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Anthony Tawa Obituary

Of Rockland, July 17, 2008. Dear and devoted husband of Ella (Severance). Loving father of Tony J. Tawa Jr. and his wife Lorette of NH, Jim A. Tawa and his wife Mary Beth of MD, David A. Tawa and his wife Lynn of NY, Tom A. Tawa and his wife Kathleen of Rockland and Laurie A. Bradley and her husband Chris of Dedham. Dear brother of Mitchell Tawa of Rockport, Lucille Tawa of Brookline and the late Albert, Leo, and George Tawa and Mary Haddad. Cherished grandfather "Grampy" of 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Service in the Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West St. (Rte 135W at Rte 95/128 Exit 17) DEDHAM Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation in the Church Friday 5-8 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tony's memory may be made to the Church. Late US Army Veteran of WWII who crossed the English Channel and landed on Utah Beach during the D Day Invasion of Normandy. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Boston. Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home West Roxbury 617-325-3600 www.KfouryFuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 18, 2008.

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Sarah M. Dunleavy

July 21, 2008

Tony was a wonderful person. I am grateful to have worked with him at WCVB TV in the 80s. Blessings to all.

The Franzen family

July 19, 2008

Laurie and her entire family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Know that the examples your dad set and lessons he taught will live on in all of you forever.

Donna and Kevin

July 18, 2008

Laurie, Chris, and Tawa family,

We wish we could be with you now, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. It's hard to lose a special person, and we hope that your memories will help to bring you comfort.

With love and in sympathy
(and hugs all 'round),

Mike Fernandez

July 18, 2008

Tony was a prince of a man and VERY kind to me as a teenager beginning his TV career at WHDH in 1970. My deepest sympathy to you all.

AL BREWER

July 18, 2008

I worked with Tony at channel 5 for many years. He was a gentle giant of a man. A good friend and co-worker. My condolences to his family.
God bless you all.

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