January 8, 2025

Donald L. Fox, of Gloucester and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Seacoast Nursing Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on December 4, 1943, in Boston, Don grew up in Watertown, and graduated from Watertown High School in 1961. He went on to pursue a bachelors...

January 3, 2025

Robert M. "Bob" Bouchie, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Wakefield on Friday, January 3, 2025, at age 91.

Bob was born in Medford, son of the late Lawrence Edmund Bouchie and Flora Adele (Brymer) Bouchie. He attended Medford Public Schools then the Massachusetts College of Art, where he served as...

January 3, 2025

Ruth Margeret Currie passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted daughter, sister, mother, and nana, she was cherished by all who knew her.

Ruth found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A passionate...

January 2, 2025

James W. "Figbar" Fitzgerald, lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at age 70.

Jimmy was born in Medford on February 13, 1954, the son of the late James E. Fitzgerald and Patricia A. (Wolsey) Fitzgerald. A Melrose native, Jim maintained numerous friendships and connections from his days at Melrose High School,...

January 2, 2025

Julia Grace (Martensen) "Jill" Cefalo, passed away at Kaplan Family House in Danvers on January 2nd, 2025 after a long illness. She was 72.

She is survived by her husband, Frederick Cefalo "Fred" of Gloucester, MA, her daughter, Ariel Cefalo and her partner, James Fitzpatrick of Melrose, MA, her daughter Jill "Jilly" Cefalo of Prague, Czechia, her...

December 31, 2024

Eileen T. (deViller) Hallisey, a cherished mother, grandmother, friend, and devoted nurse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Forestdale Park Senior Living surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.

Born on March 27, 1931 in Melrose, one of six children of the late Roger and Julia (Surette) deViller. Eileen was raised in...

December 31, 2024

Thomas A. Zulon, Jr., of Melrose and formerly of Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He was 61.

Born on February 10, 1963, in Boston, he was one of three children of the late Thomas A. and Barbara A. (Hughes) Zulon. Tom was raised in Brighton and was a vibrant...

December 27, 2024

Margaret M. (King) “Peg” Rice left this world just two days shy of her 96th birthday on December 27, 2024.

Born in Boston on December 29, 1928, to the late Ralph J. and Mildred (Mulvey) King, Peg grew up in Malden and graduated from Cheverus Catholic School, where her vibrant spirit and love for life first began...

December 24, 2024

Diane Marie Fazio (Maccario) of Malden, MA suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at home on Christmas Eve of 2024 at age 78. The only daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Ventura) Maccario, she leaves behind her husband Richard Fazio; brother John J. Maccario Sr.; son Michael Fazio and his husband Benn; daughter Christine O’Connor, her husband T. J.,...

December 22, 2024

James ("Jimmy") H. Brennan, Jr., beloved son, proud brother, favorite uncle and dear friend, passed unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Melrose on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at age 56.

Jimmy was born in Brighton on August 19, 1968, the elder of two sons of Brighton natives, Eleanor (Finn) and the late James H. Brennan Sr. Raised...

December 21, 2024

Jeffrey E. Blasi, of Saugus, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2024, at the age of 42.

Born on November 2, 1982, in Melrose to Paul C. and Caren (Wilson) Blasi, Jr., Jeff grew up in Malden, where he embraced an active, outdoorsy lifestyle that would become the hallmark of his life.

From a young...

December 20, 2024

Felicito L. Faller, MD, a resident of Melrose and formerly longtime of Medford, passed away peacefully and comfortably as he wished, on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers at age 90.

Felicito was born in Lucban, Philippines on January 24, 1934, one of three sons of the late Silvestre and Remigia...

December 15, 2024

Karen A. (Larsen) Lamson, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 71.

Born on September 28, 1953, Karen was one of two children of the late Roy and Doreen (Vaughan) Larsen.  Karen grew up in Malden where she fostered her vibrant spirit and deep compassion for others. A...

December 14, 2024

John J. Doucette, long-time Melrose resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was 61.

Born on January 25, 1963, in Malden, he was one of two children of the late John J. and Judith (McGrath) Doucette. John grew up in the warm embrace of this close-knit community. A proud graduate of the Melrose High...

December 10, 2024

Susan L. Bemis, of Everett and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home. She was 74.

Born on September 1, 1950, in Everett to the late Robert W. and Evelyn R. (Swain) Bemis, Susan was raised in Melrose. She graduated from Melrose High School and enjoyed a fulfilling career at New...

December 8, 2024

Marietta J. (Harney) Norton, of Peabody, formerly of Malden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at age 97.

Born in Boston on October 1, 1927, she was the only daughter of 5 children of the late Edward F. Harney and Irene T. (Campbell) Harney.

Marietta graduated from Malden High School, where she was...

December 8, 2024

Aldo A. Agnoletti, Jr., proud father, beloved son, brother and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at age 56.

Aldo was born in Malden on May 15, 1968, and raised and educated in Melrose. A 1986 graduate of Melrose High School, Al enjoyed a career in construction, focusing his hard work and...

December 5, 2024

RICHARD A. "'HOOP" HENSHAW, 91, of Wakefield, MA, died on December 5, 2024 at Life Care Center of Stoneham, MA, of Alzheimer's Disease. A fall and injured arm kept him from his home for twelve days, the first time he had been hospitalized in over ten years.

He was born at home in Somerville, MA, the only...

November 27, 2024

Myrle C. (Pankopf) Copeland, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Spring Village at Dover in Dover, New Hampshire, at age 98.

Myrle was born in Stoneham on September 19, 1926, one of two children of the late Arthur Pankopf and Louise (Gramstorff) Pankopf. Raised in Everett and Melrose, she...

November 21, 2024

Deborah L. “Debbie” Diamond, a resident of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Newport Hospital, at age 74.

Debbie was born in Lynn on January 14, 1950. Raised near the beach in Lynn, she held her love of the ocean strong and dear throughout her life. After graduating from high school, she...