Joseph J. Cataudella
Owner/President (MA Type 3)
Joe was born, raised, and educated in Lawrence. He graduated from Lawrence High School and New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science, Embalming and Funeral Directing in Boston. He has been licensed since 1964.
In 1979, Joe purchased the business from his father and uncle and continued the funeral home operation in Lawrence for many years. He purchased land and built a new facility in the neighboring town of Methuen in 1993. Joe operated out of both locations and eventually sold the Lawrence facility due to the large increase in volume at the Methuen location.
Joe married his wife, Susan, in 1966, and they have two children, Stuart Cataudella and Amber Cataudella-Conran. He also has two grandchildren, Joey and Meaghan, who are the loves of his life. Joe enjoys golfing and hunting and is an avid fly fisherman.
In the summer, Joe and Susan reside in Florida. Being semi-retired, Joe stops into the funeral home quite a bit when he is back in Massachusetts. He is a member of St. Alfio’s Society of Lawrence, Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence, Lawrence Sons of Italy Lodge #902, Lawrence Elks, Trout Unlimited, and the Salmon Federation.
Christopher P. Chetsas
Owner/Managing Partner (MA Type 3)
Chris was born in Amesbury, MA and was raised and educated in Newburyport, MA. He graduated in the class of 1976 from Newburyport High School as well as the class of 1978 from New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science, Embalming and Funeral Directing in Boston. He has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1978.
Chris worked in the Boston and North Shore area for many years as a funeral director and embalmer. In 1985, he started his own company, Chetsas Trade Services, which serviced many funeral homes in Boston and the North Shore.
In 1985, Joe Cataudella hired Chris to handle all of his embalming needs and to help with funerals. In 2001, Chris sold his business and took a full-time position with Cataudella as a funeral director and embalmer. In 2008, he was promoted to Managing Partner.
An avid runner, Chris has run 25 marathons and has qualified ten times for the Boston Marathon and completed it eight times. He is apast president of the Merrimack Valley Striders of Andover and a founding member of the Goon Squad Runners of North Andover. Chris is a parishioner of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Andover; he also plays the drums with Campbell Highlanders Pipe Band in Andover.
Chris married Jeannie Asoian of Andover and they live in Atkinson, NH. Chris will soon be walking his daughter, Nicole, down the aisle this summer in Portsmouth, NH.
Christina Dusablon
Location Manager/Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer (MA Type 6)
From a young age, Christina Dusablon was determined to be a professional. She focused her goals on becoming a licensed funeral director and has now earned that title. She attended Mt. Ida College and graduated with a degree from Fine Mortuary College in August of 2019. She apprenticed at Cataudella Funeral Home since February 2019, absorbing the finer details of the industry prior to passing her Boards.
Christina grew up in Peabody, MA and is the youngest of three girls. She participated in track & field during her high school years and now finds traveling a more enjoyable “sport.” Apparently, the warmer climates of California, Mexico, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic are a few of her preferred vacation spots.
Posed and polished, Christina seems to have found her niche here at Cataudella. She is diligent in her pursuit of perfection, willing to lend a hand, and eager to learn. Her interactions with families are always positive and her career as a professional funeral director has proved to be promising.
Doug Sears
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer (MA Type 6)
Cataudella Funeral Home is pleased to announce our newest funeral director, Doug Sears. We knew immediately that Doug was going to be the perfect addition to our staff. Humble, compassionate, and a consummate professional, he exceeded our expectations as soon as he began serving our families in need. We expect our staff to deliver the highest quality of service and he did not disappoint. Without question, he makes our families comfortable with his delivery of knowledge to families in various states of fragility. He takes a personal interest in each of them and they are pleased that he takes the time to put them at ease and guide them with all of the necessary decisions.
Doug was born in Waltham, MA and was raised and educated in a French community in New Brunswick, Canada. There, he graduated from high school in 1983 and as a result, he is fluent and comfortable with the French language as he is with English. He returned to Waltham in 1986 and currently lives in Natick, MA.
A licensed funeral director and embalmer, Doug graduated from Mount Ida College in 2016 with an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Funeral Services, Cum Laude and was inducted into Pi Sigma Eta, the national honors society for funeral service professionals. He is a member of both the National Funeral Directors Association and the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association.
Doug first began his service in the funeral service industry in 2007 as an apprentice. He first began to and continued to work in Metro West and Worcester County areas until September 2019 when he began working with Cataudella Funeral Home. This was a second career for Doug, after having worked in the health care profession for several years.
