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Elizabeth R. (Perna) Decandia "Nana"
Feb 21, 2011
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 the...
Robert Berte
Feb 16, 2011
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 the...
Marion Ann (Conserva) Doherty
Feb 12, 2011
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 family...
Donna M. Fanelle
Feb 6, 2011
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 late...
Anthony F. Pasquale
Feb 3, 2011
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) Pasquale,...
Joseph A. Ledonne
Feb 1, 2011
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 Club...
Paul M. Howard
Feb 1, 2011
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 and...
Vance P. Ferratusco
Jan 27, 2011
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 son...
William E. Risteen
Jan 18, 2011
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 Earl...
Michael E. Santilli
Jan 17, 2011
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 and...
Phyllis M. (Manupelli) Lucantoni
Jan 15, 2011
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 many...
Barbara A. Phillips
Jan 12, 2011
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, Lawrence,...
Anna E. (Duggan) Esposito
Jan 6, 2011
Anna E. (Duggan) Esposito passed away on January 6, 2011. She was 73 years old. Born in Cambridge, Anna was a life long resident of Malden before moving to Revere to live with her son. She worked for 30 years with Malden Hospital as a visiting nurse and also for the city of Everett working the polls during voting...
Helen L. (Malerba) Falzone
Jan 4, 2011
Helen L. (Malerba) Falzone passed away on January 4, 2011 at the age of 83. She was born and raised in Malden and was a longtime resident of East Boston. Helen was the devoted wife of Joseph Falzone, her husband of 61 years. She was the stepmother of Hevinlee Melton of IN and the dear sister of the late...
Charles J. Ciacera
Jan 3, 2011
Charles J. Ciacera passed away on January 3, 2011. He was 81 years old. Born in Cambridge, Charles grew up in Everett. He lived in Malden and Medford for a short time before moving to Stoneham where he lived for many years. Charles worked as an engineering assistant at MIT University for 40 years and was a United States...
Felix E. Aviles
Dec 28, 2010
Felix E. Aviles passed away on December 28, 2010. He was 61 years old. Felix was the beloved father of Dianna, Hilda, Peter and Alex Aviles. He was the dear brother of Nelly, Francisco, Pedro, Walter and Edith Aviles, Angel, Renee and Fernando Peralta, Elsie and Norma Aviles, Patricia Bustos and the late Armando Aviles. Felix is the cherished...
Teresa H. (Santoro) Figelski
Dec 21, 2010
Teresa H. (Santoro) Figelski passed away on December 21, 2010. She was 87 years old. Born and raised in Malden, Teresa worked for Converse Rubber for 45 years. Teresa was the beloved mother of Lorraine Figelski of Malden. She was the dear sister of Olga Foti and the late Anna Agresta, Velma Martino and Tony Santoro. She is also...
Eleanor R. (Marino) Molinari
Dec 4, 2010
Eleanor R. (Marino) Molinari passed away on December 4, 2010. She was 86 years old. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Eleanor was born and raised in Malden. She was married to the late Frank Molinari, her husband of 62 years. Eleanor was a member of St. Peter's Church Sodality, the Women's Auxillary of ITAM Club of Malden and was...
James V. Dipaola
Nov 27, 2010
James V. DiPaola, Middlesex County Sheriff, passed away on November 27, 2010. He was 57 years old. Jim was a lifelong resident of Malden and was the devoted husband of Adeline "Addie" (Izzicupo) DiPaola. He was the beloved father of Jennifer Perna and her husband Joseph of Wilmington, Jaime Kenny and her husband Chris of Marshfield and Jillian Orcione...
Wilfreda A. “Freda” (Emerson) Martineau
Nov 26, 2010
Wilfreda A. "Freda" (Emerson) Martineau passed away on November 26, 2010. She was 53 years old. Born and raised in Lynn, Freda was a longtime resident of Malden. She worked at the Mass General Hospital as a medical assistant for 4 years and was married to Richard Martineau for 22 years Freda was the beloved mother of James Kivlehan...
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