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Jeffrey M. Taylor
Mar 22, 2025
Jeffrey Michael Taylor, 49, of Malden, passed away at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Jeff was born on July 17, 1975, in Malden, Massachusetts, and was a devoted and adored father to Phoebe, 6, Charlotte, 12, and Emily, 18, and loving husband and best friend for nearly 30 years to Ariane (Schena) "Ari" Taylor of Malden. The son...
John P. "Jackie" Leahy
Mar 20, 2025
Leahy, John Patrick (Jackie) was born to Patrick and Hannah (Sullivan) Leahy on April 16, 1937 and died on March 20, 2025. John emigrated to the United States in 1956. He joined the U.S. Army Engineers and was assigned to Georgia and Germany. Thereafter, he obtained his U.S. citizenship. On June 27, 1964, John married his wonderful wife Sally...
Alice Teixeira Dasilva
Mar 19, 2025
Alice Teixeira Barbosa da Silva, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025 at her residence in Malden, Massachusetts. She was born on March 31, 1919 in Sao Filipe, Fogo, Cabo Verde, a daughter of Francisco José Barbosa and Maria dos Reis Teixeira. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joao Barbosa da Silva,...
Dorothy J. (Sears) Giggie
Mar 15, 2025
Dorothy J. (Sears) Giggie passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2025. She was 95 years old. A funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday March 24th at 9:30am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private.
Mary D. (Tramondozzi) Dibari
Mar 13, 2025
DiBari, Mary (formerly Tramondozzi) of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 13, 2025. Beloved wife of James DiBari. Devoted mother of Loretta (Bob) Puopolo of Saugus, Carol (Michael) Hooper of Malden, and Marilyn (Larry) D'Amato of Saugus. Cherished Grandma of Julianne (Mario), James (Danielle), Maria (Elijah), Michael (Jessica), Nicholas, Alicia (Daniel), Craig, Adam, Daniel,...
Mary Jo Moro
Mar 12, 2025
Our beloved mother, Mary Jo Moro, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Mary Jo was born in Boston on November 13, 1942 eldest daughter of Joseph H. Smallcomb and Mary (Perks) Smallcomb and sister to Margaret (Peggy), Judith, Kathleen, Joseph, John and Richard. She was...
Marie Francoise Rosemond
Mar 8, 2025
Marie Francoise Rosemond of Malden, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was 71 years old. Visitation will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Tuesday March 18th from 10:00am-12:30pm, followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 12:30pm. Interment will be in Forest Dale cemetery, Malden.
Marie I. Noel
Feb 27, 2025
Marie I. Noel of Malden, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old. Marie was the loving mother of Mackendy Noel, Gubonx Noel, Akim Noel, Schmidt Noel, Jean Exon Noel, Evelyne Noel and Jacquelin Noel. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865...
Suyun Weng
Feb 24, 2025
Suyun Weng of Malden, passed away on February 24, 2025. She was 85 years old. Funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday March 6th from 10:00am-1:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private.
Joseph F. Wierszchalek
Feb 22, 2025
Joseph F. Wierszchalek, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 22, 2025. He was 85 years old. Born on September 10, 1939, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to the late Frank Wierszchalek and Anna Kupzcewski. Joseph was a retired demolition laborer and was known for his hard work and commitment. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 65...
Ochemie Florvil-Quessa
Feb 22, 2025
Ochemie Florvil-Quessa passed away on February 22, 2025. She was 82 years old. Funeral service will be held at Grace Church of God, 257 Pearl St., Malden on Friday March 7th at 9:30am. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday March 6th from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Interment will be in...
Cynthia M. "Cookie" Silva
Feb 21, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend Cynthia M Silva "Cookie" who peacefully departed this life on February 21, 2025, at the age of 82. She is survived by her daughter Susan (Fernandez) Dowdie and her Son in-law Dale Dowdie of Malden MA, and her Beloved Son- John J...
Peter M. Sanangelo Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
Peter Michael Sanangelo Sr entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2025. He was 65yrs old. Born in Malden he was the beloved and only son to the late Peter and Betty Sanangelo of Malden. Father to Michelle Sanangelo and the late Peter Michael Sanangelo Jr of Malden. Grandfather of Maxwell Sproules of Whitman. Brother of Ken Watson, Carl...
Carmela (Careri) Leuzzi
Feb 8, 2025
Carmela Leuzzi passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2025. She was 93 years old. Carmela was born on September 23, 1931, in Rosario, Argentina to the late Domenico Careri and Caterina (Pitasi). Her family returned to Calabria, Italy where she grew up. After her marriage to Giuseppe, they immigrated to the United States in...
Lorraine M. (Young) Brogna
Feb 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother and grandmother, Lorraine Brogna, who left us on February 8, 2025, after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, laughter, kindness and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister who was always there when we...
Carolyn A. (Doherty) Brown
Feb 7, 2025
Carolyn A. (Doherty) Brown passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 62 years old. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Charlestown and attended Charlestown High School. She went on to attend school for a higher education and then worked as a personal care assistant....
Callixte Katagurutse
Jan 31, 2025
Callixte Katagurutse, a beloved resident of Malden, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Born on September 24, 1944, in Nyamitaba Masisi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Callixte was one of ten children of Mukagaga Mukaruziga and Piere Rwasamanzi. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Callixte is survived...
Ann Louise Riley-Ellis
Jan 30, 2025
Ann Louise Riley-Ellis September 15, 1949 - January 30, 2025 Ann Louise Ellis (Riley) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and loved ones, on January 30, 2025 at the age of 75. Ann was a lifetime resident of Malden. She dedicated years of her life as a special education teacher at the Medford elementary public schools. She was...
Raymond A. Mercier
Jan 30, 2025
Raymond A. Mercier passed away on January 30, 2025. He was 83 years old. Raymond was the dear brother of Linda Williams and her husband Allen of Haverhill. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday February 8th from 11:00am-1:00pm...
Mary E. (Castles) Bechet
Jan 25, 2025
Mary E. (Castles) Bechet passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at home in the care of her daughters and Tufts Home Hospice. She was 96 years old. Born and raised in Medford, Mary married Frank, the love of her life, in 1951. She started her family in Hyde Park and then moved to Norwood in 1960. She lived...
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