John J. Provasoli Sr., 93
ANDOVER | John J. Provasoli Sr., 93, of Andover, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at his home after a brave battle with cancer.
He was born on May 24, 1914 in Milford, N.H., son of the late Agostino and Ambrogina (Puricelli) Provasoli.
He worked for Essex Bituminous of Peabody and Andover for over 40 years and was a 51 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4.
During World War II, he served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
John was a very active member of St. Augustine Parish in Andover and was a hospitality minister for over 40 years at St. Joseph's Church in Ballardvale.
In 1999 John and his wife Elizabeth became affiliated members in the Order of St. Augustine.
He was active in the American Legion Post #8 for many years and was recognized for his contributions as a member of the Honor Guard. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Andover 1078 Knights of Columbus.
After his retirement, John enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. John will always be remembered as a kind and generous man who would take great pleasure in helping a neighbor and especially sharing vegetables from his bountiful garden.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth "Betty" H. (Noon) Provasoli; two sons, John J. Provasoli Jr. and his wife Janet of Salem, N.H. and Joseph R. Provasoli and Betty Dayyo of Phoenix; two daughters, Debra P. and husband Todd D. Merrill of Andover and Cheryl A. Provasoli of Bradford; two granddaughters, Elizabeth A. Provasoli and fiancee Daniel DiBella of Salem, N.H. and Emily N. Traynor of Bradford; a brother, Charles M. Provasoli of Deland, Fla.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends were invited to a funeral Mass on Monday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Highvale Lane, Andover. Calling hours were Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to St. Augustine Church Building Fund, 43 Essex St., Andover, MA 01810 or Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843 or a charity of your choice.
James Alton Rushing, 78
ANDOVER | James Alton Rushing, 78, of Andover, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 at Academy Manor.
He was born on Feb. 24, 1929 in Magnolia, Miss. As a teenager during World War II, James would at every opportunity meet with servicemen, who were his idols, as they traveled through Magnolia on the various troop trains and troop convoys. James would take his small shoe-shine box, and without asking for pay would get down on his knees and shine the boots of the men making them ready for inspection.
After finishing high school, he enlisted and was in the First Calvary Division where he served for the next 20 years, the majority of the time in the South Pacific, including a term in Korea. For his service, he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. James was stationed in Japan when he met and married Teruko Suda circa 1956.
He left the military while stationed in Hawaii and attended the University of Hawaii on the GI Bill, receiving a B.A. in Japanese in 1972. He spent many years as a translator, translating technical journals from Japanese into English.
After his daughter, Lynda, finished medical school and began a family in Massachusetts, James and Teruko followed them here to care for their grandchildren. While he spent most of his time shuttling his grandchildren to school and various activities, he also loved to play his guitar and to compose poetry on the topic of his life and events in Mississippi.
He had a lifelong love of learning and had a particular fondness for books on physics and evolution as well as Japanese and American literature. After becoming proficient in Japanese, he also tackled Latin and Greek in his spare time.
James was preceded in death by his father, mother and infant brother, Hershel Glynn. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Teruko, and daughter Dr. Lynda Rushing, a pathologist in Boston and her husband Dr. Josef Gendlerman, an Andover internist and granddaughters Kira and Emma of Andover, daughter Maya Walker and her husband Phillip Walker, and granddaughters, Sophia and twins Grace and Allegra, and grandson Isaac of Dunbarton, N.H., sisters, Helen Jones, Houston, Evelyn Bridges, Kentwood, La., brothers, Arlen Rushing, Jefferson, Texas, David Rushing Plant City, Fla., Sam Rushing, Atlanta, Texas and Melvin Rushing, Hammond, La.
ARRANGEMENTS: Services are private. Donations in James' name should go to The Disabled American Veterans Fund.
Anna E. Sampiere, 94
ANDOVER | Anna E. (Balusek) Sampiere, 94, of Andover, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 at her home.
She was born in Durby, Conn. on Oct. 11, 1913.
She was a member of St. Augustine Church.