Since 1994, Doug and his wife Gisele have lived in Natick, a wonderful community in which they felt fortunate to have raised their son Eric and daughter Laura. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, which has always been most important to him. His children always his priority, he was happiest when he was in attendance at their sporting events or simply spending time with them at the summer place in New Hampshire, where they have made many friends. He especially enjoys opportunities for family vacations near his home in Canada.
Most recently, Doug joined Rotary Club in Methuen, which focuses on the community. He has accepted the position of Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, which will put to use his skills of persuasion!
Leah Cournoyer
Apprentice Funeral Director
Leah Cournoyer was raised and educated inNorth Andover, MA. An empathetic and compassionate individual, she feels mostcomfortable when taking care of those in need. She tends to her beloved cat,Moo, who has grown old with her. A licensed cosmetologist since 2017, Leahrealized that this line of work was not where her passion lies. Though shestill is a stylist for family and friends, it took long conversations with afriend, who is a funeral director, to change her career direction. The self-proclaimedscience geek positioned herself to study mortuary science with the ultimategoal of becoming a licensed funeral director. Now, a student at Fine MortuaryCollege, she is close to completing her objective.
A diligent worker, Leah divides her timebetween attending college and working as much as she can at Cataudella FuneralHome, since the summer of 2021, to be immersed in her chosen profession. Shortly,she will finish her clinicals and graduate in the summer of 2022 with a degreein mortuary science.
In her free time, Leah enjoys to paint andread though her more social side loves being around family and friends. Trips toCanada have been a family favorite for most of her life. It affords her theopportunity to enjoy nature by hiking, camping, and fishing. She has also hikedmany trails in Sedona, AZ, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Florida is also afavorite destination with her family.
Thanks to a combination of outstandingqualities, families have consistently given positive feedback about Leah’s workand Cataudella Funeral Home looks forward to retaining her professionalism,compassion, and dedication to the field for many years to come.
Shannon Murphy
Apprentice Funeral Director
Our most recent professionalmember of the Cataudella Funeral Home staff is Shannon Murphy. She was born inCambridge, MA, and grew up in Everett, MA. From 2011 to 2015, she attendedFramingham State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Criminology witha double minor in Biology and Diversity Studies.
After moving to Old Lyme, CT in2018, Shannon spent several years in Property Management. While she enjoyed thehustle, she knew that this was not her ultimate passion. Losing her father backin 2021 really tested her strength and pushed her to persevere and not waste amoment of time to reach for goals that make a difference.
Once Shannon moved back tothe Commonwealth, she decided to fulfill her passion by enrolling in MortuarySchool. While starting her apprenticeship with Cataudella, she has hopes tograduate in May 2025 with the intention of becoming a licensed funeral directorand embalmer. Clearly her academic prowess will propel her to achieve thismeaningful goal.
Now residing in Andover, MA, Shannonenjoys spending time with her family, which includes five nephews, close friends,and her dog, Abbey. Camping in the mountains of New Hampshire and the trips to Floridaare two of her favorite pastimes, and meeting so many people along the way is abonus.
Shannon easily blends being anavid Disney fan with being an enthusiastic hometown sports fan: Celtics,Patriots, and Bruins. Apparently, she is also a major foodie, particularly whenit comes to loving shrimp tacos, not to mention a prolific reader. She does allof this with an enormous and bright smile on her face. It looks like Shannonwill fit right in!
Joyce DeMartino Feugill
Administrative Assistant
Joyce is the office veteran at Cataudella, having been here since January 1, 2003. Ever helpful, our families come to her with a multitude of complex issues that can be overwhelming for those in the midst of grief. She calmly reassures them that she will research the matter at-hand and provide them the necessary information. Joyce is a master at donning multiple hats, which is advantageous when dealing with families, as well as a large staff. Caring, focused, and knowledgeable, Joyce is an instrumental part of the team who makes Cataudella run smoothly.
Raised and educated in Lawrence and a graduate of Northern Essex, Joyce is firmly connected to the Merrimack Valley. She now lives in Haverhill, works in Methuen, and was employed for 18 years in Andover at Dynamic Research. Family is most important to Joyce, both immediate and extended. She sees her two children almost daily and she visits her large Italian family in both York, Maine in the summers, and west coast Florida in the winters. She and Joe Cataudella are first cousins and frequently keep in touch.
