Phyllis A. DeChristoforo
July 11, 1946 ~ October 24, 2026
Born in:
Boston, Massachusetts
Resided in:
Danvers, Massachusetts
Phyllis A. (Kane) DeChristoforo, 80, passed away on October 24, 2026 in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.
Born in Boston on July 11, 1946, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Willian and Agnes (Shea) Kane. She grew up in Charlestown and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1964. A longtime Danvers resident, she raised her family there. Phyllis began her successful career as a real estate appraiser at R.M. Bradley before establishing TD Appraisal, her own business, and was a long-time member of the Danvers Board of Assessors. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and spending winters in Naples, Florida.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa Silva, her grandsons, Nathan and Noah Silva, all of Danvers, her brothers William Kane of Reading and Mark Kane of Benicia, CA, her nieces and nephews, Nancy Minucci, Kristi Locke, B.J. Kane, John DiStefano and Jeffrey DiStefano, numerous grand-nieces and nephews, her sister-in-law Marion DiStefano and her former husband Anthony DeChristoforo. She was predeceased by her son Marc.
Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Friday, October 30, 2026 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Her Graveside Service will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Lake St., Peabody. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Phyllis’ name to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and directions are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.
Services
Visitation: Friday, October 30, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors
28 Elm St.
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-7900
https://www.lyonsfuneral.com
Graveside Service: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 10:00 am
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Phyllis, I will miss you terribly. You were a bright light, always smiling, and always so friendly and welcoming.
The loss of my cousin Phyllis is very sad. Her mom and dad said we looked like sisters. My Condolences to the family and may she rest in peace. 🙏🏻❤️
Love you Polly
My dear friend Phyllis is already missed by me and will certainly miss her kindness and compassion that she showed to all who knew her or crossed her path.
God Bless you my friend… until we meet again!!! Love you dearly 🙏❤️💕
I will miss you terribly, Phyl. Have a seat ready for me in Heaven when I hopefully follow you there.
Love Always, Jo