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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

John B. Philbrook

John B. Philbrook

Aug 20, 2013

Mablehead... John Benjamin Philbrook, 80, was cleared for takeoff on August 20th. The son of Everett C. and Adelaide (Cooper) he was born in Newton, MA on April 7, 1933. John's aviation career spanned more than 40 years. As captain of the B47 he was part of the Strategic Air Command during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His 10 years in...

Emil Manfred Ronchi

Emil Manfred Ronchi

Aug 20, 2013

Marblehead Emil M Ronchi, CFA,CFP age 48, husband of Robin (Adair) of Marblehead, died of cancer at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers. Emil approached his journey through illness with his usual mix of intellect, humor, and courage. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, the son of Franco and Lisette (Venier) Ronchi, he was raised in Queens, New York. Mr. Ronchi received...

Robert W. Roland

Robert W. Roland

Aug 17, 2013

Nahant… Robert Waldron Roland, age 79 years, husband of Pamela (O'Neil) Roland, died peacefully Saturday morning, August 17, 2013 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Bob was born in Newton, son of the late Clyde W. and Helen Barbara (Bryant) Barrows. He was raised in Nahant and graduated from Lynn English High School in the class of 1952....

E. Paul Casey

E. Paul Casey

Aug 16, 2013

E. Paul Casey, 83, of Marblehead, MA, Hobe Sound, FL and formerly of Grosse Point, MI, died at his home in Marblehead on August 16. Mr. Casey attended the Fessenden School and graduated from Phillips-Exeter Academy in 1948. He received a B.A. from Yale University in 1952 and received a M.B.A with distinction from Harvard Business School in 1955. Mr....

Theresa A. (Rizzotti) Madison

Theresa A. (Rizzotti) Madison

Aug 16, 2013

Salem… Theresa (Rizzotti) Madison, age 88, died Friday morning August 16, 2013 at Salem Hospital following a long illness. Theresa was a lifelong resident of Salem. She was a graduate of Salem High School and worked for many years for Easter Bank. Theresa is survived by her loving sister Josephine Rizzotti, a brother Frank Rizzotti and her son Michael Madison...

Stanley Arthur Szczuka

Stanley Arthur Szczuka

Aug 15, 2013

Salem, MA — Stanley A. Szczuka, 86, of Jensen Beach, Fla., formerly of Salem and Newburyport, passed away on August 15, 2013, in the house in which he was born, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Antonia Victoria (Krisko) Szczuka, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Stanley was born in Salem, the son...

Stefana (Ingemi)(Rosati) Azzolina

Stefana (Ingemi)(Rosati) Azzolina

Aug 13, 2013

Lynnfield… Stefana (Ingemi) (Rosati) Azzolina, age 96, wife of the late Dante Rosati and the late Salvatore Azzolina, died Tuesday evening August 13, 2013 at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield. Born in Salem, Mrs. Azzolina was the daughter of the late Stefano and Josephine (Tomasso) Ingemi. She was raised in Salem and attended Salem Public Schools. She had lived...

Bridget Veronica (Webb) Cahill

Bridget Veronica (Webb) Cahill

Aug 11, 2013

Bridget Veronica (Webb) Cahill died on August 11, 2013 at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation Center in Beverly, MA, following a lengthy illness, at the remarkable age 105 years. She was predeceased in 1974 by her loving husband, Daniel R. Cahill. Betty, as she was commonly known to family and friends, was born on January 8, 1908, in Bonne Bay Newfoundland, to...

William G. Nelson

William G. Nelson

Aug 10, 2013

Salem William G. Nelson, age 62, husband of Maxine Hopkins, died Wednesday evening August 21, 2013 at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Beverly, Bill was the son of Mellin G. Nelson of Danvers and the late Ann J. (Morgan) Nelson. Bill was raised in Beverly and graduated from Beverly...

Sharon H. (Hart) Mccabe

Sharon H. (Hart) Mccabe

Aug 10, 2013

Sharon H. (Hart ) McCabe passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Sharon was a dedicated municipal employee serving as a health inspector in the city of Salem as well as the town of Danvers. She was also employed as the Director of Public Health in the town of Saugus. Sharon enjoyed movies , traveling...

