Obituaries

September 11, 2024

Robert N. “Bob” Schluntz, 89, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Norwood, Massachusetts, on October 8, 1934, Bob was the youngest of four sons of the late Rev. Holger and Eva (Carlson) Schluntz. Bob graduated from Malden High School before starting his career...

September 10, 2024

Alice W. (Whitcher) Smith, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Winchester Hospital, at age 83.

Alice was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 5, 1941, one of four children of the late Wendell J. Whitcher and Exa Wylene (Rumble) Whitcher. Alice's childhood was spent in Carneys Point, NJ, Grove...

September 6, 2024

Phyllis M. (Apruzzese) Jannino, of Tewksbury and formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024 at a Melrose healthcare facility.  She was 84.

Born on June 20, 1940, in Everett, Phyllis was one of five children of the late Dominic and Grace (Trifiro) Apruzzese.  Phyllis's life was filled with warmth, compassion, and devotion to...

September 6, 2024

Lois L. (Chapman) Leman, of Peabody and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Brooksby Village on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the age of 93.

Born on March 7, 1931, in Chelsea, MA, Lois was one of four children of the late George and Violet (Neil) Chapman.  She spent her formative years in Melrose, graduating...

August 24, 2024

James P. Kenney, of York Beach, ME, formerly Everett, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 24, 2024, at age 85. He was the beloved husband of Sheila M. (Hogan) Kenney with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Devoted father of James P. (Laura) Kenney, Jr. of Medford, Janice (Dan) Gray of N. Reading, Michael (Jill)...

August 22, 2024

Frederick A. Shea, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Winchester Hospital, at the age of 73.

He was born in Everett on November 15, 1950, one of three children of the late Arthur F. and Barbara M. (LaFave) Shea and remained a dedicated member of the Melrose community throughout his life....

August 20, 2024

Nhon Thi Truong, a resident of Lynn, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at age 86. She was born on December 31, 1937 in Hoi An, Vietnam.

Nhon was preceded in death by her husband Mai Huynh. She is survived by her children, Tuyet, Anh, Ba, Duy, and...

August 13, 2024

Marie T. (Brosnahan) Ferguson, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Brightview Senior Living in North Andover, at age 97.

Marie was born in Malden on September 27, 1926, one of two daughters of the late John and Mary (Dillon) Brosnahan. She was...

August 12, 2024

Janis L. (King) Galvin, a longtime resident of Everett, passed away peacefully at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation Center in Haverhill on Monday, August 12, 2024, at age 68.

Janis was born in Melrose on July 18, 1956, one of two children of the late Robert E. King and Blanche L. (MacNeill) King. Raised in Melrose, she graduated from...

August 5, 2024

Mary Josephine Harding Cilibrasi, resident of Haverhill, and formerly of Everett and Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was 95.

Born in Everett, MA on September 29, 1928, Josephine was one of two children of the late Edward and Catherine (Thibault) Doucet.

Josephine’s story was one of resilience,...

August 2, 2024

William W. “Bill” Downing, a resident of Melrose and former longtime resident of Brookline, passed away at home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at age 82.

Bill was born in Glenns Falls, NY on December 14, 1941, the son of the late Raymond W. Downing and Elizabeth I. (Truitt) Downing. Raised on a dairy farm in upstate...

July 30, 2024

Trisha A. Gianatasio, a longtime resident of Everett, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at age 55.

Trisha was born in Waterbury, CT on April 9, 1969, and raised in Everett. She graduated from Pope John High School in Everett in 1987 and from Babson College, Cum Laude in 1991 with a double major....

July 29, 2024

Susan M. "Suzy Q" (Kelly) Yang, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 29, 2024 surrounded by loved ones, after a second courageous battle with cancer at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Woburn. She was 63 years young.

Susan was born on January 18, 1961 in Chelsea. She spent her youth in Chelsea where...

July 28, 2024

Barbara J. Marullo, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, with her beloved family by her side.  She was 68.

Barbara was born on May 14, 1956, in Somerville, one of nine children of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Daly) Phillion. She grew up in...

July 23, 2024

Barbara E. Dean, longtime resident of Orleans, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Cape Cod Hospital.  She was 73.

Born in Boston on August 11, 1950, Barbara was one of two children of the late Frederick and Helen (Phair) Dean.  She was raised in Revere and was a proud graduate of Revere High School in...

July 19, 2024

James R. Carr, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, July 19, 2024, at age 84.

Jim was born in Boston on December 6, 1939, one of nine children of the late Harry and Alberta (Harris) Carr. He was raised in Malden, graduated from Malden High School,...

July 19, 2024

J. Thomas "Tom" Montgomery, III, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, at age 76.

Tom was born in Somerville on March 15, 1948, one of three children of the late John T. "Jack" Montgomery Jr. and Louise (Heighe) Montgomery. After moving to Woburn and attending...

July 18, 2024

Patrick G. Lynch, formerly of Wakefield, lost his battle with addiction on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at age 39.

Born in Melrose on September 10, 1984, he was raised and educated in Wakefield, and worked in construction for many years.

Pat faced challenges in life, and with the support of his family, worked hard to...

July 12, 2024

Jane L. Jones, long time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home.  She was 83.  Born in Cambridge on November 28, 1940, Jane was one of two children of the late John B. Jones and Marion (Laurie) Reppucci and the late Alfred “Pop” Reppucci.

Growing up in Somerville and Melrose,...

July 9, 2024

James M. "Jim" Mulhern, formerly longtime resident of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at the age of 70.

Born on February 5, 1954 to the late Philip and Barbara Mulhern after "kicking out his older twin brother" a few minutes before. Brother to Phil Mulhern, Jeanne Hoflen, Carol Henderson, Susan Gray and Rick Mulhern....