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I remember Charlene from the Capitol Diner as a very hard worker and a friend. Her daughter Beth is a colleague of mine from Lynn Tech and a hard worker as well as a good friend.
Judith Josephs
October 31, 2025


Lynn, Massachusetts
1940 - 2024
Charlene Helene Mercaldi, 83 1940 - 2024 Lynn - Charlene, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was an ICON at Capitol Diner in Central Square, Lynn, as the Chef for over 50 years. "Charli" loved going to work everyday to see her regular...
Read MoreI remember Charlene from the Capitol Diner as a very hard worker and a friend. Her daughter Beth is a colleague of mine from Lynn Tech and a hard worker as well as a good friend.
Judith Josephs
October 31, 2025
I will Forget how wonderful it was to go to To the Capital Diner And hear the kidding of Charlene and Bob from Nahant taxi insulting each other with good taste. Charlene may going to the diner so special. It was a closest thing to the to the tv series cheers Where everybody knows your name. May her memory be a blessing
Richard kessel
November 08, 2024
I remember the closeness between mother and daughter. mother and daughter
Judith Josephs
November 08, 2024
Strong and outstanding woman..RIP Ma... Marianne Kelleher
Marianne Kelleher
November 06, 2024 | Friend
Charlene- a great person and hard worker-she sure kept Capitol Diner going!!! She can finally "REST" in peace. Condolences to the family Love Susan
susan belleville
November 06, 2024 | Friend