Melrose Obituaries

A dedicated mother who enjoyed dancing and going out with friends

MELROSE — Janet Paterson, 84, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Janet was born on April 25, 1937 and raised in Meriden, Connecticut by her parents the late Stanley and Helen Tycz. She had one older sister…

A devoted mother whose love, warmth and sense of humor will be missed 

MELROSE — Norma A. (Gillis) Riley, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Revere, Norma is one of five children of the late John and Mildred (Houston) Gillis. She grew up in…

A very talented and lovable person who could light up a room

MELROSE — Carol L. (Luciano) Johnson, 72, of Melrose, formerly of Malden and Revere, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on December 15, 2021.

Carol was born and raised in the North End of Boston and resided there until 1968, when she…

Retired educator; pitched longest high school game for MHS

NORTH READING — David Powers of North Reading, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Boxford, Mass. on December 31, 2021. He was 84 years old. David was born in Melrose on August 25, 1937, the son of the late Evelyn (Milano…

A family-oriented man who loved being on the water

SOUTHPORT, Maine — Peter L. Daniels, 82, of Southport, Maine, died suddenly of natural causes in his home on December 23, 2021.

Peter was born to Jason and Alice Daniels on October 28, 1939, in Philadelphia. He grew up in Norwood, Medfield, and Newton, with his…

A family oriented man with great wit and generosity

PEABODY — Alfonso (Al) Lucci, 85, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose and then Reading passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family in the comfort of his own home on December 21, 2021. Al was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Dianne (Alabiso…

A family oriented man with an ever present smile and open heart

WAKEFIELD — “Never look down on someone unless you’re extending a hand to lift them up.” Words often spoken and lived by William M. “Bill” Williams, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mass General…

A well-loved family man who went out of his way to help

STONEHAM — Daniels G. LeSaffre, 78, a longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Daniels was born in Melrose on December 12, 1943, one of six children of the late Robert C. LeSaffre and Anna…

A loyal and caring person who had a talent for art

MELROSE — Glen A. Philley, 45, of Melrose, died unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021.

Glen was born in Melrose on June 24, 1976, the beloved son of Lorna (Peabody) and George Philley of Melrose. He was the cherished brother of Jennifer…

Retired Melrose firefighter; loved football and dogs

GROVELAND — Matthew E. Corso, 64, a retired Melrose firefighter and Army veteran, passed away at his home in Groveland, on December 14, 202.

Matthew was born in Chelsea, raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1975. Matt entered the US Army right after high…

An excellent authentic cook whose food was loved by all

MELROSE — Mary A. (Froncioni) Fortucci, 96, of Melrose, passed away on December 18th, 2021. She was born in Quebec, Canada on June 3, 1925 to the late Joseph and Anne (Fasoli) Froncioni. She was raised in Quebec and attended school there before coming to…

A coach, friend, father, mentor and husband

MELROSE — Richard A. “Whit” Whitworth, 71, of Melrose and Vermont, passed away on December 19, 2021.

“When people are in need, you help. It’s for the kids.”

Richard “Whit” Whitworth lived by that adage. His grandfather, Sam, a dairy farmer during the Great Depression, gave food to…