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John Carrabba Obituary

John G. Carrabba, 97, of Mendon passed away, Thursday February 13, 2014 in the Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge. He was the husband of the late Helen E. (Quirk) Carrabba who passed away in 2005. He was born in Worcester son of the late Luigi and Antoinette (Zicolella) Carrabba and lived in Milford before moving to Mendon many years ago. He was educated in the Milford Schools. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Carrabba retired in 1979 from the former Draper Corporation in Hopedale where he was employed as a loom fixer for many years. In his early years Mr. Carrabba was an auxiliary Police Officer in Mendon. He is survived by his daughters Lucille Taylor of Mendon, Anne Haganey and her husband Donald of Uxbridge, one sister Filomena Carrabba of Milford, four grandchildren Michelle Allen of OR, Alan Perry of Blackstone, Kimberly Englund of Douglas, Michael Carrabba of FL and many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son John P. Carrabba, brother James Carrabba, Joseph Carrabba, Michael Carrabba, sisters Anna Lamson and Concetta Smith. His family would like to thank the staff at the Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and their hospice group. A funeral home service will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 10 A.M. at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St. Burial with full military honors will be held in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne MA. Calling hours are Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 A.M. prior to funeral home service. Please visit us at - www.consigliruggeriofuneralhome.com

Published by Milford Daily News on Feb. 15, 2014.
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terry foose

February 20, 2014

Anne & Lucille: My deepest sympathy. Your Dad is now with your Mom and John. You know that's a happy reunion! Keep the faith and my prayers are with you both.

Donna (Roy) Comendul

February 16, 2014

I love you Dad and will always miss you but I know in my heart it was time for you to go. I also know you are with Ma and John which helps to ease the pain. Finally you can rest in peace.

Anne Haganey

February 16, 2014

To the family of John G. Carrabba, my sincerest condolences in the loss of your loved one. Please rest assured that he is at peace with his wife, and his family that went before him.
Always know that his spirit is with you, and watching over you.

Linda (Larson) Kyne

February 15, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

February 15, 2014

To John: from the Park St gang...we weren't always the best kids and still no promise we won't 'bend' your grass but we'll always have fond memories...rest in peace.

David Diomedes

February 15, 2014

Anne, we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thoughts and Prayers are sent to you and your Family,

Dottie Larson-Bennett

February 15, 2014

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