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January 19, 2012

Donald Funi

ORLANDO, Fla. — Donald Funi, an accountant for 60 years and a graduate of Boston University, passed away Dec. 10th in Orlando, FL.

He leaves his wife of 61 years Rita formerly Rita Sapareto, son Mickey Funi, Maitland, FL, former daughter-in-law Jennie Funi, daughter Funi Burdick and husband David, Portsmouth, NH, two grandchildren Cara Funi, Benjamin Burdick, three sisters Eleanor Coulombe, Doris Moro, Sharleen Houle, and husband Robert.

He was a WWII veteran, flying 22 missions over Japan and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Donald was Haverhill's city treasurer and the youngest ever to have held this position in the state. He also ran for state senator in 1955.

At one time he was president of the Haverhill Exchange Club who supported polio victims at Camp Sea Haven, Plum Island. Cooking was a great interest that he shared with everyone. He was a wonderful husband who loved his family and will be sadly missed.

ARRANGEMENTS: In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Haverhill Boys Club.

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  • Peter W. Foster, 55

    Peter W. Foster, 55, of Haverhill passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at his residence.

    He was born in Methuen on June 10, 1956, son of the late Robert A. Foster, Jr. and JoAnn (Choate) Foster.

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  • Robert E. Fowler Jr., 61
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    Robert Fowler passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Born in Haverhill, MA. He was the son of Rosemarie Bowe of FL. and the late Robert E. Fowler Sr. of MA. He was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School class of 1969. He also earned his associates degree in HVAC at NHTC. He's survived by his wife, Janice (Lajoie) Fowler of NH. and his children Jessica Fowler of FL., Robert E. Fowler III of MA., and Joshua Fowler of NH. He's also survived by his brothers Thomas Fowler of FL, James Fowler of ME. and sisters Donna Fowler of MA., Bonnie (Fowler) Lajoie and husband Donald Lajoie of FL. He was a devoted grandfather to his 7 grandchildren. He also had 7 sister-in-laws and 8 brother-in-laws. There are several nieces, nephews, and cousins too.

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  • Serop "Cy" Minasian, 89

    Serop “Cy” Minasian, 89, of Haverhill passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.

    He was born in Haverhill on May 8, 1923, son of the late Kerop and Mary (Donabedian) Minasian.

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  • Vera (Bakel) Gronner, 92

    Vera (Bakel) Gronner, 92, of Peabody, formerly of Oradell and Bergenfield N.J., died Tuesday at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA after a brief illness.

    Born in Berlin and trained as a practical nurse, she left Nazi Germany in 1938 and settled in Israel prior to immigrating to the United States in 1959.

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  • Annmarie Gillis, 49
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    Annmarie Gillis, 49, of Haverhill, died suddenly May 4, 2012 at her home. A dear daughter of Alex and Linda Gillis of Brockton, she graduated from Brockton High School in 1980 and from Northern Essex Community College. She worked in the food and beverage industry for many years including Rockingham Park in Salem NH and recently at Andover Country Club. She loved decorating, gardening, fashion and world traveling; she had many fun-filled vacations all over with family and friends. Annmarie was a very kind and generous person who helped many with her love and support; she will be sadly missed by all her friends and especially by her family who loved her very much. She was the beloved sister of Catherine Powers and her husband Michael of Brookfield CT, Donna Wolfe and her husband William of Bridgewater, Michael Gillis of Bridgewater and David Gillis of Orlando FL; and loving auntie of Michael and Andrew Gillis of Bridgewater.

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  • Arnold Oberti, 96
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    Arnold Oberti, 96, died Monday May 7, 2012, at Sutton Hill Center in North Andover. He was born in Haverhill, July 18, 1916, son of Anthony and Mary (Gardella) Oberti. He was educated in Haverhill schools. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a technician at AT & T, retiring in 1980. He was a member of All Saints Parish, and Pioneers of AT & T. He was the husband of the late Jennie (Gorka) Oberti. He is survived by a daughter Janice Oberti of Haverhill. A sister Clementina "Tina" LaCarubba of Haverhill, and several nieces and nephews.

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  • Brenda A. (Bowles) Cross, 73

    Brenda A. (Bowles) Cross, 73, of Groveland passed away May 3, 2012, surrounded by the love of her husband and family, after a long, courageous battle with Progressive Supranucular Palsy. Brenda was born in September 24, 1938 in Washington, D.C to Elliott and June Bowles. She was the loving wife of Kermit Cross and devoted mother of Benjamin and his wife Helen of Medfield, Douglas and his wife Rasidat of Lawrence and James of Haverhill. Grandmother of Brendan, Hailey and Emily. She is survived also by a brother Michael Bowles of Ventura, CA and many nieces and nephews.

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  • John H. Walsman, 60
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    John H. Walsman, 60, of Haverhill died Monday, May 7, at Boston Medical Center, Boston.

    He was born in Batesville, IN, December 8, 1951 son of the late Alfred and Sophia (Fraser) Walsman and was educated there.

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  • Mary J. Manchini, 84

    Mary J. (Fachini) Manchini, 84, formerly of Bradford passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.

    She was the wife of the late Anthony C. Manchini who died Feb. 12, 2012 and is survived by her three daughters Linda and her husband Frank Motta of Bradford, Mary Ann and her husband Nelson McCormack of Groton and Susan Mary Smith-Davis of Rochester, NH, her son Anthony M. “Butch” Manchini and his wife Anastasia of No. Andover, two brothers John Fachini of North Adams and James Fachini and his wife Lois of Florida, four sisters Elizabeth Lenteni and Edith Maynard both of North Adams, Diane and her husband Carl Vattes of Manchester, NH and Irene and her husband Carl Schroeder of Methuen, five grandchildren, William Manchini, Atty. Steven Manchini, Jennifer Sommers, and Stephanie and Alexis Motta, and eight great grandchildren.

