Melrose Obituaries

MELROSE — Our beloved father and husband, Michael Vagianos reposed in the Lord on Sunday January 28 surrounded by his loving family.  

Michael was born November 12, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to Evangelos and Maria Vagianos. He was baptized and attended services with his family and was an altar server at Saints Constantine and…

US Army veteran who enjoyed woodworking and boating

MELROSE — Robert Angelo Russo, 92 of Melrose passed away peacefully in Melrose on Tuesday, January 16.

Born in Medford on September 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Angelo Russo Jr. and the late Lena (Volpe) Russo. Robert grew up in Malden and graduated from…

Enjoyed crocheting, needlepointing and gardening

SAUGUS — Despina Alexandrou, a longtime resident of Saugus, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, January 15. Despina was the beloved wife of Gregory Alexandrou with whom she was married 55 years.
Despina was born in Mantamados, Lesvos, Greece on March 1, 1948. …

Loved to travel and knit

MELROSE — Antonina (Fici) Gibelli, 97, of Melrose died January 16. She was the wife of the late Louis W. Gibelli. She was born and raised in the North End of Boston. 

She married in 1949 and moved to Melrose in 1954. She worked as a seamstress most of…

Amazing cook, avid bingo player and enjoyed the beach

WAKEFIELD — Virginia H. “Ginger” (Keller) Adams, 76, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose passed away on January 20. Ginger was the loving wife of the late James Adams, Sr.

Ginger was the beloved mother of Debra Evangelista and her husband Peter of Wakefield and James Adams Jr…

Enjoyed hockey and golf

AURORA, CO — Paul M. Garipay, 77, passed away on Monday, January 1 surrounded by his loving family in Aurora, CO. He was born in Melrose to L. Dorothy (Kiley) and Lewis Ellsworth Garipay on January 22, 1946.
Paul was the beloved husband of Pat (Kilday) Garipay of 48 years; devoted father of Chris, Brian…

Enjoyed sailing, hiking and painting

MILBURY — Lisa J. Swallow, age 61, passed away peacefully on January 10 in Milbury. 

She was born and raised in Melrose. She was the daughter of Robert Swallow, born in Stoneham and Deborah Swallow, born in Stoneham. She was one of four sisters: Diana, Deni and Donna. Lisa is…

Enjoyed knitting and reading

MELROSE — Evelyn F. (Martin) DiNitto, resident of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, January 13 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. She was 83.

Born in Lowell on January 24, 1940, Evelyn was one of six children of the late Daniel and Ruth (Riddock) Martin. She was raised in Somerville and graduated…

Coast Guard Reserves veteran

MELROSE — Frederick H. Humphreys, a beloved member of the Melrose community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, at the age of 89.

Born on April 15, 1934, in Malden, one of three children of the late Ormand H. and Mildred Esthelle (Olsen) Humphreys, Fred…

A sailor and world traveler

MELROSE — William J. O’Neill, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the Grand Rehab and Nursing Center in Valatie, NY on Wednesday, January 3 at age 84. 

Bill was born in Somerville on February 3, 1939, one of two sons of the late James J. O’Neill and…

Loved the beach and baking for loved ones

GEORGETOWN — Elaine Ruth (Hines) Wheeler, 81, of Georgetown, formerly of Melrose passed away peacefully on January 5 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 10, 1942 in Ayer to John A Hines Jr. and Ruth (Lothrop) Hines. She is survived by her two younger…