Anita Carol Brickett

Anita Carol Brickett, age 88, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026.

Born on December 10, 1937, in Wellesley, Carol was the beloved daughter of Jeanette (DiLucci) Impallaria and Bartolo “Bob” Impallaria.

Carol “Impy” attended Wellesley High School, where she was a baton twirler and Prom Queen. She continued her education at the University of Vermont and Lesley College. Early in her career, she worked as an elementary school teacher in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She later devoted herself to raising her three daughters before returning to the workforce, where she worked for several insurance companies.

Carol enjoyed an active social life and was part of a singing group with her friends in Topsfield. She was also a member of the Garden Club and the Post-Comers in Wellesley. Above all, she cherished time spent with family and friends. Carol was a phenomenal cook, and the meals she prepared and shared with loved ones were a special part of family life.

Carol is survived by her three daughters: Julie Janjigian of Waltham; Sarah Brings and her husband, Hans Brings, of Waltham, and Amy Brickett and her husband, Shannon Cohan, of Dracut. She is also survived by her longtime partner of more than 40 years, Phillip Rolph, of Wellesley.

She leaves behind three grandsons: Michael Janjigian and his wife, Jenna; Craig Janjigian; and Hans Brings Jr.; as well as her great-grandson, Malcolm Janjigian.

Carol was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Joseph “Bunny” Impallaria.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, November 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 6, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Road, Wellesley, Massachusetts. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 148 Brook Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buddy Dog Humane Society, Sudbury MA in Carol’s memory.

Carol will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.