Arthur F. Graziani, 77, of Salem, NH died Thursday Aug. 14th at Parkland Medical Center after a brief illness, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Arthur was born and educated in Milton, MA graduating from Christopher Columbus High School in Boston, MA. He received his Bachelors Degree from North Eastern University in Boston. Arthur was an Air Force Veteran and he retired in 1995 after a long career as an electrical engineer at AT&T Bell Laboratories in North Andover, MA.
Arthur was a Master Electrician, back yard mechanic and all-around handy man for family and friends. He had many interests, but mostly he enjoyed simply spending time with his children, grandchildren and his beloved wife Barbara.
Survived by:
Wife of 51 years: Barbara (Bissanti) Graziani of Salem, NH
Sons: Vincent & wife Sharon Graziani of Salem, NH
Stephen & wife Deborah Graziani of Derry, NH
Daughters: Denise & husband Frank Miano of Salem, NH
Deborah & husband Robert of Schadlick of Salem, NH
Sisters: Margaret Pretorius and Joan Graziani of Norwood, MA
Cousin: Joseph Graziani of Milton, MA
Grandchildren: Catherine, Megan and Robert Schadlick, Christina Miano, Andrew, Samantha and Thomas Graziani, Sarah, Melissa and Mark Graziani
Calling hours will be Mon. Aug. 18th from 4:30 – 7:30 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday Aug. 19th at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Church in Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem.
Contributions to Relay for Life may be made in Arthur’s memory to: American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr., Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110-5032 Attn: Kathy Smith