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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Patricia A. Flores-Souza

Patricia A. Flores-Souza

Apr 27, 2019

Salem- Patricia Ann (Ferrieria) Flores-Souza (75) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of Saturday April 27, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Patricia was the daughter of the late Mary (Greeley) and Joseph Ferrieria of Provincetown.

Born in Provincetown, Patricia worked at Coast Storage Fish plant and later went onto...

John "Jack" Brophy

John "Jack" Brophy

Apr 27, 2019

John "Jack" Brophy Jr, 56, of Manchester by the Sea, formally of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2019.

Jack was a proud graduate of St John's Prep, retired Peabody firefighter and a plumber.  He took great pride and joy in his work, and enjoyed taking his sons along to teach...

Pamela Jean (Carignan) Armaral

Pamela Jean (Carignan) Armaral

Apr 27, 2019

Pamela Jean Amaral

September 14th 1959- April 27th 2019

Pamela Jean Amaral, of Gloucester, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 27th, after a long battle with cancer. Born and raised in Gloucester, she was the daughter of Marlene Frost and the late Robert Augustus Carignan.

Pamela graduated Gloucester High...

Barbara Paige Jackson

Barbara Paige Jackson

Apr 26, 2019

Barbara Paige Jackson, 84, passed away on the evening of Friday April 26, 2019 due to complications with Alzheimer's with her loving family by her side. Born in Brookline, Barbara was the daughter of the late Margaret (Bowditch) and Richard S. Paige.

Growing up, Barb attended the Winsor School and Wheelock College. In her school years, she...

Joan C. Nessinger

Joan C. Nessinger

Apr 23, 2019

On April 23, 2019 Joan C Nessinger, age 85,  left this world  peacefully with family at her side for eternal happiness.

Joan was born in Salem, MA on December 27 1933 and was the daughter of the late Theodore and Yvonne (Berube) Claffey.

Recently a resident of Peabody, she was raised and educated in Salem...

Jeanni Marie (Darci) Brugh

Jeanni Marie (Darci) Brugh

Apr 20, 2019

BRUGH, Jeanni Marie (Darci) of Cedar Lake, IN died at age 69 on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Crown Point, IN after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer.

She leaves behind her beloved daughter Sasha Nicole Brugh and grandson Declan, of Cedar Lake, IN; as well as her beloved son Kevin William Brugh of Austin, TX....

Timothy Smith

Timothy Smith

Apr 20, 2019

Timothy Smith, 76, of Swampscott passed away with his loving wife by his side on the afternoon of Saturday April 20, 2019 at the Lafayette Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was the son of the late Elisabeth (Brackett) Smith-Alsberg and Ralph L. Smith. He graduated from Marblehead High School and Emerson...

Tina Marie Gil

Tina Marie Gil

Apr 18, 2019

Tina M. Gil (48) of Beverly passed away on the morning of April 18, 2019 at Beverly Hospital. Tina was the daughter of Robert Gil and his wife Carol Gil. Born in Beverly, Tina attended schools in the neighboring community of Peabody. She later went onto obtain her GED and worked at the Marriott Hotel as a receptionist in...

Catherine "Jane" Herbst

Catherine "Jane" Herbst

Apr 11, 2019

Catherine "Jane" Campbell Herbst, 96, died peacefully April 11, 2019 at the Lafayette Nursing Home in Marblehead, MA with family by her side.

Jane was born March 2, 1923 in Newark, NJ, daughter of James E. and Catherine (Hohner) Campbell. She was married July 11, 1942 to Robert S. Herbst, with whom she shared 44 loving years...

Patricia Ann Brophy

Patricia Ann Brophy

Apr 9, 2019

Patricia A. (Riordan) Brophy, age 87 years, wife of the late John Martin Brophy passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Beverly.  She was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Carney) Riordan.

Michael J White

Michael J White

Apr 8, 2019

On the eighth of April, 2019 Michael James White passed away unexpectedly due to medical complications related to his heroic battle with Esophageal Cancer.

Michael, 66 years old, worked as a Financial Controller for over 30 years. He held a bachelor's degree from Marquette University and masters degree from St. Thomas University. During his free time, Michael enjoyed...

Haralambos "Harry" G. Kouris

Haralambos "Harry" G. Kouris

Apr 8, 2019

SALEM - Haralambos "Harry" G. Kouris (84) of Salem passed away on Monday April 8, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Kastro, Hleia, Greece, Harry was the son of the late Olga S. (Lefkaditis) and George H. Kouris.

Harry met the love of his life Maria "Marika" Kokaliaris and got...

Antonia Victoria Szczuka

Antonia Victoria Szczuka

Apr 6, 2019

Antonia "Vicky" Victoria Szczuka, 92, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Stanley, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage and her son, Stanley Thomas. Vicky was born June 8, 1926, in Peabody, the daughter of the late Rosalie (Doraziwsko) and Michael Krisko.  She grew up in...

Robert Francis Masterson

Robert Francis Masterson

Apr 3, 2019

Robert F. "Bob" Masterson, 65, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 due to complications from a long illness. Bob was born and raised in Salem and attended the Salem Public Schools.

Bob was born with a natural Irish charm, a love of laughter, a magnetic presence and a million dollar smile that would endear...

Grace M Clothey

Grace M Clothey

Mar 30, 2019

Peabody- Grace M. (Kelly) Clothey passed away with her loved ones by her side on the evening of Saturday March 30, 2019 at Salem Hospital. Born in Salem, Grace was the daughter of the late Grace (McGroarty) and Nicholas Kelly. Grace went onto graduate in the National Honor Society from Salem High School. She later continued her education at...

Margaret Irene Rubin

Margaret Irene Rubin

Mar 22, 2019

Peabody – Margaret I. (Young) Rubin, age 70 years, wife of the late John "Jack" Rubin, died Friday evening, March 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Waterloo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Alice (DelPapa) Young. She was raised in Waterloo where she graduated from Waterloo High School.  She...

Phyllis Malerba

Phyllis Malerba

Mar 18, 2019

Salem – Phyllis C. Malerba, age 79 years, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family.  Phyllis was born in Boston to the parents of the late Anthony and Rose (Sarro) Malerba.  She was raised and educated in East Boston.

Phyllis was a resident of Lynn for...

Leo O. "Rocky" Pelletier

Leo O. "Rocky" Pelletier

Mar 17, 2019

Salem – Leo O. "Rocky" Pelletier, age 87 years, loving husband of Joan Pelletier, passed away early Sunday morning March 17, 2019 at his home in the Salem Willows,  surrounded by his wife and sons.  Born in Salem on February 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Arthur and Alphonsine "Lena" ( Jalbert) Pelletier.  He was a...

Marylou Scialdone

Marylou Scialdone

Mar 16, 2019

MaryLou (Hendricks) Scialdone, 71, passed away peacefully at High Pointe House Hospice on March 16, 2019 after an extended illness and declining health. Born in Salem where she lived most of her life, MaryLou was the daughter of the late Lorraine (Laplante) Hendricks and the late Bertram Hendricks.

In her childhood, she attended St. James Catholic School...

James C. O'Connor

James C. O'Connor

Mar 15, 2019

James C. O'Connor of Salem, son of the late Christopher and Carmel O'Connor of Nahant, passed away peacefully while in the spectacular care of the staff at Mass General Cardiac Unit. He is loved and survived by his wife of 51 years Joan, daughter and son Karen and Christopher, and grandson George LeVasseur, all of Salem.  He is also...

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