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Michael Karavetsos Obituary
1937 - 2025
Saugus, MA and Formerly of Lynn, MA - Michael Karavetsos, age 88, of Saugus, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire D. (Andrews) Karavetsos. Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late George and Alfreda (Vranas) Karavetsos. Michael had lived in Saugus for the past 50 years.
Michael was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, class of 1955 and received his bachelor's degree in history from Bowdoin College. He earned his master's degree in education from Harvard University in 1963. A veteran of the United States Army, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged.
Michael enjoyed a long career as a history teacher. He taught at Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine for three years and then spent 36 years at Marblehead High School until his retirement in 1998. At Marblehead High School, he coached football and baseball and was affectionately nicknamed "Kabo" by his students and players. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his three children; Eric Taylor, Christopher Taylor and his wife Darlene, and George Karavetsos and his wife Marlene; seven grandchildren; Chris and Nicholas Taylor, Justin Stickney, George, Alexander, Nicholas and Cecilia Karavetsos; one great-grandchild; Kaia Taylor; his brother, Constantine Karavetsos and his wife Artemis; his sister-in-law, Janice Karavetsos, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ernest Karavetsos.
Service Information: At the request of the family, his services were private. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, Lynn. Online obituary for family and friends to offer condolences at www.solimine.com
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Joseph B. Saraceno
January 11, 2026
When Mike was getting ready to go out for the Classical Football team, he had me workout with him every night for about 4 nights at the commons. He almost broke my shoulder, ha. I went to Lynn Trade. He was a man of determination.
Mersine Armstrong Hennessey
December 23, 2025
Condolences to the family of my friend and LCHS-55 classmate Mike. I always remember Mike as a brilliant student, a fine athlete, and kind beyond measure. Mike´s career choice as an educator certainly was of great benefit to his students over many decades. It was such a privilege to call him "friend."
Mersine Armstrong Hennessey
Stan Nickerson
December 21, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mike, one of the classiest people people I ever met. A fraternity brother and friend, Mike was a guide to all of us rookies.
Bernie Sidman
December 20, 2025
Am deeply saddened to read of the passing of Michael Karavetsos. He was a good friend and wonderful person.
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Darlene Taylor
December 20, 2025
My fondest memories are if Mike with my sons, his grandsons. When they were little, he would march around the house with them in his hip, blowing out an imaginary horn. Then he would pretend to be a secret agent, making phone calls to othe spy's on his secret red phone. I'll miss his stories and his endless wisdom. He was a true gentle man. The most treasured things in his life was his family. He was one in a million. We'll miss you Papa.
Your loving daughter in law, Darlene.
Jonathan Weiner
December 20, 2025
Please accept mt deepest condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather. I had the pleasure of having had Mike as a student at Marblehead High as both as sophomore and a senior, and he was a tremendous teacher. In later years, I was a sportswriter for the Lynn Item, and I would happily see him whenever I covered football games at Stackpole Field in Saugus. I'm very terribly sorry for your loss.
Jonathan Weiner
Swampscott, MA
Jeannie Clark Weller
December 20, 2025
Mr. karavetsos was one of my favorite teachers at Marblehead High. I always looked forward to his class. It is funny to think he was only a few years older than we were. God bless him.
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