Joseph R. Robair

DANVERS- Joseph R. Robair, Sr., 84, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2023. He was the husband of Carol M. (Sawyer) Robair with whom he shared sixty-five years of marriage. Born in Pittsfield on February 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph Serranti and Dorothy Ethier. He moved to Salem when he was twelve years old and graduated from Salem High School. He also attended Northeastern University. Joe owned and operated along with his family the former Joe’s Cubby Hole in Danvers Square. He was also the Vice President of Modern Leather in Peabody. Upon his retirement he enjoyed working in the produce department of Hannaford’s. Joe was an amazing musician and played the guitar every day. He had been a member of a country band for many years. He was also a friend of Bill W for over 50 years. In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by six children, Traci Canavan of Salem, Dora Finocchiaro and her husband Alfred of Danvers, Harold Robair of FL, Susan Robair of Peabody, Wendy Purcell and her husband, Jack of Peabody and Joseph Robair, Jr. of Danvers, two sisters, Anna Robair of FL and Minerva Spinale of NC, 17 grandchildren, Rachel, Tara, Meghan, Kellie, Danielle, Darci, Adam, Michael, Sarah, Dene, Christina, Jared, Connor, Kaydee, Nathan, Cameron and Molly, 19 great grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Kayla, Rowan, Dylan, Danyka, Sierra, Christiana, Cedar, Soul, Benjamin, Liam, Hannah, Lucy, Vera, Leona, Wyatt, Quinn and Paisley and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Dorothy Berkowitz, Lovina Ethier, Betty Gennari, Ruth Buchannan, Charles Robair and Arthur Ethier. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private.