Rosalie Joan D'Agostino
Rosalie Joan D'Agostino, 56, died Sunday, September 1, 2002 at her home in Melrose, MA after a lengthily illness. Rosalie was born and educated in Malden graduating Malden High School with the Class of 1964. When she completed school she married and raised her family. Miss D'Agostino lived in Melrose, MA for the past ten years and was previously from Malden.
She is survived by her former husband, Ernest J. D'Agostino of NH, her sons, Steven P. D' Agostino of Tewksbury and Brian J. D' Agostino of Waltham, her brother, Ernest H. Le Blanc of Malden and three grandchildren.
She was born November 28, 1945 in Malden, MA the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Geraldine (Winter) Le Blanc.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Wednesday Sept. 4th from 6-9 PM
Graveside Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 5th at the Wyoming Cemetery, 205 Sylvan St. Melrose at 10:00 AM with Pastor Larry Starr of the Green Street Baptist Church officiating.
Brenda Leeann D'Amaral
Brenda Leeann D'Amaral, 44, of Malden, died Sunday, January 13, 2002 at her home in Malden, Massachusetts. Brenda was born and raised in Malden. She had attended Malden High School, and completed her education at Leslie College in Cambridge. One of her favorite pastimes was photography, a hobby that she was quite skilled at.
She is survived by her parents, Voltaire and Rita (Donohue) D'Amaral of Malden, her fiancé Daniel Connelly of Malden, her sons Daniel Rowland of FL, and Jason Rowland of Middleton, her brothers Michael D'Amaral of Malden, William D'Amaral of Everett, and Richard D'Amaral, and her sister Diana Thibert of Billerica.
Visitation will be held atthe Weir- MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi, Fellsway W., Medford. Rev. Joseph F. Scozello, S.T.L.,Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi will be officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden.
Charles D’Alessio
Retired City Clerk of Malden, MA
Charles D’Alessio, a native of Cambridge, was a resident of Malden for over 50 years and served as City Clerk there for four years during 1980 through January of 1984 when he retired. He died October 29 at the age of 88.
During his tenure as City Clerk of Malden, he acted as chief election official, coordinating and overseeing the voting process including tabulating, certifying and reporting the election results. He organized the agenda for city council meetings. He was appointed, by the then Governor King, as a commissioner to administer oaths of office to public officials.
Mr. D’Alessio served in WWII as an Army Air Corp Photographer. He then ran a corner grocery market in Cambridge. From there he worked as a salesman for a while. His career path then took a turn into various civic and public service positions where he found his niche demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills. He approached his duties in these positions with dedication and pride. They included service as Commercial Motor Vehicle Investigator, President of the Malden Cemetery Association, President of the Eastern Middlesex Realty Trust, Director of the Cedar program in Malden, and then culminating in his appointment as City Clerk of Malden.
He also started to become involved in the political arena. He was an area coordinator in the campaign of Francis Sargent for Massachusetts governor. He next took on the task of campaign manager for councilman candidate, Mike Morelli, which was a testy, hard fought battle in Malden’s Ward 3. These experiences led him to be asked to be campaign manager for two prominent Malden mayors, Jim Conway in the early 1990’s and the first run for office of Malden’s current mayor, Richard Howard, in 1996.
He was also involved in the Toastmasters organization winning many wards for his public speaking and speeches. He served in the Toastmaster leadership positions of President and Area Governor.
Other civic participation included acting as the Ward Three Association president for many years. His main responsibility in this role was the planning and coordinating of the annual Malden Ward Three Fourth of July celebration which was always a very popular and successful event. His civic devotion continued into his retirement years as he served as the Parking Clerk in Malden for ten plus years. He approached that responsibility with the same dedication, organization and pride that he demonstrated as City Clerk.
He is survived by his children and grandchildren; Gaetano (Skip) D’Alessio and his wife Terri of Colorado Springs, CO, Robert D’Alessio of Marina Del Ray, CA, Gail Tocco and her husband Andrew of Pelham, NH and Charles D’Alessio, Jr. and his wife Judy of Reading, grandchildren Matthew and Kara D’Alessio, Lauren and Valerie Tocco, Anthony, Charles III, Denise and Lisa D’Alessio.
Funeral will be held from the Weir~Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, on Wed., November 2nd. at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, followed by Entombment in Holy Cross mausoleum, Malden.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home in Malden.
In lieu of flowers (which can not be placed in the mausoleum), the family has requested that donations be made in Charlie’s memory to The Community Family, 121 Washington St., Medford, MA 02155 which will support their Alzheimer’s day care program.
