Tributes - Obituaries Methuen, MA | Cataudella Funeral Home & Cremations (2024)

Michael BelliaAndover


Andover – Orazio Michael “Mike” Bellia was a father, husband, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. Mike was devoted to his wife Fran and was a family man first. Raising three girls with Fran, Mike could be found coaching pony club (although he had no experience with horses) or building the many stone walls and walkways around the family home. In his later years, Mike became a locally famous "gentleman" farmer on the land farmed by his...

Andover – Orazio Michael “Mike” Bellia was a father, husband, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. Mike was devoted to his wife Fran and was a family man first. Raising three...

Christine Rose Pierre


Christine Rose Pierre, 59, of Salem, NH, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1964, she was the daughter of Andrew and Theodora “Teddie” (D’Orto) Woronka. Christine grew up in Methuen, where her kind and caring nature touched everyone who knew her. She was a devoted mother who proudly raised her five beloved children, and her nurturing spirit extended beyond her family into her career as a dedicated nurse....

Christine Rose Pierre, 59, of Salem, NH, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1964, she was the daughter of Andrew and...

Ida A. Pazzanese


Ida A. (Celia) Pazzanese, 86, of Lawrence, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Salemhaven Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Guiffre) Celia and of the late Mary and Philip Concemi, who so proudly raised her. Born and raised in Lawrence, MA, Ida was a graduate of Lawrence High School, class of ’55, following which she attended secretarial school. She was employed at Western Electric as an analyst and dedicated...

Ida A. (Celia) Pazzanese, 86, of Lawrence, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Salemhaven Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and...

Nabil Hanna Abou-Farah


Nabil Hanna Abou-Farah, 72, of Lawrence, MA passed away June 9, 2024 at the Lawrence General Hospital. Born in M’Backe Senegal, Africa. He was the son of the late Hanna and Sarah (Zarzour) Abou-Farah.Nabil was raised and educated in Africa and came to Lawrence, MA in 1974. He worked at the former Bishop’s Restaurant and retired from Malden Mills. Nabil was also a parishioner of St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Lawrence and will always be remembered by many as being...

Nabil Hanna Abou-Farah, 72, of Lawrence, MA passed away June 9, 2024 at the Lawrence General Hospital. Born in M’Backe Senegal, Africa. He was the son of the late Hanna and Sarah (Zarzour)...

Donna F. Das


Donna F. Das, 79, of Methuen, MA, suddenly passed away at Lawrence General Hospital on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Gertrude (Mulligan) Das. A lifelong resident of Methuen, she worked many years in the accounting department of Beacon Electric. Donna will be dearly missed and is survived by her loving son, Mark and his wife Joanne of North Andover, MA; brother, Stanley Das and his wife Mary...

Donna F. Das, 79, of Methuen, MA, suddenly passed away at Lawrence General Hospital on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the...

Jasper A. Balsamo


Jasper A. Balsamo, 95, of Methuen, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon at Mary Immaculate Nursing Restorative Center in Lawrence, MA. He was born in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Anthony and Carmina Rossi and was educated in the Lawrence schools. Jasper served in the U.S. Army and later worked in construction. He worked at the Lawrence Paperboard Corp. in Lawrence for 33 years. In addition to his parents, Jasper is pre-deceased by his first wife, Carmeline Balsamo, and...

Jasper A. Balsamo, 95, of Methuen, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon at Mary Immaculate Nursing Restorative Center in Lawrence, MA. He was born in Haverhill, MA, the son of the...

Louisa M. Azevedo


Louisa M. Azevedo, 68, of Methuen, MA, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born on September 11, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Augusto and Maria (Medeiros) Pinheiro.Louisa was a very caring, generous woman who was devoted to her family. She was born in the Azores, Portugal and raised in Lawrence, MA. Louisa was a hard worker, working at Philips Medical for over 30 years, while also being the caregiver to both her mom and husband. In her free time, Louisa loved to...

Louisa M. Azevedo, 68, of Methuen, MA, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born on September 11, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Augusto and Maria (Medeiros) Pinheiro.Louisa...

