Passages Archive
In Memory Of Those Who Have Passed Over
Passages, Remembrances, Memorials, and other
announcements are now carried on our
News and Announcements Page
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Our archived memorials follow below:
In Memory and honor of HP Richard Ravish
On Sept 15, 2012
It is with sadness that we offer news on the passage of Richard Ravish of Salem, MA.
He passed into the Sumerland on the morning of September 15, 2012
Richard had been in a long-time battle with pancreatic cancer.
Richard was a high-priest of the Alexandrian Tradition, having been initiated by Maxine Sanders. He also held degrees in other Craft traditions, magickal disciplines, and was an accomplished Ceremonial Magickian. He had recently been awarded clergy status in the Trinacrian Rose tradition for his work in the pagan community.
Additional details in the News and Announcements blog pages.
Link at the left.
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In Honor and Memory of Carmen Vélez Aquino
Born 3-March-1914
Passed 26-March-2011
Wife to three husbands', mother to her nephew Luis Vélez a woman who was there for her family and was one who accepted people for who they were, and not what they believed in, she saw the good in all people and was a genuine person. She lived a long life one of love and family, she had no children and left behind her younger sister Lydia and her daughter Lydia Ester and brother Gilberto and his two sons along with son/nephew Luis Vélez and his wife Darci. She was a woman of great faith and had an open mind to all things within the realms. She was buried on the 4 of April 2011 and now lies with her husband Jose Joaquin Vélez Traverso in Bayamon, PR.
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In Honor and Memory of Becci LaRivee
Unexpectedly, on Feb 14, 2011.
Dear departed cousin of our brother Rev. Christian Day.
May the God and Goddess bless her and her children, Angelina, Heather, and Nicole
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In Honor and Memory of Olga Chester Schulenberg
Unexpectedly, Dec, 2010.
Dear departed mother of Rev. Lillie Allee, clergy of our body.
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In Honor and Memory of Coven Member Jessica Duffy-Treem
Unexpectedly June, 2009.
A beautiful soul and person of only 31years of age. A caring mother of a small boy. Survived by family and friends. We shall remember you in this journey - Come back quickly!
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In Honor and Memory of Michael Palermo High Priest/Psychic
1966 -2009 - Suddenly, On Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
A well loved man, psychic and HP of the Craft, known and loved by many.
Michael was a man with a beautiful heart and loved helping those in the community and guiding those who sought his readings on a journey of discovery. He shall be amoung the many at the Table of those who have passed and returned home to Sumerland, he sits with Dr. Leo L. Martello, Giordano Bruno, and many more. He shall be forever in our hearts and always be remembered for his beautiful smile and heart.
“We love you and God and Goddess Guide you always.”
- Rev. Lori Bruno, Elder, Our Lord and Lady of the Trinacrian Rose Church
Michael was a High Priest in the Science and Religion of Wicca. He is a Reiki master/teacher, and considered an expert in the Boston area Reiki traditions. Michael's readings specialize in tarot, palm readings and past lives. In addition to Wicca and Reiki he also taught psychic development and palmistry at the Tremont Tearoom in Boston.
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In Honor and Memory of Mary Elaine Taeger
Mother of our brother Christian Day, of Salem, MA.
Mary Elaine (Day) Taeger, 58, of Beverly, devoted wife of Glen Taeger, died September 4, 2008 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, surrounded by her loving family. Born at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea on June 30, 1950, to the late Roscoe and Mary (Saravo) Day, she was a longtime resident of Beverly. Mary was a graduate of North Shore Community College and was employed at Appleseeds in Beverly. She also operated a jewelry website at SoulHeirs.com where she loved interacting with customers from around the world. She was also an avid gardner and enjoyed the company of her cat, Lily. Mary was an adventurous traveler who loved to visit her favorite island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands and also made trips to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. She loved to snorkel, hike, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Closer to home, she enjoyed spending time with her husband, Glen, on their boat. Mary is survived by her husband of 14 years, Glen, son, Christian Day, sister, Maureen Troubetaris, niece, Tammy Troubetaris, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, John Day, niece, Patricia Tadiello, and cat, Mister Mindy.
