Melrose Obituaries

Known for his quick wit and infectious laugh

EAST BOSTON — William Zarella, age 79, passed away in his East Boston home of 44 years on November 19.

He was the beloved son of the late Americo and Ruth (Powers) Zarella. He was dear brother of David Zarella and his wife Lillian of Melrose. Loving…

A loving wife and mother known for her smiles, laughter and sweetness

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — Leanne Maccario Harriss, 41, of South Windsor, loving wife of Michael Harriss, died unexpectedly November 22, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. Leanne was born June 3, 1981, in Stoneham, to John J. Maccario Sr. and the…

Had an enthusiasm for teaching and love for life

LYNN — Paul David Zimmerman, a resident of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 25, 2022, at age 67.

Paul was born on July 24, 1955 in Malden, one of three sons of the late Edwin J. and Marie G. (Wandelear) Zimmerman.

Paul…

A humble, selfless woman and strong woman; the true matriarch of her family

MALDEN — Beverly “June” (Amicangioli) Borseti, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston at age 92.

June was born on June 24, 1930 in Malden, one of six children of…

Loving father and grandfather

SAUGUS — Mr. John Anthony Spadafora Sr. (Jack) age 78, of Saugus, died November 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born in Chelsea, and was the loving son of the late Joseph and Eveyln Spadafora. He was educated in the Malden and Melrose school systems. He graduated from Tufts…

A kind and humorous man who was involved in the community

CENTER HARBOR, N.H. — Richard “Dick” “Turk” Harlow of Center Harbor, N.H., formerly of Melrose, passed away on November 20 at age 94.

He was born in Everett, September 30, 1928; the son of the late Charles & Ellen Harlow. Dick was a 1947…

A community activist who enjoyed spending time with family

MELROSE — Anthony “Tony” Doyle of Crescent Ave, Melrose, passed away in hospice care after a long illness on November 23. He was 88.

Tony was born in 1934 in Medford to Anthony and Mary (Connors) Doyle. His father died suddenly a few months before his…

An avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing

NORTH READING — Frederick R. Bishop, Jr., 81, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, died Saturday, November 19, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Everett on November 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Frederick R., Sr. and Mildred (Murray…

Retired Lieutenant of Melrose Police Dept., 30 years of service

CAPE CORAL, Florida — Paul D Horgan passed away on November 4, 2022 after battling with dementia. He resided at High Point, an assisted living facility in Cape Coral, Florida.

Paul was born on March 27, 1935 and the son of Daniel and Florence Horgan…

A loving brother and uncle who enjoyed skiing in the White Mountains

MELROSE — John F. Callahan passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on November 6, 2022; he was 86 years of age. John was born in Melrose on October 15, 1936 to the late Thomas L. and Elizabeth (Scanlon) Callahan.

He was raised in Melrose…

Successful accountant, avid reader and writer, and loyal Red Sox fan

WESTON — David, A. Norton of Weston, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2022, after a short period of declining health.

Born on October 10, 1930, in Medford, he was the son of the late Carl P. and…

Retired Deputy Sheriff and Surgical Technician in the Army

MELROSE — Douglas G. Marshall, aged 94 of Melrose, passed away on November 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

There will be a visitation November 19, 2022 at Gately Funeral Home in Melrose from 1-3 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend…