Melrose Obituaries

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…

Lived life to the fullest and championed for many causes

MELROSE — Eleanor Tinsley of Melrose passed away on November 24, 2021. She was born in Teaneck, NJ on October 5, 1935 to Ruth and Gervaise Tinsley.

Ellie, as some of her friends knew her, was a graduate of the New School for Social Research…

A family oriented man who enjoyed Broadway musicals

WAKEFIELD — Stephen M. Leary, 70, resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Melrose on July 28, 1951, Steve was one of three children of the late Joseph A. and Jewel (nee Booth) Leary. He grew up in…

Had a warm heart, infectious smile and charming personality

MELROSE — William (Billy) Crooker passed away suddenly at his home on December 14, 2021.

He was born on January 11, 1966 in Medford. He later moved to California and New York before settling in Newark, New Jersey.

He worked for many years at Ben’s Delicatessen…

Loving mother and grandmother who loved going to N.H.

MELROSE — Kathleen V. Comeau, 77, of Melrose, passed away on December 18, 2021. Kathy was born in Everett on February 23, 1944, to the late Paul and Margaret (Higgins) Comeau. She was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose schools.

Kathleen was the loving mother of…