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Stephen Zisson Obituary

In Salem, August 13, 83, decorated Veteran, long time Chairman of the Salem Housing Authority, and self-described unrepentant democrat passed away in Salem after a short illness. Son of Greek Immigrants the late Peter and Lillian Zisson; Survived by a daughter Paula and her husband Kevin, and their daughter Alexandra Connor; two sons Stephen and his wife Cindy and their sons Daniel, and Matthew and James and his wife Laura, and their daughter Lauren Zisson; a sister, Eugenia of Salem; in-laws Richard and Bernadine Dooley, sister-in-law Effie Zisson, many devoted nieces and nephews and many dear friends including the Parisi and Gill. He was predeceased by his brother Jim and devoted in laws Barbara and Lytle Smith. Funeral Saturday, August 16, 2008, at 8:15 A.M. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of Rte 114, exite 25A from Rte 128) SALEM to be followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 A.M. in Ste. Anne Church, 292 Jefferson Ave., Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 P.M. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Shore Medical Center Cancer Center, 81 Highland Ave., Salem. MA 01970. For online guest book or additional information please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978 744 0497.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2008.

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shirley connelly

August 16, 2008

I was sorry that I was unable to attend the services for your father. Steve was best man at our wedding 56 years ago-he was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed.
Shirley Hunt Connelly--Mrs. T.K.Connelly

David Gwynne

August 15, 2008

Jim:

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

David and Laurie Gwynne

In Honor of Our Veterans

August 15, 2008

Mr. Zisson, thank you for your service to our country, and God Bless America.

Cara, Joe Zappulla

August 15, 2008

Jim,Laura,Lauren,,,Grandpa Stevie will never be forgoten...We will miss our dinner...We are thinking of you all in this time of sorrow...Love Joe& Cara

Unc. Joe Aunt Carmela Parisi P.O.Box 852

August 14, 2008

Dear Jim & laura, Thinking of you at this sad time.Steve was a wonderfu lman. Sorry we can't be with you .

EILEEN PERRY

August 14, 2008

TO THE ZISSON FAMILY-IT WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW STEVE AND JOAN. FROM THE BEACHES IN SALEM TO OUR DAYS AT LIBERTY MUTUAL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

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