Jeannie (Asoian) Chetsas
Administrative Assistant and Funeral Assistant
A retired English and science teacher, Jeannie has worked for Cataudella since 2014. This past year, she focused on updating the look of the funeral home with new carpet, furniture, and décor. She was raised and educated in Andover, graduated from Northeastern University with her Bachelor's degree in Science, and Lesley University with her Master's degree in Education.
Jeannie loves to travel and has been fortunate enough to climb a glacier in Norway, ride bikes through Sweden, navigate the canals of Copenhagen, Denmark, climb the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame in Paris, explore the ruins in Greece, and boat throughout the US and British Virgin Islands, all of which offered unique experiences. She is hoping to visit a few more countries with family and friends.
Family time is very important to her; thus, she spends time with her family every week. She is a mother to Ryan and grandmother to Ryder and Cooper. Jeannie is married to Chris Chetsas and they reside in Atkinson, NH.
Dina Torrisi
Staff
Dina is our master hair stylist. We have many families who send us thank-you notes and include that they are so appreciative of her meticulous work on their loved one's hair. She has been part of the Cataudella staff for 18 years, always lending a helping hand in the office, setting up all the flowers in the chapels, or greeting people at the door. She is the first to offer her support in any way. Every December, Dina is in charge of decorating the magnificent Christmas tree that dominates our spacious lobby and serves as a beautiful centerpiece for our annual Dove Ceremony given in honor of the individuals in our care throughout the year.
Brought up in Groveland and Haverhill, Dina graduated from St. Mary's High School and Capillo School of Hair Design in Lawrence. She moved to Methuen 25 years ago with her husband, Joe, and two daughters, Tiffany and Amanda. In her off time, Dina is a superb baker, often spoiling the staff with her baked goods. She and her husband enjoy four-wheeling through the woods, motorcycling in the summer, and camping in Raymond, New Hampshire. She and her daughters spend time together crafting, sharing belly laughs, and simply enjoying life together.
Jean Lannon
Office Assistant/Staff
Jean Lannon has been our Sunday office assistant since 2015. She was born and raised in Lawrence and graduated from St. Mary High School, class of 1971. She retired from Mitre Corporation in Bedford, MA in Human Resources and prior to that was an executive assistant at the athletic shoe company, Converse, Inc.
She resides in Methuen with her husband of forty-nine years, Jim, who also works for Cataudella’s as a funeral assistant. Together, they are a team dedicated to helping our families in their time of need.
Jean does some occasional volunteer work with the German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue League of New England, helping find new “forever homes” for adult dogs who have been displaced for various reasons. She enjoys attending concerts, being at the beach, and occasionally riding on her husband’s Harley Davidson. She also keeps busy caring for their highly energetic dog, Riley.
Jim Lannon
Funeral Assistant
Jim joined Cataudella'sstaff shortly after he retired from Gillette in Andover. He spent 42 yearsthere in the quality control division. He was looking for a part-time job tohelp pass the time during retirement but never anticipated the intricacies of workingat a funeral home, as there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to makethings run smoothly for our families. Compassionate, professional, and helpful,Jim is a perfect fit for Cataudella Funeral Home.
Jim grew up in Lawrenceand has lived in Methuen since 1985 with his wife of 43 years. He enjoyshunting and fishing with his buddies and riding his impressive Harley Davidsonwith his wife in the nice weather. The newest addition to their family is aspotted German short-haired pointer puppy named Riley.
Brian Kingsley 1954-2020
Funeral Assistant
It is with profound sadness to announce that we have lost a valued member of our Cataudella staff family. Brian, a trusted and respected friend, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and we are mourning his loss along with his family and the larger communities in which he made a positive impact through his kindness, his music and singing, and his giving spirit. We shall miss his brilliant smile and kind heart.
Brian, a former 14-year veteran firefighter, EMT, and dispatcher in his home town of North Andover, joined our Cataudella Funeral Home family in 2015. He is a busy man these days as he is the music director at St. Michael Church in North Andover in addition to assisting here with funerals.
After graduating from North Andover High School, Brian attended St. John's Seminary. He and his wife of 35 years, Karen Iannazzi, live in Methuen, and they have one daughter. A man of faith and family, Brian is perfect for dealing with those in grief. Compassionate and patient, he makes connections easily with our families.
Brian has a keen interest in antique cars and purchased a 1951 Ford F-1 pickup that he is currently restoring in his free time. Hopefully, we will see him driving his beauty in next year's holiday parade.
