Melrose Obituaries

Published January 22, 2021

MELROSE — Carmen Grimmo, 76, of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed away at the MelroseWakefield Hospital from COVID-19 on Jan. 14, 2021.

Carmen was born in Augusta, Sicily, and resided in Everett until 1970 and Melrose for over 50 years.

He worked as a truck driver for Whitehall Company in Norwood…

Published January 22, 2021

MELROSE — Mary C.T. Duffy, 66, loving and beloved daughter of Mary C. McCutcheon (Duffy) and the late Philip B. McCutcheon, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in St. Cloud, Minn.

Mary leaves her mother Mary of Melrose, her brother James Duffy and his wife Evelyn of Revere, her nephew…

Published January 22, 2021

CAMBRIDGE — Helen H. (Stanzyk) McCree, a resident of Cambridge and formerly of Wakefield, passed away on January 11, 2021.

Helen was the wife of the late Robert E. McCree. She is survived by her daughter, Diane J. McCree (Melissa J. Vaughn) of Belmont. She leaves her niece Ann Marie Locwin (Frank Locwin), and great-nephews Brian Locwin…

Published January 15, 2021

MELROSE — Paul Arthur Blake, 69, died at his Newburyport home after a long battle with lung disease on Jan. 7, 2021.

Paul was born on Jan. 10, 1951, in Melrose, the son of the late Kenneth and Claire (Goggin) Blake.

Paul was the beloved father of Ryan J. Blake and…

Published January 15, 2021

MELROSE — Sharon L. (Piper) Charbonnier, 75, of Melrose, passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Jan. 7, 2021. 

Sharon was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and Trinity College.

She resided in Melrose for many years and worked at Royce Mailing Services…

Published January 15, 2021

MELROSE — Michael J. McDonough, 87, of Melrose, formerly of Rinn, Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Jan. 5, 2021, at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Always ready with a joke and a kind word, Michael will be dearly missed by his family and many…

Published January 15, 2021

MELROSE — James A. McAvoy Jr., 94, died from complications related to COVID-19 on Jan. 8, 2021.

Jim lived a storied life, like many in his generation of Americans. Jim was born to James A. McAvoy, Sr. and Katherine McAvoy in Melrose in 1926 and maintained his connection to the City…

Published January 15, 2021

PEABODY — Elizabeth Emily “Bette” (Berry) Manos, 92, died Dec. 20, 2020, at Brooksby Village in Peabody, where she had lived for over five years, the final seven months in the continuing care facility.

She was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Portsmouth, N.H., the youngest daughter of Russell and Gladys Berry…

Published January 15, 2021

READING — Patricia “Patty” A. Racki, 63, of Reading, formerly of Melrose, died in her home on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston on July 6, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Anthony E. Maffie and is survived by her mother Barbara A. Maffie…

Published January 15, 2021

MELROSE — Peter John Bagarella, 76, died at MelroseWakefield Hospital on Jan. 9, 2021.

Peter was born in Everett, raised in Everett and attended Everett schools. In 1962, he entered the U.S. Army and served his country with pride during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Bagarella worked in the construction field for…

Published January 15, 2021

MELROSE — Jean M. (Stevens) Kripp, 88, oldest daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Stevens, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Jan. 11, 2021.

Jean was a lifelong resident of Melrose, the past Treasurer of the Women’s Guild and lector at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Wakefield…

WWII veteran helped found renowned grocery chain, gourmet shop

Published January 8, 2021

MELROSE — John A. Cerretani, 94, of Melrose, passed away of natural causes (not COVID-related) on Jan. 1, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of the late Marianna T. (Galvin) Cerretani for 55 years, as well as the loving father of Paul…