The widow of Frank N. Sampiere, she is survived by one daughter, Geraldine Rourke of Andover; one grandson, David Rourke and his wife Alysia of Medford; one brother, Emil Balusek of Trembel, Conn.; great-grandson, AJ Michael Rourke; several nieces and nephews. She was the grandmother of the late Jeffrey Rourke and mother-in-law of the late Arthur Rourke.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends were invited to a funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St., Andover. Calling hours were Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Anna's memory may be made to St. Augustine School, 26 Central St., Andover, MA 01810.
Alfred S. Silverman
HAVERHILL | Alfred S. "Saul" Silverman died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
Saul was born Aug. 17, 1923 in Haverhill, to Fannie and Jacob Silverman. He was married to his high school sweetheart the late Louise B. Siskind for 56 years. He graduated Haverhill High School in 1941, Harvard College in 1944, Harvard Law School in 1947 and Florida State University in 1962.
He worked as an attorney in Boston, Lawrence and Haverhill from 1947 to 1957. Upon graduation in an interdisciplinary program in Marriage and Family Relation he was asked to chair Governor's LeRoy Collins Commission on Race Relations in 1960 for the state of Florida.
He returned to Haverhill where he opened a practice in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1961, founding Silverman & Associates Inc. He served as the Clinical Director of Silverman & Associates for 45 years where he worked with numerous individuals and families as well as training dozens of therapists in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
He served as consultant to the University of Rhode Island's Cooperative Extension Program for Family Life Education where he innovated specialized training for paraprofessionals in the counseling and mental health professions.
He was passionate not only about the development of mental health but also in such political and intellectual pursuits as Political Theology, World Government, International Conflict Resolution and Religion. He loved listening to others and working with them to find humane, authentic and therapeutic solutions.
He is survived by his adoring sister, Helen Wineapple and her family; and his four children Andrea Ames of Haverhill, Dr. Rickey B. Silverman of Plaistow, N.H., Dr. Marc A. Silverman and his wife Yilda of Miami Beach, and Kurt S. Silverman and his wife Virginia of Andover. He leaves nine devoted grandchildren, Micah Ames of Kingston N.H., Jake Silverman of Revere, Samuel, Miles, Lucy and Peter Silverman of Andover, and Jason, Lennie and Rachel Silverman of Plaistow, N.H.; and two great-grandchildren, Micah Sean and Bailey Louise of Blaine, Minn.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held at the H.L. Farmer Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Burial will be at Children of Israel Cemetery, Middle Road in Haverhill. A memorial gathering will be held at 1 p.m. at Oriental Gardens Restaurant, 400 Lowell Ave., Haverhill. Contributions can be made in his name to Tikkun Organization or Amnesty International. Condolences may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.
Caroline R. Slombo, 83
ANDOVER - Caroline R. (Palese) Slombo, 83, of Andover, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at her home in Andover, following a long illness.
Caroline was born, raised and educated in Methuen.
She worked for the Andover School System and then for American Power Devices in Andover, until her retirement.
She is predeceased by her husband, Leo J. Slombo. She leaves her two sons, Robert and his wife Eleanor of Lee, N.H. and William and his wife Nancy of Newton, N.H.; two sisters, Marion Sambataro of Salem, N.H. and Christina; two grandsons, William and Cody Slombo, both of Newton, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: At Caroline's request, services are to remain private. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Charles F. Dewhirst Andover Funeral Home, 33 Pearson St., Andover.
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Beatrice E. Morreo, 85
Beatrice "Bea" Eleanor (Williams) Morreo, 85, died peacefully Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, surrounded by family at her home in Brooksby Village.
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She was the daughter of the late Mamie (Lindholm) and Bill Williams. She resided during her childhood years in Middletown, New York. She was the wife of the late Daniel Anthony Morreo and she lived in Andover with him for 40 years. Survived by 5 children, Susan Birrell, Gail Bryant, Mark Morreo, Martha Wiley, and Dan Morreo; 10 grandchildren including Christy, Brittany, Joshua, Randall, Molly, Robbie, Heather, Nicole, Ali and Abbey; and one great granddaughter, Ella Grace. She will be missed. -
Linda R. Pytka, 63
Linda R. Pytka, age 63, of Andover, passed away on January 30, 2012, after a brave battle against multiple myeloma that lasted over six years.
