Christopher P. “Chris” Thomas, beloved husband of Cheryl (Oliveria) Thomas and devoted father of Courtney, passed away on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at the age of 49.  Born in Malden, he is the loving son of Peter and Mary Ann (Artesani) Thomas. Chris entertained his family with jokes, his fine singing and his quick wit.  The life of the party, he made friends wherever he went; you’d often find him with them at his favorite hometown spots.  Chris...

Elissa R. Haley, a life long resident of Somerville devoted and deeply loved daughter of Tricia Sahlas of Everett and Bill Haley of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Elissa was a loyal and genuine person.  When she loved, she loved hard.  She had an infectious sense of humor and a smile that could light up a room.  Elissa enjoyed her cream of wheat from the neighborhood restaurant and a daily iced coffee at...

Matthew F. Sullivan, beloved husband of the late Elaine (Madden) Sullivan, passed away on Monday, September 13th, 2022 at the age of 89.  Born and raised in Cambridge, he is the beloved son of the late Henry and Ethel (Doucette) Sullivan.   Matthew was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He worked as a Sheriff in the Middlesex Sheriff's Department for over 30 years until his retirement.  Matthew enjoyed watching...

Marino, Lorenzo -Of Medford, Sept. 11th. Brother of Luisa Marino of Cambridge, Lecia DiLabio of Italy and the late Luciano and Lelio Marino and Lena DiPaolo. Brother in law of Anna Maria Marino of North Reading. Lorenzo is also survived by his nieces Laura of North Reading, Lorraine of San Francisco and their families. Relatives and friends are most respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte. 62), North Reading on Friday, Sept. 16th at...

Francesco Nicola Vigorito, Jr. , of Reading, beloved son of Frank and Jeanette (Quiles) Vigorito, passed away on Monday, September 5th, 2022, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, at the age of 21. Affectionately known as Frankie, he lived a life like none other.  Born into a devoted and loving family, they made sure Frankie lived life to it’s fullest.  Frankie attended and graduated from the Cotting School in Lexington. He was a sports fanatic, often...

Walter "Wally" G. Chisholm, of Tewksbury, formerly of Somerville, passed away at the age of 69 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by loving wife, Donna (DiLello); children, Nicole (Chisholm) Desaulniers and her husband Pierre, Chris and his wife Laura Giannelli, Jen and her husband Zach Martinez; and granddaughter, Alyson Desaulniers, fondly known as "Little One". Wally was the son of the late William Sr. and Doris (Jackson) Chisholm; brother of...

Devoted husband of Theresa (Adario) Ewald; proud father of Eric J. Ewald and daughter-in-law Stephanie Lenzi of Andover, Liana Ewald and son-in-law Satish Eraly of Andover, and Alyssa Weber and son-in-law John Weber of Westford; adoring grandfather to Alex, Lily, Evie, Mia, Thomas, Daniel, and Benjamin. Eric Walther Ewald was born in Philadelphia in 1940. He and his brother Dale were raised in Frenchtown, New Jersey by their mother Evelyn, a schoolteacher, principal, and one-term mayor of...

Marysue L. Giordano passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard; her son, Mark and daughter-in-law, Heather; her son Andrew; sisters Karen, Jane, and Lynda; brother-in-law Robert and sister-in-law Martha; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Marysue, known affectionally by some as “Curlysue,” was born in Melrose, MA on July 31st, 1943 to Joseph and Mary O’Connell.  After receiving her degree from...

  Virginia L. (DeVito) Horn, 89, of Rockport, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on August 29.  Virginia (Ginny to her friends) was the only child of Divina and Samuel DeVito. Her cousins from the DeCamillis, DeRocco, Lombardi, Altobelli, and DeVito families were like siblings to her. She grew up in the Maplewood section of Malden. Ginny graduated from Malden High School in 1950 where she met her future husband, Bernard...

Aurelia Alexandra Erickson, having lived a full and love-filled life of 96 years, passed away peacefully, with all her devoted daughters by her side on Saturday, August 27th.    She was predeceased by her husband, parents, sisters, brother, many aunts, uncles, and cousins and many friends. While alert and active, living independently until a week before she passed, she missed her many friends and relatives who had predeceased her.  In her younger...