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Michael E. Duffy
Oct 5, 2026
Michael E. Duffy, 79, of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away on October 5, 2026, just shy of his 80th birthday.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1946 to his parents, William B. Duffy and Maria Duffy Fink. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Darlene Duffy. He was the loving father of Michael E. Duffy II and his...
Christine M. (Carter) Grimes
Oct 2, 2026
Christine Grimes passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born in Boston, MA, on November 27, 1950.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Consuelo (Zamara) Carter and the late James B. Carter, and the sister of Pearle Frye, Winston Joyner, the late James Carter Jr., the late Donald Frye, and the late...
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Bouley
Sep 28, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bouley, a cherished longtime resident of Malden, MA, passed away on September 28, 2026. She was 65 years old. Jackie was preceded in death by her soulmate and the love of her life, Steven P. Bouley of Malden. Jackie was the beloved daughter of the late Nancy M. Richwagen Reed and Frank H. Reed Jr.
She was a proud...
Mary L. Kierstead
Sep 26, 2026
Mary Kierstead passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. She was born in Malden on September 27, 1951, daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Campea) Kierstead. A graduate of Malden High School Class of 1969 and Tufts University Class of 1973, Mary earned a Masters in Mathematics from Tufts and a Masters in Computer Science from Rutgers.
Mary enjoyed a varied career,...
Dieuvela Brunache
Sep 23, 2026
Dieuvela Brunache passed away on September 23, 2026. She was 88 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Dieuvela's life will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett on Saturday October 3rd at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Please go directly to church. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora...
John E. Tramondozzi
Sep 18, 2026
Dr. John Tramondozzi, Ph.D., of Malden passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, welcomed home by friend and partner Joseph Cesario. John was the son of the late Robert and Concetta (Cedrone) Tramondozzi of Malden. He is survived by his siter Antoinette and her husband Richard Port of Peabody, his sister Odilia "Tillie" Savage of Dennis, brother-in-law James DiBari of...
Susan L. (Fuller) Vacheresse
Sep 14, 2026
Susan L. Vacheresse passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren.
Susan was the former wife of Raymond and a beloved mother to Michelle, Scott, Rebecca, and the late Donald Vacheresse. She was a cherished Nana to Ashley Vacheresse, Elan Pinault, and Jeffrey Vacheresse. She is survived by her sister Sarah Fuller, sister-in-law...
Anna E. (Santos) Dell'Arciprete
Sep 13, 2026
Anna E. (Santos) Dell'Arciprete, age 91, passed peacefully at home on September 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A cherished resident of both Malden and formerly Medford, Anna's life was a testament to love and devotion.
Anna shared a beautiful marriage with her late husband, Nicholas Dell'Arciprete. She was the devoted daughter of the late Manuel and Mary Santos and...
Ralph Martone
Sep 10, 2026
Raffaele "Ralph" Martone, born January 1, 1930, in San Nicolo, Baronia, Italy, embraced a life rich in passion and dedication. Known for his love of gardening and golf, Ralph found joy in cooking and treasured moments spent with his family. A master tailor, he shared his craft by teaching clothing design at Boston's School of Fashion Design.
Ralph served honorably in...
William Eric "Yogi" Howse
Sep 4, 2026
William Eric Howse—known to virtually everyone as Yogi—passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved at MassArt on September 4, 2026.
An imposing figure to the uninitiated, he was renowned as a giant teddy bear with a mischievous streak, a sharp wit, and a heart big enough to fill every room he entered.
Yogi proved that path-clearing is a lifelong craft. As a...
Dennis A. Caci
Sep 4, 2026
Dennis Caci of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 77. Dennis was a spiritual man who enjoyed spending time at the Madonna in East Boston. He is survived by his daughters, Diane Sack and Christine Sheehan; their spouses, Scott Sack and Tim Sheehan; his grandchildren, Tyler Sheehan,...
Arielle Eugene
Aug 20, 2026
Arielle (Valcin) Eugene passed away on August 20, 2026. She was 69 years old.
Services will be held at the Freedom Hill Community Church, 77 Kennedy Drive, Malden on Saturday September 12 starting at 8:00am.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Christopher P. Reed
Aug 20, 2026
Christopher Paul Reed passed away on August 20, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born on March 25, 1953, in Malden, Massachusetts, Chris graduated from Medford Highschool and then went to East Coast Aero Tech. After that he worked at Transworld Services in Melrose for 45 years.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Chris was a dedicated family man. He loved his family and was...
Deborah Ann Valentine
Aug 19, 2026
Deborah Valentine of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Debbie’s greatest joy was her family, especially her three granddaughters, Aria, Liana, and Emerie. She loved being a grandmother and cherished every moment she could spend with them. She cared for them while their parents worked, made every effort to be there for their special...
Salvatore Bordonaro
Aug 19, 2026
Salvatore Bordonaro of Malden passed away on August 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old.
Salvatore found joy when he was having a glass of wine while watching family feud and playing Scopa.
Salvatore was the son of the late Calogero and Angela Bordonaro. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria A. (Mulone) Bordonaro. Salvatore...
Louise Ann Shamma
Aug 12, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Louise Ann Shamma of Melrose, Massachusetts, formerly of Malden, Massachusetts, who passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by her three loving children.
Louise was born on January 28, 1941, to Joseph and Mary Wedge. She lived a full life devoted to her family. Her children, grandchildren and...
Marie Gabriel Volcy
Aug 8, 2026
Marie Gabriel Volcy passed away peacefully at her home on August 8, 2026. She was 87 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Marie's life will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols Street, Everett on Saturday August 22nd at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A visiting hour will be held in the...
Donna M. Miller
Jul 27, 2026
Donna M. (Gillespie) Miller passed away at her home in Marietta, GA, on July 27, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born and raised in Malden, Donna grew up in the Linden area, where she acted as a second mother to the neighborhood kids. She graduated from Malden High School and worked as an office manager at Tufts Medical Center. Donna...
Gerard Montrose
Jul 25, 2026
Gerard Montrose, a master cabinet maker defined by his unwavering discipline and artistry, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on May 9, 1936, Gerard spent nine decades building a legacy of integrity, hard work, and profound dedication to his family and craft. He proudly brought his precise woodworking skills to New York, where he...
Bryan Sanchez
Jul 19, 2026
Bryan Sanchez passed away on July 19, 2026. He was 39 years old.
Visitation will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday July 23rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm. A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery, 501 North Ave., Wakefield on Friday July 24th at 12:00pm.
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