Obituary of Christopher R Sharkey

Christopher R. Sharkey, 26, of Peabody, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at Salem Hospital. Born in Salem, he was the son of Cheryle Sharkey of Peabody and the late Steven Sharkey. He was raised and educated in Peabody and attended Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. Christopher was working for NAMCO in Peabody in various capacities for the past year. Christopher had many talents and loved graphic art and creative writing; he was also an exceptional event planner and loved going to the movies and enjoyed watching all sporting events. Besides his loving mother, he is survived by two brothers, Justin Maurais and Matthew Sharkey, both of Salem, his grandparents, Joseph and April Maurais, Edward Amery and Joseph Sharkey, all of Peabody and is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the grandson of the late Florence Amery and Marian Sharkey. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Church, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.