BARBARA ANN CARAPELLOTTI

BARBARA ANN CARAPELLOTTI (nee Long) age 76. Born in Steubenville, Ohio on March 3, 1948. Beloved wife of Ralph for 55 years. Devoted mother of David Carapellotti (Nancy), Jason Carapellotti (Jill) and Ann DiGiacomo (Michael). Cherished “Nana” of Hannah, Owen, Carly and Lucy Carapellotti, William, Natalie and Amelia DiGiacomo. Dear sister of Mary Kay Conner (Sam), sister-in-law of Paula Greco (Bill).  Aunt of Kathleen Conner-Johnson and Chris Greco (Justyn). Great aunt of Ty Johnson, Brady Greco and Lindsey Greco. Daughter of the late Lois and James Long.  She was loved by many cousins, family members and loyal friends.

Barb was dedicated educational assistant to elementary school teachers at Big Creek Elementary School in the Berea/Midpark school system for more than twenty years, a position that she loved and one in which she gained much respect and developed many close relationships.

Family was most important to her. She and Ralph traveled extensively in their retirement years to visit their adult children and to witness their grandchildren’s accomplishments.  She loved to cook and was known for her “world famous” homemade meatballs and pasta which her family relished.

Barb will be dearly missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on through the memories she created with her loved ones. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the following: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, City Mission of Cleveland or the Habitat for Humanity.

Mass of Christian Burial, St. Mary of the Falls Church, Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM (EVERYONE MEET AT THE CHRUCH).  Final resting place Woodvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 4 – 8 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (West of I-71).