Joseph Sullivan
June 19, 1944 – Jan. 3, 2020
Joseph P. Sullivan died in Boston from natural causes on Jan. 3. He was 75 years old.
He was a resident of East Boston and Chelsea during his younger days and also spent time in Lynn, Danvers and Salem before finally settling down in Chelsea in 1990.
He held a few different job titles until 1988 when he started his own janitorial company “Karen’s Services.” He was an active member of the Moose and The Salvation Army in Chelsea for many years. He retired Karen’s Services in 2016. Other than working hard, he also liked bowling, pool, darts, fishing and playing solitaire and other card games.
He was the life of the party and always had a joke to tell. He frequented his favorite spots throughout the years including: The Old Timer’s and Chelsea Walk in Chelsea, The Brothers Deli in Peabody and Salem Willows, where many family reunions were hosted by his sister, Mary.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leah (Gallagher) and Joseph V. Sullivan, his siblings: Dorothy McPherson DeVeau, Harvey DeVeau and Mary Reynolds, his former wives: Margaret Casucci of Chelsea, Linda Rouff of Portales, NM and Maryann Sullivan (Terrio) of Chelsea, his daughter, Kathleen Principato (Knapp) and stepdaughter Carolann Gray.
He is survived by his children: Louise Sullivan, Michelle and her husband, Brad Graham of Rio Rancho, NM, Jody Sullivan of Chelsea, Brenda and husband, Jim Leonard of Peoria, AZ, Kimberly Rosario of Chelsea and his youngest, Sabrina Brooks and her partner, Rick Muise Jr. of Waltham; siblings: Martin (AL) Sullivan of Florida; Joanne and husband, Joseph Bowen of Fitchburg; stepchildren: Joseph, Robert, Thomas and Diane Goodrich. He also leaves behind many granddaughters and grandsons, great-granddaughters and great-grandsons and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was very loved and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.
His service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 258 Chestnut St, Chelsea. There will be a gathering following the service. In lieu of flowers. the family asks that donations be made in his name to The Salvation Army, American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warriors Foundation.
Janet Carron
Sept. 20, 1939 – Jan. 7, 2020
Janet L. Carron passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 7 while an inpatient at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 80 years old.
A daughter of the late Harold H. and Grace (Nicholson) Braid, she grew up in Chelsea, attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of this city. She was married at a young age to John A. “Sonny” Carron. Together they shared nearly 60 years of love and devotion to each other. She was the beloved mother to five daughters, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of two. Her life’s devotion was to her family and home. She was an extremely caring individual and care giver to people and animals alike.
Janet was also predeceased by two siblings; the late Grace Robichaud and Harold Braid. Her passing is mourned by her beloved husband of 59 years, John A. “Sonny” Carron. She is the forever loved mother of Donna Moscatelli and her husband, Tom, Linda Ballard and her husband, Roy, Tricia Seigal and her husband, Jay, Kelly Carron and Corrie Carron; dear sister of Charles Braid, Patricia Detweiler and cherished grandmother of Tommy Moscatelli and his fiancé, Kelly, Christopher Moscatelli and his wife, Korey, Aaron Seigal, Anthony Moscatelli, Lindsey Ballard, Jason Seigal, Matthew Carron, Jillian Ballard and Kelsey Ballard and adored great-grandmother of A.J. Zayas and Kyla Moscatelli.
Arrangments were by Anthony Memorial – Welsh Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970.
John Noel, Jr.
Dedicated and hardworking family man
John R. Noel Jr., 79, of Chelsea passed away on Dec. 7, 2019. He was born on Oct. 25, 1940 in Chelsea, son of the late Leslie and Lorraine (Marsh) Noel.
John was a very dedicated family man. He was married to his loving wife Barbara for 57 years. He was a driver for the Drum and Bugle Corps for many years with his wife Barbara as a chaperone. He was an avid fisherman, in a bowling league for a number of years and overall a very hardworking man.
John is survived by his wife Barbara (Hilton) Noel; daughters, Lisa Wilson and her husband, Mark, Jean Sayers and her husband, Michael, and Lynn Kalil and her husband, John, Julia Muskauski and Helen Rawls; four grandchildren: William Wilson, Kelly Wilson, Kristina Kalil and John Kalil Jr., and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are in the care of Zis-Sweeney & St. Laurent Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.zissweeneyfuneralhome.com.