Services: --- A memorial tribute will be held at The Italian Community Center, 302 Rantoul Street in Beverly, on Saturday, September 13th, from Noon till 1pm, followed by a celebratory testimonial with family and friends. Flowers should be delivered to the hall at 302 Rantoul Street between the hours of 8am and 11am on September 13th. Arrangements were made by Grondin Funeral Home of Beverly. Per Mary's wishes, there are no visiting hours.
May all the Gods and Goddesses of Light Bless your way and guide you to the Peace you Richly deserve. May you watch over your Son and Husband and walk forever in the Light. You are the best of Mother’s and never will you be forgotten.
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In Honor and Memory of Chiara Di Luna (Robin Massaro)
Coven of Sacred Stone of Plantation/Sunrise, FL.
We are here for such a short time we come from many places our lives are marked by many trials and tribulations before we come into the Light. But there are those individuals which from those trials and tribulations carry a Light to inspire those who come to them, such was our departed Sister, Reverend, High Priestess Robin Massaro / Chiara Di Luna of the Coven of Sacred Stone of Plantation / Sunrise, FL. She was born to this physical world on 5-May-1956 and on 6-Sept-2008 at 9:50 PM now walks with the Mighty Ones they welcome her, they Robe her with the mantel of Eternal Light, they have prepared for her the Feast of Feasts ~ She is Whole! They sing the song of Rebirth and she will return in time to those whom she loves in a new life and may she remember ~ Viva Figlia Benedezino Sempre ~ You have come home to be reborn there is mourning there and joy, you are one with the Moon and the Sun.
--Viva Bella Filgia Di Madre
Survived by Jade Morrisey [Daughter] and her husband Sean Morrisey and their daughter, her granddaughter Jayla-Lee Morrisey, her son Jeffery Massaro and his wife Sharmain and their son, her grandson Jevin Massaro, followed by her second daughter Jacquline Summers and her other son Jason Cook and his daughter, her granddaughter Justyce Cook.
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In Honor and Memory of George Minesteri
Greater Boston Area
It is with deep regret we advise the community of the sudden and unexpected passing of George Minesteri of the Greater Boston area. George was an established psychic and known to many members of the Craft in this area. His passing will be difficult and a loss to many. We extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathies and hope that his soul will find respite and rebirth.
- January 15, 2008
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In Honor and Memory of Shawn Poirier
Salem, MA
From an earlier posting from Rev. Christian Day - March 2007
The Passing of a Dear Friend
Greetings,
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Shawn Poirier, my friend and business partner, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 18th, 2007. We ask for energy, prayers, and well-wishes that he has a safe journey into the next world. I am here in New Orleans with Bloody Mary, where we went to the altars set out for Saint Joseph's Day. Saint Joseph is the patron saint of happy deaths, so we welcome those energies for Shawn's journey. In New Orleans, the magic of Catholicism, Voodoo, Witchcraft, Strega, and Native spirituality are all blended into a veritable Gumbo of power and we draw from that for strength.
Shawn is the most magical person I've ever known. For those whose lives he touched, I say blessings and Ashe, and know that his spirit will always be with you. The energy of a place becomes a composite of all the lives who have touched it and the powerful spirits become the Loa or spirit of that place. It is in this way that Shawn will always be part of the magic of Salem, ready to lend his power to those in need.
The Festival of the Dead, the October events that Shawn and I founded in 2003, take on a new meaning with his passing. We truly have confronted our own mortality and looked death in the face. The work that Shawn and I began will live on, not only in me but in all of the hosts, hostesses, psychics and workers of this cutting edge adventure into the spiritual unknown. It is in Shawn's memory that each of us who contribute to the work seek to live up to his legacy and create our own. Festival of the Dead is bigger than all of us who present it. It is the magic of all of you who participate and speak its name.
To all souls who are true to the magic of what we do, please join us this October, where we will hold a special memorial to celebrate Shawn's life and contributions to Witchcraft. Details will be here and on www.FestivalOfTheDead.com.
