Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Melrose, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

David F. Hayes

David F. Hayes

June 28, 2022

David F. Hayes, of Gloucester, and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. He was 86.

Born in Malden on May 21, 1936, David is one of three children of the late William S. D. and Elizabeth (nee Cratsley) Hayes. He attended Melrose High School before transferring to...

Phyllis Eileen (Crosscup) Ciampa

Phyllis Eileen (Crosscup) Ciampa

June 27, 2022

Phyllis Eileen (Crosscup) Ciampa, age 98, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA, and formerly of Melrose, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 27, 2022.

Phyllis was born in Malden, MA on June 25, 1924, daughter of the late Robert W. Crosscup and Myrtle V. (Davis) Crosscup. She graduated from Malden High School, attended Fisher Junior College and...

James M. Camella

James M. Camella

June 21, 2022

James Michael Camella, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, formerly of Malden and Everett, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on June 21, 2022 due to heart complications. He was 90 years old.

James was the youngest of three children born to the late Arthur and Mary Geraci Camella on October 10, 1931. Upon graduation from Everett Trade...

Katherine E. Golden

Katherine E. Golden

June 18, 2022

Katherine E. Golden, resident of Reading, and formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at a Reading healthcare facility.  She was 91.

Born in Gloucester on May 9, 1931, Katherine was one of two children of the late Joseph and Mary Frances (Vannah) Golden.  She grew up in Gloucester, graduating from Gloucester High School...

Dawn (Freeman) Gillberg

Dawn (Freeman) Gillberg

June 18, 2022

Dawn (Freeman) Gillberg, of Topsfield, MA. and Naples, FL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 18, 2022.  She was 73.

Dawn was born in Champaign, IL on June 24, 1948. She graduated from Wilbur Wright HS in Dayton, OH and later attended Bowling Green State University, OH where she met, and married 2LT....

Duane E. Blacklock

Duane E. Blacklock

June 17, 2022

To know Duane E. Blacklock was to love him – the power to bring people together, to bring a smile to your face, and leave you wanting to enjoy his presence and laughter again. Duane E. Blacklock, a resident of Woburn and formerly of Melrose, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 17, 2022, at age 46.

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Ralph H. Marks, Jr.

Ralph H. Marks, Jr.

June 14, 2022

Ralph H. Marks, Jr., longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at a Lynnfield healthcare facility.  He was 94.

Ralph was born in Everett on September 7, 1927, one of two children of the late Ralph H. and Rosalind (Corbin) Marks, Sr.  He grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School...

Mary E. (Pellegrino) Sullivan

Mary E. (Pellegrino) Sullivan

June 13, 2022

Mary E. (Pellegrino) Sullivan, resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2022 at a Woburn healthcare facility.  She was 73.

Born in Medford on July 21, 1948, Mary was one of six children of Elizabeth (Lacey) Pellegrino and the late John Pellegrino.  She grew up in Medford graduating from Medford High School.  In her...

Anthony “Tony” Pallotta, Jr.

Anthony “Tony” Pallotta, Jr.

June 12, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Pallotta, Jr., a resident of Malden, formerly Melrose, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at age 86. Tony was a construction worker by vocation, but in reality he was a true renaissance man—an inventor, adventurer, builder, entrepreneur, explorer, a folk artist and humanitarian. Tony was born in Malden on July 31, 1935,...

Carl Pigeon

Carl Pigeon

June 5, 2022

Carl Pigeon, resident of Allenstown, New Hampshire, and former longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 5, 2022.  He was 72.

Born in Winthrop on June 3, 1950, Carl was one of six children of the late Ernest W. and Ruth M. (Luke) Pigeon, Sr.  He...

Mary K. (Kilpatrick) Watts

Mary K. (Kilpatrick) Watts

June 2, 2022

Mary K. (Kilpatrick) Watts, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  She was 100.

Mary was born in Payne, Ohio on October 5, 1921, one of seven children of the late Edward E. and Ruth (Pepple) Kilpatrick.  Mary comes from a long line of...

Ruth F. Bosse

Ruth F. Bosse

May 27, 2022

Ruth F. (Eaton) Bosse, a longtime resident of Melrose and formerly of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Bear Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, at age 97.

Ruth was born in Lawrence, the only child of the late Thomas and Nellie (Turcotte) Eaton. She was raised in South Lawrence, attended Lawrence Public Schools,...

John T. "Jack" Stewart

John T. "Jack" Stewart

May 24, 2022

John T. “Jack” Stewart, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.  He was 88.

Born in Lynn on November 22, 1933, Jack was the son of John and Gertrude (Ianakker) Stewart.  Jack lived in Lynn, Mass, and graduated from Lynn Classical High School.  Jack proudly served in U.S. Naval Reserves, aboard the...

Sandra “Sandi” V. Agnoletti

Sandra “Sandi” V. Agnoletti

May 22, 2022

Sandra “Sandi” V. (Yuscavitch) Agnoletti, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 77.

Born on February 11, 1945 in South Boston, the daughter of the late William and Veronica (Lakovich) Yuscavitch. She graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School, and attended Secretarial School in Boston. Sandi began her working life...

Maureen A. Connors

Maureen A. Connors

May 20, 2022

Maureen A. Connors, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 20, 2022.  She was 68.

Born on July 30, 1953 in Melrose, Maureen was one of six children of the late Matthew G. and Dorothy (Chetwynd) Connors.  Maureen grew up in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1971.

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Mary M. (Gill) Lafave

Mary M. (Gill) Lafave

May 18, 2022

Mary M. (Gill) LaFave, of Winchester, formerly longtime resident of Medford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was 95.

Born in Chelsea on November 8, 1926, Mary was one of four children of the late James and Mary Gill.  She grew up in East Boston and Medford graduating...

Elaine D. Adelizzi

Elaine D. Adelizzi

May 17, 2022

Mrs. Elaine D. (Rossi) Adelizzi, a resident of Ft. Myers, Florida, and formerly Melrose, passed away peacefully at Shell Point Retirement Community in Ft. Myers on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at age 91.

Elaine was born in Malden on April 11, 1931, daughter of the late Charles G. and Pauline M. (Errico) Rossi. Elaine moved to Melrose...

Vincent “Andy” Anastas

Vincent “Andy” Anastas

May 16, 2022

Vincent “Andy” Anastas, of Brooksby Village in Peabody and formerly longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Monday, May 16, 2022, at age 85.

Andy was born on April 11, 1937, one of four children of the late George and Helen (Frank) Anastas. He was raised in Melrose and South...

Patrick Leung

Patrick Leung

May 15, 2022

Patrick Leung, a resident of Stoneham, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at age 62.

Patrick was born on July 12, 1959 in Hong Kong. At age 34, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Stoneham. Patrick worked in the food service industry for many years.

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Frank W. Carroll

Frank W. Carroll

May 10, 2022

Frank W. Carroll, a resident of Wakefield and formerly longtime of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Benchmark Senior Living in Woburn. He was 77 years old.

Mr. Carroll was born on November 18, 1944 in Malden, one of three children of the late Francis Carroll and Gladys (Leet) Carroll.  He was raised in...