Carol L. (Luciano) Johnson, of Melrose, formerly of Malden & Revere, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on December 15, 2021, at the age of 72. Carol was born & raised in the North End of Boston and resided there until 1968, when she moved to the Beachmont section of Revere until 1986. Carol also resided in Nashua, NH, Malden and Melrose for many years. She worked as a Homemaker for the elderly & disabled for over 30 years, prior to her retirement. Carol loved animals, cooking, baking, taking care of others and would always light up a room. She was a very talented, lovable & caring person and was famous for her Pumpkin Bread & German Cheesecake. For many years Carol was the pasta lady at family gatherings. Carol was the beloved wife of John Johnson of Melrose for over 53 years. Loving mother of Robert "Rob" M.Johnson of Melrose and Lori A. Federico & her husband Paul "Chico" Federico of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Joseph & Julia. Caring sister of the late Gerald Luciano and Marie Laughlin. Sister-in-law of Cynthia Testa & her husband Constantino of Melrose, Raymond Johnson & his wife Carol of Saugus and the late David Johnson & his late wife Loretta. Caring aunt of Mark Laughlin & his wife Lisa of FL. Beloved friend Helena Zammuto & her daughter Nadia of Chelsea. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives & many close friends of many years. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 9-11AM, followed by a funeral service at 11AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carol's memory to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Due to Covid 19, MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANYONE ATTENDING.