Obituary of George F. Haley

George F. Haley, Jr. PEABODY/DANVERS – George F. Haley, Jr., 73, died peacefully on Tuesday evening January 14, 2014 at the Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, after an extended illness. Born in Everett, he was the son of the late George F & Victoria I. (Elliott) Haley, Sr. He grew up in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School. Mr. Haley had a social gift, and enjoyed the retail environment. He was a Manager with Robert Hall Clothing Store in Lynn for several years. He then had an entrepreneurial approach to life and had a few franchise businesses in Wethersfield, CT. He opened his store, Mattress & Futon Mart, in Danvers which expanded to two other locations in North Reading and Plaistow, NH. George enjoyed people, driving around in his convertible, and was an avid reader which inspired him to use a plethora of words. He also enjoyed traveling, especially overseas and to Greece where he would discover his roots. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa D. Haley of Nahant and Karen L. LaPointe of Peabody; three grandchildren, Hunter Hanson of Nahant, Jack and Luke LaPointe both of Peabody, and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was the former husband of Marilyn (Semonian) Haley of Malden. He was preceded in death by his sisters Dorothy Iannino and Patricia Vieira, and a brother Dennis Haley. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather on Monday January 20, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a visitation in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11:30 AM in the funeral home, followed by cremation.