Published in the June 29, 2018 edition
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — David Constantino, 76, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Melrose and Malden, passed away at his home in Florida on June 20, 2018 where he was receiving at home hospice comfort care for his COPD.
David is a graduate of Melrose High School, a member of the Melrose Elks for 55 years, and was a longtime employee of the Polaroid Corp.
He was the beloved husband of Diane (Lamb) Constantino with whom he shared nearly 31 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughters Donna Towle of Melrose, Bethany Collins and her husband Vin of Melrose, former wife Kathleen Kelley Constantino and her partner Ronny Alley of Wakefield, sister Sheila Brennan and her husband Bob of Hampton N.H., brother Gerald and sister Ann Sullivan of Melrose, stepsons Bert Kenrick and the late Todd Kenrick of Wakefield, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private funeral service with the family will be held at the Gately Funeral Home in Melrose. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Healthcare at www.Vitas.com or by phone 954-777-5295. On July 14 there will be a celebration of David’s life at the Melrose Elks from 2 to 5 p.m. To sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com
