Joshua T. Loboda Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joshua T. Loboda of Melrose, Massachusetts, born in Manchester, New Hampshire, who passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 34, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joshua had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Joshua may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Hillary J. Poravas (Gray) and Christopher Poravas of Melrose; his siblings, Sydnie Loboda of Cambridge, Phoebe Poravas of Melrose and Jonah Poravas of Melrose; and his grandparents, Cleo, Alex Poravas of Waltham, Katherine and John Gray. He was also cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Robinson Funeral Home, Inc. (809 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176). A celebration of life was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.

Flowers may be sent to Robinson Funeral Home, or donations in Josh's memory may be made to Buddy Dog Humane Society, Inc. (http://www.buddydoghs.org).