A family-centered woman who was always there for her children

STONEHAM Aris O’Callaghan, 65, of Stoneham and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Born in Stoneham on February 13, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Curuby) Kourbetsos. She was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1974.

Aris spent many years serving the public at Christopher’s Restaurant in Wakefield and later at the Christopher’s location in Reading. She worked for over 20 years in the insurance business, most recently with Physicians Insurance Agency. She had been a resident of Stoneham for the past 14 years.

Aris was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She was always there for her children who she adored more than anything. She was married to the love of her life, Mark, who she considered one of her best friends as well.

She was an artist who passed this skill along to her youngest daughter, Hayley. She shared a love of cars with her son Andrew. Aris also enjoyed watching and gossiping/discussing shows she and her oldest Deandra would watch.

Family members include her loving husband of 34 years, Mark O’Callaghan; her son, Andrew O’Callaghan of Stoneham; her daughters, Deandra O’Callaghan of Winchester and Hayley O’Callaghan of Stoneham; and her sisters, Collette Carbone of Wilmington and Margie Braccio of Medway.

Visitation was held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. A brief service was held at 4:50 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.