Carl Douglas Dullea, age 76, passed away on Friday, September 18 2020 after a long illness. He was born in Peabody, MA on February 27, 1944 to Robert and Palma (Iavolo) Dullea. Carl spent his whole life here on the North Shore, living in Salem for a time before he made Danvers his home. He was also a faithful parishioner of St. Mary's Church, in Danvers.

In addition to enjoying biking around the North Shore and reading about local history, Carl was an avid sport's fan who got to know many of Boston's star players while he was the sales manager of Filene's men's department at the North Shore Mall during the 60's and 70's. He was a social extrovert who loved to chat with everyone. His wonderfully detailed recollections of lifetime events involving friends and family amazed all who knew him and will be deeply missed. Carl's most loving and devoted caregiving for his father and mother is a lasting testament of his compassionate nature.

Carl is survived by his daughter Michelle and her husband Carmelo Santisi of Revere; his grandchildren Nicholas and Zachary Santisi; his siblings Robert Dullea and his wife Jeanne of FL, his sister Deanna Romsavich and her husband Robert of Danvers, and his sister Palma Smiarowski and her husband John of Danvers. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Carl is predeceased by his two sons, David John Dullea and Carl Douglas Dullea Jr. and their mother Jean (Venezia) Dullea Gregoire; he is also predeceased by his brother David Michael Dullea.

His family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and staffs of the Salem and Beverly Hospitals, the Masconoment Rehab Center and DaVita Dialysis Center for the extensive care they provided him during his illness. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 29 ^th at 12 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, located at 1 Margin Street, Peabody MA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation Inc. 30 East 33 ^rd Street, Ney York NY 10016. For more information or online guestbook please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com.