Obituary of Daniel M. Polvere

Daniel M. Polvere PEABODY—Daniel M. Polvere, 65, beloved husband of Sally (Downey) Polvere, died Friday morning at the Pilgrim Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody, following a long illness. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (Mahoney) Polvere. He grew up in Roxbury, and graduated from Don Bosco High School, Boston. He was enlisted with the US Army Reserves in the Vietnam War era, then hired for the US Post Office in Quincy. His career was a Firefighter with the City of Boston for 36 years, assigned to Ladder Company 23 Grove Hall. He was a member of the Local 718 Boston Firefighters Union. Dan was an amazing cook, and used his culinary skills well at the Firestation, and at home for social gatherings with family and friends. He was affectionately nicknamed “Mr. Mom” which he loved. He was a Red Sox fan, an avid and enthusiastic supporter of his childrens sports and activities, and the shores of Ogunquit, ME held a special spot for him and his family. He is survived by his wife, Sally (Downey) Polvere of Peabody, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage; a daughter Justina M. Polvere of Peabody and a son, Michael & his wife Samantha Polvere of Ansonia, CT; a step-granddaughter, Danielle of Ansonia, CT; a sister, Maryellen Camillo of Quincy, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather on Wednesday at 10 AM from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, Peabody. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 – 8 P.M. Cremation will follow the Mass. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Boston Fireman’s Relief Fund, 115 Southampton St., Boston, MA 02118 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.