James Herbert

Carrasco

James Herbert Carrasco, 90, of Chelsea, loving husband of the late Concetta (Nazzaro) Carrasco passed away on December 15, 2022, with his loving family at his side.  Jim (or "Herb" as he was also known) was born in Roslindale, MA on May 20, 1932, the youngest of 4 children of the late Rossiter C. and Frances V. (Richter) Carrasco.

A graduate of Roslindale High School with the class of 1950, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and proudly served our country in Korea during the Korean War.

He married Connie (also known as "Cee") on July 2, 1961, with whom he shared a devoted unbreakable bond, with many laughs and warm vacations. Throughout their lifetime, Jim and Connie were also passionate about helping kids in need.  Their generous philanthropic efforts included support to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Franciscan Children's in Boston.

With his career as a railroad worker, when his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews came to visit him at work, he thrilled them all with a shared joy of watching trains wiz by and flattening pennies on the rails under the trains until he retired from Amtrak.

He was a passionate NE sports fan, inviting many loved ones to share in his season tickets to the Bruins and never willingly missing a Red Sox game, even if just on radio.  He might pause work on a crossword puzzle to enjoy a Kelly's turkey club rollup or a Harrow's chicken pot pie, but nothing could interrupt his watching of Jeopardy, wherever he might be!

After retiring, Jim became an avid dog lover, sharing his home and love with Amigo and then Socks (of youtube singing fame).

Jim was predeceased by his wife Connie, his sister Ellen F (Carrasco) Aldous, and his brothers Albert R. Carrasco and Ralph C. Carrasco.  He was the loving brother-in-law of Ann Maronski of Chelsea, the late Angelo Nazzaro and Gertrude Cipriani.  And he is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, so many with whom he shared a special bond, forged over weekly dinners with desserts, a memorable illicit puff on his pipe or cigarette, rides to or from school and help with homework, or wise counsel on how to try to live up to life's challenges.

Family and friends are kindly invited to honor Jim by gathering at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday December 19th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM before leaving in procession to St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave. for a Funeral Mass Celebrating Jim's life at 11:00 AM Services will conclude with Jim being placed to rest with his beloved wife Concetta at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. WWW.StJude.org/Donate