John H. Schiavo

John Henry Schiavo, 75, of Everett, MA. Passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 21, 2025, after a brief illness.  John was the husband of Katherine (Jackson) Schiavo, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

John was the son of the late Nicholas and Edith(Carleton)Schiavo. John was born on January 25, 1950, in Revere, MA.  He was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School in 1969.  It was in Everett that John met the love of his life, Kathy, whom he affectionately called “KK”.  Together, they built a beautiful life and family in Everett. John worked at Home Depot in Somerville and happily retired after 24 years. An active member of the community, John coached Everett Youth Hockey for 17 years.  John was a member of the Saugus/Everett Elks Lodge #642 and the Malden Moose Chapter 1910.  John was an enthusiastic fan of all sports, with the San Francisco Forty-Niners being his favorite team to watch.

In addition to his wife, John leaves behind his son, John R. Schiavo, and daughter-in-law Charlene(Murphy)Schiavo of Tewksbury, and his daughter, Karen Schiavo of Everett.  Cherished Papa to Julianna Katherine Schiavo of Everett.  Grandfather to Brittany Hazelton and her fiancé, James Donlan of Stoneham, Kevin Hazelton and his wife, Megan(DiClemente)Hazelton, of Billerica.  Papa John to Giovanny and Sophia Hazelton of Billerica.  His sister, Sandra Perry, and her late husband, Bill Perry, of Derry, NH.  His brother-in-law, Richard Jackson, and his sister-in-law, Annette Jackson, of Foxboro, MA.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Holmes; his brother, Nicholas Schiavo; and his surviving wife, Denise (Surette) Schiavo of Rochester, NH. John is survived by his Uncle, John Carleton of Reading, MA, also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he deeply loved. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Northeast Animal Shelter at 347 Highland Avenue in Salem Massachusetts.

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