Robert Floyd Daniels
Robert F. Daniels died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, he was 82. Born in Dover, NH on June 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Earl and Albertine (Hemon) Daniels. Bob and his family moved to Malden when he was still only a young boy. He attended Malden schools and eventually Malden High before leaving early to join the U.S. Marine Corps and fight for his country during World War II. He entered the service on November 10, 1943 and patrolled through the Philippines and the Pacific. Bob endured eight days of combat with the enemy at Tinian from August 2, 1944 to August 10, 1944. He was honorably discharged as a corporal on March 29, 1946. After his return from duty, Bob married his sweetheart, Annabelle Greenough on March 20, 1948 in Malden. The couple shared over 57 years of marriage together. Bob was employed as a driver for the MBTA but later became a Shop Steward for their office in Lynn. He worked there until his retirement in February of 1988. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #893 in Malden. In addition, Bob was a member of the VFW as well as the American Legion in Malden. He was an avid pool and poker player, enjoying many trips to Foxwoods with Annabelle. In his earlier years, he held a pilots license as well as a real estate license. Bob was a resident of Malden for over 70 years.
He is survived by his wife, Annabelle Daniels, his children, Gail and her husband, Thomas Robinson of Medford, Earl Daniels of Malden, and Judy and her husband, Roy Coffin of Malden, his grandchildren, Mandy, Stephanie, Roy, Danny, Stacy, Tara, and Leann as well as 3 great-grandchildren, his brother in-laws, David Greenough and his wife, Kathy of Medford and Richard Greenough of Malden, his sister-in-law, Ernestine Parziale of Wakefield, and his best friend, Peter Thurlow of Malden as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Daniels and his grandson Jason.
Visitation will be held at the Weir~MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home 144 Salem St. Malden on Friday, November 11, 2005 from 4-8 PM.
Funeral services will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church 297 Main St. Malden at 10 AM. Fr. Daniel J. Hickey, Pastor of Sacred Hearts Church will be celebrating the Mass. Burial will immediately follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
Virginia D. Davie
Virginia D. (Quinn) Davie, 85, died Friday, November 28, 2003 at the Harborside Health Care in Wakefield, MA. Mrs. Davie was a life long resident of Malden and worked as a housekeeper for the Schraffts Candy Co. in Charlestown until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Malden for many years.
She is survived by her son, Evan W. Davie and his wife Jaye, her daughter, Jane D. Crosby and her husband David all of Malden. Cherished grandmother of Scott Davie and his wife Gennifer of Malden, James Davie and his wife Alesha of Maine, Darlene Murray and her husband Chris of Malden, Evan Davie of Malden, Melinda Crosby of England and Daniel Crosby of Somerville and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander Davie, and her eight brothers and eight sisters.
She was born March 11, 1918 in Malden, MA the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Clark) Quinn.
Funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 493 Main St, Malden on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 11AM, followed by interment
in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
Visitation will be held at the Weir -MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Monday from 4-8PM.
Contributions in Virginia’s memory may be made to the Mystic Valley Elder Care Services, 300 Commercial St., Malden MA 02148.
June Ann De Avilla
June Ann De Avilla, 67, died suddenly, Thursday, March 15, 2001 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire. After being stricken with a heart attack at her home.June was born and educated in Malden and after competing high school went to work as a billing clerk for Gilchrist Department store of Malden. She had been a lifelong resident of Malden until moving to Londonderry, NH seven years ago. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Malden.
She is survived by her husband George, E. De Avilla of Londonderry, NH, her son, Michael E. De Avilla of Londonderry NH, her daughter, Jill A. Coakley of NH, her brother, Leo "Mike" Mc Donough of NH and three grandchildren.
She was born September 21, 1933 in Malden, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Leo E. and Effie E. (Goodwin) Mc Donough.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, MA on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 19, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, 297 Main St. Malden with the Rev. Daniel J. Hickey, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Ruth Johanna De Fazio
Ruth Johanna De Fazio, 79, died Sunday, November 3, 2002 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA. Ruth was born in Cambridge and educated in Malden schools. She went to work for Friend's Bean Co of Malden as a line operator in the production department and was employed there for over thirty years until it's closing. She then went to work for Malden Novelty Co. as a packer in the shipping department until her retirement in 1990. Mrs. De Fazio was a lifelong resident of Malden.
She is survived by her brothers; Henry B. Loritzen of Malden, her brother, Norman C. Loritzen of Malden, her sister, Laura E. Tiedman and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Augusta De Fazio of Malden.
She was born March 16, 1923 in Cambridge, Massachusetts the daughter of the late William and Aurora (Carlson) Lauritzen.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at the Weir MacCuish Funeral Home.Burial will be in the Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose.
Biagio Anthony De Fronzo
Biagio Anthony De Fronzo, 87, a retired office manager died Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at the Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic in Burlington, MA.He was born and educated in Boston and after completing school went to work for Eaton & Vance of Boston working in the mail room. He worked his way up in the firm thru the years and when he retired in 1984 at the age of seventy after fifty-five years with the firm he was the department manager of mutual fund ordering. He had been a resident of Malden for the past twenty three years having lived in Melrose for eighteen years after leaving Boston. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Malden, a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Leonard's Church in Boston, former member of St. Mary's Parish in Melrose and Past President of the Sons of Italy Lodge of Melrose.
