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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...
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...
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
Thao Thi Nguyen passed away on March 20, 2026. She was 92 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Thao's life will be held in Saint Clement Church, 70 Warner Street, Somerville on Saturday April 18th at 10:00am. Visiting hours will be held at A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Friday April 17th from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Interment will...
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...
Linda R. Connell
Feb 17, 2026
Linda Connell born in Malden to James Connell and Phyllis (King) Connell also of Malden. She was predeceased by her brother Mark Connell, she is survived by her sister Susan Connell-Keene of New Hampshire, Timothy Connell and his wife Angelina of Kuwait and Florida, and to Sharon Connell of Stoneham Mass. She was Aunt to Richard, Joseph, and Derek...
Peter J. Mlaguzi Ii
Feb 13, 2026
Peter J. Mlaguzi II, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Handeni, Tanga, Tanzania, Peter lived a life filled with joy, dedication, and a deep sense of purpose that touched everyone around him. A banker by profession, Peter was known for his integrity, diligence, and compassion. He...
Salvatore J. Ortisi
Feb 3, 2026
Salvatore J. Ortisi passed away on February 3, 2026. He was 77 years old. Sal was the son of the late Frank and Rose Ortisi. He leaves a brother Richard Ortisi and sister- in-law Bette Ortisi of Randolph, MA. He also leaves a niece Christine Ortisi and many cousins. Sal loved sports. He was a big fan of the...
Mary E. (Aloise) Welch
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Welch (Aloise), beloved wife of the late Robert Welch, of Medford passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness on January 27th 2026 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Mary Scicchitano and Emilio Aloise, Sister of the late William and the late Domenic Aloise, Sister of Carol Devitt...
Francis J. “Frank” Ricciardone
Jan 24, 2026
Francis J. "Frank" Ricciardone, 104, longtime resident of Medford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 holding the hand of his beloved daughter, Margie. Born in Malden on September 11, 1921, Frank was the son of Italian immigrants Antonio and Pasqualina Ricciardone, who instilled in him from an early age the values of hard work, loyalty, and showing...
Sheila A. (Murphy) Assetta
Jan 16, 2026
Sheila A. (Murphy) Assetta passed away peacefully on January 16 after a brief illness at the age of 82 years young. She was born in Cambridge and raised in Dorchester, MA, daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (O'Neil) Murphy. She attended Mount St. Joseph's Academy all girls Catholic High School and later Boston Business School where she received...
Ralph C. Fabiano
Jan 16, 2026
Ralph C. Fabiano passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. He was 100 years old. Ralph was born and raised in Boston's North End. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, answering the call of duty during both World War II and the Korean War. In 1953 Ralph married the love of his...
Barbara W. (Curry) Costello
Jan 15, 2026
Barbara W. Costello, 88, of Melrose, MA, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, RI, on February 4, 1937, she was raised in New Bedford, MA. After her marriage, she settled in Malden, where she raised her family and later made her home in Melrose. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of...
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