Francis J. “Frank” Pilch age 61 of Salem, NH, died Tuesday at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Methuen, MA, grew up and was educated in Lawrence, MA. He was a resident of Salem for the past 35 years. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
Frank owned & operated Frank Pilch Home Remodeling. He was a member of the carpenters union and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Methuen, MA Council. He was a former member of the White Eagles Drum & Bugle Corp in Lawrence, MA. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed cruising and vacations in Florida. He also enjoyed watching his daughter play hockey and was her biggest fan. He enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and loved collecting sailboats, and had a large collection.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Maureen (Spencer) Pilch of Salem, NH
Daughter: Karilyn J. & her husband Christopher Baker of Salem, NH
Sister: Helene J. Pilch of Bradford, MA
Sisters in Law: Charline & her husband Douglas Henry of Bradford, MA
Marilyn J. & her husband Vincent Provencher of Methuen, MA
Justine E. & her husband Paul Marsan of Methuen, MA
Several Nephews & Cousins
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 13th at 10:30 AM at St. Monica’s Church, Methuen, MA. Cremation will follow.
Calling hours will be Thursday, April 12th from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to: Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 01843 or to the MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844