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John J. Preziosi

John J. Preziosi

Sep 20, 2009

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John J. Preziosi passed away on September 20, 2009 at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea. He was 92 years old. Born and raised in East Boston, John moved to the Upper Highlands in Medford where he lived for 30 years. He has been a resident of the Soldiers Home in Chelsea for the past 20 years. John, along...

Laudcie Lucien

Laudcie Lucien

Sep 18, 2009

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Laudcie Lucien passed away on September 18, 2009 after a short illness. She was 45 years old. Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Laudcie had been a resident of Malden for the past 2 years, coming from Haiti to be with her sister. Laudcie was the devoted mother of Myrthil Munancie. She was the daughter of the late Smith Lucien....

Ralph A. Zampitella

Ralph A. Zampitella

Aug 25, 2009

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Ralph A. Zampitella passed away on August 25, 2009. He was 81 years old. Born and raised in Malden, Ralph graduated from Malden High School and earned an Associates Degree from Wentworth College. He was self-employed, owning and operating Ralph A. Zampitella Builder for over 40 years. Ralph was a longtime parishioner of Saint Joseph's Church in Malden...

Lillian M. (Grande) Brandano

Lillian M. (Grande) Brandano

Aug 22, 2009

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Lillian M. (Grande) Brandano passed away on August 22, 2009 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was 88 years old. A life long resident of Malden, Lillian had worked in Converse Rubber Co. She also owned and operated Brandano's Restaurant in Malden, along with her husband Anthony J. Brandano, for over 35 years. Lillian was preceded in death...

Albert Trevisone

Albert Trevisone

Aug 16, 2009

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Albert Trevisone passed away on August 16, 2009 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old. Born and raised in Boston's North End, Albert met and fell in love with Frances M. (Gaeta) Trevisone. They married in September of 1937 and moved to Mill Street in Malden where they lived and started...

Francis X. O'Malley

Francis X. O'Malley

Aug 7, 2009

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Francis X. O'Malley passed away on August 7, 2009. He was 80 years old. Born in Boston, Francis grew up in Charlestown and was a longtime resident of Malden. He worked for Boston and Main Railroad for 30 years and was a custodian at the East Boston Police Department. Francis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and...

Jacob "Jake" E. Ofcharsky

Jacob "Jake" E. Ofcharsky

Aug 7, 2009

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Jacob "Jake" E. Ofcharsky passed away on August 7, 2009 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. He was 88 years old. Born in Olyphant, PA, Jacob had been a resident of Malden for over 60 years. He was retired from the Malden Police Department where he had worked for 32 years. Jacob was an avid golfer and loved to...

Joseph C. Melanson

Joseph C. Melanson

Aug 1, 2009

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Joseph C. Melanson passed away on August 1, 2009. He was 86 years old. Born in Lynn, Joseph was a longtime resident of Malden and had worked for General Electric in Lynn for 30 years. He was a member of the country band Arizona Pals (Buck Mason) where he played bass fiddle. Joseph also worked part-time as a...

Lonnie E. “Jonesy” Jones

Lonnie E. “Jonesy” Jones

Jul 27, 2009

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Lonnie E. "Jonesy" Jones passed away on July 27, 2009. He was 66 years old and was a lifelong resident of Malden. Lonnie was the beloved father of Christopher S. "Jonesy" Jones of Melrose and the loving son of the late Cecil P. and Edna (Sperry) Jones. He was the dear brother of the late Larry Dean and...

Jerome J. “Joe” Riccio

Jerome J. “Joe” Riccio

Jul 24, 2009

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Jerome J. "Joe" Riccio passed away on July 24, 2009. He was 78 year old. Born and raised in the West End of Boston, Jerome graduated from Boston Technical High School and Northeastern University. He was a resident of Arlington for 55 years and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Jerome served in the United States...

Patricia Spatola

Patricia Spatola

Jul 18, 2009

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Patricia F. (Morin) Spatola passed in Florida on July 18, 2009. She was 80 years old. She was the devoted wife of Alfred J. Spatola. Beloved mother of Dawna Garabedian of Tewksbury, John Spatola and his wife Sally of Rowley, David Spatola and his wife Donna of Pelham, NH and the late Debora MacDonald. Sister of Claire Colburn...

Jerry L. Marini

Jerry L. Marini

Jul 16, 2009

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Jerry L. Marini passed away on July 16, 2009. He was 68 years old. Born and raised in Malden, Jerry moved to Medford where he had been a resident for many years. He was also affiliated with Project Triangle and Tri-City. Jerry was the loving son of the late Gerardo and Jennie (Cardarelli) Marini. He was the dear...

Esther B. (Rideout) Colotti

Esther B. (Rideout) Colotti

Jul 1, 2009

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Esther B. (Rideout) Colotti passed away on July 1, 2009. She was 91 years old. Born in Canada, Esther grew up in Somerville and was a longtime resident of Everett. She was an avid Bingo player and loved to play the lottery. She also enjoyed many activities at the Bear Hill Nursing Home. Esther was the devoted wife...

Genevive Grunning

Genevive Grunning

Jun 29, 2009

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Genevive "Jackie" (Amelio) Grunning passed away on June 29, 2009 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was 78 years old. Born in Boston, Jackie was a lifelong resident of Malden. She worked for several years as a nurses aid at the Dexter House Nursing Home in Malden. Jackie was an avid Bingo player but especially loved to...

Maria T. (Brogna) Romano

Maria T. (Brogna) Romano

Jun 21, 2009

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Maria T. (Brogna) Romano passed away suddenly on June 21, 2009. She was 89 years old. Born and raised in East Boston, Maria was a longtime resident of Malden. She loved playing bingo and cards and was a member of the V.I.P. Bowling League for 45 years at Ryan Amusements. Maria was the devoted wife of the late...

Annamaria (Previtera) Petrillo

Annamaria (Previtera) Petrillo

Jun 10, 2009

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AnnaMaria (Previtera) Petrillo passed away on June 10, 2009. She was 73 years old. Born in Italy, AnnaMaria attended nursing school and worked as a nursing technician. She has been a resident of Malden for 45 years and was the owner of Petrillo Photo Studio in Malden. AnnaMaria was the devoted wife of Pompilio Petrillo, her husband of...

Grace M. (Terrio) Cantone

Grace M. (Terrio) Cantone

Jun 5, 2009

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Grace M. (Terrio) Cantone passed away on June 5, 2009 at the age of 87. She was a lifelong resident of Medford and was the devoted wife of Cueso "Phil" Cantone for 68 years. Grace was the beloved mother of John Cantone and his wife Flora of Medford, Phillip Cantone and his wife Kathy of Abington, Sandra Tringale...

George C. Mercurio

George C. Mercurio

May 27, 2009

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George C. Mercurio passed away on May 27, 2009. He was 78 years old. Born and raised in Malden, George was a lifelong resident of the city. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he had worked for many years. George was the...

Jennie (Palazzuolo) Molinari

Jennie (Palazzuolo) Molinari

May 26, 2009

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Jennie (Palazzuolo) Molinari passed away on May 26, 2009 at the age of 80. She was born in Boston, grew up in East Boston and was a longtime resident of Malden. Jennie was the beloved mother of Donna Walsh and her husband Tom of Malden, Philip Molinari and his wife Lisa of Everett and the late Sandra Molinari....

George P. Spadafora

George P. Spadafora

May 23, 2009

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George P. Spadafora passed away on May 23, 2009. He was 96 years old. Born in Melrose, his home for the past 43 years, George was also a longtime resident of Malden. He served as a Staff Seargent in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the former owner of Spadco Tire and Supply Co. of...

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