PAUL F. CHRISTIAN

1969 - 2023

CHRISTIAN, Paul F. Age 53, of Salem, passed away March 16 in a work-related accident in New York Harbor. A father, a musician, a captain and a friend to all, he will be greatly missed. Paul was a rock guitarist renowned throughout the Boston area as a member of Far From Finished, The New Alibis, Cradle to the Grave, and other bands over a 30-year performing career. Paul Frederick Christian was born November 3, 1969, in Concord, MA, to Frederick Christian and Patricia Spellman Christian Boeing. He grew up in Concord and Marblehead, graduating from Marblehead High School and attending North Shore Community College. Earning his first license at 14, he would go on to a long career on the seas as a master mariner, master of towing and designated examiner. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Christian. He is survived by his wife, Megan McGough Christian and their son, Ronan of Salem; his mother, Pat Boeing (Peter) of Concord; stepmother, Linda Christian of Salem; sisters, Jill Christian of Albuquerque, NM and Kate Christian (Beth Pointer) of Baltimore, MD; and niece, Kiera Ortiz of Madison, WI. An accomplished musician and gregarious personality, Paul enjoyed hundreds of friendships throughout Salem, Marblehead, and Greater Boston. He was a lifelong Red Sox fan and an expert chef and carpenter who shared a love of the sea with his father. He threw himself into learning new things with enthusiasm. He was a dedicated and beloved Freemason, a member of Amicable Lodge, in Cambridge. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn Street, PEABODY, on Saturday, March 25th, the Visitation begins at 2 pm followed by a Service at 3:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Masonic Funeral Service will be held prior to the memorial service. Reception will follow at Notch Brewing in Salem, beginning at 5 p.m. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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