John Phillip Thompson's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Salem, Massachusetts

John Phillip Thompson

January 24, 1953 - October 13, 2025 (72 years old)

Salem, Massachusetts

John Phillip Thompson's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Salem, Massachusetts

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O'Donnell Funeral and Cremation Service

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John Phillip Thompson

January 24, 1953 - October 13, 2025 (72 years old)

Salem, Massachusetts

John Phillip Thompson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Phillip Thompson of Salem, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Phillip Thompson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arnold Thompson and Margaret Thompson (O'Meara); his daughter Kelsy Thompson; and his sisters, Evelyn Perry, Carol Francis and Eileen Sabino.

He is survived by: his close friend Marjorie Nelson of Salem; his son Nathan Thompson (Lauren) of Salem; his brothers, Carl Thompson of Salem, Robert Thompson (Stephanie) of Ipswich and Joey Thompson (Nancy) of Lynn; and his friend Jan Jefferson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Josefa Rivera de Grateraux's Funeral Service (84 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at the Harmony Grove Cemetery (30 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Northshore Recovery High School (Northshore Education Consortium), 112 Sohier Road, Beverly, MA 01915 or online at http://www.nsedu.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Donnell Funeral and Cremation Service



Mon

Oct 20

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Josefa Rivera de Grateraux's Funeral Service
84 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970

Tue

Oct 21

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Josefa Rivera de Grateraux's Funeral Service
84 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970

Tue

Oct 21

Burial

Harmony Grove Cemetery
30 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970

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