Costanzo "Stan" Gesualdi

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May 7, 1964 ~ January 14, 2025

Born in: Danvers, Massachusetts
Resided in: Danvers, Massachusetts

Costanzo “Stan” Gesualdi, 60, of Danvers, passed away on January 14, 2025, following a sudden heart attack. He was the devoted husband of Allison (Cloutman) Gesualdi, with whom they shared 17 years together.

Born in Danvers on May 7, 1964, he was the son of Guiseppina (DeLuca) Gesualdi of Danvers and the late Giovanni Gesualdi. Stan was a lifelong resident of Danvers and graduated from Danvers High School in 1982. He received his bachelor’s degree in math from Salem State College.

Stan was an admired, diligent, and successful businessman. He started as a young man at the age of 17 working in his family’s business, The Plaza Motel in Peabody, MA. While his parents continued to purchase additional properties, his career transitioned to being the family’s property manager, alongside his parents. As time went on he started his own path of purchasing real estate on his own.

Stan was a faithful New England Sports fan and avid card player, but his passion was being a coach for many athletes, who referred to him as “Coach Ges”. He was the Coach of many teams in the area. He began his coaching journey coaching multiple basketball teams including Danvers Boys and Girls Basketball, Masconomet Middle School Boys Basketball, and Endicott College Boys Basketball. Then he spent a couple years coaching his daughter’s Danvers Girls Youth Soccer team. Alongside basketball and soccer, his true joy and expertise was shown through his love for coaching boys baseball. He devoted many years to the Danvers National Little League program, mentoring and leading many of the teams to several victories. Additionally, he coached a couple club baseball teams that included Show, Extra Innings, and Canes.

Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He adored and loved his nieces, nephews, and his only daughter Rachel. He always spent quality time with them and supported them any way he could. His selflessness, humor, and kindheartedness will be forever missed by everyone.

In addition to his wife, Allison and mother Guiseppina, he is survived by his daughter Rachel Evans of Danvers, his siblings, Angelina Gesualdi-Hurley of Middleton, Danny Gesualdi of Danvers and Lisa Robinson of Danvers, his nieces and nephews, John and Vanessa Hurley and Kayla, Tyler and Nicholas Robinson, many aunts, uncles and cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, John Hurley.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Monday, January 20, 2025 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Coach Stan Gesualdi Scholarship Fund at PO Box 423 Hathorne, MA 01937-0423. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com

Services

Visitation: Monday, January 20, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors
28 Elm St.
Danvers, MA 01923

(978) 777-7900
lyonsfuneral.com

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:00 am

Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church
24 Conant Street
Danvers, MA 1923


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Costanzo "Stan" Gesualdi 's name.

Coach Stan Gesualdi Scholarship Fund

PO Box 423

Hathorne,

MA

01937-0423

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  1. Stan, I hadn’t seen you since 8th grade at St Mary’s. I was sad to hear of your passing. I hope to see you again in a better place. May God have mercy on you and keep you.

    • Allison, Rachel and family,
      I am sending you all our heartfelt condolences and we are so deeply saddened for your loss.
      You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

  2. Had the opportunity to be teammates with Stan twice. 1976 Danvers American RedSox and 1978 St Mary’s Basketball. Stan was not only a tremendous athlete but a wonderful person. RIP. Stan

  3. Kind and always humorous and with a smile, Stan was a steadfast high school friend as well as post college. So shocked to learn of Stan’s passing. All my heartfelt thoughts for the family. 💛

  4. I have known Stan for a long time and I have always thought highly of him. He was so kind, generous, and just a great person to talk with. I am the previous owner of Zollos Barbershop and Stan was not just my landlord but also a friend and he will absolutely be missed. My deepest condolences to his wife and entire family.
    I am very sorry for this heartbreaking loss, Jennifer Little

  5. My deepest condolences to Stan’s family. Stan’s unexpected passing is a loss not only to his family and friends, but the whole town of Danvers. He had such an impact on so many people and young athletes. Stan will be loved ALWAYS, be missed ALWAYS, and be remembered by his family, friends and young athletes ALWAYS. BEING REMEMBERED MATTERS. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard but always nearby. God bless you Stan as you start your new promised life after death on earth with our Lord. Our loss on earth is definitely God’s gain in Heaven.

  6. I am so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. Stan was my assistant coach at Endicott. He was a terrific coach but more importantly he was a better person and friend. Stan will be surely missed. A tremendous person. My prayers go out to Stan’s family. James Cosgrove

  7. Stan was a wonderful person, and we have a lot of memories about Stan and his family. On behalf of the Renault Family we extend our deepest condolences to the Gesualdi Family. Tom Renault

  8. There are no words
    Stan was one of the kindest people
    We have ever met
    Our deepest condolences 💐

    Stephen an Patrick Sweeney

  9. Had a chance to meet Stan recently in Los Angeles with cousin Darrin during a family vacation. Stan was warm, friendly and very welcoming. Obviously a light to everyone he met. Our deepest sympathies to Allison and the family. RIP

  10. I was a member of the DHS Class of 1998 Varsity Basketball team. We all have a lasting great appreciation for Stan and his mentorship over the years.

    Thanks Stan and your family for sharing you to be a bright light and inspiration.

    Best wishes to the family.


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