He is survived by his wife, Anna R. (Rossi) De Fronzo of Malden, his son, Pasquale A. De Fronzo of Wilmington, his daughter, Carol Ann Sqroi of Westfield, his son, Stephen M. De Fronzo of Boston, his daughter, Elaine L. Costello of Malden, his sisters; Emma De Fronzo of Boston, Esther Chiulli of Malden, Helen Longo of Melrose and Antoinetta Amari of Malden.
He was preceded in death by his brother Michael De Fronzo.
He was born January 1, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts the son of the late Pasquale and Maria C. (D'Ambrosia) De Fronzo.
Visitation will be held at the Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Friday , Jan. 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Contribution in his memory may be made to the, Rett Syndrome Assoc, 217 South St., Waltham, MA 02453 Funeral from the Weir - Mac Cuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem St. , Malden at 10:00 AM with the Rev. John A. Daly, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church officiating. Entombment will follow at the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Malden.
Mildred Frances De Prey
Mildred Frances De Prey, 86, died Sunday, January 6, 2002 at the Peabody Glen Nursing Home in Peabody, MA. Mildred was born and educated in Boston and after completing high school was employed as a waitress for Claire's Restaurant in Boston for over ten years. When she was married she moved to Brighton where she resided until moving to Malden thirty-two years ago.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol J. Bracey of Malden, her grandsons, John A. Certusi, Jr. of GA and James Certusi of Medford, MA and her great grandsons John A. Certusi, III , Jamie Certusi both of GA, and James, Certusi , Jr. of Medford.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar L. De Prey formerly of Malden her son John A. Certusi, Sr. formerly of GA and her brother Henry Smith formerly of Boston.
She was born March 7, 1915 in Boston, MA. the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Campbell) Smith.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden MA. on Tuesday, January 8th, from 9-11 AM
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Weir Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.
Susan De Prizio
Susan De Prizio, 89, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, MA after a brief illness. Susie was born in Boston and educated in Revere schools. When she completed high school she entered The Little Sisters of the Poor Convent in Somerville. She served in the order as a nurse in Somerville, Indiana , France and Germantown, PA. When she left the order in 1952 she settled in Malden and worked as a nurses assistant at the Malden Hospital for twenty-five years retiring in 1977. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Malden. Miss De Prizio lived in Malden, MA for over fifty years and was previously from Revere.
She is survived by her niece, Margaret Hansen of Rowley, her nephew, Joseph Barone of Lynn and her niece, Deanna Guida of Malden.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Guida, formerly of Malden and her sister, Angelina Barone, formerly of Revere. .
She was born May 19, 1912 in Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella De Prizio.
Contributions in Susie’s memory may be made to the Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St. Malden, MA 02148
Funeral from the Weir Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street Malden on Thursday March 14th at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 297 Main Street, Malden at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Daniel J. Hickey, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Emma Mary DeMarco
Emma M. (Zampitella) DeMarco, 87, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. Born in Malden on February 19, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Morrello) Zampitella. She married her childhood sweetheart, Domenic J. DeMarco, on September 3, 1939 at St. Joseph’s Church. The couple spent more than 30 years in marriage together until Domenic’s passing in1971. She was a life member of the Maplewood Court Catholic Daughters of America and also was a post-retiree volunteer at the Melrose – Wakefield Hospital. Emma was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and a life-long resident of Malden.
She is survived by her children, Samuel and his wife, Nancy DeMarco of Lynnfield, Paula and her husband, John Carley of Lynnfield and Diane DeMarco of Melrose, her grandchildren, Anne DeMarco-Marcoux and her husband, Paul Marcoux of Portsmouth, NH, and Peter DeMarco of Somerville, her great-grandchildren, Patrick, Alex, and Samantha Marcoux, all of Portsmouth, NH, her sister, Rita Tsika of Malden, her nieces, Mary LaFauci and Jane Murphy as well as her caregiver, Maria Tamagna, RN.
Funeral from the Weir~MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home. 144 Salem St. Malden on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem St. Malden at 10 AM. Fr. John Farrell of Our Lady of the Assumption in Lynnfield will be celebrating the Mass. Burial will immediately follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
Visitation will be held at funeral home on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 from 2-4 & 6-9 PM.
