Carmine A. Cardillo

Carmine A. Cardillo, a resident of Saugus, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 73.

Carmine was born on May 12, 1950 in Everett, one of five children of the late Gemma (Manganiello) and Dr. Edward M. Cardillo. Raised in Everett, he graduated from Huntington Prep High School and American International College. He worked for many years as a Supervisor in the Commissioner’s Office at the Massachusetts Department of Probation. In 2002, he married his beloved, Marie-Christine Amara, and they resided in Saugus sharing many happy memories.

Carmine was always the life of the party, ready to brighten the room with a well-told joke or a spontaneous split while dancing. A source of strength, he served as a loving caretaker for family members, and often provided good humor when needed. Carmine also enjoyed many gatherings with family at the Mt. Washington Hotel.

A lover of all sports, Carmine was an avid golfer, loved skiing, and was a collector of Boston sports memorabilia. He was a longtime member of Bellevue Golf Club where he enjoyed many rounds with family and friends. An avid supporter of Boston sports teams, he watched games nightly with his beloved Marie. Carmine also volunteered for Boston College football games and offered his time at golf events, including the U.S. Open. In his free time, Carmine was a longtime, active member of the Sons of Italy, Boston Chapter where he served as Chief Historian for many years.

Carmine will be deeply missed, but his great sense of humor, big heart, and devotion to family will carry on with those he loved. May he rest in peace.

Carmine was the beloved husband of Marie-Christine (Amara) Cardillo with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Devoted son of the late Dr. Edward M. Cardillo and Gemma (Manganiello) Cardillo. Cherished brother of Annette Luongo, Marie D’Eramo, Edward Cardillo, Jr. and the late William Cardillo. Caring brother-in-law of Francine Eckley and her late husband Edwin, Loreen Romano and her husband Mark, and Frank Amara and his wife Elaine. Loving uncle of Kristen Gerety, Kimberly D’Eramo, David D’Eramo, Noelle Selin and her husband, Henrik Selin, Cristina Romano, Charles Amara, John Amara, Robert Amara, and Peter Amara.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Monday, Oct. 30 from 4-8pm, and again on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 9am before leaving in procession to the Church of the Incarnation, 429 Upham St., Melrose for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10am. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. If you wish, gifts in memory of Carmine may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift