Melrose Obituaries

Longtime Board Member of the New England Food Foundation

MARSTONS, MILLS — Joseph S. Cerretani, of Marstons Mills, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2022 at the age of 86. Joe was born in Wakefield on January 17, 1936 to the late Orlando “Joe” and Marion…

Loved fishing, hiking and looking for wildlife with friends and family

MELROSE — Richard V. Tobey, of Melrose, passed away on April 9, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mildred V. “Dolly” Tobey of 64 years. Loving and devoted father of Susan Herook and her husband, Gerard, of Melrose; Richard V. Tobey Jr. and his…

A loving wife and mother who loved to cook and bake

MELROSE — Mary A. (Bonasera) Pingiaro, 89 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022. Beloved wife of Anthony S. (Tony) Pingiaro of 68 years. Dear daughter of the late Ida (Zanelli) and Frank Bonasera. Loving mother of Ann Marie Dello Iacono and…

Had an upbeat, lovable personality who loved to make friends

WAKEFIELD — Gail A. Bekkenhuis, a resident of Wakefield and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 59.

Gail was born in Attleboro on September 7, 1962. She persevered through health challenges to live a…

‘Mayor of the neighborhood’ who loved to provide a helping hand

MELROSE — Richard C. Perling, 64, of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2022.

He was born on April 26, 1957 to William G. and Nancy (Carson) Perling in Oneida, N.Y. and moved to Nashua, N.H. in his pre-teen…

Worked in the family business, enjoyed going out to eat and shopping

MALDEN — Irene M. (Simon) Schwartz, of Malden formerly of West Peabody, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at age 88.

Irene was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 20, 1933, daughter of the late Max and Ruth…

Honorable, responsible, authentic and refreshing

MELROSE — George F. Lovett, of Melrose, a man of many talents and many jobs, died peacefully on April 2, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Boston on October 25, 1935 to the late William and Margaret (Healy) Lovett. He was raised in Allston and graduated…

Loved to ride his Harley Davidson and going to Booth Bay Harbor

STONEHAM — Paul R. Grover passed away at Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on April 2, 2022. He was 80 years of age. Paul was born and raised in Melrose, was a member of the Melrose High School Class of 1960 and…

A successful scientist who loved his family and music

WOBURN — Alan Faller died at his Woburn home on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Grant Faller for 63 years. Alan was the proud father of Grant Alan Faller and wife Andrea (Semmes…

The beloved matriarch of her family

MELROSE — Shirley C. (Norton) Meredith, of Melrose, died peacefully on March 23, 2022, at the age of 97. Shirley was born in Malden to Dennet and Mabel (Velmure) Norton. As a child, she lost her father early, and her family pulled together to raise and care for her…

Had a love and commitment for her family and faith

MELROSE — Marilyn J. Boynton, 87, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022 in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston after a short illness.

Born on October 3, 1934, in Millinocket, Maine, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Percy and Mina (Gordon…