As a dedicated servant to her town, she volunteered at Swampscott Town Hall and the Swampscott Fire Department. Many will remember Melinda as the friendly salesperson at well-known boutiques from Boston to Marblehead. There was always a special treat for her friend, Maggie. She had a treat in her pocket for any dog that she saw. Throughout her life, Melinda was always on the go, full of laughter, driving the kids, playing tennis and later in life, walking her client's dogs. During the children's teenage years, she met and married the late Michael Russo who was very generous and attentive to her children. She and her first husband, Richard Cohen had three children together, David (Robin), Douglas and Dara where she raised them in Marblehead, MA. Being a compassionate and kind person, Melinda gravitated to nursing school before her marriage. Melinda was a 1958 graduate of Swampscott High School, where she was an active member of the class and all the reunion committees. Melinda spent her early years in Lynn, MA daughter of Benjamin and Helen Goodman, sister of Bruce Goodman and his wife Susan and the late Roberta Goodman. Melinda was devoted to Howard, and he has said that she put sunshine into his life every day. Frisch for 14 years of Swampscott, MA, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 81 on November 3, 2022.
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