Marcello "Marcy" Carrabes

Carrabes, Marcello J. “Marcy” of Revere passed away on November 1, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Vincenza A. (Diglio) for 63 years. Devoted father of Marcia Carrabes and Laurie Carrabes of Revere, Mark Carrabes of New Zealand, and Lisa Covais and her husband Michael of Quincy. Cherished grandfather of Emidio “Dio” Covais of Quincy. Loving son of the late Antonio and Mary (Meluso) Carrabes. Dear brother of Antonette Goodwin, the late Angelo “Gene” Carrabes and Mary Lou Tupper, and brother-in-law of Frances Diglio and Marie Romano. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong Revere resident and graduate of Revere High School. Marcello is a WWII veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of the 87th Infantry “Golden Acorn” Division. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Northeastern University, and served as a Professor of Electrical Engineering there for 38 years. He was also the director of the NU Marching Band for many seasons. He was a member of the Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu Engineering Honor Societies. Marcy was a longtime member of the Revere Lodge of the Sons of Italy, serving as treasurer. He sang with the Bay Staters Glee Club and St. Anthony’s Choir. He was a photography enthusiast, seen at most gatherings with a camera around his neck. He was also a skilled woodworker, adept at everything from indoor carpentry to a 72 foot pier. Marcy always enjoyed music – from classical to marches to waltzes and polkas. You would frequently see him relaxing with a pipe. He also loved spending time with his family and friends in Maine and Florida. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons~Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., REVERE on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 9am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8pm. Entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery. For guestbook please visit www.Buonfiglio.com Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home

St Anthony's of Padua Cath Church

Phone: (781) 289-1234

Address: 250 Revere St Revere MA,

Service Date: Thursday November 7th, 2019

Service Time: 4:00 pm

Service Notes: Visitation