Marlene Anne Schwartz McCabe
To Know Her Was To Love Her
Marlene Anne Schwartz McCabe of Revere, formerly of Winthrop, passed away suddenly at her home on January 19. She was 74 years old.
The beloved wife of 40 years of Thomas McCabe, she was born in Winthrop, the cherished daughter of the late Thelma (Terri) Friedman Schwartz and the late Joseph Swartz. Marlene was the devoted and loving sister of Susan and Ronald Miles of Winchester, Steven Schwartz of Florida, David Schwartz and Daniel Koester of California and South Dakota, Sherri and James Esposito, Rona Swartz, Jo-El Swartz and her partner, Bradford Hurley, Christen Hakins and her partner, Ted Vest and Michael and Alyson Swartz, all of Florida; dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews—one Special One to whom she was like a Second Mother, Jenna and her husband, John Murphy and an Adoring Great-Aunt to Addie and Aiden of Winthrop, who she loved being with and visiting regularly—and enjoyed babysitting for them often.
Marlene will also be greatly Missed by many Dear Friends—but a few Very Special Ones—Patricia Swartz, Sandra Young, Donna Cuomo, Roseanne Reid, Lynne Kosofsky Moore and Maureen Crosby.
Marlene had a genuine Passion for Dogs and Always had a Special Place in her Big Heart for her Childhood Boston Terrier, Button, her Dog-Nephew, Bentley and Bella, who she especially enjoyed having for Sleepovers regularly.
Prior to her Retirement, Marlene had been employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 40 years—initially having worked for the Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Natural Resources and ultimately for the Department of Elder Affairs. Her love for helping her friends extended into her retirement when she devoted her energy to caring for a few very Dear Friends who Adored her, as she shared a very Special Bond with them for many years. She truly cared about others demonstrating her affinity for them constantly. To Know Her was to Love Her!
Marlene was known for her wit and sense of humor—entertaining friends wherever she went.
During her Retirement Years, she enjoyed taking long walks with her husband along Winthrop Beach (where she spent her childhood) and Deer Island. Marlene also enjoyed shopping and lunching with close friends. One of her greatest pleasures was getting together with her many Siblings—whether it be going out to dinner or visiting for Sunday Dinners and playing cards. She especially looked forward to Cherished Visits from her brother on the West Coast and visits with as many siblings as possible annually at her Timeshare on Singer Island. We will All Miss gathering there for those very Intimate and Entertaining Visits which were Always such Fun and Memorable Occasions!
Donations in Marlene’s Memory may be sent to St. Jude Children’s and Research Hospital, 50 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38108. To sign the online Guestbook, please visit the Funeral Home
Website: www.torffuneralservice.com.
Deborah Madden
Employee of the Winthrop Water and Cemetery Departments
Deborah M. Madden of Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on March 16, 2024. She was 71 years old.
Born in Malden, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alice J. (Frazier) and Wesley P. Alexander. A resident of Winthrop for over 48 years, she worked for the Town of Winthrop for many years in the Water Department and the Cemetery Department where she still worked up until her passing.
She was the loving mother of Melissa Currier and her husband, Brian of Beverly, Alexander Madden of New Hampshire and Elizabeth Madden of Winthrop; dear sister of Patricia Alexander of Dorchester; beloved aunt of Jason Alexander and cherished grandmother of Matthew, Chris, Jake, Ashley, Madison, Andy, Luke and Dylan.
A Funeral Service was held in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Friday, March 22, 2024. Services concluded with the interment in the Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Frances “Chubby” Milito
She Graced This World With Her Presence for 87 Years
Frances B. Milito (Chubby), beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on March 25th surrounded by loved ones.
Born on October 12, 1936 in East Boston, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gertrude (Rose) Sylvester, wife of the late Salvatore J Milito and sister of the late John Sylvester. She graced this world with her presence for 87 years.
Frances leaves behind her daughters, Anne Milito and Doreen Bonacorso; grandchildren: Jessica (Jonathan) Heller, Christopher (Amanda) Bonacorso, Frank Bonacorso; great-granddaughters, Lily and Addison Heller, as well as nieces and nephews.
Frances found joy in her work in the retail industry, where she touched the lives of many with her sense of style and honesty. Her dedication and passion for her profession left a lasting impact on those around her.
But above all, Frances cherished her time spent with loved ones. She found immense happiness in the company of friends, with whom she shared countless cherished memories. Among them, Angela held a special place in her heart, akin to that of a sister.
Frances will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, generosity, and laughter will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched.
May she rest in peace, forever remembered and cherished in our hearts.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Monday, April 1, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
For directions or to sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Sheila M. Fallon
Retired Registered Nurse
Sheila M. Fallon of Winthrop passed away on March 19, 2024. She was 80 years old.
Born in Winthrop, she was the cherished daughter of the late Jeannette P. (Visconte) and Robert E. Fallon.
Sheila was employed as a Registered Nurse. She graduated from the New England Deaconess School of Nursing, worked for the American Red Cross and retired from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital as an Emergency Room nurse.
Sheila enjoyed antiquing, gardening, celebrating Halloween and going to Salem and cheering on the Boston Celtics with her niece, Erin.
Sheila was the dear sister of Kitsy Wilcox and her husband, James of Vermont, the late Carolyn Marks and her husband, Paul of Madison, NH and Patricia McCarthy and her husband, Thomas of Winthrop. She was the loving aunt to Erin McCarthy, Robert Wilcox, Lesli Hyland and her husband, Brian, Michele, David and Jill Marks and great-aunt to Merrick and Matthew Poto.
A funeral service will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Friday, March 29th at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 175 Cabot St. #301 Lowell, MA. 01854.
To sign Sheila’s guestbook, please visit: ?www.mauricekirbyfh.com?.