Obituary: Matthew F. Aquaro, 21, Essex Agricultural and Technical High School Graduate

Obituary from C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors.

Matthew Francis Aquaro, 21, of Danvers, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Born in Beverly on Nov. 2, 1993, he was a 2012 graduate of Essex Aggie and during school he was active in the naval sea cadets and Topsfield fire explorers program, and volunteered at the Northeast Animal Shelter. After graduation, he worked as a Landscaper/Arborist as the co-owner of K & M Qualityscapes. He joined the US Marine Corps and proudly served until December of 2013, and most recently worked as a Tow Truck Driver for Phil’s Towing.

He is survived by his Parents, “Ma” Janette (Aquaro) Farrell and “Pa” Brian Farrell of Raymond, NH and John MacArthur of Peabody, MA. He is also survived by his Uncle “Buddy”, Matthew D. Aquaro and Aunt Mel, and their boys Christopher Aquaro & John Thomas III who all considered and referred to themselves as brothers with whom he resided for many years. His Grandparents, Terri Dwinell Brown and Jake Swindell of Danvers; Robert J. and Margaret Aquaro of Billerica, Joyce and Michael Furey of Salem, and Alan and Andrea Farrell of Danvers, his brother Logan MacArthur of Peabody and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his “Papa”, Robert J. Brown, Sr.; Grammy and Grampy Mac and his Uncle RJ.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. His funeral service will be in the funeral home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10AM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to stopsoldiersuicide.org or a charity of your choice.