I'd like the memory of me

to be a happy one,

I'd like to leave an afterglow

of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times

and bright and sunny days.

Beloved husband of 42 years to the late Margaret C. "Peggy" (Davis) Barletta who passed away just 10 months ago.

Dear brother of Felicia, Rosina, and Macolata Barletta, all of Italy, and Adeline Martucci of East Boston.

Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston on Thursday June 12th, 2008 at 8:00am. Funeral Mass in the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Maverick Street (Maverick Square) in East Boston at 9:00am.

Visiting hours are on Wednesday June 11th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Carmen was born in Mira Bella, Italy to Salvatore and Angelina (LoPriore) Barletta.  He came to this country at a young age and settled in East Boston. Carmen worked for many years as a tailor. He passed away suddenly at home at 65 years of age.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Carmen being laid to rest with his beloved Peggy in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elm Street, Everett.