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Lillian (Falanga) Melchionda

In East Boston, following a brief illness, in her 103rd year on September 24th. Beloved wife of the late Alfred S. Melchionda. Cherished mother of Ralph J. Melchionda & wife Janet R. of Chelmsford, Florence Grieco of Dracut, Mary-Frances LaBrecque & her husband Dennis of Salem, NH & Alfred J. Melchionda & his wife Nancy of Amesbury. Dear sister of the late Leo, Charles, Frank, Andrew, Rudolph & Joseph Falanga & Frances Alberti. Also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 great great-grandchildren & many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

Funeral Services will be held privately due to the ongoing pandemic and maintenance of the regulations posted by the CDC. However, family & friends are invited to attend a public Graveside Service at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St, EVERETT on Tuesday, September 29th at 2:00 p.m., immediately followed with the interment.

**Masks must be worn at all times & social distancing must be maintained.**

Services

Graveside Service

Tuesday, September 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

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5 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Ingrid and Leo (Lee) Falanga
    Sep 29 2020

    With deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful woman. Aunt Lil always generously welcomed us when Lee and I visited Boston, and she always made me blueberry cupcakes which she knew I loved. She also added a touch of humor and reality to Lee’s stories about his antics at “the cottage.” So sorry we can’t travel and say a proper goodbye.

  2. Greg & Debbie Stefano
    Sep 28 2020

    Sorry to hear about your Mom Al … our deepest condolences … what a wonderful person … very sweet, kind, and caring … definitely one the ‘corner’ mom’s … God Bless her

  3. Roseann McGunigle Terrazzano
    Sep 28 2020

    I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Lilly’s passing. I enjoyed visiting her with my sister Maureen and my Mom and at her 100 birthday celebration. I remember as a little girl Aunt Lilly calling my Mom and they would spend hours on the phone just talking about anything and everything. I am so sorry for your loss.

  4. Jane LeMay
    Sep 28 2020

    So sorry for the loss of your mom…and grandmother….She looked like a sweet lady….Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  5. Buddy
    Sep 27 2020

    i love you and will miss you aunt lil.

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.