Grace M. (Melanson) Mercurio of Saugus died peacefully on Tuesday, March 21st, at Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Saugus. She was 91 years old.
A native and long-time resident of Saugus, Grace was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Reva (Shmulenson) Melanson. She graduated from Saugus High School where she was actively involved in many clubs and activities. She remained close friends with many of her classmates and enjoyed monthly gatherings with them throughout her lifetime. Grace was a former secretary for both the G.E. and Harvard Pilgrim, and held a Hairdresser License. A member of the Lynn Arts Association, she was an avid painter, known for her beautiful and lively depictions of dogs. She also enjoyed her time at the Saugus Senior Center and the Lynn Senior Center where she took painting classes. She was especially fond of going out dancing, playing Bingo, and walking at the mall with her friends and former classmates.
Grace loved her large and adoring family. She cherished the births of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and supported them whenever possible by attending birthdays, plays, sporting events, graduations, backyard barbecues, and weddings. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and looked forward to annual family reunions at Salem Willows.
Grace is survived by four children: Victor DeRosa of Chelsea, Laura Ventura and her husband Guy of Saugus, Gracie DeRosa, and Maria DeRosa, both of CA. She is also survived by their father, Victor DeRosa of Medford, six grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, David DeRosa; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann DeRosa; sister, Nancy Cavalieri; and husband, George Mercurio. She will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace's memory may be made to Care Dimensions @giving.caredimensions.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave in Saugus, on Tuesday, March 28th, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, March 29th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus.
A native and long-time resident of Saugus, Grace was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Reva (Shmulenson) Melanson. She graduated from Saugus High School where she was actively involved in many clubs and activities. She remained close friends with many of her classmates and enjoyed monthly gatherings with them throughout her lifetime. Grace was a former secretary for both the G.E. and Harvard Pilgrim, and held a Hairdresser License. A member of the Lynn Arts Association, she was an avid painter, known for her beautiful and lively depictions of dogs. She also enjoyed her time at the Saugus Senior Center and the Lynn Senior Center where she took painting classes. She was especially fond of going out dancing, playing Bingo, and walking at the mall with her friends and former classmates.
Grace loved her large and adoring family. She cherished the births of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and supported them whenever possible by attending birthdays, plays, sporting events, graduations, backyard barbecues, and weddings. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and looked forward to annual family reunions at Salem Willows.
Grace is survived by four children: Victor DeRosa of Chelsea, Laura Ventura and her husband Guy of Saugus, Gracie DeRosa, and Maria DeRosa, both of CA. She is also survived by their father, Victor DeRosa of Medford, six grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, David DeRosa; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann DeRosa; sister, Nancy Cavalieri; and husband, George Mercurio. She will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace's memory may be made to Care Dimensions @giving.caredimensions.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave in Saugus, on Tuesday, March 28th, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, March 29th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus.
Grace M. (Melanson) Mercurio of Saugus died peacefully on Tuesday, March 21st, at Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Saugus. She was 91 years old.
A native and long-time resident of Saugus, Grace was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Reva (Shmulenson) Melanson. She graduated from Saugus High School where she was actively involved in many clubs and activities. She remained close friends with many of her classmates and enjoyed monthly gatherings with them throughout her lifetime. Grace was a former secretary for both the G.E. and Harvard Pilgrim, and held a Hairdresser License. A member of the Lynn Arts Association, she was an avid painter, known for her beautiful and lively depictions of dogs. She also enjoyed her time at the Saugus Senior Center and the Lynn Senior Center where she took painting classes. She was especially fond of going out dancing, playing Bingo, and walking at the mall with her friends and former classmates.
Grace loved her large and adoring family. She cherished the births of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and supported them whenever possible by attending birthdays, plays, sporting events, graduations, backyard barbecues, and weddings. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and looked forward to annual family reunions at Salem Willows.
Grace is survived by four children: Victor DeRosa of Chelsea, Laura Ventura and her husband Guy of Saugus, Gracie DeRosa, and Maria DeRosa, both of CA. She is also survived by their father, Victor DeRosa of Medford, six grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, David DeRosa; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann DeRosa; sister, Nancy Cavalieri; and husband, George Mercurio. She will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace's memory may be made to Care Dimensions @giving.caredimensions.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave in Saugus, on Tuesday, March 28th, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, March 29th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus.
A native and long-time resident of Saugus, Grace was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Reva (Shmulenson) Melanson. She graduated from Saugus High School where she was actively involved in many clubs and activities. She remained close friends with many of her classmates and enjoyed monthly gatherings with them throughout her lifetime. Grace was a former secretary for both the G.E. and Harvard Pilgrim, and held a Hairdresser License. A member of the Lynn Arts Association, she was an avid painter, known for her beautiful and lively depictions of dogs. She also enjoyed her time at the Saugus Senior Center and the Lynn Senior Center where she took painting classes. She was especially fond of going out dancing, playing Bingo, and walking at the mall with her friends and former classmates.
Grace loved her large and adoring family. She cherished the births of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and supported them whenever possible by attending birthdays, plays, sporting events, graduations, backyard barbecues, and weddings. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and looked forward to annual family reunions at Salem Willows.
Grace is survived by four children: Victor DeRosa of Chelsea, Laura Ventura and her husband Guy of Saugus, Gracie DeRosa, and Maria DeRosa, both of CA. She is also survived by their father, Victor DeRosa of Medford, six grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, David DeRosa; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann DeRosa; sister, Nancy Cavalieri; and husband, George Mercurio. She will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace's memory may be made to Care Dimensions @giving.caredimensions.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave in Saugus, on Tuesday, March 28th, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, March 29th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus.
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