BARBATI, Ernest J. of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at home surrounded by his caring and loving family.  He was 95 years old.  Born and raised in Everett, Ernie attended and graduated from the Everett school system. While in high school he played baseball and was all-scholastic. He then went on to play semi-pro baseball during the 1950's. A true and beloved family man, Ernie loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed watching all his grandchildren would be out  supporting them in all their endeavors.

Beloved husband of the late Helen D. (Cafarella) for over 61 years prior to her passing in 2020. They were long time communicants of the former St. Therese Parish.  Dear and devoted father of Alessandro Barbati and his wife, Jennifer of Tewksbury and Deborah Morrison and her husband, Paul of Bolton.  Brother of John Barbati and his wife, Jeanne of Peabody, Jean Prato and her late husband, Patrick of Reading, Sandra Joyce of Melrose and Joseph Barbati and his late wife, Michelle of Melrose.  Loving grandfather of Ernie and Monica Barbati, Andrea and Josh DelGaizo, Alicia Barbati, Thomas Barbati, Erin and Joe Hanley and the late Edward P. Morrison, III; and great-grandfather of Gabe  Barbati, Vince Barbati, Lyla DelGaizo, Sydney Hanley, Reese Hanley, Jared Morrison and Corinne Morrison.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ernest's funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere, Friday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.  Services will conclude with U.S. Army Military Honors at the Glenwood Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ernest's memory to the charity of one's choice would be sincerely appreciated.  Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett