Charles Pina, Jr., 72

Newburyport – Charles Pina, Jr., 72 formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026 at his home in Newburyport.

Charles was born in Boston on August 9, 1954 and was the son of Charles and Eleanor (DesMaris) Pina. He was educated at Fernald State School in Waltham and worked locally as an office assistant. He enjoyed playing computer games and listening to church music, and was very much involved with The Arc of greater Haverhill and Newburyport. Charles was a people person and made friends wherever he went. He lived for advocating for mentally challenged people of the Commonwealth of MA, often speaking at the State House.  Charles’ family would like to acknowledge and thank the Art of Greater Haverhill and Newburyport and American Training for the love, dedication and compassion afforded to Charles over the years.

Charles is survived by his brothers Joseph Pina and John Pina, his sister Mary Clark, his caregiver and cousin Dorothy Foucault, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth A. Pina-Bates, and Deborah Clark.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, November 4^th from 4PM until 6PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.