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Jean P. Marfoli
Apr 25, 2026
Jean P. Marfoli passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. She was 92 years old.
Jean was a lifelong resident of Malden and a resident of Wakefield for the past 12years. She was an avid parishioner at Saint Joseph's Church in Malden where she was involved in the Mother's Club. Jean was also active in the Wakefield senior center and the...
Daniel M. Harrington
Apr 25, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Harrington, 72, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a life filled with passion, adventure, and love. Danny, the sixth of eleven children, was born on November 22, 1953, in Somerville, Massachusetts, to the late Richard L. and Eileen M. Harrington.
Danny lived each day to the fullest. An avid outdoorsman, Danny found joy in going on...
Marie H. (D'Eon) Zampitella
Apr 25, 2026
Marie H. (D’Eon) Zampitella passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026.
Marie was a lifelong resident of Malden. She had a passion for sending greeting cards, bowling, dancing, playing cards & games. She enjoyed spending time with her friends.
Marie was the devoted wife of the late Phlip F. Zampitella. She was the beloved mother of AnnMarie Squadrito and her husband Paul...
Robert J. "Bob" Gilligan
Apr 25, 2026
Robert J. "Bob" Gilligan went home to be with his savior Jesus, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Born on January 23, 1945, to John and Lillian (Caswell) Gilligan, he was a life-long resident of Malden, and long-time resident of Edgeworth.
He is survived by his 3 sons Larry, Tom, and Brendan, their spouses, and his most treasured 4 grandsons and granddaughter. He...
Louis Botelho
Apr 22, 2026
Louis A. Botelho, a man whose smile was as big as his heart and whose zest for life was unmatched, passed away on April 22, 2026 at 62 years old, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Somerville on September 14, 1963, Louie was the devoted son of Alda Botelho and the late Arthur C. Botelho. He was...
Wayne F. Martineau Sr.
Apr 20, 2026
Wayne F. Martineau Sr. passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2026. He was 66 years old.
Wayne was a lifelong resident of Malden and a longtime employee for the City of Malden.
Wayne was the beloved husband of Sandra (Farry) Martineau. He was the loving father of Jill Martineau and the late Wayne F. Martineau Jr. and Jennifer Martineau. Wayne...
Frank John
Apr 19, 2026
Frank John passed away on April 19, 2026. He was 71 years old.
Visitation will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday April 23rd from 4:00pm-6:00pm. A service will be held at 5:30pm during the visitation.
Interment will be private.
Frank Schifano
Apr 16, 2026
Frank Schifano passed away on April 16, 2026. He was 77 years old.
Frank Schifano lived a life defined by family, friendship, great food, and a spirit of adventure. A proud athlete, Frank was a member of the 1967 Malden Catholic All-Star football team, where he earned the nickname “The Toe” for his standout ability as a kicker. He went on...
Jeannette Bowie
Apr 9, 2026
Jeannette Bowie, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Lexington, MA. Born on March 16, 1937, to Leonard and Anne (Flynn) Blok. She graduated from Cheverus High School Malden in 1955. For 32 years, Jeannette worked as a telephone operator and later a computer technician, beginning with New England Telephone and continuing her career as...
Patricia Boyle
Apr 9, 2026
Patricia (Wallace) Boyle passed away on April 9, 2026. She was 89 years old.
Patricia was a longtime resident of Malden and had a passion for gardening and jewelry.
Patricia was the loving partner of George Dillon. She was the beloved mother of Sheree Donahue and her husband Jim, Robin Sera and her husband Steven, Jill Dyer and her husband Eric, Jeffrey...
Barbara Okojie
Apr 2, 2026
Barbara Bannister, born in Washington, D.C., passed away in Malden, Massachusetts, just days before her 89th birthday. She lived a life filled with love, resilience, humor, style, and grace.
A woman of strength and determination, Barbara was a lifelong learner whose wisdom and sharp wit left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She proudly owned her home and built a...
Edward J. Helein Sr.
Mar 31, 2026
Edward (Ed) James Helein Sr. Age 86 of Saugus, formerly of Burlington, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at his home.
Ed was born on January 24th, 1940, in Wakefield, Mass. to Edward and Dorothy Helein. Ed spent much of his life in Everett before moving to Burlington where he raised his family.
Ed is survived by his devoted wife of...
William J. Todino
Mar 30, 2026
William J. Todino, 80, of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 30, 2026. Born on February 1, 1946, William was the beloved husband of Susan (Velardo) Todino, with whom he shared 60 years of love, partnership, and devotion.
Born and raised in Everett, MA, William was the cherished son of Angelo Todino and Mary (Hosty) Todino, both...
Thao Thi Nguyen
Mar 20, 2026
Our beloved cụ Maria Clara Nguyễn Thị Thảo was born in the year 1933 in Nghĩa Hương, Quốc Oai in northern Việt Nam, the child of Nguyễn Văn Thuyên and Lê Thị Bề. Her mother’s family had a silkworm farm that produced silk fabric, while her father’s family were rice farmers. Thảo was the youngest child in her adoring family,...
Lisa A. (Romaine) Parmaxides
Mar 20, 2026
Lisa A Parmaxides, 67, of Medford, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Lisa was born on January 6, 1959 to parents of Silverio and June Romaine in Boston, MA.She lived a life defined by kindness, strength, and generosity. She had a warm heart and a welcoming presence, always offering support, compassion, and...
Gertrude J. Fino
Mar 17, 2026
Gertrude J. Fino, 90, of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
Born on November 3, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts Gertrude lived a life centered on family, faith, and kindness. She was a devoted and proud mother whose greatest joy was caring for and spending time with her loved ones.
Gertrude was the beloved wife of the late Michael J....
Antonise Desruisseaux
Mar 4, 2026
Antonise Desruisseaux passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.
Service will be held at the Grace Church of God, 257 Pearl Street, Malden on Saturday March 14th at 10:00am. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00am-10:00am prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...
Joseph G. Bates
Mar 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Bates. Born Joseph G. Iandoli in Boston, MA, he grew up in the Beachmont section of Revere and graduated from Revere High School. He had many memories of days spent at Revere Beach, and it remained one of his favorite places to be until the end of...
Irene Reardon
Feb 27, 2026
Irene Reardon passed away on February 27, 2026. She was 92 years old.
Daughter of the late John and Nancy Reardon. Irene is survived by her cousin Carol Bucknam and her family of NH, and her dear friends Linda Zaccheo of Everett and Patricia Sheets of Reading, and many old and new friends she made throughout her lifetime.
Irene worked for the...
Cleromie Jean
Feb 19, 2026
Cleromie Jean passed away on February 19, 2026. She was 78 years old.
Service will be held at the Missionary Church of the Haitian Community, 100 Temple Street, Somerville on Friday March 6th at 9:00am. A visiting hour will be held in the church from 8:00am-9:00am prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Interment will be in...
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