Chilly Phoeung


Chhoeunly “Chilly” Phoeung, 36, of Watertown, MA, formerly of Methuen, MA, and Lawrence, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Portsmouth Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Sopaul Phoeung Chhath and Rachana Neang. Born in Lawrence, Chilly and his family moved to Methuen and was a graduate of Methuen High School, class of 2006. A born creative type, he later attendedMassArtwhere he receiveda Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. He was a successful...

Chhoeunly “Chilly” Phoeung, 36, of Watertown, MA, formerly of Methuen, MA, and Lawrence, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Portsmouth Regional Medical Center. He was...

Leonard P. Morel


Leonard “Lenny” Morel, 71, of Methuen, MA, peacefully passed away at Lawrence General Hospital, on Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Leo and Annette (LaCroix) Morel. Born in Lawrence, MA, Lenny was raised in Methuen, MA. Growing up he loved to stay busy roller skating, playing the drums, and playing at the arcade. He was also a great bowler, spending several years in a bowling league. Throughout his life he...

Leonard “Lenny” Morel, 71, of Methuen, MA, peacefully passed away at Lawrence General Hospital, on Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 17, 1952, he was the...

Jeannot Levesque


Jeannot Levesque, 87, of Sandown, NH, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was the husband of the late Pierrette Levesque, with whom he shared sixty-two wonderful years in marriage. Born in Saint John, NB, son of the late Felix and Mary (Ouellet) Levesque, Jeannot worked for many years in Saint John until 1965, when he and Pierrette moved to Madawaska, ME, where they raised their family. In 1969, they relocated to Lawrence, MA, where he soon became employed at Malden Mills in Lawrence,...

Jeannot Levesque, 87, of Sandown, NH, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was the husband of the late Pierrette Levesque, with whom he shared sixty-two wonderful years in marriage. Born in...

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FAQs

Is the obituary read at funeral? ›

An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.

How do you announce cremation in an obituary? ›

Include the date of the actual cremation to keep everyone informed. If your loved one wanted an ash-scattering ceremony, include details about that as well. You can share the date, time, and location as well as how you plan to scatter the ashes.

What should you not say in an obituary? ›

Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary
  • Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ...
  • Don't Focus Just on Death. ...
  • Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ...
  • Avoid Clichés. ...
  • Abbreviations. ...
  • Don't Over Describe the Funeral.

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

What are the final words at a cremation? ›

Committal words for cremation

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose on earth, a time to be born and a time to die. Here in this last act, in sorrow but without fear, in love and appreciation, we commit [name] to its natural end.”

What do you say before cremation? ›

Almighty and ever-living God, in you we place our trust and hope, in you the dead, whose bodies were temples of the Spirit, find everlasting peace. As we take leave of our brother/sister, give our hearts peace in the firm hope that one day N. will live in the mansion you have prepared for him/her in heaven.

What do you say when someone is being cremated? ›

What To Say At Cremation Services
  • We're Sorry For Your Loss.
  • We've Been Thinking Of You.
  • We're Here When You Need Us.
  • We'd Love To Help With X.
  • This Was Such A Nice Way To Honor Them.
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Who reads out at a funeral? ›

The eulogy is a deeply personal reflection of someone's life. Family or friends usually give this speech. However, clergy or the funeral celebrant may read it for the family. As this is a very emotional time, some people may not feel comfortable delivering the eulogy to the congregation.

Who reads the eulogy at a funeral? ›

Family closest to the person who has passed will ultimately have the final say in who delivers the funeral speeches. The eulogy itself is typically given by a close family member, friend or a minister.

Is the obituary a part of the eulogy? ›

Editor Carol DeChant explains, "Obituaries are usually mini-biographies, focused on what a person did, but the eulogy is much deeper, more about who the person was... It's meant for the select group of people who knew and cared for that person, or who care for the survivors."

What to read at a funeral? ›

Seven uplifting funeral readings to bring hope to those left...
  • A classic. Death is Nothing at All by Henry Scott-Holland. ...
  • Something stellar. A Clear Midnight by Walt Whitman. ...
  • Modern melancholy. Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden. ...
  • Summoning strength. ...
  • A moment to reflect. ...
  • Lyrical beauty. ...
  • Farewell to friends.
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