Salem
Matthew J. Germano, 56 of Salem, passed away at Beverly Hospital on Friday, June 2, 2023, following a brief illness, with family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Judy A. (Schrader) Germano with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.
Born in Salem and raised in Peabody, he was the son of Bertha (Sylvester) Germano of Peabody and Frank Germano of Indiana. Matt was a graduate of Peabody Memorial High School Class of ’86. He first worked for Stop & Shop in the bakery department in Swampscott and later drove for Pea Pod home deliveries. For the past nine years he worked for Home Depot in Danvers as a sales clerk.
Matt was a sociable and out-going man, who easily met people and made friends. He loved wrestling and had hopes of becoming a referee. He also enjoyed bowling, pool and was especially lucky at Bingo.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by three sisters, Labrine Germano of Peabody, Karen Burns and husband Andrew of Haverhill, January Green of Peabody and his brother Frank Germano and wife Jayne of Woburn, as well as nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St. [Route 114 / 1-A] Salem on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM to be followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Church, Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, 15 Hawthorne Blvd. Salem. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be on Thursday, June 8th, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. For guestbook and to send a condolence to his family please visit www.LevesqueFunerals.com .