Jonathan G. Negretti

Jonathan G. Negretti

Aug 8, 2013

Marblehead Jonathan G. Negretti, age 37, died early Thursday morning, August 8, 2013. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Clarence "Gene" Negretti and the late Anne Marie (Pelletier) Negretti. Jonathan lived in Marblehead for many years and was a graduate of Marblehead High School. Following his accident, Jonathan participated in the 'Shake-A-Leg' program in Newport, Rhode...

Dane Valasunas

Dane Valasunas

Aug 7, 2013

Dane Valasunas, beloved father, son, brother, husband and friend will be missed by all who loved him. Dane was born on Nov 20, 1978 and passed away on Aug 7, 2013. He leaves behind his daughter Amelia (6), son Isaac (4), and daughter Haven (2) and step-son Lex, wife Michelle Valasunas, parents Mellissa and John Carr, sisters Clover Dawn Valasunas,...

Thomas M. Morse

Thomas M. Morse

Aug 2, 2013

Thomas M. Morse, age 54, of Beverly, died on Friday August 2, 2013 at the Lahey Hospital Burlington, MA, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Danvers the son Clifton and Rosemary (Delpero) Morse of Georgetown, he was raised and educated in Salem schools. Upon his completion of high school, Mr. Morse joined the United States...

Jane P. Simmons

Jane P. Simmons

Jul 21, 2013

Jane P. (Shea) Simmons, age 90, wife of the late Ernest J. Simmons, of Moultonboro, NH former of Salem, MA, died Sunday July 21, 2013 at home. Born in Salem the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Mary L. (Craven) Shea She attended Salem schools, graduating from Salem High School in the Class of 1941. Mrs. Simmons received her Bachelor's...

Richard F. Delande

Richard F. Delande

Jul 11, 2013

Richard F. Delande, of Marblehead, beloved husband of 58 years of Alice F. (Fitzpatrick) Delande, died peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2013 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Clements) Delande, graduating from Salem High School in 1948, where he was an outstanding athlete. He served honorably...

Samuel "Sam" Lufkin Davis

Samuel "Sam" Lufkin Davis

Jul 10, 2013

Samuel Lufkin "Sam" Davis, age 83, loving and devoted husband for 62 years of Anne Johnson Davis of Marblehead, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was surrounded by his family. Mr. Davis was born in Greenfield, MA on August 23, 1929. The son of Kenneth Newton and Barbara Lufkin Davis. He graduated...

William S. "Esso" Haines

William S. "Esso" Haines

Jul 8, 2013

William S. "Esso" Haines, Jr., husband of Nancy (Bartlett) Haines of Marblehead died at home at the age of 82, Son of the late William S. "Tap" Haines and Shirley (Hinch) Haines, he was a lifelong resident of Marblehead and a graduate of Marblehead High School. "Esso" was a former manager of the Marblehead Supermarket and Century House Epicurean Shoppe,...

Cynthia Lockett Hooks

Cynthia Lockett Hooks

Jul 5, 2013

Cynthia Lockett Hooks, 65, of Marblehead, died Friday July 5, 2013 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts after a courageous thirteen month battle with cancer. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, teacher and friend. Born August 6, 1947, Cynthia was the daughter of Joseph Frederick and Elizabeth Vose Lockett. Raised in Needham and Wellesley, with summers...

Lois Jane Teeling

Lois Jane Teeling

Jul 2, 2013

Lynn… Lois Jane Teeling, age 70, daughter of the late John A. and Ines M. (Woodbury) Teeling, died Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2013 at the Lifecare Center of the North Shore in Lynn. Miss Teeling was born in Malden and raised in Saugus and graduated from Georgetown High School. Following High School, Miss Teeling entered the United States Air Force...

Jack Mccloskey

Jack Mccloskey

Jun 28, 2013

Master Gunnery Sergeant, Jack McCloskey, United States Marine Corps, Retired, passed away peacefully at home on June 28th at the age of 87. Jack was married to the late Marijane (Walsh) McCloskey for 62 years. Jack and Jane met while summering in Nahant in 1946 and married at St. Ignatius Church at Boston College in 1950. They enjoyed sharing their...

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