Melrose Obituaries

Had an astounding work ethic, strong integrity and a charismatic demeanor

MELROSE — Michele “Mike” Pascuccio, of Melrose, died peacefully at home on November 4, 2022; he was 89 years old.

Michele was born on October 16, 1933, in Grottaminarda, Italy to the late Antonio and Rosina (Lanza) Pascuccio.

Michele was one of ten children…

A family-oriented woman who taught 4^th grade in Melrose for 25 years

BEDFORD, N.H. — Pauline Georgian Bakos of Bedford, N.H., formally of Melrose, passed away on November 2, 2022.

She was born in Boston; daughter of John and Mary (Kounelis), Georgian. Pauline celebrated her 91 birthday surrounded by immediate family the day prior…

Past Commander of the AMVETS, post #21 in Melrose

READING — Peter Stronach, of Reading, passed away at the Royal Meadowview Nursing Home in North Reading on November 5, 2022, at the age of 81.

Peter was born in Somerville, raised in Billerica and a graduate of Billerica High School, Class of 1959. He went…

Had a generous and kind nature and always brought his best to every challenge faced

MELROSE — Henry Stephen Hooton, a loving and proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 84, and a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2022.

Henry was born in Everett on September 13…

A kind-hearted man who was a member of the Wyoming Masonic Lodge

MELROSE — Richard E. Pitts, longtime Melrose resident, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home. He was 88.

Born in Melrose on September 18, 1934, Richard was one of six children of the late George and…

A well-known and respected man who was the former Mayor of the city

MELROSE — Ronald W. Alley, Sr., longtime Melrose resident and former Mayor of the City of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at age 84.

Born on July 11, 1938 in Winchester, Ron was raised in Melrose where he attended…

Had a love for his friends, family, hockey, and the ocean

MELROSE — Jeffrey Scott Sieswerda, born on January 27, 1968, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2022, at age 54.

He was the beloved husband of Jana (Karpfova) Sieswerda with whom he shared 11 years of marriage. Cherished son of Paul L. Sieswerda and…

Known for his love, warmth and sense of humor

WAKEFIELD — Walter G. Creedon of Wakefield died Thursday, Nov. 3, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 95.

Walter was born on June 24, 1927, in Medford, the son of the late John and Irene Creedon. He grew up in Arlington, attending the…

A sweet and gentle soul who loved spending time with family

LYNNFIELD — Frances E. (Smith) Lacey, resident of Lynnfield, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at a Lynnfield healthcare facility. She was 97.

Frances was born in Dorchester on July 15, 1925, the only child of the late Howard and Hazel (Clark) Smith…

Human Resources director loved to laugh, host Sunday dinners

MELROSE — Catherine J. (Tortora) Beaver, of Melrose, passed away at home on October 31, 2022, at the age of 78.

Catherine was born in East Boston, raised in Malden and attended Malden High School. She resided in Melrose for over 50 years and worked as…

A woman with a great sense of humor and quick wit

BEVERLY — Mary M. O’Brien, 77, passed away after a courageous battle with lifelong asthma and more recently C.O.P.D. on October 24, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Melrose on August 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the…

Enjoyed many Melrose activities, clubs and Incarnation Church events

MELROSE — Irene T. (Bresnahan) Lawless, of Melrose and Wells, Maine, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on October 26, 2022, at the age of 98.

Irene was born in Medford on November 18, 1923. She was raised in Medford and attended…