John D. Sapienza, 85, of Windham NH passed away on Saturday March 28th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Manchester NH son of the late Grace (Magri) and Santo Sapienza and was raised and educated in Methuen graduating from Searles High School and later earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Merrimack College. John was also enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves. He was a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and in his free time he also enjoyed cooking, traveling, golfing, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and most recently watching his newborn great granddaughter develop.
John is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Winnie Sapienza of Windham NH, sons Patrick Bowles and his wife Doris of Hudson MA, Robert Sapienza and his wife Donna of Sandy Hook CT, Michael Sapienza and Elaine Webster of Auburn NH, daughter Sandy Loomis of Manchester NH, sister Mildred Palermo of Methuen MA, grandchildren Kimberly Cake and her husband Gentian of Worcester MA, Lisa, Stephen, Evan, John Sapienza, and great granddaughter Kristiana Grace Cake. Besides his parents John is also predeceased by his son James Sapienza, a sister Anne Zanfagna and her husband Otto, and brother in law Ansel Palermo.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday March 31st from 4-8 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday April 1st at 10:30 AM at St Joseph’s Church in Salem NH with burial to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery also in Salem NH. Memorial contributions in John’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City OK, 73123 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute PO Box 849168 Boston Ma 02284. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Sapienza family through this difficult time.