Melrose Obituaries

Wonderful actress, loved to travel, listen to music and loved all things French

MELROSE — Ann Roman passed suddenly on Christmas Day surrounded by family and friends. She lived life on her terms until her last breath.

Ann grew up in Brookline and later moved to Beacon Hill where she lived on Pinckney St. in…

Known for her wit, sense of humor and accent and love of Boston Red Sox

RICHMOND, VA — Claudia June Graham Rossetti, a beloved mother and sister passed away peacefully on December 29 after a long illness. She was born in Stoneham, the daughter of Claude and June Graham and was raised in Melrose and was…

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…