferrara, a passionate and larger-than-life individual, passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on October 17, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late Charles and Margaret (Baselice) Ferrara, Mike led a life filled with an unwavering zeal for living.

During his formative years in New Rochelle, Mike graduated...

November 2, 2023

Joseph G. D'Ambrosio, resident of Berkley, and formerly of Wakefield and Methuen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the age of 56.  Born on February 13, 1967, in Melrose to Beverly A. (LeBlanc) D’Ambrosio and the late Angelo R. D’Ambrosio, Joseph was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many with his kind heart and...

November 1, 2023

Queenie “Ducky” (Parigian) Antonucci was a gentle and kind soul who brought so much goodness into the world.  She had a love of life and lived each day with a remarkable zest.  She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 99 ½ years young.

As a mother, she was devoted and loving, teaching her children...

November 1, 2023

Glenn A. Perduyn, resident of Stoneham, and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Tufts Medical Center, he was 48.  Glenn was born on February 16, 1975, in Cambridge, one of three children of Claire (Johnson) Perduyn and the late Glenn A. Perduyn.

Growing up in Melrose, Glenn was a true Melrose Red...

October 30, 2023

Barbara (Shimmin) Schofield, a resident of Salem, New Hampshire and formerly of Marblehead, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 30, 2023, at age 93.

Barbara was born in Braintree on February 1, 1930, one of three children of the late Herbert Shimmin and Helen (Sawyer) Shimmin. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from...

October 26, 2023

Carmine A. Cardillo, a resident of Saugus, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 73.

Carmine was born on May 12, 1950 in Everett, one of five children of the late Gemma (Manganiello) and Dr. Edward M. Cardillo. Raised in Everett, he graduated from Huntington Prep High School and American International...