Aris (Kourbetsos) O’Callaghan – 65, of Stoneham and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Born in Stoneham, MA on February 13, 1956. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Curuby) Kourbetsos. She was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1974.
Aris spent many years serving the public at Christopher’s Restaurant in Wakefield and later at the Christopher’s location in Reading. She worked for over 20 years in the insurance business, most recently with Physicians Insurance Agency. She has been a resident of Stoneham for the past 14 years.
Aris was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She was always there for her children who she adored more than anything. She was married to the love of her life Mark, who she considered one of her best friends as well.
She was an artist that passed this skill along to her youngest daughter Hayley. She shared a love of cars with her son Andrew. Aris also enjoyed watching and gossiping/discussing shows she and her oldest Deandra would watch.
Family members include her loving husband of 34 years, Mark O’Callaghan; her son, Andrew O’Callaghan of Stoneham; her daughters, Deandra O’Callaghan of Winchester and Hayley O’Callaghan of Stoneham; sisters, Collette Carbone of Wilmington and Margie Braccio of Medway.
Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, September 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. A brief service will start at 4:50 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.
www.croswellfuneralhome.com
The Bennett family sends their deepest condolences to Aris’s family and friends. RIP
I still can’t believe that I am leaving the words “Rest In Peace” for Aris. My heart aches for Aris’ family. It’s just not right nor fair. I have so many wonderful memories of our friendship. May peace come to your family and the hurt of your loss diminish over time. Aris, you will be terribly missed. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Aris was a great friend and left us way too soon!!! She will be deeply missed and my heart goes out to her family. We love you auntie Tea
My husband and I met Aris and her family on a cruise—she was friendly and funloving. We kept in touch ever since… So sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman.
I have such fond memories of working with Aris and going on vacations and cruises with her. She had such a ready smile and laugh, and she was always such fun and full of life. That’s how she will always remain in my memories. Mark, our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
To Aris’ family – words cannot express the sorrow and disbelief that I am feeling. I know that her children were everything to her and that Mark truly was the love of her life. Soooo many years or working together, so many “stress management seminars” at various establishments, and she was always the first to show up at a Jeannie Martini event. She loved her sun, her beach, her cruises, her high heels, her manicures, her girlfriend’s pool, her cosmos, her Tulips. She loved “doing” for her family – cooking, errands, the perfect gift ideas. To Aris’ family – I am sorry. I share in your loss.
To Aris – good-bye my friend. I love you. I can’t believe you are gone. I will toast you on your birthday. I will toast you at the re-opening of Jeannie Martini’s. I will toast you at Christmas parties. I will remember you warmly – our secrets, our laughable memories, every time I over flow the coffee at work (and yes, I will still blame you for it even when you’re not there). Good-bye my friend – I will miss you!
My deepest condolences to all the lives Aris touched. She is a bright light in this world, in our hearts and minds. I’m so so sorry.
I was deeply saddened by the passing of Aris. I had the honor of working with her at Christopher’s. I loved her contagious smile. I loved how she would light up speaking about her children. She was always so proud of you and it showed. She took great care of her customers with her flawless service. To me she was a wonderful soul who’s love was a beacon of light that surrounded everyone that she was around. My deepest condolences to her family. I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. All my love to you, Ryan Condon.
Sorry for your loss at such an early age rip
RIP my Friend
Aris my heart is broken I can’t believe your not with us physically, but I know your soul is still very much alive! We had a great time working together from Wakefield to reading @ Christophers restaurant for over 20 years we had fun times and shared lots of memories together ❤️I even sang at your wedding even though we hadn’t seen each other through the years we still maintained a friendship over Facebook. I’ll watch for your signs to say hello since we both loved our psychic parties i know what signs to look for❤️ i believe you’ve already made an appearance, I’ll be looking for the red Cardinal and smile with love! ❤️ Until we meet again my friend rest in paradise Love Jeanne C.
I went to school with Aris and remember her fondly. She was always friendly and her smile lit up the world. She will be sorely missed.
We met Aris many years ago at Christopher’s Restaurant. She always had a smile on her face especially when she talked about her kids!! She always asked about our son; I believe her Andrew was around Billy’s age.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of Aris’ family & many friends. She was taken way to soon! Cherish all your wonderful memories in your hearts forever!
May she Rest in Eternal Peace!
With sympathy,
Janet, Bill & Billy Bloom
Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be sorely missed.
Judith Mellen
To all of Aris family. I am so devastated hearing this news today of this truly great women’s passing. I walk my Roxy pass her house every day. Was wondering why the pups were so quiet. I almost knocked on the door. I am so so sorry. We talked a lot while the dogs barked away. One day I fell flat of my face because roxy jolted to see frankie and kady. This beautiful women came out with a bag of ice and helped me up. I was pretty bruised and I’m so much pain. What shall I do without you not sitting outside when we walk by. You were looking so forward to retiring. I will never never understand why these sad things happen to good people. You are all in my prayers. And I know she will send signs. We talked about me loosing my son 4 years ago. She was always ready to hear my stories. Roxy and I will miss you terribly. Rest In Peace. Give my son a hug for me. ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️