January 22, 2024
D’Attilio, Barbara F.
Barbara Frances (Araby) D’Attilio, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Friday, January 19, 2024 at the St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home in Brockton. She was 94. Barbara was born October 19, 1929 in Dedham, and was the last surviving child of Charles and Barbara (Sestito) Araby, immigrants from Italy. She graduated from Dedham High School and worked as an assembler for the Teledyne Philbrick Company. She was known for her exceptional cooking abilities. Barbara is survived by her husband, Carmen Anthony D’Attilio; her two sons, Charles J. D’Attilio of Dedham, and Paul C. D’Attilio, and his partner Barbara Roberts, of Taunton; as well as four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was the mother of the late Susan Obed, and the sister of the late Joseph Araby, Charles Araby, Evelyn Thomas, and Katherine Arena. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, January 23rd from 4 to 8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home starting at 9:30 am on Wednesday, January 24th and proceed with us to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St, Dedham for her Funeral Mass at 10:30. Interment will be in Brookdale Cemetery Dedham
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We knew Barbara as “Cookie” and always felt very comfortable around her. She was the type of person that made you feel as if you were a long lost friend. What a great couple that she and Carman made. Great people. God bless them both.
Kelley and Tony Ryan
Barbara was my late mother’s penfriend from schooldays.They kept in touch every year for all of their lives and although they never met I was privileged to be made welcome in their home when on a holiday in Boston.
My mother(in uk) treasured all of Barbara’s letters and spoke very fondly of her.
Having been fortunate enough to have “Cookie” as my favorite Aunt for my whole life I am very sad today. A wonderful, honest, loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. We will cherish her memories. We love you very much. God bless you.
Dickie & Joanne
My fondest memory of your mom is all the times that she would call my mom Marie and they would be on the phone for hours laughing hysterically. Cookie was a piece of work. Her humor and sarcasm was fantastic. I Can Only Imagine what heaven is like now with all of them up there. My thoughts and prayers are with you Charlie and Paul and the rest of your family. I pray she is resting in peace. God bless you Cookie