Margaret J. Feinberg

SWAMPSCOTT - Margaret Joyce Feinberg, age 79, of Swampscott, Massachusetts, formerly of Wakefield, MA passed away on April 16 peacefully under hospice care, surrounded by family. Born in Malden, MA and raised in Everett, MA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Frank and Carmela Schena.

She was the beloved wife of the late Irving Feinberg, with whom she is now reunited. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Deena Armstrong, and her husband, James Armstrong, of Stittsville, Ontario, Canada, and Jessica Feinberg of Swampscott, MA and Jessica’s partner, Bryce Hanson, who cared for her deeply. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Tyler Armstrong and Caroline Armstrong of Stittsville, Ontario, Canada. Margaret is further survived by her siblings, Richard Schena of Methuen, MA, and Deborah Schena of Malden, MA, and by many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her other siblings: Frances (Schena) Carrabis, Mary Ann (Schena) Costa, Joseph Schena, Annette Schena, Frank Schena, David Schena, Robert Schena, and Paul Schena.

Margaret will be remembered for her warmth and deep devotion to family. She valued quiet moments, meaningful connection, and time spent with those closest to her. Creative by nature, she worked in several professions during her life, including as a hairdresser and floral arranger, and took great pride in her artistic talents. She was an accomplished knitter and crocheter, often completing multiple pieces in one day, and loved cooking for her family, especially preparing her much-loved stuffed artichokes and Christmas pies.

In her final years, one of her greatest joys was spending time with her beloved grand-dog, Babka, with whom she shared hours of companionship and snuggling.

In accordance with her wishes, services will be private. The family will honor her life in a personal way, with her remains to be interred alongside her late husband at Swampscott Cemetery in Swampscott, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret’s memory to the ASPCA: You can help save animals today. | ASPCA. Assisting with the arrangements is O’Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com