Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 20, 2025 OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 Lynn on September 19th,1957 she was the daughter of the late Frank Barresi and her beloved mother Palmira Barresi (Fortucci). Maria was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Classical High School with the class of 1975. Following a brief stint in law enforcement, Maria eventually found her true calling and was a proud registered nurse for over 25 years. Whether it was in a hospital setting, a nursing home, or private duty care, through her compassion and love for others Maria loved every moment she spent as a nurse and was proud of the positive impact she had on people’s lives. For the last 45 years Maria was a doting and proud mother to her 2 children, Patrick Gilroy, and Marianna Gilroy. In her later years Maria found comfort and tremendous joy when spending time with her grandchildren, Caitlin Gilroy, Connor Gilroy, Roger Ordway, Audrey Smith, Tyler Smith, and Dylan Smith. In addition to her children and grandchildren Maria leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Katrina Piteri-Gilroy, of Windham NH, and her lifelong best friend Mary Lembidakis-Ward of Houston Texas. Maria will be missed by many people and friends from her apartment community in Saugus MA, and her family is grateful for the years of friendship and love her apartment community provided. Maria was predeceased in death by her parents, Frank and Palmira Barresi, by her brothers George and Alfred Barresi and in 2019 by her long-time husband and partner, John J. Gilroy. Maria’s family will hold a private celebration of life. In lieu of fl owers please consider donating to CAB Health and recovery services in Salem, MA. Anthony L. Melchionna O f Saugus formerly of Revere. Age 85, died on Sunday, June 15th at Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of the late Linda (Hinckley) Lewis Melchionna. Born in Quincy and raised in East Boston, Mr. Melchionna was the son of the late Louis Melchionna and Nancy (Bonacorso) Iengo. Anthony was a former letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Mr. Melchionna is survived by one son, Nicholas Melchionna of Lynn; two daughters, Laura M. Schugarts of FL and Patricia Lewis Pepi of Saugus; and six grandchildren, Lina, Tori, Samantha, Rion, Nancy and Anthony. He was predeceased by his son, Anthony L. Melchionna, Jr. and two brothers, Louis and Nicholas Melchionna. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday, June 18 followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony’s memory may be made to Food for the Hungry at fh.org. BEACON | FROM PAGE 21 to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of June 9-13, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and one minute. Mon. June 9House11:01 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Tues.June 10 No House session. READING| FROM PAGE 16 bedtime, sit with a child, share a book or read alongside them. Ask them questions, but above all, make it fun! Research shows that children who read during the summer months maintain literacy skills that they’ve worked hard to build during the school year. According to Reading Rockets.org, research with 116 first-, secTRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com Curious what your property is worth? Reach out to Trinity Real Estate today for a FREE home market analysis! Put your dreams in our hands! 471 Broadway, Lynn List Price: $839,000 2 Family in convenient location..1st Unit has 4 Rms/2 Brs/1 Bath that features an eat-in cabinet kitchen w/gas stove, disposal, refrigerator and tiled floor, a large living room. The freshly painted 2nd Unit features an eat-in cabinet kitchen, a large open dining rm/living rm and a private master suite w/master bath and hardwood floors along with a small bonus area, 3 good size bedrooms and another full bath. 2 new gas furnaces and hot water heaters, upgraded electrical, 2 washer/dryer hook-ups,10 yr old roof, outdoor patio, yard space, 2 Car Garage. Listing Agent: Pat Torcivia 781.820.0974 781.231.9800 28 Columbus Ave, Saugus List Price: $629,900 Adorable 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home on the first floor, offering comfort, style, and convenience. Step into a warm and inviting living room with a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The adjacent dining room flows seamlessly into a wellappointed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and stunning Corian countertops. Enjoy morning coffee in the bright sunporch with direct access to an oversized deck, ideal for entertaining or simply unwinding. Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte 781.883.8130 7 No Senate session. Wed. June 11 No House session. No Senate session. .Thurs. June 12 House11:04 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Fri. June 13 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. ond- and third-graders in a school in a middle-class neighborhood found the decoding skills of nearly 45% of the participants and the fl uency of 25% declined between May and September. Stay smart! Have fun! Stop by the library to register for summer reading or to fi nd a just-right book for your child. It’s all free, all summer at the Saugus Public Library! 131 Franklin Street, 104, Stoneham List Price: $334,900 Brookmeadows one-bedroom checks every box. Plank floors run wall-to-wall, designer sconces, fresh paint, and a brand-new LG full-size washer & dryer tucked neatly in-unit. The 2023 stainless LG kitchen suite—smooth-top 5-burner range, bottom-freezer fridge, and whisper-quiet dishwasher—means zero appliance headaches for years. ivate patio, storage locker just across the hall. A 2020 hot-water heater, professionally managed grounds, and deeded parking only two spots from the front entrance translate to effortless living. With pet approval (1 dog or 2 cats) Listing Agent: Dale Brousseau p u 617.957.2728 Providing Real Estate Services for Nearly Two Decades Servicing Saugus, Melrose, Wakefield, Malden, all North Shore communities, Boston and Beyond. Follow Us
23 Publizr Home