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WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 MAY 20, 2021
Learning the science of painting
FOR THE WEEKLY NEWS
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield
Art Guild (LAG) is
proud to announce a Zoom
program on the science of
painting, featuring two of its
members sharing their knowledge
on light and perspective
on Thursday, May 20, from
7-8:30 p.m.
Dan Abenaim will share his
knowledge about light.
“As an engineer, I am interested
in what makes things
tick. Light is what enables us
to see. So, naturally I wondered
about all aspects of light
and why we see what we see.
This presentation explores the
topic with a minimum of technical
jargon and a maximum
of examples from the world of
painting,” he said.
At age 20, Dan came to the
United States as an engineering
student. He had a French
education and a love of the
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arts. He also had a small portrait
and an unfinished rolled
canvas.
He painted as a hobby,
practicing in bursts while busy
with a demanding career and a
family. Over time, he learned
to love discovering new techniques,
styles and media,
which he did with abandon.
After retiring, he became a
prolific painter and joined the
LAG, where he recently accepted
the role of guild president
beginning June 1.
Bill is a local watercolor
artist, with a career background
in technical art, who
will share his knowledge of
perspective. He has exhibited
and won many prizes throughout
the area. Bill is inspired by
the natural beauty of New England
and by his travels.
He teaches painting at both
the Lynn and Lynnfield senior
centers and always says
he learns a lot more from the
students than they learn from
him. Bill has been an executive
board member of the
LAG for many years.
This presentation is open
to all members via invitation.
Prospective members are encouraged
to join the LAG at
www.lynnfieldarts.org to take
advantage of this and upcoming
special artistic opportunities,
including free attendance
at all live and virtual
demonstrations and the ability
to display art, network with
other artists, and show pieces
in our popular online and live
shows — such as our judged
May show and sale, which
includes art from Lynnfield
High School students and
will be online from May 15 to
June 30. Make sure to visit the
show and also vote for your
popular choice.
Please visit our website
www.lynnfieldarts.org and
our Facebook and Instagram
pages.
Fred E. Garofalo, 92
1929 - 2021
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PEABODY - Fred E. Garofalo,
92, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn,
passed away on Wednesday, May
12, at the Masconomet Healthcare
Center, following a brief illness. He
was the beloved husband of the
late Barbara (Hillman) Garofalo.
Fred was born in Lynn, MA, on
March 29, 1929, son of the late
Isadore and Lucia (Lonero) Garofalo.
He was raised and educated
in Lynn.
Fred had been the proprietor of
Salem TV and Radio for almost
50 years. Aside from dedicating
himself to his business, he was a
devoted husband, father, grandfather,
and great grandfather. He enjoyed
spending time with his entire
family, especially in the summer,
enjoying Sundays by the pool. He
was also known for large summer
gatherings, especially the Fourth of
July, with family, friends, and even
strangers. He will be sorely missed
by all who knew him.
He is survived by his children,
Mark R. Garofalo and his wife Linda
of Peabody, Richard R. Garofalo
and his wife Heidi of Lynn, Michael
M. Garofalo and his wife Shani of
North Hampton, NH; his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren,
Nicholas Garofalo and his wife
Amy and their children Thea and
Benjamin, Christopher Garofalo
and his wife Jennifer and their
children Grace, William, Camden,
Emerson, Nicole Moffatt and her
husband Joseph and their children
Alexis, Olivia, Kylie Moffatt , Michelle
Garofalo, Haley Devine and
her husband Chris, Matthew Garofalo,
Elijah, Noah, and Corbin Garofalo;
a sister, Josephine Mahoney
of Lynn, Ralph Nasuti, and many
nieces, nephews, and friends. He
was predeceased by his siblings,
Lena Vitale, Vincent Vitale, Samuel
Vitale, Salvatore Garofalo, Mary
Fratangelo, John Garofalo, Angelo
Garofalo; longtime friends, Felix
Felice and Henry Monaco.
Service Information: A visitation
will be held on Tuesday, May
18, from 4 -8 P.M at the Conway,
Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home,
82 Lynn St., Peabody. Burial
services will be held privately.
Memorial contributions may
be made in his memory to the
Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N.
Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago,
IL 60601. For online guestbook,
please visit ccbfuneral.com
Obituaries
COURTESY PHOTO | BETH AARONSON
Painter Dan Abenaim will host an online seminar on light and
perspective in painting on May 20th.
James Michael Sheehan, 76
1945 - 2021
LYNNFIELD - James Michael
Sheehan, age 76, of Lynnfield died
Sunday, May 16 at his residence
surrounded by his loving family after
a short illness and undoubtedly
a broken heart following the loss
of his beloved wife of almost 40
years, Donna.
Born in Malden on January 23,
1945 he was the son of the late
John and Nora (Walsh) Sheehan.
“Jim” was raised in Malden and
was a graduate of Malden Catholic
High School and then went on to
receive his bachelor’s in business
from Boston College. He married
Barbara Clark with whom he had
four children before Barbara died
at a very young age of cancer.
While working in Boston’s leather
district Jim met Donna St. Pierre,
his future bride. In 1992, the two
began their own business, Sheehan
Sales Associates, Inc. where
they successfully trademarked and
patented textiles that are used in
performance products for the footwear
industry. Donna and Jim went
on to have three more Sheehan
children and raised their family of
seven in Lynnfield. Jim was devoted
to his family and loved nothing
more than time spent together. He
was an avid golfer and enjoyed
making trips all over New England
to play different courses. Jim loved
all music and the news, he also
enjoyed watching the local sports
teams, but not more than watching
his children and grandchildren
in their own athletic endeavors.
Together Jim and Donna enjoyed
traveling, most especially to Ireland
to visit family. They shared a
beautiful marriage.
He was the beloved husband
of the late Donna S. (St. Pierre)
Sheehan. He was the loving father
of Kerry A. Connelly and her
husband John of Peabody, Monica
Sullivan and her husband
James of Amesbury, Michael P.
Sheehan and his wife Kathryn of
Rowley, Christopher Sheehan and
his wife Juliana of Brazil, Patrick
J. Sheehan and his wife Brenna
of Topsfield, Kathleen M. Simione
and her husband Joseph of Lynnfield,
and Ryan C. Sheehan and
his wife Amanda of Lynnfield. He
was the brother of John V. Sheehan
of Quincy and Kathleen McKenna
and her husband Harold of
Wakefield. He was the cherished
grandfather of Daniel and Timothy
Connelly, Sam, Will and Owen Sullivan,
Bridget Sheehan, Emilia and
Theodore Sheehan, and Victoria
and Abigail Sheehan. He is also
survived by many loving nieces
and nephews, cousins, and extended
family members.
Service Information: Visitation
for relatives and friends at
the McDonald Funeral Home, 19
Yale Ave., Wakefield on Thursday,
May 20 from 4-7pm. His Funeral
Mass will be celebrated in St.
Joseph Church, 173 Albion St.,
Wakefield, on Friday, May 21 at
11:30am. COVID guidelines in
effect. Masks and social distancing
required.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Seasons Hospice
Foundation: https://seasonsfoundation.org/donate/