Carl E. Barboza, 65, of East Providence, formerly of Fall River, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born in Providence, RI, son and only child of the late Emmanuel R. Barboza and the late Catherine (Morris) Barboza, he resided in Fall River for most of his life.

He worked as a carpenter in the local construction industry for many years and was quite the handyman. Carl had also been employed as a milkman for a short while during his younger years.

He is survived by: a daughter, Stacia Thomas; two grandchildren; an aunt, Bernardine Goff of E. Providence; his dog, Kilo; and several cousins.

Following a private cremation, His Committal Service and interment of his cremains took place on Friday, June 14th, at Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Carl's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; 800-805-5856; https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you are/were unable to do so, because of health concerns or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!