At the request of Emma’s family, flowers have been omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Emma’s memory can be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Cornea Unit, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114 or Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Cardiac Care, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
Thomas John DeVincentis
Thomas John DeVincentis, 42, of Saugus, formerly of Malden, died suddenly on Saturday, October 30, at his home. Tommy was born and raised in Malden, one of nine children. He graduated from Malden High School with the class of 1980. Tommy was the owner of a wholesale meat and provisions company, Chatham Provisions, and serviced many restaurants and stores in the Malden area. Tom was an avid sports fan, and was a person who enjoyed living life to it's fullest.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph F. and Louise A (McAllister) DeVincentis, of Malden, his brothers and sisters, Joseph A. and wife Roni E. DeVincentis of Danvers, Paul H.and wife Marie G. DeVincentis of Malden, Lynn A. McCoy of Peabody, Nancy J. and husband Tony Fermano of Peabody, Diane M. Rocci of Everett, Joyce L. and husband Michael Munroe of Peabody, Robert F. and wife MaryDeVincentis of Malden, and Gary S. and wife Tricia DeVincentis of Walpole. He is also survived by a very dear friend Lisa DiFiore of Saugus, eighteen nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
Funeral from the Weir Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street Malden on Thurs. Nov 4th, at 9 :00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem St. Malden at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden,.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Nov 3rd, from 4-8 PM. Contributions in Tom’s Memory may be made to the Golden Tornado Scholarship Fund, C/O Golden Tornado Club, 140 West ST. Malden MA, 02148
Almando Frank DeVito
Almando Frank DeVito, 79, died Thursday, May 1, 2003 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA. Frank was born, raised and educated in E. Boston and joined the CCC (Civilian Concervation Corp) during the Great Depression. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He saw extensive action in several Pacific campaigns aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph and survived several kamikaze attacks which crippled his ship in the battle for Iwo Jima after which he was highly decorated for his bravery, receiving the Naval Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and several battle stars. Following W.W. II Mr. De Vito joined the Army National Guard , serving in the Nike and Ajax Missile Divisions in Massachusetts and Texas. When he left the military he went to work for Jordan Marsh Co. and Allied Stores in the shipping and receiving department and was employed there for over thirty years until his retirement in 1993. Frank has been a resident of Malden for the past forty-two years and was previously from East Boston. He was a former member of E. Boston V.F.W. and liked to bowl.
He is survived by his wife Mary (Hajinlian) De Vito of Malden,, his daughter, Loretta Christoforo of Arlington, his son, Michael De Vito of Saugus and his grandsons, John Christoforo and Michael Christoforo both of Arlington.
He was born November 11, 1923 in East Boston, Massachusetts the son of the late Salvatore and Elvira (Puiia) DeVito.
Contributions in “Frank’s” memory may be made to the Association of First Corp Cadets, 227 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02116.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Father Vasken A. Kouzouian of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Sherman A. “AL” Dean
Sherman A. “Al” Dean, 69, a Sr. Production Manager for Polcari's Enterprize of Charlestown, where he had worked for the last 17 years died suddenly, Tuesday evening , December 26, 2000 at his home in Stoneham, MA. Mr. Dean was born in Orleans, MA. He was a graduate of Malden High School Class of 1948. Mr. Dean was a Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and after his discharge from the service Al worked as a machinist with the former Diamond Crystal of Woburn for 15 years. Later he managed the former German Club in Malden. Mr. Dean had lived in Stoneham, MA for the last year and a half and was previously from Malden were he had lived for 25 years. And Saugus for 18 years. Al was a avid Boston sports fan.
He is survived by his wife Mary T. (Gannon) Dean of Stoneham and his son, Jayar S. Dean of Malden.
He was born February 15, 1931 in Orleans, MA the son of Elizabeth D. Dean.
Visitation will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Funeral Home on Thursday Dec. 28th. from 4-8PM.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 29, 2000 at 11:00A.M. at the funeral home with the Rev. Randall P. Ferrara of The First Church in Malden Congregational officiating. Cremation will follow in the Woodlawn Crematory in Everett.
Lillian Marie Demers
Lillian Marie (Pigeon) Demers, 92, a retired housewife from Malden, died Monday, October 2, 2000 at the Annemark Nursing Home in North Revere, after a short illness. Mrs. Demers had lived in Revere, MA for last 6 years and was previously a life long resident of Malden. She was born and educated in Everett, MA and after her marriage to her husband Elmer J. Demers in 1925 they settled in Malden.
Mrs. Demers was a life long communicant of St. Joseph's Church, in Malden and was a avid bingo player. She was also a member of the 630 Club in Malden.
She is survived by John G. Demers (Son) of Kennebunk, ME, Louise M. Bodvar (Daughter) of Revere, MA, Muriel E. McFarland (Daughter) of Melrose, MA, Thomas W. McFarland (Son-in-law) of Melrose, MA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer J. Demers, her father, Louis S. Pigeon, and her mother, Mary F. (Conly), Louis Pigeon (Brother), Sister Mary Eucharistia S.J.C. (Sister) and Ethel Moister (Sister).
She was born February 10, 1908 in Everett, MA.
Private funeral mass will be held on Wednesday morning.
