Carmen Louis Chiango Jr., 85, of Holliston, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Grace (Conti) and Carmen L. Chiango Sr. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Ann (Lovett) Chiango.  

Carmen was educated in the Belmont Public Schools and was a 1958 graduate of Belmont High School. He was a 1964 graduate of Northeastern University, where he earned a B.S. in Education. He went on to earn his Master’s in 1975 from Framingham State College. He taught high school for two years in Poultney, Vermont, and then taught Social Studies for 35 years at Gibbons Middle School in Westborough, where he also coached baseball. His favorite hobby was photography, and he enjoyed taking pictures of family as well as places he visited, including Maine and Sanibel Island, FL. For many years, he served as Treasurer for the Holliston Council on Aging. He co-led the Camera Club and participated in the Games Group at the Holliston Senior Center. He enjoyed cheering on all the Boston sports teams, especially the Bruins. 

In addition to his wife, Carmen is survived by his daughter, Kathryn “Kathi” Nelson of Framingham, and his brother, Richard Chiango, and his wife, Carol, of Kittery, Maine, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. A funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Church of Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Francis House, 39 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116, https://stfrancishouse.org or a charity of your choice.