Blessings from Salem
Christian Day
In Memory Of Those Who Have Passed Over
Passages, Remembrances, Memorials, and other
announcements are now carried on our
News and Announcements Page
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Our archived memorials follow below:
In Memory and honor of HP Richard Ravish
On Sept 15, 2012
It is with sadness that we offer news on the passage of Richard Ravish of Salem, MA.
He passed into the Sumerland on the morning of September 15, 2012
Richard had been in a long-time battle with pancreatic cancer.
Richard was a high-priest of the Alexandrian Tradition, having been initiated by Maxine Sanders. He also held degrees in other Craft traditions, magickal disciplines, and was an accomplished Ceremonial Magickian. He had recently been awarded clergy status in the Trinacrian Rose tradition for his work in the pagan community.
Additional details in the News and Announcements blog pages.
Link at the left.
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In Honor and Memory of Carmen Vélez Aquino
Born 3-March-1914
Passed 26-March-2011
Wife to three husbands', mother to her nephew Luis Vélez a woman who was there for her family and was one who accepted people for who they were, and not what they believed in, she saw the good in all people and was a genuine person. She lived a long life one of love and family, she had no children and left behind her younger sister Lydia and her daughter Lydia Ester and brother Gilberto and his two sons along with son/nephew Luis Vélez and his wife Darci. She was a woman of great faith and had an open mind to all things within the realms. She was buried on the 4 of April 2011 and now lies with her husband Jose Joaquin Vélez Traverso in Bayamon, PR.
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In Honor and Memory of Becci LaRivee
Unexpectedly, on Feb 14, 2011.
Dear departed cousin of our brother Rev. Christian Day.
May the God and Goddess bless her and her children, Angelina, Heather, and Nicole
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In Honor and Memory of Olga Chester Schulenberg
Unexpectedly, Dec, 2010.
Dear departed mother of Rev. Lillie Allee, clergy of our body.
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In Honor and Memory of Coven Member Jessica Duffy-Treem
Unexpectedly June, 2009.
A beautiful soul and person of only 31years of age. A caring mother of a small boy. Survived by family and friends. We shall remember you in this journey - Come back quickly!
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In Honor and Memory of Michael Palermo High Priest/Psychic
1966 -2009 - Suddenly, On Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
A well loved man, psychic and HP of the Craft, known and loved by many.
Michael was a man with a beautiful heart and loved helping those in the community and guiding those who sought his readings on a journey of discovery. He shall be amoung the many at the Table of those who have passed and returned home to Sumerland, he sits with Dr. Leo L. Martello, Giordano Bruno, and many more. He shall be forever in our hearts and always be remembered for his beautiful smile and heart.
“We love you and God and Goddess Guide you always.”
- Rev. Lori Bruno, Elder, Our Lord and Lady of the Trinacrian Rose Church
Michael was a High Priest in the Science and Religion of Wicca. He is a Reiki master/teacher, and considered an expert in the Boston area Reiki traditions. Michael's readings specialize in tarot, palm readings and past lives. In addition to Wicca and Reiki he also taught psychic development and palmistry at the Tremont Tearoom in Boston.
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In Honor and Memory of Mary Elaine Taeger
Mother of our brother Christian Day, of Salem, MA.
Mary Elaine (Day) Taeger, 58, of Beverly, devoted wife of Glen Taeger, died September 4, 2008 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, surrounded by her loving family. Born at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea on June 30, 1950, to the late Roscoe and Mary (Saravo) Day, she was a longtime resident of Beverly. Mary was a graduate of North Shore Community College and was employed at Appleseeds in Beverly. She also operated a jewelry website at SoulHeirs.com where she loved interacting with customers from around the world. She was also an avid gardner and enjoyed the company of her cat, Lily. Mary was an adventurous traveler who loved to visit her favorite island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands and also made trips to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. She loved to snorkel, hike, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Closer to home, she enjoyed spending time with her husband, Glen, on their boat. Mary is survived by her husband of 14 years, Glen, son, Christian Day, sister, Maureen Troubetaris, niece, Tammy Troubetaris, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, John Day, niece, Patricia Tadiello, and cat, Mister Mindy.
