John L. Barretto, East Falmouth, formerly of Medford died unexpectedly Saturday. He was 79.
Mr. Barretto was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Louis and the late Anna (Eglebert) Barretto. A graduate of Medford High School class of 1948, John worked as a carpenter for much of his life with Local 33. He also drove cab in Medford and Falmouth. John lived in Falmouth since 1982.
He was a devoted companion to Eleanor Nickerson of Falmouth. He was a beloved father to James Barretto and his wife Luann of North Reading, David Barretto and his wife Karen of Haverhill, Kimberly Dragone and her husband Phillip of Stoneham. He was a loving grandfather to Christopher and Matthew Barretto, Phillip and Christopher Dragone. Dear brother of Anna Consolino of Medford, Jean Ciampa of Wilmington, Janice Corrado of Stoneham, and the late Louis, Eugene, Nicholas and Carlo Barretto
A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford, Wednesday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family Tuesday from 4 thru 8. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 810 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019 Atten:Molly Karnitz