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Antonio D'Olimpio Obituary

Antonio O. Tony DOlimpio, age 88, formerly of South Weymouth and Quincy, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Saint Joseph Manor in Brockton. He was born, raised and educated in Quincy. He has lived in Bridgewater for fifteen years, previously in Fort Myers, Florida for ten years and many years in South Weymouth. Tony was the owner and operator of the former Tonys Autobody Shop in South Weymouth for over twenty-five years and has been retired many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a signalman aboard the U.S.S. Sanders, DE40. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal with 4 battle stars. Tony was a member of the American Legion Post #462 and a former member of the Weymouth Knights of Columbus. He was an avid golfer, bowler and Boston sports fan. Beloved husband for sixty-two years of Nancy F. (Bellinghieri) DOlimpio. Devoted father of Stephen DOlimpio and his wife Deborah of Pembroke, Philip DOlimpio and his wife Susan of Weymouth, Cecilia LaVangie and her husband Michael of Abington. Loving grandfather of Dienna and Nicholas DOlimpio, Amy Fula, Jennifer Fortes and Michelle LaVangie. Cherished great-grandfather of Alex, Arianna, Carmine John CJ and Talia. Tony was the last of eleven siblings and is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral was held from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Saturday, June 15. Funeral Mass was in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy. Relatives and friends were invited to attend. Visiting hours were at the funeral home Friday, June 14. Interment with military honors was held at Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Tonys memory may be made to Saint Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher St., Brockton, MA 02302 or to the Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.

Published by The Bridgewater Independent from Jun. 13 to Jun. 20, 2013.
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My dad was the other Tony in the garage. Though I was little at that time, I remember your friendly smile and your dog Goldie. Rest in peace with my dad.
Andrea Crea Lewis

July 5, 2013

Uncle Tony, we'll miss you. I can't believe you are the last one of all those D'Olimpios... I'll always remember those bustling Sunday's at Noni's with you and your siblings (my mother) and their children (my cousins) the vitality and love and energy that was... It's a sad, sad day. Love to Auntie Nancy, Stephen, Phil and Bunny and their families.

Denise Annunciata

June 15, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Those who were loved live on in our hearts.

Michele Goldman

June 14, 2013

Uncle Tony you will live in our hearts forever. We love you.
Auntie Nancy, Bunny, Phil & Steven and family we are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love & God Bless, Pam (D'Olimpio)& Sam Rush & family / Billie & Sandy D'Olimpio and the kids

Pamela (D'Olimpio) Rush

June 14, 2013

We will keep Antonio in our prayers...

Roy & Sheila Rider

June 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

Lauren, Wayne, and Ainsley Cummings

June 14, 2013

so sorry for your loss . thoughts and prayers to the family from the families in Connecticut . Cascio's Duva's Cortello's and Leonard

June 13, 2013

I knew Tony through Steve and my prayers go out to the entire family. God Bless

Alan Roberts

June 13, 2013

Uncle Tony ~~~~ In the words you used when I last saw you "I was just thinking of you" but really I was ~~~ We were going to call and come see you probably this weekend but not in the way I really am going to see you now... You were the last one standing in our wonderful loving family ~~ Now you all will be seated again at the same table.. Peace be with you Uncle Tony ..We all loved you!! Love to Auntie Nancy, Steven, Phil, and Bunny and to all of your families ... Donna Messia

Donna Messia

June 13, 2013

I worked for tony back in the mid 70's.Great guy to work for.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Wayne Buscemi

June 13, 2013

God bless you and your family Uncle Tony. We will miss you.

Peter D'Olimpio

June 13, 2013

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