A lifelong resident of Everett, Barbara entered eternal rest, Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024 at the Katzman Family Center in Chelsea, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.  She was 86 years of age.  Born and raised in Everett, she is the daughter of the late William R. Carafa, Sr. and Mary M. (McLean).  Barbara attended Everett public schools, graduating from Everett High School, Class of 1956.  Barbara was a dedicated wife and mother of five children.  She worked as a library clerk at the Parlin Memorial Library in Everett and the Saugus Public Library for many years before retiring in 2022.  Barbara will be forever cherished by all who love her.

Barbara was the wife of the late Charles J. "Charlie" Ciovacco, Jr.  Devoted mother of Laura A. Ciovacco of Everett, Charles J. Ciovacco III and his wife Marianne of Newburyport, Marianne L. Ciovacco of Westampton, NJ, Christine M. Elliott and her husband Paul of Georgetown, Caryn M. Antonelli and her husband Gregory of Lynnfield.  Beloved sister of William R. Carafa, Jr. and his wife Linda of Chelsea.  Dear aunt of Joseph Maguire and his wife Suzanne of Syracuse, NY, Amy Carafa Almas and her husband Dennis of Everett, and Jennifer Carafa of Boynton Beach, FL.  Also lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren, Gina Baur and her husband Michael of Grayslake, IL, Joseph Ciovacco and his wife Asia of Amesbury, Emilee Elliott of Georgetown, Olivia Elliott of Londonderry, NH, Melissa Reddick, Amanda Reddick, Jonathan Reddick, all of Westampton, NJ, Giuliana, Gabriela, Genaro, and Gianna Antonelli, all of Lynnfield, and two great grandchildren, Fiona and Franklin Baur of Grayslake, IL.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Funeral held at Carafa Family Funeral Home on Friday at 9:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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