Melrose Obituaries

Music lover who had a passion for cars

MELROSE — James W. “Figbar” Fitzgerald lifelong resident of Melrose passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2 at age 70.

Jimmy was born in Medford on February 13, 1954, the son of the late James E. Fitzgerald and Patricia A. (Wolsey) Fitzgerald. A Melrose native, Jim maintained…

Loved to travel, enjoyed dancing and an avid tennis player

MELROSE — MaryJane (Fogg) Hardiman, a lifelong resident of Melrose died peacefully on December 30 at the age of 95. She was born in Melrose on March 3, 1929 to the late Ellen E. (Burns) and Willard F. Fogg. MaryJane was raised in Melrose and graduated from…

US veteran

SOMERVILLE — In loving memory of John Joseph McClafferty of Somerville. Born on April 15, 1943 in Medford, John was the beloved son of Ruth and James McClafferty. A proud veteran, John honorably served during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he met his beloved wife Dorothy (Ozard) and started a family, having…

Believed in kindness, enjoyed traveling, and was a grill master

DANVERS — Julia Grace (Martensen) “Jill” Cefalo passed away at Kaplan Family House in Danvers on January 2 after a long illness. She was 72.

She is survived by her husband Frederick Cefalo “Fred” of Gloucester; her daughter Ariel Cefalo and her partner James Fitzpatrick…

Passion for the arts

NEWBURYPORT — Anne Fremont-Smith, a beloved wife, mother and community leader passed away peacefully at her home in Newburyport on December 30.

Born in Malden, Anne was raised in Melrose where she attended and graduated from Melrose High School. A bright and driven student, she continued her education at Radcliffe College…

Musical talent who loved Boston sports

MELROSE — James (“Jimmy”) H. Brennan, Jr., beloved son, proud brother, favorite uncle and dear friend passed unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Melrose on Sunday, December 22 at age 56.

Jimmy was born in Brighton on August 19, 1968, the elder of two sons of Brighton natives Eleanor…

Devoted Catholic who enjoyed cooking and spending time on his boat

MELROSE — Felicito L. Faller, MD, a resident of Melrose and formerly longtime of Medford passed away peacefully and comfortably as he wished on Friday, December 20 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers at age 90.

Felicito was born in Lucban, Philippines…

Her greatest passion was family filling her home with laughter and light

MELROSE — Margaret M. (King) “Peg” Rice left this world just two days shy of her 96th birthday on December 27. 

Born in Boston on December 29, 1928 to the late Ralph J. and Mildred (Mulvey) King, Peg grew up in Malden…

Enjoyed sewing, music and golf

ATKINSON, NH — Mary-Ann R. (Rossano) Casey, 87 of Atkinson, NH formerly of Melrose passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Lynnfield on December 26.

She was born on October 9, 1937 in Chelsea and raised in East Boston. Mary-Ann spoke of

many fond memories of their Neptune Rd. home surrounded…

Passion for cooking his famous Italian dishes 

MELROSE — Paul Sestito, age 83 passed away on December 28 surrounded by his loving family.

 Paul was raised in Malden along with his two brothers as part of a family grounded by a simple life with the principles of hard work, loyalty, faith in God and…

WAKEFIELD — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother Pauline DeGusto who left us on December 28 after a beautifully lived life.

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most offering support, wisdom, love and abundance. She was a treasured member of…

An avid exerciser who loved Nahant Beach

EVERETT — Susan L. Bemis, of Everett and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, December 10 at her home. She was 74.

Born on September 1, 1950 in Everett to the late Robert W. and Evelyn R. (Swain) Bemis, Susan was raised in Melrose. She graduated from…