Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Melrose, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Michael Mouradian

Michael Mouradian

April 14, 2019

Michael Mouradian, founder of Melrose Oriental Rug and formerly longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, at age 92. Michael was born in Dorchester on July 3, 1926 to Armenian parents, the late Garabed and Araxy (Devellian) Mouradian. One of two children, Michael was raised in Everett and graduated...

Carmine A. Ciampa

Carmine A. Ciampa

April 11, 2019

Mr. Carmine A. Ciampa, in his 97th year, a resident of Brooksby Village in Peabody, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Carmine was born in Malden on July 4, 1922. Raised in Malden, Carmine entered the US Coast Guard before graduating from Malden High School. He honorably and faithfully served his country...

Helen K. "Hun" Mcgee

Helen K. "Hun" Mcgee

April 10, 2019

Helen K. "Hun" McGee, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April, 10 at the age of 91. Helen was born on August 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Helen (Cunningham) Madden. She was raised in Medford and graduated from Medford High School. She worked for several years at Filene's Department Store in downtown...

Kevin J. Sheehan

Kevin J. Sheehan

April 8, 2019

Kevin J. Sheehan, a resident of Everett, formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere, at age 69. Kevin was born in Cambridge on March 31, 1950, son of the late Edward M. Sheehan and Lillian M. (Tobin) Sheehan.He was raised in Arlington. He worked as a heavy equipment...

Marilyn M. (Mottolo) Whittier

Marilyn M. (Mottolo) Whittier

April 8, 2019

Marilyn M. (Mottolo) Whittier, longtime resident of Lynnfield and Dennis, passed away peacefully with her family & friends by her side on Monday, April 8, 2019.She was 69. Marilyn was born on October 14, 1949, one of seven children of the late Anthony J. and Mabel H. (Fiske) Mottolo.She grew up in Wilmington and Andover, and graduated from Andover High....

John V. Curry

John V. Curry

March 30, 2019

Early morning March 30, 2019, John V. Curry Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in La Quinta, California from heart and lung complications.Known as Jack to family and friends, he was 72 years old. Raised in Wellesley and Arlington Massachusetts, Jack attended BC High graduating in 1964 and graduated from Boston College in 1968. After college he served 6...

Laila (Raabe) "Lee" Rosseland

Laila (Raabe) "Lee" Rosseland

March 30, 2019

Laila (Raabe) "Lee" Rosseland, died peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2019 at the age of 96.Until she had a major stroke two weeks earlier, she was a vital and vibrant person who, despite becoming increasingly blind in recent years, remained active, engaged and passionate about many things, including playing bridge and other games, following sports (especially the Red...

John P. Duggan

John P. Duggan

March 21, 2019

John P. Duggan Jr., longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.He was 76. Born in Concord Massachusetts on September 27, 1942, John is one of three children of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Slimond) Duggan Sr.John grew up in Lynnfield and graduated high school in 1960.He...

Frank D. Thomas

Frank D. Thomas

March 21, 2019

Mr. Frank D. Thomas, a resident of Saugus and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House, at age 78. Frank was born in Chelsea on November 5, 1940, one of four children of the late Edgar W. Thomas and Effie (Penney) Thomas. Raised in Melrose, Frank graduated from Melrose High School,...

Frank N. Dente

Frank N. Dente

March 13, 2019

Mr. Frank N. Dente, a longtime resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester, at age 91. Frank was born in East Boston on November 10, 1927. Raised in East Boston during the Great Depression, Frank graduated from East Boston High School and entered the United States Navy at age...

Andrew T. "Andy" Savage

Andrew T. "Andy" Savage

March 12, 2019

Andrew T. "Andy" Savage, a Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at age 38. Andrew was born in Winchester on May 17, 1980, one of two sons of Thomas Savage and the late Kathlene "Kathy" (McLaughlin) Savage. Raised in Georgetown, he graduated from Georgetown High School, and from...

Karl W. Barnstead

Karl W. Barnstead

March 8, 2019

Karl W. Barnstead, resident of Swampscott, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers with his family by his side.He was 64. Karl was born on May 7, 1954 in Melrose, one of three children of the late George W. and Edna M. (Carleton) Barnstead.Karl grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High.He...

William A. Reale Jr.

William A. Reale Jr.

March 6, 2019

William A. Reale Jr., longtime Melrose resident, passed away from a sudden illness on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.He was 55. Bill was born on December 26, 1963 in Malden, one of four children of the late William A. and Ann M. (Shea) Reale.He grew up in Malden and graduated from Malden High School in 1981.While in school,...

Meiling (Wong) Hong

Meiling (Wong) Hong

March 6, 2019

Meiling (Wong) Hong, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, at age 91. Meiling was born in Boston in 1928, one of nine children of the late Wong Jee and Woo Suen Gail. While visiting the Hoiping district of China in the mid 1930's with her...

Peter A. Rossetti

Peter A. Rossetti

March 2, 2019

Peter A. Rossetti, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 76. Peter was born in Cambridge on November 26, 1942, and raised in the North End of Boston. After graduating from Christopher Columbus High School in the North End, he enlisted in the US Air Force. He served for four years...

Shirley Barter Washburn

Shirley Barter Washburn

March 1, 2019

Shirley (Eaton) Barter Washburn, a resident of Brooksby Village in Peabody, and formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019, at age 98. Shirley was born on June 27, 1920 in Melrose, one of two children of the late Frank S. Eaton and Florence (Worcester) Eaton. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from...

Joseph A. Lettieri

Joseph A. Lettieri

February 18, 2019

Mr. Joseph A. Lettieri, a longtime resident of Wakefield passed away suddenly on February 18, 2019, at age 75. Born in Boston on January 16, 1944, Joseph was raised in East Boston and graduated from English High School. He enlisted into the US Air Force in 1967 and served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War. After serving four years,...

Deanne M. (Macdonald) Clough

Deanne M. (Macdonald) Clough

February 15, 2019

Deanne entered the presence of her Lord February 15, 2019. Born in Boston, MA on July 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Harold MacDonald and Marion Elizabeth (Morgan) MacDonald. Deanne grew up in Medford, MA, became a lifelong resident of Melrose, MA, and relocated to Loudon, TN in her later years.She was married to her husband, Bradford H. Clough...

John S. "Jack" Driscoll

John S. "Jack" Driscoll

February 5, 2019

Mr. John S. "Jack" Driscoll, of Rye, NH, formerly of Melrose, and Topsfield, passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital in Boston on February 5, 2019, at age 84. John was born in Melrose on August 31, 1934, one of ten children of the late James F. Driscoll and Mary E. (Fallon) Driscoll. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from...

Robert J. Sammataro

Robert J. Sammataro

February 3, 2019

Mr. Robert J. Sammataro, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 3, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, at age 72. Robert was born on August 17, 1946 in Stoneham, son of the late Francis and Josephine (Castro) Sammataro. Raised in Everett, Bob graduated from Everett High School, Class of...