Burial will be private in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park. Peabody, MA.
Edith Margaret Dennis
Edith M. Dennis died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, she was 90. Born in Melrose on June 27, 1915, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Jordan) Dennis. Edith was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. After high school, she helped the WWII war effort by going to work at Lawson Aircraft parts. Edith started as an etcher and had worked her way to inspector before leaving. Following that job, she went to work at Commercial Union Insurance as a bookkeeper. She worked for there for the next ten years until her retirement. Edith was a charter member of the Forest Dale Community Church and was very active in all church activities including acting in many plays. When her mobility became limited, she joined the First Church of Malden, Congregational. Edith was also a past member of the Eastern Star. Ms. Dennis was a life-long resident of Malden.
She is survived by her niece, Doris Barnes of Malden and great-nieces, Alice Casamento of Malden and Elizabeth Bustin of Tewksbury as well as many other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Goldsmith and Ethel Goldsmith, and her brothers, John "Pat" Dennis, Colin H. Dennis, and Louis W. Dennis, and her niece Margaret Scribner and nephew Lloyd Goldsmith.
Visitation will be held at the Weir~MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden on Monday, October, 24, 2005 from 9 to11 AM.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 24, 2005 immediately following the visitation at 11AM. Rev. Paul C. Mc Pheeters of Forest Dale Community Church and Rev. Rebecca Girash of The First Church of Malden, Congregational will be officiating the funeral. Burial will immediately follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
Contributions in Edith’s memory may be made to the Forest Dale Community Church 235 Forest St. Malden or to a charity of one’s choice.
Florence Dorothy Dennison
Florence D. Dennison, 92, died Tuesday evening, November 15, 2005 at the Dexter House Nursing Home in Malden. Florence was born September 23, 1913 in Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada and was the daughter of the late Alexander & Annie (Frost) Murphy.
She came to this country in the 1920’s and settled in Cambridge. Florence worked for the National Biscuit Company, located in Cambridge for many years. She later married her sweetheart Roger S. Dennison on April 5, 1942 in Cambridge.. The couple settled in Malden and raised their three children, living in the same house for over sixty years.
Florence later worked for the Malden Public Schools, as a cook at the Holmes school and then as the head cook at the central kitchen preparing food for the children and meals for the elderly in Malden. She worked over thirty years and retired in 1991. She was member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Malden.
She is survived by her son Larry R. Dennison and his wife Catherine T. Dennison of Natick and her twin brother, Ethren B. Murphy of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, her cherished grandchildren, Andrew R. and Christopher F. Dennison both of Malden and Katie C. Dennison of Natick. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and friends with whom she was very close to.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger S. Dennison, her father Alexander Murphy, her mother Annie (Frost) Murphy, and her daughter’s Cheryl S. and Norma L. Dennison, both formerly of Malden and her sister’s Edith D. Messenger formerly of NH, and Myra B. Murphy and her brother Ivan H. Murphy both formerly of Nova Scotia.
Visitation will be held at the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Friday, November 18, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Contributions in Florence’s memory maybe made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701-9376.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 11 AM in the First Baptist Church, 493 Main St., Malden. The Rev. Martha A. Dominy will be officiating.
Marilyn Joan Dezak
Marilyn J. (Muese) Pugliese-Dezak, 68, died after a long battle with cancer Tuesday, June 8th., at the Hospice House in Reading, MA. Marilyn was born in Boston, and raised in Chelsea, graduating from Chelsea High School with the class of 1953.
In her senior year of high school, she began working for the New England Telephone Co. in Chelsea as an operator. She later became a supervisor before retiring in 1991 from the Malden office of Verizon after twenty-five years of service. After her retirement she became a Traffic Supervisor for the City of Melrose, before moving to Florida.Marilyn had completed clown college in Florida, and was known as "Hi Love" the Clown to all her friends in Florida. Marilyn resided in Nalcrest, FL for nine years until she returned to Melrose for health reasons in 2002. She was active with the Baldwin Apples, a Square Dance ensemble, for over ten years, and was a member of the Melrose VFW Post # 2394 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 893 Malden.
She is survived by, her sons Peter A. Dezak and his wife Caitlin of Woburn, Dean A. Dezak, and his wife Kerrie of Weare, NH Her sisters Betty Giguere of Spencer, and Katherine Canelas of North Tewksbury, her sisters-in-law Gloria Benedict of Revere and Barbara D'Allesandra of Saugus, her cherished grandchildren Amanda Dezak, Mitchell Dezak, Cameron Dezak, and Colton Dezak. Marilyn was also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family has asked that contributions in Marilyn's memory be made to the Hospice House, 320 Haverhill St. Reading, MA 01867.
