January 30, 2024
D’Attilio, Carmen
Carmen Anthony D’Attilio, of Dedham, passed away on January 27, 2024 in Brockton. He was 93 years old. Born in Newton on August 30, 1930, he was son of the late Paul and Anna (Saienni) D’Attilio. Carmen graduated from Newton North High School, and at the age of 18, enlisted in the Army Air Force. He served during the Korean War with the 809th Motor Vehicle Squadron and the 809th Aviation Battalion. Carmen was honorably discharged in December of 1952, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He greatly enjoyed exercising and had earned the rank of 2nd degree black belt in Okinawan karate. He was also a member of the American Legion in Dedham.
Carmen was the beloved husband of the late Barbara F. (Araby) D’Attilio, and the loving father of Charles J. D’Attilio of Dedham, Paul C D’Attilio and his partner Barbara Roberts of Taunton, and the late Susan Obed. Brother of Louis D’Attilio of Newton, Paul T. D’Attilio of of Dedham, Joanne Marguerite of Franklin, and the late Domenick Rossi, Valentino D’Attilio, Luigina Rossi, and Lucy Marcy. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation for Carmen will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 4-8 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St, Dedham. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Friday, February 2, 2024 beginning at 9:30 AM, and proceed to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St, Dedham, for his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Interment to follow at Brookdale Cemetery with military honors.
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Carmen, you will be truly missed. Now you & Cookie can reunited once again together. I will never forget you two. You were an amazing person. I will always have respect for you & your wife. Remembered you in martial arts. 2 degree in Okinawa karate. Rest in eternal peace .
Sending love and prayers as you celebrate the life of your father. He was an amazing person who lived a remarkable life. His legacy lives on in his children, grandchildren and great grandchild. May the cherished memories you shared with him lift your hearts in the days to come.