Melrose Obituaries

WAKEFIELD — Alice J. Hudson, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the age of 99.

Alice was predeceased by her loving husband, Roy G. Hudson, with whom she shared over 40 years of marriage. Loving mother of Linda Edwards and her husband,…

A loyal and easygoing man who treated everyone with kindness

MELROSE — William T. “Spero” Fondulis, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at age 91.

William was born in Melrose on October 8, 1929, one of six children of the late Thomas Fondulis…

Outdoorsman could fix any kind of engine

MELROSE — Douglas Edward Strachan, 70, of Melrose, formerly of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2021 at his home following a long illness. His longtime companion, Cristine Cardello, was by his side.

Douglas was born August 30, 1950 in Stoneham. Growing up, the second of…

She will always be remembered for her devout faith and sense of humor

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Adele M. (Brown) Surette, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Melrose, passed away on July 17, 2021 at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Edward C. Surette Jr.; reunited with him in…

A beloved husband and father who enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden

STONEHAM — Charles C. Ehl, a resident of Stoneham, formerly of Reading and East Dennis, passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 85 years of age.

Charles was born in Melrose on October 22, 1935; the son…

MELROSE — Ruth E. “Ruthie” Berrigan (Marinelli) of Melrose died peacefully on June 30, 2021 at the Bear Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Stoneham, she was the eldest daughter of Dominick Marinelli and Katherine Marinelli (Zanni). Wife of 52 years to William E. “Bill” Berrigan and loving…

MELROSE — Lola A. (Pizzotti) Fasano, longtime Melrose resident, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on July 10, 2021. She was 82 years young.

Born in Somerville, Lola was the youngest child of Adelcisa (Castignoli) and Abdon Pizzotti, both Italian immigrants. Lola’s mother died when Lola was ten, and a few years…

MELROSE — Lauren A. Temples, a resident of Melrose, passed away at home on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at age 65.

Born in Melrose on December 8, 1955, Lauren was one of four children of the late Edward C. Shaw and Arlene (Alto) Shaw. She was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1973…

MELROSE — Willard E. “John” Johnson Jr. passed away at The Elmhurst Health Care in Melrose on July 9, 2021. He was 73 years of age.

John was born and raised in NJ, entered the US Navy and served his country with pride during the Vietnam War for eight years. He lived in Plaistow, NH…

WINTHROP — Bernice Joy Blasi, born on November 30, 1936, a resident of Winthrop, passed away at home on Monday, July 12, 2021, at age 84.

Bernice was always in high-spirits, greeting everyone with a hug and made you feel seen. Her amazingly quick wit and way with words was truly exceptional. Even when telling…

READING — Domenic G. Pittella, of Reading, formerly of Melrose, a 33 year veteran of the Melrose Police Department, died peacefully on July 12, 2021 at the age of 88. Domenic was born in East Boston on February 27, 1933 to Joseph and Mary Vittoria (Nesci) Pittella. He was raised in East Boston, graduated from…