Melrose Obituaries

Published June 4, 2021

EVERETT — Elaine G. (Pietrantoni) Leuci, formerly of Chelmsford, Burlington and Everett, passed away at home on May 26, 2021 at the age of 82.

Elaine was born and raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School, class of 1958 and the Stenotype Institute in Boston.

She was…

Published June 4, 2021

SOMERVILLE — On Tuesday May 25, Bill Redmond passed away peacefully of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. Bill was born in Somerville to William Redmond, Sr. and Ester Sweeney.

He received his bachelor’s degree from St John’s and his master’s degree from the University of New Mexico. Bill…

Published June 4, 2021

MELROSE — Margaret Dealy Caouette, a long time resident of Melrose and Reading, passed peacefully on May 31, 2021 at the age of 75.

She was the wife of Damase Caouette of Wakefield and Reading; the daughter of the late Paul Dealy Sr. and Helen (Brown) Dealy from Winthrop, MA, Wolfeboro…

Published May 28, 2021

MELROSE — Mark S. Scalisi, born and raised in Melrose, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2021 at the age of 63. He was born on November 6, 1957 to the late Anthony and Frances (McCabe) Scalisi. He is survived by his daughters Christina and Dara. Brother of Karen Scalisi of…

Published May 28, 2021

MELROSE — Claire Twist, a 40-year resident of Melrose, passed away on Friday unexpectedly at Salem Hospital. Twist was a native of Malden and was a lifelong educator. She started her career as a schoolteacher in Lakewood, California before teaching at the St. Mary’s, Lincoln and Winthrop schools in Melrose. She…

Published May 28, 2021

BOSTON — Ellen K. Curran-Shevchik, of Boston, formerly of Melrose, passed away at the Zelma Lacey House in Charlestown on April 12, 2021 at the age of 73.

Ellen was born in Winthrop and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and Boston State College. She went on to attend…

Published May 28, 2021

MELROSE — Ethel M. Torres, a lifelong resident in Melrose, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was 73 years of age.

Ethel was born in Boston on April 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert Torres and Rita (Thibodeau) Torres. She grew up in Melrose…

Published May 28, 2021

MELROSE — Jessie G. Suozzo, of Melrose, died peacefully on May 19, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born on April 12, 1923 to Pasquale and Angela (Scarpa) Suozzo, and was raised in East Boston.

Jessie was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Church and the St. Mary’s Ladies…

Published May 27, 2021

MALDEN — It is with a heavy sad heart to announce George Buddy Knox passed away the afternoon of May 16, 2021 with family at his side. To friends and family and those that knew him, he went by Buddy after his Dad. George was a huge sports person and watched…

Published May 28, 2021

MARBLEHEAD — Frances Irene (Morabito) Loveys passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 21, 2021, of Alzheimer’s Disease at the Devereaux House Nursing Home in Marblehead, where she has resided for the past several years.

She was born in Medford on May 25, 1936, to the late Alfred and Gladys (Bishop…

Published May 21, 2021

MELROSE — Marilyn J. (Tonks) Williams, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at age 88.
Marilyn was born in Melrose on March 28, 1933; one of four children of the late Alfred and Mary (Perry) Tonks. She was raised in Melrose where…

Published May 21, 2021

MELROSE — Donald N. “Don” Rattray, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Care One in Wilmington at age 84.
He was born in Stoneham on February 2, 1937, one of four children of the late Alexander and Helen (Wells) Rattray. Raised in Melrose, he…