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Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home 144 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 A member of the Malden Community since 1896 |
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Marshall S. Dana
Born in Malden on March 26, 1927, he was the son of the late William and Frieda Dana. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Navy. During his service time he was stationed on the Naval Destroyers USS Ordronaux, a submarine hunter, and the USS Rowe, part of the Fifth Fleet patrolling the pacific with the USS Ticonderoga. He was honorably discharged in 1946. For many years he owned a barber shop in Malden. Through his lifetime he found enjoyment in golfing, bowling, home cooked meals, watching football or baseball, and spending time with his friends and family. Marshall was a Founding Father of Club 24 in Malden, and was also a member of the American Legion Post 69 in Malden and Malden DAV Post 85. Marshall is survived by two children, a daughter Marsha Alpers of Florida, a son William James and his wife Shayna of Middleton, step-father to Shirley Collins and her husband Brian of Maine, Richard Ricupero and his wife Sally of Winthrop, six grandchildren, Kim Dimaro and her husband Michael of Malden, Thomas J. Digiantommaso and his wife Manouchka of New Hampshire, Daniel Alpers of Florida, Jordan, Lindsey, and Michael Dana of Middleton. He was the great grandfather of seven. . He was also the father of the late Glenda Beckwith, step-father of the late Susan Ricupero and father-in-law of the late Daniel Alpers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home on Monday, March 30th, from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in Marshall's memory may be made to the McFadden Manor, 341 Forest Street, Malden, MA 02148. |
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Marshall
S. Dana, 82, Life long resident of Malden, died peacefully on Friday, March
27th, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. 