Liberante "Libby"

M. Chirco

Liberante “Libby” M. Chirco, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his winter home in Florida on Sunday, November 8, 2026. He was the adoring husband of JoAnn (DiMinico) Chirco, with whom he had shared over 43 incredible years of marriage.

Libby is survived by his mother Angela; his loving daughters, Jennifer Rigby and her husband Christo, Lauren Soares and her husband David; his cherished grandchildren, Jack, Liam, and Emma; his sister, Vincenza Palumbo and her husband John; his nephew Michael Palumbo and wife Shaunna; great-nephews Logan and Cole; he was predeceased by his father Frank and his brother Gaspare Chirco.

Born in Winthrop on February 2, 1959, he was the oldest of three children. Libby was raised in East Boston, where he met the love of his life, JoAnn. They were married in 1983. Before long, they settled into their home in Burlington, where they raised their family and created a lifetime of cherished memories.

When his daughters were young, Libby was a fun-loving and ever-present source of love and support. He took tremendous pride in being an involved father, cheering them on every step of the way and making it a point to attend every event he could. Libby was a constant presence, and nothing brought him greater joy than making memories together and watching them grow into the women that they are today.

Being a grandfather brought Libby immeasurable joy. He treasured every opportunity to be part of their lives, and his happiest moments were always those spent surrounded by his family.

Libby and JoAnn shared a love of traveling. He thoroughly enjoyed his winters in Florida, proudly avoiding the winter storms and shoveling snow. They quickly built a wonderful community of friends there who became like family.

Above all else, Libby will be remembered as a loving, generous, and kind man who was endlessly devoted to his family. He worked hard to share the wisdom he had gathered throughout his life, hoping to raise strong, independent daughters who would carry those lessons with them and pass on to their children. To those who knew and loved him, Libby was, quite simply, “the best!”

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, Burlington.  His Funeral Service will follow at 12:30 p.m.  Interment will follow at Pine Haven Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Libby’s name to the American Heart Association.