Arthur Dery
Staff
Highly spirited quick-witted, Arthur Dery provides the staff with comic relief, but more importantly, he serves up a huge helping of compassion, understanding, and helpfulness that our families need. His ability to take charge at any timeand dealing with people who have lost anyone or anything they cherishis surely derived from his 36 years as a Dracut firefighter and lieutenant.
Arthur and his wife of 33 years, Roberta (Kohanski), are the parents of a daughter, Carole Ann. They are lifelong residents of Dracut and devout parishioners of St. Francis Church in Dracut. Never one to sit idly, Arthur can be found running his side lawn-care business, combing through memorabilia stores for anything firefighter- or Christmas-related, or assisting with calling hours or funeral services here at Cataudella Funeral Home. Lucky for us, Arthur has been a true constant here since 1999 and perhaps will be providing his services even more, once he retires from the fire department in January 2017.
Bob Broadhurst
Staff
Bob Broadhurst joined the Cataudella staff in January 2003 after he retired from the Lawrence Fire Department with 30 years under his belt, 20 as a lieutenant, and ten as a firefighter. An avid fly fisherman, he worked part-time at a fly fish shop where Joe Cataudella was a patron, and thus began a long friendship.
Brought up in Lawrence, Bob graduated with the class of 1957 from Lawrence High School and went on to join the U.S. military in 1959. An army veteran, he was stationed in France until 1962 and left as an E4. Bob’s training in the military left on him an indelible penchant for detail and doing things correctly. He is a valuable asset when working funeral services that involve military honors, as his attention to detail and proper protocol is second to none. After leaving the military, he worked in security for ten years at AVCO in Lowell.
A loyal friend, Bob meets up with “the guys” every morning to have coffee and shoot the breeze while they fish. And the fishing location isn’t restricted to Massachusetts and New Hampshire, it’s all over the world. He fishes for steelfish trout, salmon, and bonefish in Belize, Abeco, the Bahamas, Argentina, British Columbia, New York, Idaho, and many other states in the U.S. An attentive father to four successful sons, a doting grandfather to eight girls and three boys, and an all-around great guy, Bob is a wonderful part of the Cataudella Funeral Home family.
Gus Swift
Staff
If you were to describe a true gentleman, one who treats others with respect, who thinks before he speaks and then does so with kind words, one who always puts the needs of others before his own, then you would be describing Gus Swift. In the most traditional way, he epitomizes these unwavering qualities without a hint of self-indulgence. We are blessed to have such a man with a calming and professional nature assisting our families during their trying times.
Born in Methuen, Gus was raised and educated in Lawrence and is a graduate of the Lawrence High School's Class of 1962. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Marines and served as a reservist from 1963 to 1969 and rose to the rank of Sergeant. Staying close to his roots, he met, married, and had a family with Jackie Berube, a Sacred Heart girl from South Lawrence.
It seems Gus was destined to be a part of the Cataudella Funeral Home family; he met Joe Cataudella at the John R. Rollins Grammar School and began a friendship that lasted throughout their high school years and beyond. Joe hired Gus in 2001 after 28 years with Capital Distributing Company in Andover and Dracut and as a salesman for Fine Wine & Spirits. Joe knew Gus would be a perfect fit here with his professional demeanor and incredible wit.
Gus' strong ties to the Merrimack Valley continue as a member of the Lawrence Elks since 1981. When he is not assisting with funeral services, he can be found on the links with friends polishing up his stellar golf game or tending to his garden, especially those beautiful orchids.
John Rose
Staff
John Rose has been a loyal dressman at Cataudella’s for many years. Primarily here on Saturdays, his time is committed to the construction business during the week, specifically Torromeo Industries. Despite his full-time employment and working at Cataudella’s, John still carves out time to spend with his wife and three grandchildren. Whether it is spending summer vacations in Maine with family, hunting locally or in the Midwest, or hitting the links, John always finds time for enjoyment. His two dogs, a Minpin and a Chiweenie, offer more fun than even the name of their breeds!
A lifelong resident of Methuen, John graduated from Methuen High School in 1988 and went on to pursue the construction field.
Jack McSwiggin
Staff
Here at Cataudella’s,we pride ourselves on having the consummate professional staff, and JackMcSwiggin is no exception. Always quickwith a broad smile and warm handshake, he stands ready to assist our familiesin any way necessary. Friendly and attentive with a calm disposition andterrific personality, Jack is one of our most relied upon staff members.
