Barbara J

Zullo-Libby

At 82 years of age, on Saturday, January 25th Barbara passed away unexpectedly in her Chelsea home.  Born and raised in Chelsea she was one of eleven children born to the late Christopher Zullo, Sr. and Angelina (Riccio) Zullo.  She attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of Chelsea.  She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Libby and was widowed 37 years ago.  A single mother of five, she worked outside of her home to support her family.  She held various jobs at Shrafts' Candies and K-Mart, and was a familiar cashier at Stop and Shop in Chelsea before taking her retirement.  In her lifetime Barbara enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, she was an adoring cherished grandmother remembered for her dancing and trips to casinos.  She was an active member and volunteer at the Chelsea Senior Center for many years.  In addition to her husband and parents, Barbara was also predeceased by her ten siblings; her sister, the late Elizabeth Sofia and brothers; Charlie Zullo, Felix Zullo, Mario Zullo, James Zullo, Michael Zullo, Anthony Zullo, Jerry Zullo, John Zullo, Joseph Zullo and Christopher Zullo, Jr.  She was the beloved mother of Frank L. Tallent of Stoneham and his fiancée Diann DiBenedetto, John Libby and his wife Leona of Chelsea, Robert Libby of Carver, James Libby of Chelsea and Linda Bednarek and her husband Kevin of Tewksbury. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Tallent, Robert Libby, Jr., Brianna Libby, Daniel Libby, Nicholas Libby, Madison Libby, James Libby, Eric Libby, Brendan Bednarek, Ryan Bednarek and Mackenzie Bednarek.  She is also survived by her dear friend Jimmy Nardizzi and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held at Welsh Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday January 30th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.   Funeral services will be conducted in the Welsh Funeral on Friday January 31st at 10:00 AM.  Services will conclude with interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:45 PM.  Funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.