Angela L. Carroll, age 90

of Quincy

Angela L. Carroll, age 90

Angela Lillian (Pugliesi) Carroll, a lifelong resident of Quincy Point, passed peacefully at home, Thursday, October 10, 2024 surrounded by her family just after celebrating her 90th birthday and days before her 61st wedding anniversary. Born October 1, 1934, on Federal Hill in Providence, she was the youngest of eight and a first-generation American, brought into the world by her grandmother, a prominent Italian midwife.

Angela is predeceased by her parents, Teodoro and Elide (Paolinelli) Pugliesi, and her siblings: brothers Joseph, Salvatore, Victor, and sisters Teresa, Marian Phipps, Laura Fowles, and Nancy Tucci.

A member of Quincy High School’s Class of 1952, Angela was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church, where she was honored to be the parish’s first female lector. Strong in faith and prayer, she was known for maintaining long prayer lists and gifting St. Jude medals.

Angela’s work experience spanned from running Keno tables at Fascination on Nantasket Beach to working at the old Quincy Hospital. She spent many years in the television advertising department at WHDH, where she had memorable encounters with Mel Brooks, Alfred Hitchcock, and Barbra Streisand. A close friend of 50s singer June Valli, Angela loved attending her performances and gave her eulogy. She retired after 27 years of dedicated administrative service in the Quincy Public Schools.

Angela was an early member of Quincy Community Action, tirelessly advocating for children and education. She founded several parent boards and was a frequent speaker at school committee meetings, fighting “not just for my kids but for all of them.”

Her proudest accomplishment was raising her two daughters. She loved spending time with them in both Quincy and New York. An avid fan of Broadway musicals, all things Italy, and cooking—especially her famous chicken soup—Angela brought joy to everyone around her.

Her devoted husband Bill survives her at home. She is also survived by her two daughters Ann and Christine Carroll both of New York City and several nieces and nephews.

Angela will be remembered for her huge heart, contagious joy, and embodiment of grace. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Visiting hours will be held in Saint Joseph Church, 550 Washington Street, Quincy, on Wednesday, October 16, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Joseph Church, 550 Washington Street, Quincy, on Thursday, October 17, at 10 a.m.

For those who wish, donations in Angela’s memory may be made to Quincy Interfaith Social Services, 105 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169 or www.interfaithsocialservices.org.

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  • Mrs Carrol was a dedicated St Joes parish member. Always a pleasure to speak to after mass. God bless her and all of her family. Our deepest condolences. The Jaehnig Family

  • Bill, Ann, Christine
    Your in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers.
    I was so blessed to have met Angela, such a gracious lady.

  • Ann, what a beautiful life your mother lived. It is such an endearing statement of a life well lived. May you find peace in that she loved you dearly and you got to be at her side when she finally left this earth.

    Warmest hugs from an old colleague in Minnesota.

  • We will miss Angela and her sweet encouraging nature. She would boldy tell both my mother and I, “I love you!”, with genuine enthusiasm. Sometimes I would feel low but kept it to myself. Angie would tell me how wonderful I am with such conviction that I actually believed her. Little did she know- she made my week sometimes. My mother and I always got weekly here hugs and felt part of the family when there. You are in our hearts Bill, Anne, and Christine. Angela was blessed with the 3 of you

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls, Bill. Angie was so full of love , fun, and good advice. Lovely memories.

  • I was friends with Ann and Christine during High School, which was a really hard time for me. I’ll never forget how warm and loving Ms. Carroll was giving me tomatoes from her garden, cupping them in her hands and holding them out like a sacred offering. It’s possible those were my first home-grown tomatoes! Years later, I’d see her again, and although she’d aged, the spark of pure light was still in her eyes. I’m sure that spark endures, even though her earthly body is no more. All my love to the Ann, Christine, and Bill, and all those graced to be in their orbit.

  • Christine – sending you and your entire family love, prayers & light during this time. May you all find peace. We are thinking of you! -Justin, Mala & Kalyan