A late resident of Saugus, Sal passed away after a sudden illness, Monday afternoon, April 17, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 83 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Charles and Malfada "Muffie" (LaRosa) Marchese.  Sal graduated from the Everett High School vocational program in 1957.  He was a jack of all trades by nature.  Sal began his career as a self employed carpet cleaner, servicing Medford and the greater Boston area.  After years of installing and cleaning carpets, Sal took employment as a contractor in the Tip O'Neill Federal Building in Boston, remodeling offices to the various agencies within the building.  During retirement, Sal enjoyed playing bocce with friends at Voke Park in Chelsea and he was in a bowling league in Malden, which later relocated to an alley in Stoneham.  Sal took solace in fishing; he enjoyed playing Keno and playing his nightly numbers with the lottery.  More importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, his wife of 60 years, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sal, also known as "Babe" was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Rose) Marchese of Saugus, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.  Devoted father of Jacqueline M. Aldred and her husband Michael B. Aldred, Sr. of Saugus, Lisa A. Marchese of Saugus, Charles S. Marchese and his wife Jennifer of ME.  Father-in-law of Robert J. Cinelli of Saugus.  Dear brother of James Marchese and his wife Tessie of Saugus, Charles Marchese of NH, Marie Blessington and her husband Bruce of ME.  Brother-in-law of Shirley Rose of Saugus.  Cherished grandfather of Alexandria Thyng and her husband Jared of ME, Michael B. Aldred, Jr. of Groveland, Robert Cinelli of NH, Danielle E. Cinelli of NY, Jaclyn E. Cinelli of Peabody Aidan Marchese of ME and the late twin baby girls Victoria and Alexis Marchese.  Also lovingly survived by 2 great grandchildren, Aubree and Julien Thyng and numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Sal's family will be honoring his life with a private Celebration of Life.

DONATIONS:  Donations in Sal's memory may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or on-line at www.stjude.org

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