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  • Salvatore (Sam) Palermo, 84
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    Salvatore A. (Sam) Palermo died peacefully in Fort Myers, Florida on January 3, 2012 after a brief illness. Son of Ignazio and Lucy Palermo, Sam was born in Haverhill on March 3, 1927. Sam was a proud graduate of Haverhill Trade School and entertained at many family gatherings by singing the Haverhill Trade School school song. After graduation, Sam obtained his electrician’s license and later joined his father in the family fuel business, Haverhill Charcoal, eventually taking over and turning it into Palermo Fuel & Oil Company, which later evolved into Ronnie’s Oil. Sam worked closely with his eldest son, Stephen Palermo, who eventually took over the family business until his death in 2000 .

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  • Albert Moses, 81

    Mr Albert F. Moses 81, passed away Friday April 20th 2012 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Ma following a brief illness. Born in Newburyport, Ma to the late Albert F. Moses Sr and Gladys (Mayes) Moses Manuel. He was raised in the Salem, Ma and was educated in the Salem School System. He was an outstanding athlete excelling in football and was a longtime fixture at the Haverhill YMCA. Albert was a member of the United States Navy and was honorary discharged after serving during the Korean Conflict. Al was an avid HAM radio operator and a licensed aviator. He worked for many years at the Raytheon Company at various locations and was currently working for the Mass Trial Courts in Middlesex County for over 20 years in the Probate and Family Court Division. The Middlesex Bar Association recently honored him for his dedicated service.

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  • Ekaterini (Mesitopoulos) Spyropoulos, 71

    Ekaterini (Mesitopoulos) Spyropoulos, 71 of Haverhill died Saturday morning, April 28 at Sutton Hill Center, North Andover.

    She was born in Athens, Greece, September 1, 1940 daughter of the late Evangelo and Anna (Fthinou) Mesitopoulos.

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  • Fred R. Parker, 66

    Fred Robert Parker, 66, of Groveland passed quietly at home on April 29, 2012. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Charlotte (Bertram) Parker, his four children, Kimberley Parker of Watertown, Kristin Parker Gillett of Groveland, F. Robert, Jr. of Concord, MA, and Jason Knox of Redding, CA., nine grandchildren, Ethan, Jared, Avery, Alden, John, Campbell, Parker, Lila and Catherine, five sisters, Alice Bevelaqua of Groveland, Eleanor Wilson of Haverhill, Evelyn Kelly of Oneonta, NY, Audrey Parker of Apollo Beach, FL and Rosalind Buxton of Derry, NH, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre- deceased by his parents, Arthur R. and Helen E. (Knox) Parker, and seven siblings.

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  • Raymond Poirier, 79

    Raymond Lucien Poirier was born on April 1, 1933, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to John N. Poirier and Anna Goulet Poirier. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. On February 5, 1961, he married Bernice Young in Salem, New Hampshire. He has lived in Katy since September of 1976, formerly of Plaistow, NH.

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  • Brenda (Shepherd) Fraza, 63

    Brenda (Shepherd) Fraza, formerly of Tewksbury died on April 14, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Brenda was born in Dracut, MA. to Ernest and Bernice Shepherd on March 30, 1949. She graduated from Plymouth State College and began a 17 year teaching career at the Loella F. Dewing Elementary School in Tewksbury. Brenda is survived by her husband George L Fraza, son George R Fraza, daughter Elise C Fraza and sister Karen (Shepherd) Smith of Andover, MA.

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  • Charles N. Fossarelli, 100
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    Charles N. Fossarelli, 100, died Monday April 23, 2012 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center. He was born in Haverhill October 17, 1911 , son of Domenic and Margurita (Cara) Fossarelli. He served in the U.S.Army during World War II. He was a member of the former St. Rita's Parish, and a life long member of the Garibaldi Club. He was retired from the local shoe industry, and at one time served as an officer with the United Shoe Workers of America. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Bove) Fossarelli He is survived by a nephew Louis Fossarelli of Salisbury. Two nieces Jennifer Fossarelli and Jaclyn Cormier both of Haverhill, and several great nieces and nephews.

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  • Gordon W. Clark,
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    Gordon Wentworth Clark died peacefully at the Ridge of River Woods Retirement Community in Exeter, NH on April 14, 2012. He was born and grew up in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Eugene Clark and Brenda Macdonald Clark.

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  • Joseph Anthony Cardarelli, Sr., 88
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    Joseph Anthony Cardarelli, Sr., age 88 passed away on April 22, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, one day after his 88th birthday and five days before he and his wife, Gertrude, were to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Born April 21, 1924, son of Michael and Josephine (Salvucci) Cardarelli, Joseph was educated in Haverhill schools, graduating in the Class of 1942. He attended Northeastern University in Boston and served in World War II for four years, being discharged as a Tech Sergeant in the Army. Joseph was a prominent businessman in Haverhill who owned and operated Merrimack Industrial Finishes, Inc. in Bradford for thirty years with his wife, Gertrude. They sold their business in 1974 and retired at that time. They spent many summers at their home in Hampton Beach.

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  • Maryann (Edge) Woodsum, 59
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    Maryann (Edge) Woodsum, 59 of Haverhill, died Friday, April 20, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, Haverhill.

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  • Wallace Whittier Collins, 71
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    Wallace Whittier (Whit) Collins, born June 12, 1940 at Ft Bragg NC, died unexpectedly on February 14, 2012. He was the oldest son of the late Lt. Col. Smith Wallace and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Collins of Haverhill, Mass. 

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