Jack grew up inthe Centerville section of Lowell and attended local schools: Saint Michael’sGrammar School, Keith Academy High School, and Lowell State College. During highschool and college, he worked for Demoulas’ Markets. He continued to work forthat family as a store manager even after he graduated from college.
In 1980, Jack boughtand operated R&B Superette in Pelham, NH. He ran this family-owned businessfor thirty years.
Jack is a dedicatedfamily man and has been married to his lovely wife, Gerry, for forty-eightyears. Together they have four children and thirteen grandchildren and have madetheir home in Dracut for the past forty-one years.
An avid golfer,Jack is hard to beat on the links. He splits his time between being on thegreen with friends and being on the lake with his ever-growing family. It is apleasure to have him as part of our Cataudella family.
Lori McLaughlin
Staff
If you ever want to hear what angels sound like, then be present when Lori sings. Her voice is one of pure beauty and comfort that compels those listening to relinquish any troubles and instead embrace a serene wash of emotion. We are fortunate to not only enjoy the flawless cadence of her voice, but to have her assistance during funerals and calling hours.
Lori Charette-McLaughlin is proud to be part of the Cataudella staff since 2010. Serving families at this most difficult time in their lives does not end there; Lori is also the Music Director and Coordinator at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Sts. Theresa & Augustine Churches of Methuen and Lawrence. She serves the community and beyond as a professional vocalist and cantor for many Catholic, Christian, and nondenominational funeral services with hopes of bringing comfort to all those in need through her music. In addition, she has worked for 30 years in the restaurant industry, the past ten years for Michael Timothy Dining Group at Buckley's Great Steaks, Merrimack, New Hampshire and also at MT's Local & Surf in Nashua, New Hampshire.
A graduate of Methuen High School's Class of 1980, Lori attended University of Massachusetts - Amherst. She has been married to her husband, Billy, for 32 years; they make their home in New Hampshire and are the proud parents of two wonderful sons, both married, and grandparents to two beautiful girls.
Lori takes much pride in her Italian heritage as part of the Savastano family. In her years working at Cataudella Funeral Home, she has encountered many families with ties to hers in the Lawrence area, which helps to create special bonds when assisting on funerals.
Lori is grateful for the opportunity to serve the families who choose Cataudella Funeral Home, helping them through such difficult days and praying for the souls of all our beloved deceased.
Mike Wilson
Staff
Mike lives in the Merrimack Valley area but grew up in Salem, Massachusetts. He graduated from Salem State College, where he earned his Bachelor's degree, and received his Master's degree from Boston University. He put his degrees to work as a social worker forthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Department of Children and Families for 32 years. His first ten years were primarily in Lynn dealing with families and adolescents. He also recruited and matched families interested in adoption. The next 22 years were spent in Lowell as a social worker supervisor, where he oversaw a team of social workers and facilitated the recruiting, training, and managing of over 250 active foster homes in the Greater Lowell area.
Upon retirement, Mike took on the role of a funeral assistant and has done so now for 10-plus years. He joined the Cataudella team in 2011, which is lucky for us as he is personable, professional, and has a great sense of humor to lighten everyone's mood.
An avid skier, Mike hits the slopes with lots of friends and family in the winter months in New England, western US, Canada, and Europe. In the summer, you can find him relaxing on the beach. He is very musically-inclined, so he is often attending concerts where he can appreciate his favorite bands firsthand.
Ray Bachand
Staff
Retirement offers plenty ofbenefits, but many people enjoy being more social and helping out whenever theycan; such is the case with Ray Bachand. In October of 2016, he began working atCataudella Funeral Home, even though he was officially retired after twenty-threeyears of working at the Fireside Restaurant. Prior to that, he worked forPepsi, Corporation for many years in delivery services and quality control. Thankfullyfor us, Ray is compassionate, professional, a hard worker, and helpful so he isa perfect fit for assisting the families we serve at Cataudella Funeral Home.
Raymond grew up in Lawrence and haslived in Windham, NH since 2003. He shared his home with his wife of thirty-fiveyears, Kate, until she passed away in 2008. They raised two daughters, and nowhe has four grandsons and one granddaughter. In his leisure time, he enjoys runningoutdoors, going to the gym, and being with his family and friends.
Brian Durkin
Staff
BrianDurkin was born and raised in Lawrence, MA.He spent many years as anactive member of St. Patrick Parish as a participant in the choir as well as apianist for the parish. He has also been a volunteer at Cor Unum Center andMerrimack Valley Hospice for several years.
