Melrose Obituaries

Word War II veteran was a postal supervisor

MELROSE — Alfonso M. Giangrande, 89, of Melrose, died at The Atrium in Danvers on Nov. 9.

Alfonso was born in East Boston, raised in Somerville, was a graduate of Boston English High School with honors and went on to attend Boston University. He served his country…

Devoted wife, mother belonged to Incarnation Church

MELROSE — Claire M. (McCarthy) Polcari, a 50-year resident of Melrose, and former 24-year resident of Lynn, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Winchester Hospital. She was 86 years old.

Claire was born in Chicago, Ill. on Dec. 26, 1927, a daughter of the late…

Wonderful cook was a longtime Melrose resident

MELROSE — Marie “Mary” (Dinati) DiCarlo, 101, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Nov. 4.

Mary was born in Melrose on Sept. 27, 1913 to the late Ionnetta and Rosina (Pascucia) Dinati. She was raised in Melrose, attended Melrose schools and was a resident of Melrose until…

WWII veteran, local jeweler, alderman

STONEHAM — Philip L. Wadland Sr., 93, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 9.

Philip was born in Melrose on August 22, 1921, one of three children of the late Henry J. S. Wadland and Elsie D. (Verry) Wadland. Raised in Melrose, Philip graduated with…

Postal worker, youth coach

MELROSE — Charles J. “Charlie” Comppen, 58, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Monday, October 27, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Charles, lovingly known as “Charlie,” was born in Boston on August 14, 1956, one of five children of Marion (Lynch) Comppen of San Diego, CA and the late Charles Comppen. He…

Enjoyed the simpler side

MELROSE — Mary (Pomer) O’Donnell, a 24-year resident of Melrose and formerly of Belmont, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at her home in Melrose following a four year courageous and selfless struggle with A.L.S. She was 51 years old.

Mary was born in Boston on September 13…

Talented musician was a Marine during WWII

BREWSTER — Alma McVey Craft, 94, died peacefully on July 8 at Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster. Alma was a devoted wife and mother, residing in Melrose for over 60 years.

Alma was born in Brack-Ex, Elsmere, Delaware on December 8, 1919 to Clarence Housekeeper…

MELROSE — Attorney John T. Cinella Jr., 74, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28.

John was born in Pittsfield on November 13, 1939, one of three sons of Mayflower descendents, the late Dr. John T. Cinella, and Jane (Clark) Cinella. Raised in Lee, John graduated from Lee…

Longtime teacher’s aide in Everett

EVERETT — Lenore K. “Lee” (O’Brien) Connolly of Everett passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 89 years.

Born on March 25, 1925, Lee was the beloved wife and copilot for 61 years to the late Richard H. Connolly. She was the loving mother of Rich Connolly…

MELROSE — Lucille N. (Landry) McBride, 92, passed away at her home in Melrose on October 9.

Lucille was born in Nashua, NH, on November 28, 1921 to the late Antonio J. and Berthe M. (Marquis) Landry. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, NH and then from the McLean Hospital School of Nursing…

MELROSE — Paul F. Tighe, a 45-year resident of Melrose and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Oct. 19, at his home in Melrose following a valiant and courageous struggle with cancer. He was 76 years old.

Paul was born in Boston on Aug. 11, 1938, a son of the late Peter…

DANVERS — Phyllis Edith (Tengberg) Mattucci, 83, passed away after a long illness in Danvers on Oct. 14.

Phyllis was born in Melrose on Feb. 23, 1931, to the late Harold J. and Lily (Nilsson) Tengberg. She was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose schools.

Mrs. Mattucci has been a lifelong resident of Melrose.

She…