Funeral will be held from the Weir-Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Salem St., Malden, on Friday, June 11 at 9AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main St., Malden at 10AM. The Rev. Daniel J. Hickey will be the celebrate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Walter Alexander Dezak
Walter Alexander Dezak, 64, a foreman for Howood-Globe, where he worked for over 42 years, died Saturday, August 10, 2002 in Melrose. "Pete" was born in Boston and educated in Malden schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1955 after he completed school and served during the Korean Conflict as well as the Vietnam era. When he was discharged in 1958 he returned to Malden and went to work for Hopwood-Globe of Malden. This was a metal plating company where he was employed for over forty two years as a foreman. Mr. Dezak lived in Derry, New Hampshire for the past 15 Years and was previously from Malden.
He is survived by his former wife Marilyn Dezak, and of Nalcrest, FL, formerly of Melrose, and his sons, Dean A. Dezak and his wife Kerri, and Peter A. Dezak, and his wife Caitlin, of Woburn, and his grandchildren, Amanda, Mitchell, Cameron, & Colton Dezak.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wladislaw and Myrtle (Coffin) Dezak.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 - 8 PM
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 14th at 10:00 AM, at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, at Cremation will follow in the Woodlawn Crematory in Everett.
Ernest DiBattista
Ernest DiBattista, 87, longtime resident of Malden, and owner of Malden Broadway Autobody, died Monday, February 14, 2005 in Melrose, after a brief illness.Ernie was born in Italy, and at an early age he moved to the United States where he settled in Malden. After he completed his education, he took an apprenticeship for auto body repair, and then he opened his own shop, Malden Broadway Auto Body. He and his brother Anthony ran the shop for 50 years until his son Frank took over the day to day operations fifteen years ago. In 1941 he married his sweetheart, Yolanda Renzella, and the two would share the next 63 years together raising their family. Ernie was an active member with the Malden Elks Lodge 965, and the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1910 in Malden. Ernie valued a hard days work and had a strong work ethic, but also enjoyed taking nights out dancing with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Yolanda (Renzella) DiBattista of Malden, his daughters Judith Y. Sullivan of Malden, and Joan Barron of Malden, his son Frank E. and wife Eileen M. DiBattista of Boston, his brother Anthony DiBattista of Everett, his sister, Anna D'Angelo of Malden, as well as five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, and Liberato (Corda) DiBattista.
Funeral will be held from the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 10A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11A.M. in Sacred Hearts Church.Fr. Daniel J. Hickey, Pastor of the church will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Visitation will be held at funeral home on Wednesday, February 16th from 4-8 PM
Contributions in Ernie’s memory may be made to Hallmark Health Hospice, 100 Hospital Road, Malden MA 02148
Nancy DiCicco
Nancy DiCicco, 82, died Sunday, November 09, 2003 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts. Nancy was born and raised in the west end of Boston. After graduating from high School, she married her husband Roy DiCicco. The two eventually settled in Winthrop, and remained there until Roy's passing a few years ago. Recently she moved to Acton to be closer to her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter Rosemary DiCicco of CT, her son Roy DiCicco, Jr. of Saugus, her daughter, Nancy DiCicco of Ayer, her son Robert DiCicco of Boston, and her granddaughters Britany and Tracy DiCicco.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy, and her parents, Domenic and Rose (Morello) Noe.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, on Thursday from 11 - 1 PM.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home.Burial will be in the Woodlawn Crematory in Everett.
John James DiGregorio Sr.
John James DiGregorio Sr., 63, a longtime resident of Malden, died Tues, March 29th at his home in Malden. John was born and raised in East Boston. After attending E. Boston High School, John enlisted in the US Army, and served during the Vietnam Era.
Soon after his discharge, he married his sweetheart, Regina M. Rogers, and the two shared over 40 years together raising their family. After their marriage, the two moved to Everett for a short time before settling in Malden. John was a member of Sacred Hearts Parish in Malden, and was a past member of the Knights of Columbus in Everett. He enjoyed cooking and preparing food for parties and banquets, and was especially skillful with arranging fruit baskets. John was also an avid sports enthusiast, and enjoyed watching all the local sports teams.
He is survived by his wife Regina M. ( Rogers) of Malden, his daughters, Regina M. and husband Rick DiDonato of Everett, Carolyn and husband Joseph Genualdo of Malden, Annmarie DiGregorio of Malden, Teresa Vongsa of Everett, Janice P. and husband Brian Peters of Somerville, his son John J. Digregorio Jr., his bothers, Joseph DiGregorio of Malden, and Pasquale "Pat" DiGregorio of Easton, as well as 8 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Contributions in John’s memory may be made to United Cerebral Palsy Association of Metro Boston, 71 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472.
