Late resident of Malden, John passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston.  He was 70 years of age.  Born in Everett, he is the son of the late John M. and Mildred B. (Carnell) Baggs.  John attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1970.  An auto mechanic by trade, John worked at Pallin's Buick, Smyly Buick and Melrose Dodge throughout his working career; retiring when he was 62.  John enjoyed his retirement by spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was a former auxiliary member of the American Legion in Malden where he enjoyed spending time with many close friends.  John will be forever missed by all those who loved him dearly.

John is the devoted father of Dawn Baggs of Chelsea, Shaun Thompkins and his wife Amanda of Haverhill, Caress Baggs of Malden, Krystal Bonet of NH.  Dear brother of Robert A. "Bobby" Baggs and his wife Inta of Saugus.  Cherished uncle of Robert "Bobby" Baggs and John Baggs.  John is also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, Danté, Shampell, Ava, Lila, Julianna, Daymien, Cameron, Isabella, 3 great grandchildren, Ja'Nellise, Aubrielle, Alayani and numerous close friends.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend John's visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Tuesday, February 23 ^rd from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.  John's funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

Per COVID-19 State Regulations, the Funeral Home is allowed a 35 person capacity limit.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.

We encourage family and friends to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book below or to send a personalized sympathy card.