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Rose M. (Russo) Elliott
Mar 22, 2011
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Rose M. (Russo) Elliott passed away on March 22, 2011. She was 84 years old. Born in Malden, Rose was a lifelong resident of the city and had worked for many years at the Converse Rubber Factory in Malden. Rose was the devoted wife of the late Roger Elliott. She was the loving sister of Caroline Santolucito, Frank...
Jerry C. Rocco
Mar 13, 2011
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Jerry C. Rocco passed away on March 13, 2011. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Boston's North End, Jerry was a longtime resident of Malden and had worked in the produce business for many years. Jerry was the devoted husband of Antonette "Netta" (Aniello) Rocco, his wife of 62 years. He was the beloved father...
Dorothy L. (Caiazzo) Tortorella
Mar 10, 2011
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Dorothy L. (Caiazzo) Tortorella passed away on March 10, 2011. She was 79 years old. Born and raised in Everett, Dorothy was a longtime resident of Malden. She worked at Costco in Everett as a demonstrator and was married to the late Anthony Tortorella for 53 years. Dorothy was the dear sister of Clara DiGiantomasso and the late...
Peter F. Tomasello
Feb 26, 2011
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Peter F. Tomasello passed away on February 26, 2011. He was 90 years old. Born and raised in Norwood, Peter moved to Malden at the age of 14 and has lived there ever since. He worked for Converse Rubber Co. for many years and retired from the Cambridge Courthouse as a clerk (Third District Court). Peter served his...
Julia “May” (Dunne) Lydon
Feb 25, 2011
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Julia "May" (Dunne) Lydon passed away on February 25, 2011. She was 86 years old. Born in Boston, Julia was a longtime resident of both Quincy and Dorchester before moving to Malden. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Castle Island Association. Julia was the devoted wife of the late James Lydon. She was the...
Yvanne Cassamajor
Feb 25, 2011
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Yvanne Cassamajor passed away on February 25, 2011. She was 59 years old. Born in Haiti, Yvanne has been a resident of Medford for 15 years. She worked as an Assistant Nurse at the Youville House Assisted Living in Cambridge. Yvanne was the former wife of Yves Cassamajor. She was the beloved mother of Marie Dessejour of Malden...
Melvin E. Witham
Feb 23, 2011
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Melvin E. Witham passed away on February 23, 2011. He was 75 years old. Born in Waltham, Melvin was a resident of Saugus and had formerly lived in Colorado. He worked for both General Electric Co. and General Eastern Co. for many years and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Melvin was the devoted...
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Dam
Feb 22, 2011
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Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dam passed away suddenly on February 22, 2011. She was 67 years old. Born in Chelsea, Betty was a life long resident of Malden prior to moving to Saugus a few years ago. She was the owner of DAB Business Services for more than 25 years. Dedicated to the community of Malden, Betty was a...
Elizabeth R. (Perna) Decandia "Nana"
Feb 21, 2011
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Elizabeth R. (Perna) DeCandia "Nana" passed away on February 21, 2011. She was 89 years old. A lifelong resident of Malden, Betty worked for Converse Rubber Co. in Malden for 15 years. She also worked for the Medford Public Schools in the cafeteria and Armatron Co. in Malden. Betty was a member of the Sons of Italy and...
Robert Berte
Feb 16, 2011
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Robert Berte passed away suddenly on February 16, 2011. He was 61 years old. Born and raised in Everett, Robert later moved to Malden where he had been a resident for many years. He worked for Mass Bay Commuter Rail, formerly B&M Railroad, and Amtrak where he was an employee for over 30 years. He also served in...
Marion Ann (Conserva) Doherty
Feb 12, 2011
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Marion Ann (Conserva) Doherty passed away on February 12, 2011. She was 86 years old. Born in Medford, Marion was a resident of Arlington, Lexington and West Dennis, MA before moving to Gainsville, VA where she resided for the past 4 years. Marion enjoyed family and wonderful times on Cape Cod. She loved cooking fabulous meals for her...
Donna M. Fanelle
Feb 6, 2011
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Donna M. Fanelle passed away on February 6, 2011. She was 56 years old. Born in Malden, Donna was a lifelong resident of Medford. She worked for the Massachusetts Commission For the Blind for over 30 years and was very involved with the Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden. Donna was the beloved daughter of Joseph Fanelle and his...
Anthony F. Pasquale
Feb 3, 2011
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Anthony F. Pasquale passed away on February 3, 2011. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Boston's North End, Anthony later moved to Malden where he resided for 55 years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked for the local 103 Bricklayers Union for over 50 years. Anthony was married to Phyllis (LaMattina)...
Joseph A. Ledonne
Feb 1, 2011
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Joseph A. LeDonne passed away on February 1, 2011. He was 72 years old. Born in Leominster, Joseph lived in Malden for 60 years before moving to Peabody where he resided for the past 6 years. He was married to Diane (Wedge) LeDonne, his devoted wife of 53 years. Joseph was a member of the St. Joseph's Men's...
Paul M. Howard
Feb 1, 2011
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Paul M. Howard passed away on February 1, 2011. He was 64 years old. Born in Quincy, Paul most recently resided in Malden. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. Paul was the loving husband of Jean Lee. He was the beloved father of Marissa Howard of Somerville and Erik Howard of Malden...
Vance P. Ferratusco
Jan 27, 2011
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Vance P. Ferratusco passed away suddenly on January 27, 2011. He was 29 years old. Born in Boston, Vance grew up in Malden. He was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School and worked at the Fire and Ice Restaurant in Cambridge. He was also a strong advocate for the It Gets Better Project. Vance was the beloved...
William E. Risteen
Jan 18, 2011
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William E. Risteen passed away on January 18, 2011. He was 77 years old. Born in Malden, William grew up in Everett and was a longtime resident of Malden. He worked at the Continental Can Co. in Malden for many years and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. William was the son of the late...
Michael E. Santilli
Jan 17, 2011
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Michael E. Santilli passed away on January 17, 2011. He was 85 years old. Born in Boston, Michael grew up in East Boston and was a longtime resident of Malden before moving to Medford. He was married to Ruth (Ahern) Santilli, his wife of 49 years and worked as a machinist for many years. Michael was a member...
Phyllis M. (Manupelli) Lucantoni
Jan 15, 2011
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Phyllis M. (Manupelli) Lucantoni passed away on January 15, 2011. She was 90 years old. Born and raised in Malden, Phyllis had lived in Melrose for the past 15 years. She was the devoted wife of Romeo Lucantoni, her husband of 48 years. Phyllis had worked at Lewis Candy and was a meat cutter at Mal's Supermarket for...
Barbara A. Phillips
Jan 12, 2011
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Phillips, Barbara A. of South Boston Jan. 12, 2011. Beloved mother of Ann Evangelista & her husband Lawrence of Malden,Harry Mules of S. Boston, Ronald Mules of S. Boston & his spouse Susan Armstrong, Stephen Mules of ME & the late Kevin Mules. Sister of Marguarite, Loretta, Danny & the late Jimmy & Claire. Cherished grandmother of Michelle,...
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