Melrose Obituaries

A beautiful, caring, forgiving and fun-loving woman

WAKEFIELD — Paula Marie (Antanelis) Casey, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away at the High Pointe House Hospice in Haverhill on March 18, 2022.

Born in Boston to Dr. Joseph and Anna Antanelis.

Raised in South Boston, she attended St. Peter’s Elementary School, Cardinal Cushing High School…

Loved his family fiercely and was happiest when in their company

READING — Kevin A. Kelliher, of Reading, formerly of Melrose died Sunday, March 20, age 81. Born and raised in Everett, Kevin was predeceased by his parents Elwin and Kathleen (McAuliffe) Kelliher. Beloved husband of Frances (Carrabis) with whom he shared 58 years of…

A family-loving woman who loved celebrating the holidays

MELROSE — Constance “Connie” King Frazier, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at age 89.

Connie was the beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Frazier. Devoted and loving mother of Cheryl F. King and husband William…

Joined the Boston Olympics amateur hockey team in the 40s

MELROSE — Russell T. Priestley, lifelong resident of Melrose, departed the physical world on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was 99 years old.

Born on July 17, 1922, Russ was one of five children of the late Bernard G. and Olive C. (Phippen) Priestley…

Proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict

MELROSE — Kenneth Willard Rhodes, 86, of Melrose, formerly of Belmont and Waltham, passed away peacefully on the 7th of March 2022.

Born in Boston on April 1, 1935 he was the son of Aubrey and Georgina W (Easson) Rhodes. His father was born in Nova Scotia…

A kind and reserved man who had a passion for wrestling and TV production

MALDEN — Daniel Michael Frongillo of Malden, formerly of Melrose, passed away suddenly by accident on March 7, 2022, age 42. Daniel is a native son of Melrose. He was born at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on September 21, 1979. He went…

A sweet, soft spoken woman who had a keen sense of humor

MELROSE — Muriel Ethel (DeMers) McFarland, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully on March 8, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of over 60 years to the late Thomas Warren McFarland (WWII Navy Veteran and AT&T Retiree) whom she called “Warren” after…

A woman with an adventurous spirit who felt alive in the outdoors

STONEHAM — Ruth E. (Christie) LeSaffre, a long-time resident of Stoneham, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Bear Hill Nursing Center. She was 77 years old at the time of her passing.

Born in Winchester on November 22, 1944, Ruth was one…

A devoted and loving father who was a self-taught artist

MELROSE — Luke R. Volpe, a Melrose resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 11, 2022 at home.

Luke was born in Boston on September 13, 1933, he was raised in Brighton. He entered the Army in 1953 and served his…

A quiet and kind man who enjoyed reading

MELROSE — William Burns, Jr., longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 84.

Born in Melrose on June 2, 1937, Bill is the son of the late William and Rhoda (Hislop) Burns, Sr. He grew up in Melrose…

A talented seamstress who loved to be around family

MELROSE — Angelina (DiMarzio) Simboli, of Melrose, died peacefully with her daughter by her side, on March 1, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born in Montreal, Canada on December 17, 1933 to Nunzio and Marietta (Gasbarro) DiMarzio. She would eventually marry the late…

Always quick to smile and shared her love among her family

MELROSE — Mary A. Doherty, a resident of Melrose and formerly longtime of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Glen Ridge Nursing Care in Medford, at age 82.

Mary was born in Charlestown on June 19, 1939, one of three…