Melrose Obituaries

Shirley Hayes, 93

US Army nurse veteran

MELROSE — Shirley M. (Glass) Hayes, a longtime resident of Melrose and dedicated nurse passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 21 with her loving daughter by her side. She was 93.

Born in Portsmouth, NH on September 27, 1932, Shirley was one of four children of the late John…

 

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Robert Shay, 78

Brought warmth, humor and creativity to those around him

MELROSE — Robert Michael “Bob” Shay, age 78, of Melrose passed away on October 17 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington.

Born in Somerville on July 19, 1947, Robert was one of eleven children of the late John L. and Kathleen R. Shay who raised their eleven…

 

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Maria Ruotolo

Her legacy is one of love, generosity and selflessness

MELROSE — Maria (Servodio) “Maruzzella” Ruotolo, passed away peacefully on October 25 in Melrose. Born on August 12, 1938 in Arpaia Benevento, Italy, she was a daughter to the late Francesco and Arcangela (D’Onofrio) Servodio. Maria’s life was a testament to her enduring spirit and her…

 

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Linda Dias, 86

Brought joy to all with a lending hand and kind words

PEABODY — Linda L. (Loring) Dias, of Peabody, formerly of Stoneham and Melrose passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16 at Care One at Peabody. She was 86.

Linda was born on October 3, 1939 in Chelsea, one of two children of the late…

 

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Ciro Tenaglia, 94

Gifted listener, honest, dependable and loving

 

MELROSE — Ciro Tenaglia of Melrose passed away peacefully on October 21 at the age of 94.

Born on August 25, 1931 in the city of Lanciano, Italy. He was called to America by his brother Umberto in 1947 at the age of 17. It was in the…

 

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Virginia Borghetti, 93

Dedicated mother, nurse, teacher and friend

MELROSE — Virginia “Ginny” (Brostrom) Borghetti, formerly of Melrose passed away on Saturday, April 26. She was 93. Virginia is predeceased by her husband Joseph (Joe) Borghetti, her sister Eleanor (Brostrom) Andersen, brothers and sisters-in-law Anthony and Rose Borghetti of Revere and Louis and Concettina (Tina Borghetti) Belmonte.

After…

 

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Donald Bremberg, 78

Embodied quiet strength, loyal kindness and gentle wisdom

MELROSE — Donald E. “Don” Bremberg, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78.

Born in Everett on September 12, 1947, Don was one of two sons of the late Lars Harry…

 

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Barbara Bradley, 86

Loved the water, knitting, music and dancing

EAST BOSTON — Barbara Virginia (Flammia) Bradley, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at home on Saturday, October 11 at age 86.

Barbara was born on July 9, 1939 of the late Antonio Flammia and Frances V. (Pierce) Flammia and brother to Anthony…

 

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Stephen Opacki

Enjoyed gardening, playing tennis and swimming

MELROSE — Stephen Opacki passed away peacefully at the Atrium in Danvers on Thursday, October 2 after a courageous ten year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He faced the illness with the same grit and quiet dignity that drove the course of his life.

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Peggy Botte

An extraordinary person 

MELROSE — Peggy Marie (Taggart) Botte, born May 31, 1938, beloved wife of 59 years to the late Henry W. Botte, Jr., died on September 25.

Peggy was born in Washington, DC. She moved to Melrose her senior year of high school, married Henry and it was there that they raised

 

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Mary Crowther, 92

Her greatest joy was family

MELROSE — Mary Elizabeth (Donovan) Crowther, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 27.

Born on April 24, 1933, Mary was the daughter of Edward J. and Mary E. (McCormick) Donovan. A lifelong resident of Melrose, she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1951.

 

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William Fitzgerald, 86

US Marine Corp veteran

MELROSE — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William P. “Fitzy” Fitzgerald who died peacefully on September 25 at the age of 86. Born and raised in Somerville, Fitzy graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving honorably including

 

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