Melrose Obituaries

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition

LYNN — David L. Dwyer, 62, of Lynn and formerly of Melrose, died July 24. 

David was born in Winthrop to William and Marion (Lord) Dwyer. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School. 

David spent over 30 years serving as a police…

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition

DANVERS — Patricia Visconti, 60, of Saugus and formerly a longtime resident of Everett, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Patricia, lovingly known to all as “Patty,” was born in Everett on September 28, 1956. She was raised…

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition

STONEHAM — Virginia L. (McAuley) “Ginny” Sorenson, 94, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading on Saturday, July 22.

Ginny was born in Everett on October 28, 1922, the daughter of the late William J. McAuley and Alice (Schneider) McAuley. She was…

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition

MELROSE — It is with great sadness that the family of Frank E. Mahoney Jr. announces his passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 22, at the age of 58 years.

Son of the late Barbara A. and Frank E. Mahoney, Sr., Frank was a long-time resident…

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Gena R. (DiGianni) Plagenza, 88, of Melrose, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on July 19. 

Gena was born in East Boston, raised in Chelsea, was a graduate of Chelsea High School and Burdett Business School. She resided in Malden for several…

Talented swimmer was dedicated to family, friends

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Cara (Linehan) Buckwell, 34, a premier Division 1 swimmer and marathon runner, tackled every athletic endeavor with fervor and a pronounced focus on achievement. When faced with a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis in March, she applied the same will…

Served in U.S. Air Force during Korean War

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

MELROSE — William “Bill” Crowther, 84, of Melrose, died July 15, 2017.

Bill was born in Stoneham on July 22, 1932 to Andrew and Mary (Daly) Crowther. He was raised in Stoneham and graduated from Stoneham High School in 1949. Bill…

Loved his children, sports

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Joseph A. Meehan, 46, of Melrose died on July 2, 2017 from a long and tragic battle with addiction.

Joe is survived by his beloved children, Jessica and Joseph, and his ex-wife Kelly (Robbins) Meehan of Haverhill. He was the son of…

Former activity director for Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home 

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Marilyn D. (McCann) Curran, 87,  of Melrose, died peacefully on July 11, 2017.

Marilyn was born in Melrose on June 14, 1930 to Norman and Mary (McCarthy) McCann. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in…

Former resident owned Kenabar Motel

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

DENNISPORT — E. Olive (Thorp) Liebermann, 91, of Dennisport, formerly of Melrose, passed away on July 12, 2017 at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich.

She was born on January 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Tom Thorp and Eva (Benson) Thorp. Born and…

Parts manager at 128 Ford, avid tennis player

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

MIDDLETON — Mark E. Riess, 56, of Middleton, formerly of Wakefield, died at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston on July 16, 2017.

Mark was born in Stoneham, raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School, Class…

Former auto mechanic, worked in law office

Published in the July 21, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Henry A. Rappa Sr., 73, a Melrose resident for 50 years, died July 16, 2017.

Henry was born in Revere on April 10, 1944 to Henry and Marie (Vigliotti) Rappa. He was raised in Revere and attended vocational school in…