Melrose Obituaries

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…

Served in the U.S. Army for 25 years

MELROSE — Oliver Emmett “Chuck” Childress, of Melrose, died March 4, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Bedford at the age of 77. Born in Herlong, Calif., Mr. Childress was raised in Chariton, Iowa. He graduated from Chariton High School in 1962. Mr. Childress attained an Associate…

A family-oriented woman who was known for her quick wit

MELROSE — Dorothy A. “Dot” Bowman (Kerrins) passed away peacefully at Oostermans’ Rest Home on March 3 with her family and caregivers at her side. She was 93. Dot was the beloved wife of the late David J. Bowman. She was the devoted mother of…

Avid tennis player, golfer and skater

MELROSE — Frank J. Tambini, 89, passed away at his home in Melrose, on February 22, 2022.

Frank was born in Somerville on January 15, 1933 to the late Frank & Mabelle (Benway) Tambini. Frank was raised in West Peabody, graduated from Peabody High School and has been a…

A strong-willed, sassy woman with a huge heart

MELROSE — Following 101 years of love, laughter, and inspiration, the last of the beautiful Shea sisters of Malden, Pauline (Polly), entered eternal life on February 28, 2022. She joined her beloved sisters Mary Richmond and Barbara Driscoll as well as brother Peter, along with their parents…

Joined the Boston Olympics amateur hockey team in the 40s

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

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

A kind-hearted man who was an avid sports player

MELROSE — Paul Szabo, 68, resident of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Born on August 26, 1953 in Winchester, Paul was one of five children of the late Stephen and Catherine (McCaffrey) Szabo. Paul grew up in Stoneham…

An extraordinary teacher with a loving soul

MELROSE — Ursula J. Daley (Sawicki), of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 18, 2022. Loving mother of Alicia M. Hill and her husband, Tony, of Marysville, Ohio and Kimberly A. Theriault and her husband, Brian, of Andover. Cherished daughter of the late Walter and…