Funeral services will be held from the funeral home on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 8:00 A.M. for a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace, 194 Nichols Street, Chelsea at 9AM. . Fr. James J. Barry of Our Lady of Grace will be officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Gerald John Di Minico
Gerald John Di Minico, 68, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, MA. Jerry was born and educated in Malden graduating Malden High School with The Class of 1955. He then went on to Northeastern University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He then worked for a number of Engineering firms surveying and designing structural steel in the Boston area. He worked for Howard Needles of Boston in that capacity for a number of years. He then went to work for Fay, Spofford and Thorndike of Boston doing the preliminary survey work for the Big Dig which he was very proud of, retiring in 1994. He was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church of Melrose. Mr. Di Minico lived in Melrose, Massachusetts for thirty eight years and was previously from Malden .
He is survived by his wife Mary C. (Sestito) Di Minico of Melrose, His daughters; Lisa M. Trodden of Reading, Deborah L. Winslow of Melrose, his sisters; Lucille Palladino of Malden, Carol Dingivan of Mansfield and his grandaughters; Jennifer & Julie Trodden , and Sarah Winslow
He was born December 10, 1935 in Malden, MA. the son of the late Angelo and Rose (Ruggiero) Di Minico.
Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, on Monday June 28th from 4-8 PM
Contributions in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, P.O. Box 55257 Boston, MA 02205-8626
Funeral services from the funeral home on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 9:00 A.M, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 41 Myrtle St. Melrose at 10:00 A.M. with Father John J. Ronaghan of Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation officiating. Burial will be in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.
Mary Catherine DiMinico
Mary C. (Sestito) DiMinico, 69, died suddenly Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2005 at her home in Melrose, MA. Mary was born in Malden and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School Class of 1953; she continued her education at the Catherine Gibbs SecretCourier School in Boston for two years. Mary was later employed at the Boston Navel Ship Yard, in Boston for the next two years and then the Grants Department Store in Malden as a bookkeeper for two years. She married her sweetheart Gerald, on August 18, 1956 at the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. The couple moved to Stoneham for a few years, an eventually moved to Melrose and raised their two daughters. Mary enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family at their vacation home in Bartlett, NH. Mrs. DiMinico had lived in Melrose, MA for last thirty-nine years.
She is survived by her daughters, LisaM. Trodden of Reading, DeborahL. Winslow of Melrose and her cherished granddaughters, Jennifer and Julie Trodden and Sarah Winslow.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald J. DiMinico, her father Vito Sestito, her mother Marie Obid, her brother’s Vito & Joseph Sestito.
She was born April 23, 1935 in Malden, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Vito and Marie (Obid) Sestito.
Contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St., Malden, MA 02148,
Funeral from the Weir-Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Monday February 14, 2005 at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 4 Myrtle St., Melrose at 10 AM with Fr. John M. Sullivan as the celebrant. Burial will be in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.
Emily DiNunzio
Emily DiNunzio of Wakefield died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, she was 82. Born in East Boston, MA on November 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Marciano) DiNunzio. Emily was a graduate of high school in East Boston and briefly worked for the Bell Telephone Co. until illness forced her into retirement. Miss DiNunzio lived in Wakefield for the past five years.
She is survived by her brother, William and his wife, Lucille M. DiNunzio of Malden, her niece, Laura L. Murray of Malden and Donna Vining of Saugus, and her nephew and Paul DiNunzio of Tewksbury as well as other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony and James DiNunzio, and her sister Lena Cucciaro.
Funeral services will be held privately. Contributions in Emily’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Florence Marion DiSanto
Florence M. DiSanto, 82, died Saturday, March 23, at the New England Medical Center in Boston after a prolonged illness. Florence was born in Everett, and was a graduate of Malden High School. Florence worked for many years as an administrative assistant for Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Danvers office and later worked for the National Bank in Everett for ten years. Florence was a longtime member of the First Church in Malden Congregational and had been a life long resident of Malden.
She is survived by many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Albertina Palmgren, and her brother, Vinnie DiSanto formerly of Malden.
Friends are welcomed to visitation one hour prior to the memorial service on Friday, March 29th. at 11AM, in the Weir- MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden. The Rev. Randall P. Ferrara and Rev. Shawn Bracebridge of The First Church in Malden, Congregational will be co-officiating.
Stanley Nilsson Dickinson
Stanley N. Dickinson, 93, died Tuesday evening, November 11, 2003 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, after a short illness. Mr. Dickinson was born in Cambridge and moved at an early age with his family to Maine, where he was educated in the Maine school system and later attending a local community college for two years. Stan left Maine and worked different jobs traveling as a truck driver and working as
a supervisor for the W.P.A.Work Force in different parts of the country. Stan moved to Massachusetts after having lived or worked in forty-six of the forty-eight states in the country. He had never been to Washington State or Florida. He moved to Malden in 1938 and married Lillian F. Lewis at St. Paul's Episcopal Parish on November 8, 1938 and they were married for sixty-four years until Lillian's passing on March 18, 2002.
