Rose A. Caramanica, who lived her whole life in Everett, died October 25 at home with her family around her. She was 93.
She was born in Everett to Alyre Gaudet and Rose McMahon and went to the city’s schools. She spent much of her working life as a legal secretary at the Law Office of Paul Delory. For many years she belonged to St. Anthony’s Parish, where she sang in the choir and took part in parish life. She was married to the late Robert A. Caramanica.
Two of her six children, Rosanne Strott and Mark E. Caramanica, live in Everett. Her other children are Robert J. Caramanica, married to Edgar Moya; Joseph J. Caramanica, whose partner is Buddee Clinton; James W. Caramanica, whose partner is Tom Oprea; and Paul F. Caramanica, married to Kristen. Her grandchildren are Thomas Strott II (married to Rebecca), Raleigh, David, Anthony Caramanica (married to Hannah) and Kelsey. Three great-grandchildren, Emma, Abigail and Oaklyn, also survive her, as do her sisters Margaret Duffy and Mary I. Gaudet and her brother, the Rev. Joseph Gaudet. Another brother, John Gaudet, died before her.
Visiting hours are Thursday, October 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St., Everett. Her funeral leaves the funeral home Friday, October 30, at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Society of St. James the Apostle, 24 Clark St., Boston, MA 02109.
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