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Leo D'Antona Obituary

D'ANTONA, Leo R. 87, of East Boston, died on September 16, 2008, after a lengthy illness; W.W. II Navy Veteran. Survived by his wife Phyllis D'Antona and his children Joseph Pines D'Antona, Leo D'Antona, Sheryle Irons, Bruce D'Antona, Harvey Ayers, Kathy Campbell, Joseph D'Antona, Roberta Cordero, Rita D'Antona and stepson Richard Ayers; 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Brother of Rose Pulano, Marianne Strong and the late Lena Pergola and Josephine Towles. Memorial Mass on Friday at 10 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St., East Boston. Donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation or The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 17, 2008.

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Debra Analoro

September 22, 2008

Phyllis and Family, I have such fond memories of when the family all went to Saugus Pines; those were the days! I'm so sorry I wasn't able to come to the Mass on Friday to pay my respects to the family; my mom and dad also were very saddened by this news. Leo was very lucky to have you by his side. My sincere sympathies to all of you. He left a legacy and his mark in this world, and always remain in our hearts. love, Deb, Cam and Mary Analoro

Mike Casey

September 18, 2008

Mr. D'Antona,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anthony & Leo D'Antona

September 18, 2008

You will always be in our heart. We love you.



FOREVER IN MY HEART



I don’t know why you must crossover to the other side
What about our days and stormy nights
What about your guidance, morally and other wise
Why leave me in this stony side

I don’t know why it should be so done
And I don’t know how it is there
But I know before you were gone
We were very much happy here

People, they consoled me
Said it was your time
But with how we used to be
I doubt if it was the right time

People, they said I will get over it
Yes that I know with what you thought me
But you will forever be in my heart
‘Cause keeping you there, helps me through the dark

Like you did, before I join the chain of our ancestry
I will try and add something to keep us above
Give my respect to my other ancestors
Tell them that I appreciate their sacrifice and love

Michelle,Tiana & Nicholas Albano

September 18, 2008

Our deepest thoughts and prays are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Donna and Richard Smith

September 18, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 18, 2008

Grandpa you will be in our hearts forever we love you Leo & Anthony D'antona

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