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AUGUST <strong>30</strong>, 2018<br />
WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 5<br />
Obituaries<br />
Katherine R. Giordani, 70<br />
Carmine Zambella, 80<br />
DERRY, N.H. — Katherine R. Giordani,<br />
70, of Derry, N.H., peacefully passed<br />
Wednesday August 22, 2018 in her<br />
home surrounded by her family. She<br />
was born in <strong>Peabody</strong> on October 21,<br />
1947, a daughter of the late Louis<br />
Karakaedos and Dorothy (Perry) Karakaedos-Sharkey.<br />
She had been a resident<br />
of Derry, N.H. for the past 38 years,<br />
formerly living in Lynn.<br />
She is survived by her husband, Albert<br />
Giordani of Derry; three daughters,<br />
Corinna Middleton and husband James<br />
of Derry, Sabrina Graichen and husband Gary of<br />
Derry, Andrea Giordani and wife Sara (Handschuh)<br />
Giordani of Laurel, Md.; six grandchildren, James<br />
“Brandon” Middleton and husband Eric Nguyen,<br />
Kathryn Wessel and husband John Ross, Shanyn<br />
Katwal and husband Sulabh, and Lynsie, Julie, and<br />
Camryn Graichen; fi ve great-grandchildren, Isabella,<br />
Rhys, Ryder, Weston, and Bodhi; her sister, Suzanne<br />
McIntosh and husband Gordon of Lynn; three brothers,<br />
Robert Karakaedos and wife Joanne of Lynn<br />
John Sharkey and wife Linda of Lynn and William<br />
Sharkey and wife Patricia of Malden; numerous<br />
nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as dear family<br />
and friends in Aruba. She was predeceased by her<br />
siblings, Sevestos “Sam” Karakaedos, Helen “Elaine”<br />
Hunter, George Karakaedos, Andres Karakaedos, Anastasia<br />
Voyiagis, Agnes Marquis, and Andrew Karakaedos.<br />
Katherine had the most beautiful, selfl ess soul<br />
and is known for her generosity, compassion, and<br />
love for others. During her 53 years of marriage to<br />
Al, the two soul mates created the most beautiful<br />
PEABODY — Mark L. Sewell Sr., 60, of<br />
<strong>Peabody</strong>, passed away Saturday, Aug.<br />
18, 2018 after a lengthy illness.<br />
Born in Lynn, Mark was the son of<br />
Louise (LaLiberte) Sewell of Lynn and<br />
the late Donald Sewell. He was the<br />
beloved husband of Kathryn (Walker)<br />
Sewell of <strong>Peabody</strong>, with whom he<br />
shared 41 years of marriage.<br />
Mark was the devoted father of Mark<br />
L. Sewell Jr. and his wife, Tarra of Malden<br />
and Leanne Foye and her husband,<br />
David of Fitzwilliam, N.H.; and the dear<br />
brother of Donald Sewell Jr. of Lynn, Daryl Sewell of<br />
Ipswich and Yvonne Sewell of Lynn. Mark is also survived<br />
by several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces<br />
and nephews.<br />
Mark graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical<br />
Institute with the Class of 1976 and worked as an<br />
auto body technician for more than 40 years. He<br />
was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping,<br />
canoeing and fi shing around New England including<br />
in New Hampshire. He volunteered with the Boy<br />
Mark L. Sewell Sr., 60<br />
love story that continues to be told as<br />
the family grows. Katherine was most<br />
proud of her 3 Daughters and always<br />
doted over her Grandchildren and Great<br />
Grandchildren. Katherine had a love for<br />
music and dancing, and together the<br />
two were unstoppable on the dance<br />
fl oor! Katherine and Al traveled the<br />
world side by side and could always be<br />
spotted in a crowd with their matching<br />
outfi ts! The duo had a love for Aruba<br />
and traveled there annually with family<br />
and a group of friends that became<br />
family over the years. In Aruba, Katherine was better<br />
known as “Jingle Bells” as she would sing and dance<br />
while winning big in the casino! Katherine was fantastic<br />
in the kitchen and loved making desserts for<br />
all! Katherine enjoyed bowling and Friday night dinners<br />
at Derry Pizza. Katherine was passionate about<br />
sports and her family is certain that the Red Sox and<br />
Patriots could hear her cheering them on from her<br />
“parlor”! Katherine also had a passion for pranking<br />
others, with each prank followed by her contagious<br />
laughter that brought joy to all. Katherine’s presence,<br />
friendship, and love was a gift to all!<br />
Service information: Following cremation,<br />
calling hours will be held on Friday, August<br />
31st from 3 - 7 p.m. in the <strong>Peabody</strong> Funeral<br />
Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A<br />
memorial will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral<br />
home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions<br />
may be made to American Cancer Society,<br />
<strong>30</strong> Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710. To send<br />
a condolence or for more information, please<br />
visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.<br />
Scouts, Troop 59 in West <strong>Peabody</strong> and<br />
was especially proud of helping his son,<br />
Mark Jr., earn his Eagle Scout designation.<br />
He enjoyed spending time with his<br />
family including outings to Salem Willows.<br />
He also enjoyed traveling around<br />
New England to antique car shows and<br />
restoring cars including a ’52 DeSoto<br />
that he had at one time.<br />
Service information: Mark’s funeral<br />
was held on Friday, Aug. 24 from the<br />
CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157<br />
Maple St., Lynn, at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral<br />
Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple<br />
St., Lynn. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery,<br />
Lynn. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Aug.<br />
23 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For the online<br />
guestbook please visit cuffemcginn.com.<br />
PEABODY — Mr.<br />
Carmine Zambella,<br />
80 years of<br />
<strong>Peabody</strong>, died on<br />
Thursday August<br />
23, 2018 at home<br />
surrounded by his<br />
loving family. He<br />
is the husband<br />
of Mrs. Virginia<br />
(Guanci) Zambella.<br />
He was born in<br />
Atripalda, Provence<br />
of Avellino, Italy, the<br />
son of the late Pellegrino and<br />
Angelina (Ginolfo) Zambella. He<br />
was raised in Italy and attended<br />
schools in Italy. He moved to<br />
the United States in 1961.<br />
He was employed as a butcher<br />
for Henry’s Market in Beverly<br />
for 21 years. He also worked at<br />
the Hilltop, Purity Supreme and<br />
Fulchini Bakery. While in Italy<br />
he served in the military. He<br />
was an active communicant<br />
of St. Ann’s Parish in <strong>Peabody</strong>.<br />
Mr. Zambella was undefeated<br />
in Bocce. He was an avid gardener,<br />
amazing baker and cook.<br />
He loved to travel and visited<br />
family in Italy and England. He<br />
went to Israel, Australia, New<br />
Zealand, Switzerland, Holland<br />
and many other countries. He<br />
was beloved by his family, and<br />
his many nieces, nephews and<br />
godchildren. He was loved by<br />
all and always had a big beautiful<br />
smile for everyone. He was<br />
faithful to the Lord and devoted<br />
to his wife and son.<br />
In addition to his wife Virginia,<br />
with whom he shared 58 years<br />
of marriage he leaves his son,<br />
Antonio Zambella of <strong>Peabody</strong>.<br />
His brothers and sisters and<br />
brothers in law and sisters in<br />
law, Antonio and Linda Zambella<br />
of Italy, Armando and<br />
Pina Zambella of<br />
Italy, Assunta and<br />
Rosario Nazzaro of<br />
Italy, Antonietta Loffredo<br />
and her late<br />
husband Sabino of<br />
England, Linda and<br />
Alfonso Portonova<br />
of Italy, Pierna<br />
Zambella and her<br />
late husband Rafaelle<br />
of Italy, Armida<br />
Zambella and her<br />
late husband Sabino of Italy, the<br />
late Rosa Wagstaff and her late<br />
husband Lenny, the late Maria<br />
Luce and her late husband Ciro,<br />
Rosa Cappola and her late husband<br />
Angelo of Arizona, Antonio<br />
and Janet Guanci, Perry Guanci,<br />
Maria and Gerardo Picariello all<br />
of Lynn. He also leaves many<br />
nieces, nephews, grandnieces<br />
and grandnephews and many<br />
godchildren.<br />
Service information: His<br />
funeral was held on Wednesday,<br />
August 29, 2018, at 9<br />
a.m. from the SOLIMINE FU-<br />
NERAL HOME, 426 Broadway<br />
(Rte 129) Lynn followed by a<br />
funeral mass in Saint Ann’s<br />
Church, <strong>Peabody</strong> at 10 a.m.<br />
Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery,<br />
<strong>Peabody</strong>. The family prefers<br />
in lieu of flowers donations<br />
be made to the Jimmy<br />
Fund at Dana Farber Cancer<br />
Institute, P.O. Box 970002,<br />
Boston, MA 02297-0002 or<br />
the Leukemia and Lymphoma<br />
Society, P.O. Box 9031 Pittsfield,<br />
MA 01202-9031. Directions<br />
and guestbook at www.<br />
solimine.com.