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The Honorable Charles W. Trombly Jr.
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Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Atty. Charles W. Trombly, Sr. and Margaret R. (Shannon) Trombly; his siblings, Dennis M. O'Neil and Atty. Mary E. (Trombly) DeFrancisco; his nephew, Martin R. DeFrancisco; his sister-in-law, Nancy Parks O'Neil; his parents-in-law, Erling J. Johannesen and Catherine A. (Foley) Johannesen; and his brother-in law, Roy C. Johannesen.
He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty-six years, Mary Jo; his sons, Charles W., III ("Chuck"), Christopher E. (Chinh Duong), and Matthew E. (Funda); and his cherished grandchildren, Malika and Ali. Charlie is also survived by his much-loved siblings, Atty. Joseph S. Trombly (Atty. Elaine Farrell), Robert M. Trombly (Judy Jensen), Dr. Kevin L. Trombly (Maureen R.), Peter T. O'Neil, Atty. Margaret S. Trombly, Barry F. O'Neil (Deborah E.), and Ellen M. (Trombly) Gold (Dr. Samuel), as well as by his brother-in-law, Atty. Mark J. DeFrancisco (Janet Arnold), and sister-in-law, Sheila (Katz) Johannesen. Additionally, Charlie leaves many adored nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 until 8:00pm on Thursday, May 29th at John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, 35 Merrimack St., North Andover, MA 01845. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 30th at 10:00am at St. Michael Church, 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845.
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Carol Cunningham
July 1, 2025
Maryjo, Chuck, Christopher, Joe, Margaret, Kevin, Robert, Barry. I was saddened to hear of Charles passing. A kind, gentle person with such a passion for the law who I remember as a great attorney and member of the community. My thoughts are with you all, and may God hold Charles in the palm of his hand as he is welcomes him into Heaven and comfort you all.
With love,
Carol C Cunningham
Brian Glennon
May 29, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Trombly Family. There are few individuals as interwoven with the judiciary as Judge Trombly was with the Land Court. He will be remembered not only for his remarkable and meaningful half-century of service, but as a mentor and friend to so many. He had a great sense of humor and was a true gentleman.
Mark Richman
May 27, 2025
MaryJo and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him at the Land Court! He was beloved and respected by all (co-workers and the real estate bar), and I learned so much from him.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you.
Mark Richman
David D´Attilio
May 26, 2025
To the Trombly Family
I was so sorry to hear of Charlie´s passing. He gave me my first job in the Court System. I went to work for him in December of 1996. He was a kind man and he was my Mentor. I learned so much from him and I am grateful that he was my first boss. I will always remember the long discussion with him about Pro-Boxing, as he like me was an avid Boxing fan. Thank you for Everything Charlie. May God Bless you. RIP
Very Deepest Sympathy to the family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely, R. David D´Attilio
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Melvin Karas
May 25, 2025
Mel Karas-So sorry to hear of Charlie´s passing. My sincerest
condolences to Mary Jo and his
entire family. I worked with Charlie at the Land Court for
38 years and I have wonderful
Memories of those times with him.
Robert Marcus
May 25, 2025
I was very happy when I was hired December 1985 by Charlie. and He told me he needed someone Full Time Permanently to work in the Vault to File cases and loose papers and etc. and I excepted the position. This was in the Old courthouse in room 408. Then we all moved to the Edward Brook courthouse. Then we all moved again to a building in North Station on Causeway Street. Then we all moved back to the high rise Suffolk County Courthouse. Where I retired December 2016. and I enjoy my retirement and I am traveling places.
What I want to say to the Trombly Family Charlie was great Recorder and very Friendly and my 3rd year I was there as an employee I Fell on a wet floor and was injured bad ankle. And Charlie was Just like another Father to me and He taken me by cab to the hospital and even he stayed with me in the Emergency Department. till I was Discharged. Then he went back to work.
During the years working I surprised him working after he came back from a vacation. After I Learned about How to Docket Service members cases and other cases on the computer.
I pray Charlie like we all he rest in peace.
And You all Family and Friends keep always Healthy and Safe.
My love to you all, Robert Marcus
Ellen Fiandaca
May 25, 2025
Dear Mary Jo and Family:
So very sorry about the passing of Judge Trombly. It was a pleasure to work with him for so many years at the Land Court. First in the Clerk´s Office and then in Judges´ Lobby as his Judicial Secretary when he became a Judge. Took him a while to accept calling him Judge Trombly instead of Charlie because that was the way he was. He was kind, funny and humble. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him! It was an honor, your Honor to have worked with you and for you all these years. Rest in Peace dear Judge.
With Sympathy and Love.
Ellen Fiandaca
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