All Obituaries

APICELLA, Joseph R., "Joe" at 87 years of age. Beloved husband to the late Josephine Apicella of Saugus, died peacefully at his family home on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late Louis and Antoinette (Itrato) Apicella. He lived in Malden in his youth and then enlisted in the Army National Guard. Mr. Apicella worked for his fathers clothing factory business as a cutting room manager making children's clothes.  He then started his...

COPSON, William J., Jr.- Of Melrose, formerly of Malden, unexpectedly, January 21st. Devoted husband of Susan C. (Cavignano). Beloved father of Christopher Copson and his wife Amanda of Lynn, Samantha and Matthew Copson both of Melrose. Loving son of Ann Behen of Malden and the late William J. Copson, Sr. and John Behen. Brother of Karen Pimental and her husband Roy of Malden, Christine Rinaldi and Kevin Gover of Malden, Sean Copson and his wife Teresa of Malden, Tracey Giglio and her...

Elizabeth M. Meuse of Saugus, formerly of Chelsea, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on Sunday, January 15th surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Somerville where she attended St. Joseph’s Parochial School and later graduated from Somerville High School.  Daughter of the late Ralph and Claire Vezina and sister to the late Claire Rivard.  Beth moved her family to Chelsea in the early 80’s where she resided for almost 30 years.  She held...

BOMBARD, Cheryl M. (Copson)- Of Malden, November 21st. Devoted wife of David E. Bombard. Beloved mother of Tanya Bombard and Helder Lopes and James Bombard all of Malden and the late Kristin Bombard.  Daughter of Ann Behen of Malden and the late William Copson and John Behen. Sister of William Copson and wife Susan of Melrose, Karen Pimental and husband Roy of Malden, Christine Rinaldi and Kevin Gover of Malden, Sean Copson and wife Teresa of Malden, Tracey Giglio and husband...

OWEN, Laura M. (Bedney)- Of Malden, November 27th. Devoted wife of the late Alvin J. Owen. Beloved mother of Pamela MacPherson and her husband David and Randy Owen all of Malden. Daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Gedarewicz) Bedney. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Joly of Wakefield, Meghan Joly of Georgetown and Daniel Joly and his wife Kirsten of NH. Also lovingly survived by her great grandchildren, Aiden, Ambrose and Wylie. In accordance with her wishes, family...

MACCIOLI, Evelyn D. (O'Neil)- Of Malden, November 12th. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Maccioli. Beloved mother of William J. Maccioli of Hampstead, NH and Peter Maccioli and his wife Jennifer of Tewksbury. Sister of the late James, Lee, George, Gene and Robert O'Neil. Cherished grandmother of Marissa, Lisa and Sarah Maccioli. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden on Friday, November 18th...

RUGGIERO, Louise (Boudreau)- Of Malden, November 1st. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Ruggiero. Beloved mother of Paul Ruggiero and his wife Kathy, Joanne Ruggiero and the late Diane Ruggiero, James Ruggiero and his surviving wife Denise and Elise Donovan and her surviving husband Timothy. Daughter of the late Urie J. and Mary D. (Pothier) Boudreau. Sister of the late Catherine Glionna. Cherished grandmother of Paul Ruggiero and his wife Lisa, Jenna Marinello and her husband Louis, James...

BENCIC, Richard D., Sr.- Of Malden, October 26th. Devoted husband of the late Carolyn M. (Singelais). Beloved father of Stacey Bencic of Lynn, Chelly Vincent, Richard D. Bencic, Jr. and Kenneth Bencic all of Malden. Brother of Dianna Jones and Beverly Milner both of Indiana, Pennsylvania and Olga Fowler-Clough of Salem. Cherished grandfather of Krystall and Ashley Vincent. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the...

COTTER, James M.- Of Naples, ME formerly of Malden, October 23rd. Devoted husband of Debra (Lovejoy). Beloved father of James M. Cotter and his wife Lisa of Rowley and Jill Cotter and her partner Wayne Porter of Baltimore, MD. Son of the late James M., Sr. and Mary (Burke) Cotter. Brother of the late Rosemary Hartung. Cherished grandfather of Carmella, James IV and Ava and loving uncle of Kyra Hartung of Hudson, NH. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrated in...

BROWN, Mary T. (Doherty)- Of Malden, October 23rd. Devoted wife of the late Lawrence F. Brown, Sr. Beloved mother of Patricia Brangiforte and her husband Richard and Nancy Green and her husband Richard and the late Terri Brown and Lawrence F. Brown, Jr. Daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Hanton) Doherty. Sister of the late Anna, Louise, Paul and Charles. Also lovingly survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her daughter-in-law Donna Duggan. Family and...