Mary M. Melito, 90, passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 1, 2009. She was born in Malden on May 29th, 1918 to her parents Sebastian and Mary (Silva) Lima. Mary has been a life-long resident of Malden. She is a graduate of Immaculate Conception Parish Grammar School and Girls Catholic High School. For many years, she worked at the Converse Rubber Company in Malden. Mary is survived by her daughter, Carol Zona and her partner John Skerry of Malden. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, John Lima, and by her sister, Virginia Santoro. Relatives & friends are invited to attend her funeral service at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Saturday April 4th at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service on Saturday from 9-11 AM only. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.