Joseph O. "Joe" Danca Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Obituary
Joseph O. "Joe" Danca Jr., a long-time resident of Malden passed away on January 10, 2023. Joe proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era and remained committed to his fellow servicemen. For many years, Joe owned and operated Danca Insurance and Danca Associates alongside his father and wife. He was a member and past commander of the...
Jerome Joseph “Jerry” Squadrito
Jan 10, 2023
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Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Squadrito of Revere, formerly of Malden and East Boston passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on January 10, 2023 at the age of 83. Jerome was born on July 5, 1939 and was the son of the late Jerome and Martha (Giunta) Squadrito of East Boston. Survived by his brother Thomas Squadrito and his...
Abelino Martinez Madrid
Jan 6, 2023
Obituary
Abelino Martinez Madrid of Malden, passed away on January 6, 2023. He was 63 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Abelino's life will be held in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 134 Norfolk Street, Cambridge on Wednesday January 18th at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be held at the...
John "Jack" Drane
Jan 6, 2023
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John "Jack" Drane passed away on January 6, 2023. He was 74 years old. Born in Medford, Jack was a longtime resident of Malden and Wakefield. He graduated from Malden High School and married his high school sweetheart, Claire with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Jack worked in the automotive industry as a parts manager...
Joseph A. Fontana
Jan 5, 2023
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Joseph A. Fontana passed away on January 5, 2023. He was 97 years old. Born in Boston, Joseph was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII and had retired from the Malden Fire Department as a Captain with 32 years of service. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife...
Lucille A. (O'Grady) Russell
Jan 3, 2023
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Lucille A. (O'Grady) Russell passed away on January 3, 2022. She was 67 years old. Lucille was a longtime resident od Everett and worked for the Everett School System for many years. Lucille was the wife of the late Douglas J. Russell. She was the daughter of the late John and Carmela (Lucci) O'Grady. Lucille was the beloved...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Prince) O'Brien
Dec 26, 2022
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Elizabeth (Prince) O'Brien of Melrose (previously of Malden) passed away peacefully December 26 at the age of 93, surrounded by her grateful and loving family. Elizabeth, known as Betty to her many friends and family, was a longtime beloved and active member of the Joseph T Cefalo Memorial Complex community. Betty was born November 22, 1929, in Everett,...
Caroline Debernado
Dec 22, 2022
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Caroline DeBernado, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away on December 22, 2022. She was 96 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Caroline's life will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden on Thursday December 29th at 10:00am. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Boston.
Jason D. Sokolowski
Dec 20, 2022
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Jason D. Sokolowski passed away on December 20, 2022. He was 53 years old. Jason was a longtime resident of Malden and formerly of Everett, and was a longtime employee of New England Coffee in Malden. Jason was the beloved son of Stanley and Barbara (Sullivan) Sokolowski. He was the loving brother of Amie Stone and dear uncle...
John C. "Espo" Esposito
Dec 13, 2022
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John C. "Espo" Esposito of Malden, passed away on December 13, 2022. He was 58 years old. John formerly worked for many years as a baker at Esposito's bakery in Revere and was a longtime employee for the United States Postal Service where he recently retired. He was an avid sports fan and longtime member of the Irish...
Debra Bartlett-Willcox
Dec 13, 2022
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Debra Bartlett-Willcox passed away on December 13, 2022. She was 65 years old. A longtime resident of Malden, Debra had worked for the Commonwealth of Mass Department of Education. She was the former wife of William "Billy" Wilcox and daughter of Patricia (Jenkins) Bartlett and the late Sidney R. Bartlett. Debra was the loving mother of Kelsey A....
Barbara A. (Dececca) Dionne
Dec 9, 2022
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Barbara Ann (DeCecca) Dionne, born in Wakefield, MA to Frank and Mabel DeCecca on September 19, 1932, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 9, 2022. Barbara is survived by her loving husband John J. Dionne of 71 years, her daughter Michelle and son in-law Garry Johnson, and son Joseph and daughter in-law Bernice...
Olganathar T. Nadarajah
Dec 9, 2022
Obituary
Olganathar T. Nadarajah of Malden, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022. He was 92 years old. Service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Tuesday December 13th from 5:00pm-8:00pm, and again on Wednesday morning starting at 8:00am followed by procession to Woodlawn Crematory in Everett.
Thomas Richard "Trucker" Roberts
Dec 9, 2022
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of an amazing, memorable man, Thomas Richard "Trucker" Roberts on December 9, 2022. Tom was the devoted husband of Marisa (Cila) Roberts for 33 years. He was the loving, adoring father of Marina and her husband Peter Joseph of Hingham and the dedicated brother-in-law of Lori A....
Gene R. Zampitella
Dec 9, 2022
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Gene R. Zampitella, of Saugus formerly of Malden, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2022. He was 73 years old. Gene was the beloved husband of Yolanda (Ricciardone) Zampitella. He was the son of the late Rocco and Adeline (Ortolani) Zampitella. Gene was the loving father of Jennifer Riera and her husband Salvatore of Saugus, Danielle Zampitella of...
Ann (Diblasio) Bateman
Dec 5, 2022
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Ann (DiBlasio) Bateman passed away on December 5, 2022 at the age of 71. Ann was special to everyone she met. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. She was a loving wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, an aunt, and someone you could trust no matter the circumstance. She was a special human being because...
Harriet Frances (Olsen) Digiovanni
Nov 28, 2022
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Harriet Frances (Olsen) DiGiovanni of Malden passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old. Harriet was beloved by and devoted to her family and friends. Up until COVID, she was heavily involved with St. Joseph Parish of Malden as a member of the Women's Club and Catholic...
Domenica Della Gatta
Nov 26, 2022
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Domenica (Franca) Della Gatta (Russo) of Malden, formerly of Cardito, Naples, Italy passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. She was 82 years old. Domenica, "Mom", "Nonna", will be remembered for her selfless, loving spirit and love for her family and friends. She was devoted to her husband of 61 years, Joseph Della Gatta and they shared a...
Tara Anne Perna
Nov 26, 2022
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Tara Anne Perna of Wakefield, formerly of Malden, passed away on November 26, 2022 after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was 45 years old. Tara will be remembered for her real personality, sense of humor, and her infectious laugh. Tara was able to find humor even in the most difficult of times. Tara is survived by...
Thang Thi Pham
Nov 25, 2022
Obituary
Thang Thi Pham of Malden, passed away on November 25, 2022. She was 79 years old. Service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday November 28th from 4:00pm-8:00pm and again on Tuesday morning November 29th from 8:00am-11:00am before leaving in procession to Woodlawn Crematory in Everett.
