John A. DeCarolis

John A. DeCarolis obituary

John A. DeCarolis

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Oct

29

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Tewksbury Cemetery

172 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

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John DeCarolis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farmer & Dee Funeral Home on Oct. 21, 2025.

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John A. DeCarolis, age 81, passed away in Florida on September 7, 2025.
John, along with his seven brothers and two sisters, grew up in Tewksbury in a wonderful home filed with hardworking and adventurous siblings.
John was a great brother, fun and hardworking uncle and father to his late son Rocco, who died on May 30, 2018.
He was predeceased by his mother, Veneranda Napolitano DeCarolis and his father, Armando DeCarolis.
Also deceased are his brothers, Rocco, James, Armando, Mario, Robert and Joseph.
John has one surviving brother, Phillip DeCarolis and two sisters, Rose Morris and Regina Sargent. John also has many loving and caring nieces and nephews, who remember the dedicated uncle he was to all.
"John lived life the way he wanted and that is how he will be remembered".
A graveside service in remembrance of John and his son Rocco will be held at the Tewksbury Cemetery, 172 East Street, Tewksbury at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Those attending are encouraged to arrive at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

29

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Tewksbury Cemetery

172 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Farmer & Dee Funeral Home

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.