Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Melrose, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Katalin Csigi

Katalin Csigi

February 7, 2020

Katalin Csigi passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2020, at the age of 93. Born Katalin Kollat in Csongrad, Hungary, on January 1, 1927, she lived an eventful life, surviving WWII and its aftermath, the brutal occupation of her country, first by the Germans, then by the Russians.Because of their participation in the failed October, 1956, Hungarian...

Kevin J. Johnston

Kevin J. Johnston

February 2, 2020

Kevin J. Johnston, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at home with the warmth of his wood stove and his cherished dog, Cortland, beside him on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at age 65. Kevin was born in Melrose on January 27, 1955, one of two sons of the late Joseph and Claire (Abbott) Johnston. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from...

Jeffrey D. Boothe

Jeffrey D. Boothe

February 1, 2020

Jeffrey D. Boothe, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2020.He was 61. Born in Cambridge on June 1st, 1958, Jeff is one of four children of the late Robert P. and Marie (Magliozzi) Boothe.He grew up in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School.Jeff met and later married his beloved Dianna in 1991. Jeff had a strong...

Millicent A. (Martin) Kinch

Millicent A. (Martin) Kinch

January 28, 2020

Millicent A. "Milli" Kinch, of Melrose and formerly of London, UK, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home.She was 95. Milli was born in Belvedere, Kent, England on January 13, 1925, the youngest of 11 children of the late George and Elsie (nee Trimmings) Martin.She grew up in Belvedere attending...

Anna C. (Pescatore) Santorelli

Anna C. (Pescatore) Santorelli

January 25, 2020

If there is a word by which Anna Santorelli will be remembered it is gracious. Throughout her almost 100 years Anna was a gentle woman, loving wife, mother and grandmother to her large Italian family. And too she was a wonderful neighbor and friend in the various communities she called home. Anna C. Pescatore was born on December 26, 1920...

Maria M.A. (Schlee) Dinjian

Maria M.A. (Schlee) Dinjian

January 24, 2020

Maria M.A. (Schlee) Dinjian, a resident of Reading, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Care One in Peabody, at age 82. A native of Germany, Maria was born in Bamberg on June 22, 1937, daughter of the late Wilhem and Paula (Kreuzpointner) Schlee. She immigrated to the United States in 1958 and raised her family of two...

James H. Powell

James H. Powell

January 21, 2020

James H. Powell III of Peabody, formerly longtime of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Hunt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Danvers on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at age 97. Jim was born in Boston on October 3, 1922, one of three children of the late James H. Powell and Amy E. (Spratlin) Powell. Raised in Lynnfield and Melrose, Jim graduated...

Robert W. Wong

Robert W. Wong

January 18, 2020

Robert W. "Bob" Wong, longtime Melrose resident passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital.He was 98. Born in Boston on November 25, 1921, Bob was one of five children of the late Edward and Helen (nee Low) Wong.In his youth, Bob enjoyed swimming, woodworking, and working on cars.He would attend Quincy School and Abraham Lincoln School, graduate...

Josephine G. (Joughin) Bulman

Josephine G. (Joughin) Bulman

January 18, 2020

Josephine G. Bulman, 75 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her home. Josephine was born on October 10, 1944 in Malden, one of six children of the late Francis E. and Evelyn H. (nee Grover) Joughin.She grew up in Malden and enjoyed playing with her brothers and sisters. Josephine's...

Rita Simien

Rita Simien

January 12, 2020

Rita Simien, a resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 87. Rita was born on February 25, 1932 in Lawtell, Lousiana, a daughter of the late Ernest and Alma Simien. Rita was a warm, caring woman who was well loved by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. She...

Marynoyes Holden

Marynoyes Holden

January 7, 2020

Marynoyes Holden, 72, daughter of Dr. Robert B. Holden and Marynoyes K. Holden of Melrose, died Jan. 7, 2020 at Melrose Wakefield hospital with her family at her side.Mary had coped with serious health issues for a number of years. Mary grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1965.Her yearbook caption "Seemingly quietsurprisingly witty" catches her...

Joseph J. Milligan

Joseph J. Milligan

January 4, 2020

Joseph J. Milligan, of Melrose and Albany, New York, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at age 41. Born in Melrose, Joe graduated from Arlington Catholic High School and from West Virginia University with a degree in Political Science. Joe was currently a Resident Agent in Charge for the ATF in the Albany, New York Field...

Diane (Marcotti) Bowen

Diane (Marcotti) Bowen

December 30, 2019

Diane (Marcotti) Bowen, a resident of Stoneham and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30, 2019, at age 63. Born in Cambridge on September 23, 1956, Diane was raised in Melrose where she graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1974. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emerson...

Domenica (Ruisi) Dealtan

Domenica (Ruisi) Dealtan

December 26, 2019

Domenica (Ruisi) Dealtan always said, if the opportunity had been available, she would have become a nurse. A woman with a big, caring heart, and a strong mindset to tackle any challenge, Domenica Dealtan truly was a gift from God and would have made an amazing nurse. After sharing love and laughter at Christmas dinner with her family, she passed...

Marjorie Hill-Devine

Marjorie Hill-Devine

December 21, 2019

Marjorie Hill-Devine, longtime Melrose resident, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a long illness.She was 72. Born on March 2, 1947, Marjorie is one of four children of the late Lewis and Ruth (nee Thomas) Hill.She grew up in Newton and spent her childhood summers in Salem. After earning a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Northeastern...

Madeline (Marcellin) Desimone

Madeline (Marcellin) Desimone

December 18, 2019

Madeline (Marcellin) DeSimone, of Wakefield, and longtime resident of East Boston passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her home.She was 93. Born in Park City Utah, Madeline was one of seven children of the late Emil and Bernice (nee Tremea) Marcellin.She grew up in Park City, graduating from Park City High...

David A. Mcmahon

David A. Mcmahon

December 18, 2019

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, David Alan McMahon, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Lawrence-Memorial Hospital in Medford, at the age of 84. Born April 1, 1935, to the late Robert and Bertha (Symes) McMahon in Everett and raised in Malden, David served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 while stationed in Korea. After receiving...

Elena L. Sullivan

Elena L. Sullivan

December 10, 2019

Elena L. (Campagna) Sullivan, of Everett formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 with her family by her side. She was 96. Born in the North End of Boston on April 25, 1923, Elena was one of six children of the late Vincenzino and Orsola (Ventola) Campagna. They resided in the North End untileventually...

John W. Erkkila

John W. Erkkila

December 9, 2019

John W. Erkkila, 73, of Melrose, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Malden on August 5, 1946, John is one of four children of the late John and Mary (O'Connell) Erkkila.He graduated from Malden Catholic in 1964 where he enjoyed playing hockey. In 1966, John enlisted in the...

William J. Dias

William J. Dias

November 29, 2019

Mr. William J. Dias, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, at age 81. Born in Cambridge on November 24, 1938, William was one of six children of the late Edward J. Dias and Hazel G. (Cox) Dias. Raised and educated in Melrose, Bill enlisted in the United...