Anthony R. Bono Jr.

Braintree Anthony R. Bono, Jr. of Braintree, formerly of Everett, died at the Beth Isreal Deaconess Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle from complications of his illness on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at age 60. Born and raised in Everett, he lived in Braintree for many years before moving to Norton two years ago. Mr. Bono was employed at the Mass State Lottery Commission in Braintree for 8 years. Prior to that, He worked at Charrette Reprographics in Woburn for several years and at Ben Franklin Smith Printing in Boston for many years. Mr. Bono was chairman of the Town of Norton Board of Health until most recently, and he was a former member of the town of Braintree Board of Health and former town meeting member. Mr. Bono hosted a television show entitled Point of View with Braintree Cable TV. for several years. He was a member of the East Braintree Civic Association. Tony was a baseball, basketball and soccer coach in Braintree For many years. He loved his dogs, Buffy and Phoenix. Beloved husband of Karen (Lange) (Muller) Bono of Norton. Devoted father of Kerry Ann Bono of Weymouth, Stephen A. Bono of Weymouth and the late little Tony Bono. Devoted stepfather of Candice M. Muller of Hollywood, Ca., Nicholas A. Muller and Jason A. Muller, both of Norton. Beloved brother of Vincent Bono of of Yarmouth, Anna Zollo of Everett, Joseph Bono of Malden and Marie Marchese of Everett. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Lucy Bono. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid funeral Home, 100 Washington St., Weymouth Landing, on Tuesday, July 22 at 8:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Monday from 4 until 9 pm. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. If desired, donations may be made in his memory to: Joslin Diabetes Clinic, Development office, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, Ma 02215.