Melrose Obituaries

Passionate about skiing and golf; devoted to daughter

Published January 29, 2021

PARK CITY, Utah — Bob “Sully” Sullivan, 59, of Park City, Utah, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, in his home after a heroic battle with cancer.

Sully was the beloved son of Joseph and the late Jean Sullivan, and…

Owned metal shop; gun enthusiast

Published January 29, 2021

NORTH READING — James J. (Jake) McCormack Sr., 81, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2021, due to complications resulting from advanced Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born in Revere on Nov. 22, 1939, the eldest son of the late James…

Hairdresser loved to sing

Published January 29, 2021

LACONIA, N.H. — Judith “Judy” Ellen Donahue, 65, of Laconia, N.H., formerly of Melrose, peacefully passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Judy was born on March 18, 1955, in Melrose, the daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Stickney) Howe.

Judy worked…

Veteran’s airline work enabled him to travel extensively

Published January 29, 2021

MELROSE — Edmond A. Marchant, 82, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, with his family by his side.

Born in Somerville on April 18, 1938, he was one of three children of the late Francis and Mary (Lynch…

Local president of carpenters’ union; Elks’ Exalted Ruler

Published January 29, 2021

MELROSE — John J. Foley, Jr., “JJ” or “Johnny,” 71, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2021, following a long illness.

John was born and raised in Melrose, son of the late Mary M. (Greelish) Foley and John J. Foley.

He graduated from…

Published January 29, 2021

Buyer’s assistant was an accomplished painter

MELROSE – Anne Patricia (McDonough) Bassler (aka Pat), 87, of Saugus, formerly of Melrose, died on Jan. 18, 2021.

Anne was born in Melrose on Aug. 1, 1933, to the late Michael F. McDonough and the late Evelyn R. (Engebretsen) McDonough.

She lived many years…

Malden Catholic Sports Hall of Fame track champion

Published January 29, 2021

MELROSE — Robert J. Goggin, 77, of Melrose passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, from complications of COVID-19 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and kidney disease. At the time of his death, Bob was a resident of Artis Senior Living of…

Realtor with Century 21

Published January 29, 2021

MELROSE — Franklyn A. Mohammed of Melrose passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021.

Formerly of Cane Farm, Trinidad, West Indies, he was the beloved husband of Lorayne M. Mohammed. Predeceased by his son, Ishmael Mohammed of Bedford, his brothers Ali Mohammed of Cane Farm, Trinidad…

Published January 29, 2021

MELROSE — Edwin J. MacDonald of Melrose left this world peacefully on Jan. 22, 2021, to join his beloved sweetie Teresa A. (Aubin) MacDonald in heaven.

He was the loving father of Michael G. MacDonald of Wakefield, Marc J. MacDonald and his wife Teresa of Saugus, Michelle H. Coye and her…

Published January 22, 2021

MELROSE — Arnold T. Koch, 90, of Melrose died on Jan. 13, 2021.

His career in public relations spanned 40 years developing and implementing regional and national public relations programs for a wide range of Fortune 100 and 500 companies. He also provided public relations counsel and support for a variety…

Published January 22, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Salvatore “Sal” L Orifice, 93, of Wakefield and Citrus Hills Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, after a brief illness at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Born in Waltham on March 31, 1927, the eighth child of 13, to the late Antonio and Sarah (Allia) Orifice, he is survived by his current…

Published January 22, 2021

MELROSE — Arnold D. Fiascone of Peabody, formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Agnes (Murphy) and loving father of five children:  John Fiascone and his wife Lisa, Stephen Fiascone and his wife Julie, Jim Fiascone and his wife Kelly, Marie…