Edward Damien Gieras

Edward Damien Gieras, 57, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of Susan (Carter) Gieras, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Salem on Nov. 2, 1957, he was the son of the late M. Constance (Killigrew) (Gieras) Sullivan and the late Dominic Gieras. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a 1975 graduate of Danvers High School where he holds the record for all-time leading scorer in Falcon’s basketball history. For many years, he was employed as a food broker for Acosta Sales and Marketing. He also enjoyed his work as basketball referee. A loving husband and father, he was active in youth sports with his children. He was a local sports fan and enjoyed meeting his friends every morning at Dunkin Donuts in Danvers Square. In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Kyle Gieras of New York City, Brett Gieras of Danvers, and Kristen Gieras of Danvers, his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Carter of Newburyport, his caretaker, Martha Daniels of Danvers, as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 9AM in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, PO Box 14, Chelmsford, MA 01824.