Obituaries 01-08-2014

Ruth Elisabeth Chandler

Of Melrose, Formerly of Everett

Ruth Elisabeth (Caines) Chandler of Melrose, a former resident of Everett and wife of the late James Howard Chandler, died peacefully at home on December 30 at the age of 99 ½ . Ruth was educated in the Everett and Cambridge school systems. She worked for the Watertown Arsenal and the Department of Transportation for many years where she was chief of the small purchasing division until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Everett for many years where she was involved in many social events. Ruth was President of the Women’s Progressive Club of Everett, which was started by her mother, Mary Caines. She also belonged to Friends of the Library, taught knitting and crocheting, ran trips for scholarships, and in her retirement, she traveled throughout the United States and Europe. She was the oldest of 11 children of the late Joseph and Mary (Cox) Caines and was pre-deceased by her brothers David, Laughton, Richard Sr., Conrad and William Caines and her sisters, Mary, Marion, and Helene.

She leaves her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Alleyne and her husband, Odrick of North Reading; granddaughter, Sonya Edwards and her husband, Stephen Edwards, Sr. of Saugus, and her great grandchildren, Stephen Jr. and Shelbi. She also leaves a sister Margaret “Peggy” Faison of Malden and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be sorely missed. A memorial service for Ruth was held on Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church, Everett. Interment was be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 67 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149. For guestbook: www.solimine.com

Elinore Margaret Grande

Former Everett Resident, Brought Joy and Happiness into All The Lives Around Her

Elinore Margaret (Schwerdt) Grande peacefully passed into heaven on October 6, 2013. Her children were with her until the end. Born in Everett in 1922, she graduated from Everett High School in 1940 and worked as a telephone operator until marrying the love of her life in 1944. Her husband, Walter Grande, also graduated from Everett High School and served in the United States Air Force his entire career. Elinore brought joy and happiness into the lives of all around her. Her many friends kept in touch with her through the years. She looked forward to the Christmas season and the many cards and letters and the news they brought. Her love of travel and her circle of traveling friends gave her a “second family” whose friendship played an important part in her life. It was said that to know her was to love her. She had a keen sense of humor and loved to entertain with tricks she learned from her mother and father. She frequently would break out in song, many humorous, and favorites from the 40’s era. Dancing with her husband kept her young and she always had a bright smile when dancing. A strong social life and family was her hallmark. In her own words, “she was a keeper!” A dedicated mother, Elinore is survived by four children: Walter Jr., Diane Gross, Cheryl Heinz and Brad; her cherished grandchildren: Joe, Kimberley, Brian, Meredy, JW, Mike, Jessica, and Rachel and nine great grandchildren, all of whom she was especially fond of. Her niece, Stephanie, also held a special place in her heart. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery alongside her husband who preceded her in death.

Edward Nadolny

Of Chelsea, formerly of Everett

Edward P. Nadolny of Chelsea, formerly of Everett, died on December 25. A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was the beloved husband of the late Rose (Salamone); dear and devoted father of Daniel Nadolny and Rose Paradiso and her life partner, George Steuber of Everett; brother of the late Charles and Alex Nadolny and Helen Carberry; loving grandfather of Stephanie and Samuel Paradiso, III and great-grandfather of three great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Mary Nadolny of Everett. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Edward’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Tuesday morning, Dec. 31 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by his Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Contributions in Edward’s memory to St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, would be sincerely appreciated.

Rocco Viglietti

Of Saugus, formerly of Everett

Rocco Viglietti of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 30. Born in Montemurro, Italy, he was the beloved husband of Teresa (Ruotolo); beloved father of Rosanna DelGreco and her husband, Robert of Revere, Anthony Viglietti of Marblehead, Tina McCormick of Malden, and Claudia Beaulieu and her husband, Bruce of Boca Raton, Florida; loving brother of Berardino Viglietti, Maria Presta, Anna Graziano and Donata Colaiacovo and the late Guisseppe Viglietti, Carmella Fanuele and Antoinetta Galli and is also survived by seven beloved grandchildren: Michael, Robert, Nicholas, Madison, Anthony, Bruce and Pia as well as by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were by the Salvatore, Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Interment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rocco’s memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or pancan.org; or the American Heart Assoc. , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. roccofuneralhomes.com

James McMahon, Jr.

Retired Truck Driver and Teamsters’ Union Member

James A. McMahon, Jr. of Everett, formerly of Worcester, died on December 28 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett.

He was 81 years old. Born in Boston and a resident of Everett for many years before taking residence at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, he worked as a truck driver for Sanborn Trucking. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of the Teamsters’ Union Local 25. He was the beloved son of the late James and Christine (Tanish) McMahon; dear and devoted brother of Janet Martignetti of Everett and the late Thomas and Ronald McMahon, Catherine Clark, Rosanna Jones and Marjorie Leavitt; loving uncle of Alfred Martignetti, Louise Knox and Janet Coleman and is also survived by many more nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend James’ graveside service with military honors at the Forest Dale Cemetery, 150 Forest St., Malden today, Wednesday, January 8 at 1:15 p.m. Contributions in James’ memory to the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Family Council, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, would be sincerely appreciated. Arrangements by Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett.

Elizabeth Burley-Palmer

Lifelong Everett Resident

Elizabeth “Betty” (White) Burley-Palmer, a lifelong resident of Everett, died on December 30. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Palmer; loving mother of John W. Burley and his wife, Kim, James Burley and his wife, Tammy, Betty Haskell and Brian Burley, and loving step-mom to Vincent Palmer’s children; loving sister of Neal, John, Eileen, Dan and Ed White, Phyllis Tamagna, Marylou Walsh and Jeanne Zarrillo, and the late Nancy Palmer and Emily Pittsley and a loving Nana to Amanda, Brandon, Rachelle, and Rebecca Burley, Chris Haskell and his wife, Jenna, Scott Haskell and his wife, Lisa, and Kerri Haskell; loving great-grandmother to Cody and Dash Haskell. Services for Betty will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd., Lilburn, GA 30047. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Homes 1877-71ROCCO www.roccofuneralhomes.com

Vincenzo Ciancio

Member of Sons of Orsogna Club of Everett

Vincenzo Ciancio of East Boston died on December 28. Born in Orsogna, Abruzzi, Italy and a late member of the Sons of Orsogna Club of Everett, he was the beloved husband of Milena (Coviello); father of Carmen and his wife, Maria of Reading, Maria of East Boston, Angela Walsh and her husband, Paul of East Boston, Elena Scarpone of Tewksbury and Vincent and his wife, Michele of Tewksbury. He was the son of the late Camilo and Maria; brother of Maria Desiderio, Rocco Ciancio of Wakefield, the late Catarina Penaglia and Assunta “Sue” D’Alleva and is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were by the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.www.roccofuneralhomes.com

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