Carmine A. Duplissa, beloved son of Mary Ellen Lepordo, passed away on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at the age of 42.

Carmine grew up in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School.  He worked for Millipore-Sigma Company.  Carmine took great pride in his job.  In customer excellence, he was able to get medicine to people in need all over the world.

Carmine is a lover of Legos, collectables and crafts.  His creative artistic genius allowed Carmine to build and make all kinds of art, expression and love.  Carmine was a lover of dogs and was a father to many devoted fur babies.

Carmine had a deep compassion and tolerance for the human spirit.  He was a champion for equality and was always proud of the incredible person that he was.  Carmine will be deeply missed by his loving family and countless friends.

In addition to his mother, Mary Ellen and her fiancé Ed DeSousa, he is the devoted and loving partner of Kaleb Campbell.  Cherished brother of Joseph Lepordo.  Beloved uncle of Bella and JoJo, brother-in-law of Alison Lepordo and he leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to visiting hours at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St, North Reading (Corner of Park St. and Rt. 28 at the Reading Line) on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 from 4 to 7pm.

Following the visitation, a celebration of Carmine's Life will be held at the Funeral Home at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Carmine's Memory to the Trevor Project online at www.give.thetrevorproject.org or mail in at The Trevor Project, P.O. Box 69232, West Hollywood, CA 90069 or to the North East Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 or online at www.northeastanimalshelter.org.