Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Thursday, October 27, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, Cambridge at 10:00 a.m.
Interment Information
Cambridge Cemetery.
Visitation
Wednesday, 3-7 PM. John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge.
Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Madonna Manor, 85 N Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.
So many fond memories of Mr. C. He was an outstanding teacher who left such great impressions on so many of our lives. My deepest condolences to his entire family he will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the Carrabino family.
I was a student of his way back in 1970-1971 at the Longfellow Elementary School.
Mr. C had a passion for his students that shined brightly and made you want to be the best student you could be. He certainly was a special person and I am a better person for having known him.
Mr. C will always hold a special place in my heart.
Rest In Peace Mr C. Rest In Peace!!
My deepest sympathies to the Carrabino family. Mr. Carrabino was one of my favorite teachers at Longfellow. Rest in Peace and may you teach those in heaven with you.
My condolences to the Carrabino family, and all the people to whom Mr. C was special. Mr. C was a great guy and a great teacher who left me with fond memories. (I also had the good fortune to be a classmate at Longfellow with young John C....warm regards John.)
Mr C., you made a difference in my life. Thank you. Rest in peace.
To the Carrabino family I send my deepest condolences. I am sorry for your great loss. Death is very devastating. Nothing can compare to the deep pain you feel. Although the pain does not easily disappear, prayer to God can bring you comfort. God is described at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 as the "God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials." God invites you at
1 Peter 5:7 to "Throw all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
The best teacher that I ever had!
Warm, a great sense of humor, great singer! (Light my fire by the Doors in the classroom!) and introduced me to some great poetry and literature.
You made a real difference to my life.
God bless.
Doug Thomas ( Longfellow school grad 1977)
My heart goes out to the entire Carrabino family, with a special hello to John Jr.my Longfellow School classmate.
Mr. C. was hands down the most inspirational and entertaining teacher I ever had ! He made learning English grammar fun with his original song and dance routines. He instilled in me a life long love or poetry. I will always remember him when reading Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, which I had to memorize and recite to the class. The poem ends with, And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep.
RIP Mr. C. Say hello to Claude for me !
I would like to offer my condolences. Mr. Carrabino was my 7th grade teacher at the Longfellow in 1962 . I remember him fondly. He made learning fun and was so very kind to all. I visited him later on at his market in Inman Square. He was an inspiration and I followed in his footsteps as a public school teacher for 38 years. Thank you, Mr. Carrabino.
Uncle Johnny I know the angels are not just smiling, but laughing today! Are you conjugating inappropriate verbs with them? Did you bring them your Rubber Chicken? I will always remember holidays at Aunt Mary's and Uncle Brother's, the shenanigans you were always in the middle of yet pled the innocent bystander when we were being scolded. May God Bless You and give your family peace at this time. You will be missed!
To the Carrabino family, So sorry for your loss. All of us who went to Longfellow and grew up in Inman Square , will always have fond thoughts of Mr. C. He had a passion for teaching and making people laugh. Thanks for the memories!
Sorry for your loss.Mr. Carrabino was amazing man and teacher! His ability to get his students to listen was his gift. He always had new ways of teaching,but his punishment was always the same,go and pray to Claude! lol He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Mr. C. Love always Tony the great!
