The Transcript & Journal

CIMORELLI, ANTHONY S., 84, The Villages, FL passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Anthony (Tony) was born in Somerville, MA on August 26, 1937. He was a long time Somerville resident and contributor who spent the last 24 years as a resident of The Villages in FL. Tony was predeceased by his parents, Dominick and Lena Cimorelli, and his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Cimorelli. Tony is survived by son Stephen A. Cimorelli; son Anthony L. (Lisa) Cimorelli, and grandchildren Ashley and Ryan and great-grandchildren Michael and Maverick; stepson Charles E. (Kathleen) Taylor and grandchildren Ryan and Wesley; brother Paul (Ruth) Cimorelli and brother Gary (Susan) Cimorelli and godchild Lou; and first...

Rita E. (Lane) O'Connor, 96, of Manchester, NH, died May 2, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born in Somerville, MA on July 10, 1925, she was the daughter of Thomas and Nellie (Lynch) Lane. Rita graduated from Somerville High School, Class of 1943. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker. In her early years, Rita was active in Saint Joseph Parish School, Somerville, as well as Somerville Little League and Girl Scouts. Rita served on the board of the William B. Cashin Senior Center. Rita will be remembered for her endless dedication to her family. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her endless pride and joy. She will be deeply...

Kerri Lynn Fernandez, 38, of North Reading, MA, passed away at home after a period of declining health on October 7, 2021. Born in Malden, MA on September 14, 1983, she was the daughter of Antonio Fernandez and the late Pamela (Killam) Fernandez. Kerri was raised in Somerville, MA and later lived in Raymond, NH and North Reading, MA. In her younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding. Kerri was extremely proud of overcoming addiction and had been sober for the past twelve years. In those twelve years, she met her partner, Baxter, with whom she had two sons, Conner and Colin. Kerri was an amazing mother, beloved partner, daughter and sister, who will be missed by all who knew her. Kerri is...

ALBANY- Eugene M. Melillo, 96, passed away on April 28, 2020 on his birthday. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Constanza Melillo in Somerville, MA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving his country during WWII, The Korean War and The Vietnam War. He was a retired MGySgt. Geno joined the Marines at 17 with his 3 brothers. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Certificate of Commendation and several other accommodations and awards for his many years of outstanding service. Throughout his life Geno continued to be active in the Marine Corps League and was celebrated this year for being the oldest Marine at the Annual...

Frances Catherine LoRusso, 72, of Brentwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 3, 2019. Born in Medford MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Pompeia (Corlito) LoRusso. A resident of the surrounding Boston area for most of her life, Frances graduated from Salem State College in 1969 and obtained her Master's in Education and Concentration in Guidance a few years later. She was the lead English teacher of Western Junior High School for many years then left teaching to become a certified purchasing manager for several corporations in Massachusetts. She loved to travel internationally, and frequently vacationed in York, Maine where she would rent a cottage to spend time with...