Melrose Obituaries

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Francis E. “Frank” Robbins, long time resident of Melrose, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 6 at the age of 97. He was born on January 15, 1927, one of four children of the late George and Margaret (Hurley) Robbins. He grew up in Melrose, where he attended…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Don W. Quon, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully on January 29 at the age of 84. Born on October 22, 1939, in Hong Kong, one of four children of the late Gordon and S. Y. (Joe) Quon, Don’s journey led him to touch the lives of many and leave…

Enjoyed boating, the Maine coastline and trips to Cape Cod

MELROSE — Jane Galatas Marks, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 4 at Winchester Hospital, at age 97. Jane was born in Malden on March 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Ruth (Hall) and Arthur…

Enjoyed the beach and singing classic rock songs 

NASHUA, NH — George Sweet, 68, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on January 22 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was the beloved husband for 31 years of Gayle (Nelson) Sweet, who survives him. George grew up in Chappaqua, NY, the son of the…

US Navy veteran

MELROSE — Angelo J. Morello, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on January 24 at Phillips Manor Nursing Home in Lynn, at age 95.

Angelo was born on January 17, 1929 to Lena J. Morello (Comella) and John G. Morello. He was raised in Everett along with his sister, Anne…

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…