Services: --- A memorial tribute will be held at The Italian Community Center, 302 Rantoul Street in Beverly, on Saturday, September 13th, from Noon till 1pm, followed by a celebratory testimonial with family and friends. Flowers should be delivered to the hall at 302 Rantoul Street between the hours of 8am and 11am on September 13th. Arrangements were made by Grondin Funeral Home of Beverly. Per Mary's wishes, there are no visiting hours.
May all the Gods and Goddesses of Light Bless your way and guide you to the Peace you Richly deserve. May you watch over your Son and Husband and walk forever in the Light. You are the best of Mother’s and never will you be forgotten.
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In Honor and Memory of Chiara Di Luna (Robin Massaro)
Coven of Sacred Stone of Plantation/Sunrise, FL.
We are here for such a short time we come from many places our lives are marked by many trials and tribulations before we come into the Light. But there are those individuals which from those trials and tribulations carry a Light to inspire those who come to them, such was our departed Sister, Reverend, High Priestess Robin Massaro / Chiara Di Luna of the Coven of Sacred Stone of Plantation / Sunrise, FL. She was born to this physical world on 5-May-1956 and on 6-Sept-2008 at 9:50 PM now walks with the Mighty Ones they welcome her, they Robe her with the mantel of Eternal Light, they have prepared for her the Feast of Feasts ~ She is Whole! They sing the song of Rebirth and she will return in time to those whom she loves in a new life and may she remember ~ Viva Figlia Benedezino Sempre ~ You have come home to be reborn there is mourning there and joy, you are one with the Moon and the Sun.
--Viva Bella Filgia Di Madre
Survived by Jade Morrisey [Daughter] and her husband Sean Morrisey and their daughter, her granddaughter Jayla-Lee Morrisey, her son Jeffery Massaro and his wife Sharmain and their son, her grandson Jevin Massaro, followed by her second daughter Jacquline Summers and her other son Jason Cook and his daughter, her granddaughter Justyce Cook.
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In Honor and Memory of George Minesteri
Greater Boston Area
It is with deep regret we advise the community of the sudden and unexpected passing of George Minesteri of the Greater Boston area. George was an established psychic and known to many members of the Craft in this area. His passing will be difficult and a loss to many. We extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathies and hope that his soul will find respite and rebirth.
- January 15, 2008
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In Honor and Memory of Shawn Poirier
Salem, MA
From an earlier posting from Rev. Christian Day - March 2007
The Passing of a Dear Friend
Greetings,
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Shawn Poirier, my friend and business partner, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 18th, 2007. We ask for energy, prayers, and well-wishes that he has a safe journey into the next world. I am here in New Orleans with Bloody Mary, where we went to the altars set out for Saint Joseph's Day. Saint Joseph is the patron saint of happy deaths, so we welcome those energies for Shawn's journey. In New Orleans, the magic of Catholicism, Voodoo, Witchcraft, Strega, and Native spirituality are all blended into a veritable Gumbo of power and we draw from that for strength.
Shawn is the most magical person I've ever known. For those whose lives he touched, I say blessings and Ashe, and know that his spirit will always be with you. The energy of a place becomes a composite of all the lives who have touched it and the powerful spirits become the Loa or spirit of that place. It is in this way that Shawn will always be part of the magic of Salem, ready to lend his power to those in need.
The Festival of the Dead, the October events that Shawn and I founded in 2003, take on a new meaning with his passing. We truly have confronted our own mortality and looked death in the face. The work that Shawn and I began will live on, not only in me but in all of the hosts, hostesses, psychics and workers of this cutting edge adventure into the spiritual unknown. It is in Shawn's memory that each of us who contribute to the work seek to live up to his legacy and create our own. Festival of the Dead is bigger than all of us who present it. It is the magic of all of you who participate and speak its name.
To all souls who are true to the magic of what we do, please join us this October, where we will hold a special memorial to celebrate Shawn's life and contributions to Witchcraft. Details will be here and on www.FestivalOfTheDead.com.
Blessings from Salem
Christian Day