Nowthat Brian is retired from Comcast Business, he is now the Spiritual Directorand Music Director at United Riverside Congregational Church in Lawrence and isamong our newest members of Cataudella’s staff. It may be his smiling face thatmay greet you upon entering Cataudella Funeral Home and one of our professionalstaff assisting with funeral services.
Anactive poet, Brian writes mainly about growing up in Lawrence, communitylandmarks, and his life affiliated with the church. In his free time, he putshis many talents to use: he plays piano, writes with fervor, cooks like a chef,and researches the history of Lawrence and the surrounding areas.
Mary(Mulligan) Durkin is his bride of 38 years and he has a Yorkie, Sophie. Heoften travels to San Diego, CA, to visit his daughter, Briana, and her husband,Kyle DeMarco.
Mary Aceto
Staff
Cataudella Funeral Home has foundanother gem in Mary Aceto. She joined the staff in April 2024 and we couldn’tbe more excited to have another professional assisting our families. She grew up in Everett, MA, and received herundergraduate and graduate degrees from Suffolk University. Mary built a careerin Human Resources and Career Consulting until her retirement.
Retirement often means slowingdown, sleeping in, and having lots of down time, but for Mary, nothing could befurther from the truth. After retiring as an Executive in Human Resources fromFidelity Investments, Mary has dedicated much of her time and energy to givingback to her Merrimack Valley community. Since 2013, she has been an activevolunteer with Make A Wish, Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a Wish Granter.She has been a weekly hospice volunteer at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA,and since 2020, Mary also volunteers for Meals on Wheels, delivering meals toSeniors in Newburyport. Her position atCataudella Funeral Home is a perfect extension of her ability to lendassistance to families in need.
Mary and her husband Paul raisedtwo daughters in North Andover, MA, and as “empty nesters” moved to WestNewbury, MA, over 10 years ago. Their family has grown significantly and nowincludes four grandchildren, adding fun and adventure to life.
Sharon Waning
Staff
We have another singer in ourmidst, Sharon Waning, who joined Cataudella Funeral Home in April 2024. She maybe a familiar face to those parishioners in the Haverhill and Merrimack Valleyarea as she has sung in many of the local churches as a cantor for Sundayliturgies, funerals, weddings, and Holy Days of Obligation. She currently singsin the choir at Holy Rosary Shrine in Lawrence and has been a part of theChoral Arts Society as well as a group that Lori McLaughlin, another staffmember here, put together to sing in a production depicting Christ’s life.Sharon also sings, along with her husband of 44 years, Glenn Waning, and one ofher three children, Matthew, at the Mass for the Feast of the Three Saints inLawrence. Apparently, several years of voice training has qualified her to be asought-after singer.
Sharon’s precious family,consisting of her husband, three children, and two grandchildren, is clearlythe major focus of her time. She has taught her children how to cook, using hergrandmothers’ recipes, and now her grandchildren are in on the family fun asthey all cook together. The family unites as one cohesive group to attend theFeast of the Three Saints as her husband, both sons, and future son-in-law aremembers of the St. Alfio Society.
Born and raised in Haverhill, MA,Sharon attended all Haverhill schools and Northern Essex Community College aswell. She prefers to stay busy caring for her family and community, and nowassisting in calling hours and funerals at Cataudella. We are so happy tohave her on our team of professionals who seek ways to be of help to those inneed.
John Sullivan
Staff
New to Cataudella Funeral Home, John Sullivan is aprofessional writer and editor who hails from the Central Massachusetts town ofBarre but has resided in Methuen for more than 20 years, following stints inPortland, Maine and Dover, New Hampshire. His journalism career has included hitchesas a copy editor for the Eagle-Tribune and night editor for the Salem News, aswell as a reporter and editor for Maine and New Hampshire newspapers. John wasalso employed as a public relations professional, most recently at LesleyUniversity in Cambridge.
His imposing stature is in direct relation to the extent of John’sgentle nature and compassionate manner. He serves as a sacristan for Our Ladyof Good Counsel Parish, John also sings in their choir. He enjoys traveling tonew places, hiking anywhere that offers a challenge, dining out in MerrimackValley restaurants, and is always on the lookout for a great tiki bar. We arelucky to have a staff member with a plethora of talent, yet humble enough toput others in need before himself. We welcome John and know he is a perfect fitto assist our families.