Stan was the owner of the Warren Studio of Photography from 1940 - 1945 and later worked for Boston Woven Hose in Boston from 1946-1948. In 1948 Stan started working for Mystic Valley Gas Company and later became Vice President of Home Heating and Installations. Stan worked there for twenty-seven years and retired in 1975. Stan later worked as a Fuller Brush salesman from 1975-1990.
Stan had been a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, Malden since 1938 and served as the Senior Warden as well as Junior Warden, Vestryman, Chairman of the Organ Restoration Fund, President of the Retired Men's Club, Senior Usher and Past President Malden Council of Churches. He was the Past Master of the Lodge of Strling, member of Royal Arch Chapter, Beauseant Palestine Comandery and was a member of the Aleppo Temple Shriners and the Malden Square and Compass Club. He was on the Board of Director's of the Malden Fresh Air Camp, Waitts Mountain and member of AARP of Malden. He was a local and national Republican Party member and Blood Drive Chairman with the Malden Red Cross. Stan was a retired Sergeant for Malden Auxiliary Police and served for twenty years.
Mr. Dickinson is survived by his son, Anthony N. Dickinson of Malden, his sisters Mildred Thomsen of SC, Jennie Mayeux of LA, June Robinson of RI and his brother Richard Dickinson of CT.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian F. (Lewis) Dickinson , his father Henry T. Dickinson, and his mother Ester T. Nilsson his brothers and sisters Leslie, Ruth Palmer, John, Phillip, Rebecca, Earl and Oscar Dickinson.
Visiting hours will be at the Weir-Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9PM. A Masonic Service will be held on Friday evening at 8 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 15th. in St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, 26 Washington St., Malden at 10AM. Fr. JC Woods will be the celebrant. A committal service will conclude in the Woodlawn Chapel of the Woodlawn Cemetery after the Mass. Interment
in Forest Dale Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions in Stanley's memory be made to the Dickinson Fund care of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, 26 Washington St. Malden, MA.
Lillian F. Dickinson
Lillian F. (Lewis) Dickinson, 93, died Monday, March 18, 2002 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, MA after a short illness. She was a life long resident of Malden and a graduate of Malden High School Class of 1926B. She was a member of the Ecce Signum Sorority & Usona at Malden High School. She was also a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs School of Business, in Boston. Lillian was the assistant of Dr. William Rolland, the Chair of the Ophthalmology Department of Boston University, from 1927-1947. Later on she was a medical secretary for Dr. Leo Lynch of Malden. Lillian was a life
long member of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish and was a founding member and past President of St. Anne's Guild. Lillian was one of the first women to sit on the Vestry of the church. She was the oldest living member of St. Paul's Parish. Lillian also was a member of the Malden Council of Churches. She was one of the first women in Malden to work for Malden's Welcome Wagon, welcoming new families into the city. She and her husband Stanley had been married for 63 years and had resided at the Davenport Memorial Home, 70 Salem St., Malden, since the spring of 1999.
Lillian is survived by her husband, Stanley N. Dickinson of Malden, her son, Anthony N. Dickinson of Malden and a cousin, Joan Potter of Melrose.
She was born August 1, 1908 in Everett, MA, the daughter of the late Anthony J. Lewis and Annie (Frazier) Lewis.
Visitation will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden, on Friday, March 22nd. from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contribution in her memory be made to the Dickinson Fund at St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, 26 Washington St., Malden, MA 02148.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 23rd., 11AM, in St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, 26 Washington St., Malden. Fr. J.C. Woods of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish will be the celebrant. A committal service will conclude in the Woodlawn Chapel of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett after the Mass. Interment
in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden at a later date.
Therese Dilg
Therese (Hofer) Dilg, 78, a housewife,died Thursday, January 17, 2002 at Center for Optimum Care in Wakefield, MA
Therese was born and educated in Germany and came to the United States in August of 1958. She married Gerhard A. Dilg on Oct. 27, 1958in the Holy Trinity Church in Boston. They resided in Malden for over 44 years.
Therese was known for her lovely flower gardens that she kept in her front and backyards. Gardening was her favorite pastime, she spent many hours tending to them and also loved to keep window flower boxes in the windows of the house.
She is survived by her husband, Gerhard A. Dilg of Malden, her sisters Maria Colerico of Malden and Josephine Buchl of Munich, Germany, her niece Wiltrud Rasmussen of Vermont, her nephew Werner Colerico of Wakefield and many grandnieces.
She was born May 31, 1923 in Germany, and was the daughter of the late Josef and Katharina (Hargassner) Hofer.
Visiting hours have been omitted
A Memorial Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main St., Malden, on Monday, January 21, at 11 AM. The Rev. Frances E. Sullivanwill be the celebrant. In lieu of flowers contributions in Therese's memory maybe made to the Hospice Care Inc. 41 Montvale Ave. Stoneham, MA 02180.
