SALEM – Mr. David A. Hagen 57, of Salem, died Sunday August 8th  2021 at Mass General Hospital in Boston of Cardiac Arrest.

Born in Salem, he was the son of Mary (Farinelli) Hagen and the late Frederick J. Hagen Sr. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1983.

Mr. Hagen had been employed as a roofer in the construction industry.

A life long resident of the City of Salem, he as an avid Boston Sports fan and enjoyed cheering on his home town teams. David truly had a heart of gold. If you were in need, he was always willing to help. In in his passing his donated gifts are helping others live. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He was the favorite Uncle of his many nieces and nephews and loved family gatherings. He was quick to smile or impart a joke and always had a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed.

David is survived by his loving mother, Mary (Farinelli) Hagen of Salem, his siblings, Mary Turcotte and her husband, Emile of Danvers, Judith Barker and her husband, Frank of Beverly, John Hagen of Tyngsboro, Dorothy Lavoie of Salem,  Patrick Hagen and his wife, Maureen of Salem, Donna Kontarasis and her husband, John of Salem, Kathy Braley of Danvers, James Hagen and his wife, Lori of Lynn, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the brother of the late Frederick J. Hagen Jr., Daniel E. Hagen and Timothy L. Hagen and Great Grandson of the late John P. Riley, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.

ARRANGEMENTS: His services will be privately held. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) Salem. Donations in David's memory may be made to the Mass General Hospital, Neuro Division, C/O Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com