Spiro N.  Kounsalieh, age 64, husband of  Dr. Demetra Karlis-Kounsalieh, passed away Tuesday evening October 16, 2018 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.  Born in Latakia, Syria, he was the son of the late Michael and Theodora (Issa) Kounsalieh.  Spiro was raised and educated in Greece.  He was the owner of the Witches Brew Café in Salem.  He had a strong love for the community of Salem and he cherished all the love and support they gave him.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are his two children, Dr. John S. Kounsalieh of Boston and Maria Kounsalieh of Salem and a large extended family and many friends.

Spiro's Funeral Service will be held on Friday morning October 19, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 South Common St, Lynn, MA  01902 .  Visiting hours at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St, corner of North St, Salem on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 4 to 8 P.M.  Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plummer Youth Promise, 37 Winter Island Rd, Salem, MA 01970.  For additional information or online guest book, please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com .