Barbara J. Palingo, age 94

of Braintree

Barbara J. Palingo, age 94

Barbara J. (Paylor) Palingo, age 94, a former longtime resident of Braintree, died peacefully, Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Bay Path Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Duxbury, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Boston, to the late William and Susan (Pooler) Paylor. She was raised and educated in Dorchester. She lived in Braintree for most of her life.

Barbara assisted her late husband, Dom, in the operation of his business, the former Dom Palingo Oil Company in Braintree.

Barbara was a homemaker who was devoted to her family, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments. She cherished time spent with them and cooking for them.

Beloved wife of the late Domenick Palingo.

Devoted mother of Linda S. O’Keefe of Plymouth and her late husband Paul, Cheryl A. Weinberg and her husband Richard of Florida, Nancy J. Hogan and her husband Stephen of Sagamore Beach, Anne-Marie Connolly and her husband Gerald, Sgt., Q.P.D., Ret. of Marshfield, and the late Barbara Jean Palingo.

Loving grandmother of Kim, Sean, and Jeffrey O’Keefe; Justin and Adam Weinberg; Ryan and Stephanie Hogan, Ashley Wells; Samantha McDonald, Meghan and Matthew Connolly.

Cherished great grandmother of twelve and great-great grandmother of one.

Barbara was the last of eight siblings and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Tuesday, September 16, at 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Saint Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury Street, Boston. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

For those who wish, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Activities Fund at Bay Path Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 308 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA 02332.

The Palingo family would like to acknowledge Shirley for the compassionate care she provided to Barbara.

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  • Love you forever nana! Give grandpa and my dad a big hug! Keep watching over us like you always have ! ❤️

  • Linda, Kim, Sean, and Jeffrey,
    Sending you so much love from Florida, she sounded like an amazing woman. Who has left her mark on this world. My heart is with you all and your family at this difficult time. 🩵

  • MY AUNT BARBARA WAS A WONDERFUL PART OF MY LIFE AND I LOVED HER . SHE WILL BE WITH UNCLE DOM NOW AND BARBARA JEAN AND MANY OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD TAKE CARE OF HER ALWAYS.

  • Auntie Barbara you’re the best. I remember lots of time going to the house. You always made us feel like we were at home. You were always good to me my sister and my mother. I love you auntie Barbara. You will be missed by all. R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇

  • My heartfelt condolences to all her family and friends. She was a great woman who leaves a void in all their lives; A testament to her long life of giving and being the matriarch of a wonderful loving family. May her love and memories be a comfort to you all.

    With Love,
    Cindy Bonino

  • To the best mom ever. She was so nice to everyone she knew. Missing you so much. Love you

  • To the best mom who will be surely missed. Love and miss you so much

  • To the best mom ever. You will be surely missed love you

  • Barbara was a very special friend at the Friendship Table at Braintree plaza. She was so much fun and loved talking about her large family. She was a riot on Halloween dressed as a witch or a belly dancer. She made delicious desserts when we had parties. We all loved her so much and were thrilled when she came. Sadly I haven’t seen her in these last few years, but she will always be in my heart.
    I am truly sorry for your loss.

  • My mom was the best mom ever she was a wonderful person to everyone. Love and miss you

  • Barbara was a lovely lady who was my mother, Marie Kraus’ roommate at Bay Path. Barbara was very sweet and we both miss her very much. May she now rest in Peace with her husband who she spoke of often and missed dearly. And may the love you all shared and the memories that you cherish comfort you and bring you Peace.

  • I love you 🫶🏼

  • Mom,
    You were the best! You always thought about others to make sure everyone felt welcome. Rest in peace with Dad, Paul, Barbara Jean and all of your family that we have lost. You will be missed every day. Heaven just got the best angel!❤️

  • “Nana Palingo” will always be remembered as the kindest most wonderful person who was always smiling and loved her children. grandchildren and great grandchildren more than anything. Will always remember the wonderful Sunday dinners she prepared, oh the lasagne, eggplant, stuffed shells, manicotti, ziti…and the BBQ’s by the pool with the whole family!
    We’ll be thinking of you every day as you made our lives more meaningful. May you rest in peace beside Dom. Love you always!

  • Such a lovely neighbor on Burroughs Rd. , always great to all the neighborhood and their kids!
    Deepest sympathy, Thinking of you all