Published September 11, 2020
MELROSE — Mary Lee F. (Josserand) Scharaffa, of Melrose, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous 20 year battle with dementia.
Beloved daughter of the late Jewel and Mary (Bova) Josserand. Devoted wife for almost 50 years to former Commissioner of the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board, Frank J. Scharaffa. Adoring mother of Marc Scharaffa and wife Donna of Wakefield, Marie Scharaffa of Melrose, and Lia Pelrine and husband Mathew of Middleton. Cherished grandmother of MaKayla, Giuliana, and Julian. Also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews.
Past member of St. Patrick’s Parish Choir. Former teacher at East Boston Head Start Program and Revere Public Schools, second grade and kindergarten.
Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, Sept. 10. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick’s Parish, 71 Central St., Stoneham on Friday, Sept. 11. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend.
Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. To send an online condolence, visit www.gatelyfh.com.