Michael Karavetsos

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.
At the request of the family, his services were private. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, Lynn.