Mitchell L. Comins

1934 - 2018

Mitchell L. Comins, 84, of Swamspcott, passed Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Salem Hospital. He was the husband of the late Merle (Stearns) Comins and the longtime significant other of Gloria Sax. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Adrian and Constance (Weinstein) Comins. Mr. Comins was an entrepreneur and business owner in the automotive field for many years before his retirement. He was a volunteer at Salem Hospital and the Peabody Essex Museum. He enjoyed poker with his friends, sailing and building model ships. Some of his work is on display at the Boston Yacht Club and the Peabody Essex Museum. Of all his passions, Mitchell enjoyed spending time with his family the most. Left to cherish his memory are his children Jackie Comins and her husband Jeffrey Addis of Marblehead, Amy Josephs and her husband Mitchell of White Plains, NY; David Sax of Texas; Jeffrey Sax of CA and Leslie Finamore and her husband Eric of Newton, MA. Grandchildren: Jenna Comins-Addis; David, Jordan and Aly Josephs; Zoe, Ari and Evan Finamore. Brother Norman Comins and his wife Brenda of ME and sister Edye Baker and her husband Bob of Swampscott. In addition to his beloved wife Merle, he was predeceased by his son David Comins. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 10am in Stantesky Hymanson Memorial Chapel 10 Vinnin St., Salem. Burial will be in Temple Sinai Cemetery, Buxton Road, Danvers. Shiva will be observed immediately following services until 5pm. in the Clubhouse at Crown Pointe, 400 Paradise Rd., Swampscott. Donations in Mitchells memory can be made to the charity of your choice. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, visit www.stanet skyhymansonsalem.com.