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Born and raised in Worcester, she was the loving mother of three sons, Jonathan, Brendan, and Justin, and the devoted wife of Stephen M. Pytka. Her passing was peaceful, and she was surrounded by her family, who will miss her dearly. Linda was formerly a critical care nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, helping others through their difficult times. -
Margaret F. Kruse, 82
Margaret Farrell Kruse, age 82, of N. Andover, MA, formerly of Piscataway, NJ, died on January 28, 2012.
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She was born on July 12, 1929 in New York City, the daughter of Michael Henry and Margaret Ruth (Griffin) Farrell. She majored in history at Barnard College, at which time she met her future husband of 60 years, Theodore Kruse. She maintained a life-long interest in history, art and current events, and served on the boards of numerous civic and volunteer organizations. As a member of the League of Women Voters, she studied how the dearth of low-income housing shaped communities and this interested her in zoning issues. This work lead to her being appointed to Piscataway’s Civil Rights Advisory Commission and also the Zoning Board of Adjustments. She was later elected to Piscataway’s Town Council. After moving to the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, she wrote articles for the Edgewood News and served on the Resident Council. -
Louise Zeller Curley,
Louise "Liz" Zeller Curley, a former resident of North Andover and Andover and devoted, caring wife of Joseph "Jay" D. Curley, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer for ten months.
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Geraldine M. Magee, 67
ANDOVER — Geraldine "Jeri" Marie (Greene) Magee, age 67, of Andover, MA, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2011.
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She was born on February 22, 1944 in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of Alton and Margaret (Wynne) Greene. The beloved wife of John "Jack" Magee, the couple was married on February 19, 1972 in Arlington, MA and subsequently moved to Andover, MA where they raised two children. Jeri graduated from Arlington High School in 1961, held a Bachelor of Arts from (the former) Boston State College and a Master of Arts in Education from Suffolk University. She taught elementary school for several years in Billerica, MA, and became a homemaker after her children were born. -
John Jack Magee, Jr., 69
ANDOVER — John "Jack" Magee, Jr., age 69, of Andover, MA, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2011.
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He was born on November 7, 1942 in Cambridge, MA, the son of John and Christena (MacDougall) Magee. The beloved husband of Geraldine "Jeri" Magee, the couple was married on February 19, 1972 in Arlington, MA and subsequently moved to Andover, MA where they raised two children. Jack graduated from Arlington High School in 1959, held a Bachelor of Science in Business from Boston University and a Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law. -
Ruth E. Batchelder
ANDOVER — Ruth E. Batchelder, a lifelong resident of Andover, MA, passed away peacefully of natural causes, Friday, January 13th, 2012, at the age of 88, surrounded by her two daughters and other family members, at the Wingate Nursing Home in Andover.
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Paul Miner Steinbrink, 98
ANDOVER — Paul Miner Steinbrink, 98, resident of Ashland Farm in North Andover, passed away Tuesday, January 10, at Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence.
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Dr. Adrian J. Pallone, 83
WINDHAM, N.H. — Adrian J. Pallone, 83, of Windham, formerly of Andover, MA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2011 at his home in Windham, surrounded by his loving family. Adrian passed following a long battle with Parkinson's.
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William E. Conway, 85
NASHUA, N.H. — William Elias Conway, of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Fortunes Rocks, Biddeford, ME, passed away on December 29, 2011, in Nashua, NH, at age 85.
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Bill, as he was known, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on March 21, 1926 to James Francis and Ellen (McQuade) Conway. He was the third of their five children; his two brothers, James Francis, Jr. of Lowell, MA and John Keegan of Lawrence, NY, and his two sisters, Isabelle Ann Yardley of Needham, MA and Ellen Mary of Lowell, all predeceased him. Bill graduated from Lowell High School in 1943 and attended Harvard College. He was later appointed to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, from which he graduated in the Class of 1948. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jane Priscilla Bowler, and they spent 62 years together until her death earlier this year. - Thursday, January 5, 2012
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Dorothy Eckman
ANDOVER — Dorothy Beizer Eckman, passed away from complications due to Cancer and Parkinson's disease.
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Frank R. Zonghetti
ANDOVER — Frank R. Zonghetti, of Andover, Dec. 24.
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Beloved husband of Maureen (Sullivan). Father of Lisa M. Zonghetti-Stafford and her husband Sean and Christopher S. Zonghetti, all of Haverhill. Son of the late Joseph and Archangela (Sestito) Zonghetti. Brother of Ray Zonghetti and Christine Masiello of Somerville and Joe Zonghetti and Janet of Foxboro. Brother-in-law of Barbara O'Hearn and her husband John, Claire Mattson and her husband Carl, all of Tewksbury, Mark Sullivan of Wilmington and Thomas Sullivan and his wife Denise of NY. Frank is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. -
Jean G. Beaulieu, 86
ANDOVER — Jean G. (Shinnick) Beaulieu, a longtime resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late William J. Beaulieu, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2011. She was 86 years old.
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Antoinette Popadak, 86
ANDOVER — Antoinette (Fusco) Popadak, of Andover, beloved wife of the late Edward F. Popadak, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. She was 86-years-old.
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Emily R. Ponti, 101
LAWRENCE — Emily R. (Catalano) Ponti, 101, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at the Berkeley Nursing Center in Lawrence. She was born January 22, 1910 and was just three weeks away from turning 102-years-old.
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John J. Daly, 63
HARWICH — John J. Daly, formerly of Andover and North Chelmsford, died in Harwich on December 17, 2011. He was the son of the late Martin W. and Dorothy V. (Cederberg) Daly. He was 63-years-old.
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Anna I. Rokos, 91
Anna Isabel Rokos passed away peacefully on December 14, 2011 at the age of 91.
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A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Anna is survived by her children: Robert, Jack (Charlene Cotter), Mary Ann Pavone, David (Linda Magnus), Paul (Meg Davidson), and Alice (John Gordon); grandchildren: Sarah Rubright (Cal), Adam Rokos, Dylan Rokos (Nicole Padgett), Erika Schoell (Michael), Lindsay Rokos (Gerry Snyder), Lauren Williams (David), Kyle Gordon, Timothy Pavone, Kayla Pavone, Katarzyna Rokos, Zachary Rokos & Kymberle Gordon; 5 great-grandchildren: Grace, Gerry, Abby, Xander & Baby Rokos (due February of 2012); several nieces & nephews. Anna is predeceased by her husband, John S. Rokos; her mother and father, Mary Louise & George (Bert) Elliott, and brothers, Herbert and William. -
John Goodwin Hopkins
NORTH ANDOVER — John Goodwin Hopkins of North Andover, MA, passed away on December 18, 2011, after a long battle with heart disease and Parkinson1s disease.
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Loving husband of Ann Hopkins, who passed away in 1987. Devoted father of Thomas and Cynthia; father-in-law of Emily Barton Hopkins and Jeff Sugg; grandfather of Tobias. John also leaves behind his three sisters, three brothers-in-law, eleven nieces and nephews, many dear friends, and countless grateful former students. Middlesex School 150; Harvard College, AB, 154; University of Virginia, MBA, 160; Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM, 164. -
Saoirse Craig Fitzgerald, 1
DANVERS — Saoirse Craig Fitzgerald, 1-and-a-half-years-old, beloved daughter of Michael J. and Kezia C. (Liversidge) Fitzgerald, passed away after a courageous battle with Neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, December 13, 2011 at Children's Hospital in Boston.
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Dorothy A. Camp, 79
Dorothy Ann Camp nee Dodge, 79, resident of Deerfield, IL since 1968, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of December 10, 2011. She grew up in Andover, MA at 47 Summer Street and graduated from Punchard High School in 1950. Beloved wife of the late John R. Camp who was a 1948 graduate of Phillips Academy; loving mother of 3 and grandmother of 3; dear sister of Edward Dodge, of Andover, MA.
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