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for ANTHONY ALBANO
Sonny Noto
September 28, 2023
RIP
Edward F Cilibrasi Jr
September 27, 2023
The man, the myth, the legend a true son of East Boston.
Rich McDonough
September 27, 2023
A wonderful person who would take the shirt off his back to help someone.
Rich McDonough
September 27, 2022
He was all about the kids! He loved East Boston High School. He is sorely missed
Mr. Pinto
July 7, 2021
Was just teaching my children about a valuable lesson you taught me when I was a student at Eastie. I looked you up and just found out about your passing. You were one of a kind, and helped me make the decision of taking the right path in life. Thank you Mr. Albano, your legacy lives on. Rest In Peace my friend.
janice tritto
September 27, 2019
Anthony was East Boston. If you love East Boston, then you love Anthony. There wasn't a person in East Boston he didn't know and wouldn't help if he could. He is loved and missed by many.
Edward Cilibrasi Jr.
September 27, 2019
RIP Anthony,
I was lucky enough to call you friend.
Dawn Doyle
October 4, 2015
Your missed so much Anthony! I hope you and Diane are resting peacefully in eachother's arms. Will never forget you and will love you and cherish our friendship forever. I listen to one of your last voicemail's often. With much love! Continue to fly high.
Marie Copeland
October 3, 2015
The Copeland Family love and miss me him I Apprecite all the help that he gave to my 2 children I Thank him so much
R.I.P. Anthony you are truly missed. 1 year it seems like yesterday the hurt is still hard to handle. You are truly Eastie Pride!
Vanessa Bigby
October 1, 2015
Gay Raftery
November 21, 2014
I always said you were my favorite person in the world.
I will miss you and all your words of wisdom.
Love,
Raf
brian keezer
October 25, 2014
Anthony. If i had two lifetimes i could never repay what you have done for me. rest in peace my friend you have earned it. Brian a. Keezer
Jimmy McManus
October 23, 2014
I'm late to give this entry but I just want to say sorry. God Bless
TA EB
October 16, 2014
Anthony thank you.
October 12, 2014
I am heartbroken to learn of your passing. Anthony, you were one of the funniest, kindest men I ever had the honor to call my friend. Rest in Peace my friend, I will always remember you with love. Prayers and love Diane to you and your family.
October 11, 2014
The Great One will be missed! My deepest sympathies to the Family and Friends of Anthony.
Jerry McDermott
Joseph Scaramozza
October 8, 2014
Such an Eastie legend....humor like no one and always there when he was needed. R.I.P. Anthony...the party has moved from the streets of Eastie to the Italian Holy Land!
Andrea McEachern
October 8, 2014
Anthony Albano was a great person and an awesome softball coach. I played 2nd base for EB High from 1979 - 1982. When ever I saw Anthony any where in EB and very recently at the polling station at EB High he would always remind me how I "couldn't catch a beach ball". Always said it with a smile on his face and a big hug to follow it up. I will miss you Coach!!
turco's
October 7, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 7, 2014
We offer our sincere condolences to the Albano and Fagone Families.
The Renzulli Family
D'Argenio Family
October 7, 2014
You will always be the best!
Michael, Dawn & AnnaMaria
D'Argenio
Ralph Dorato
October 7, 2014
Thank you Anthony,for all you have done for my 2 Daughters,and everything you have been involved with,to make East Boston a much Better place to live.Although we talked several times in the past couple of months,you never let on what was going on with your life.Only a special man,is capable of holding Back,such a miserable decease.I loved what we always talked about,and I wish I knew,But it was your choice to make.I will always remember, and never forget,what a great man,I once knew.missing you will always be. Ralph J Dorato and Bernadette Dorato.
October 7, 2014
RIP Anthony. You were one of a kind and you will never ever be forgotten.
Lisa Fougere Diorio
arlene barry
October 7, 2014
He was a great man and was loved by all
Terese and Richard Raimondi
October 7, 2014
Always a smile. Always a kind word. Never to be forgotten. R.I P. our dear friend, you truly will be missed.
Cara
October 7, 2014
Thank you,thank you.thank you..... For always being there for me and my family, you made such a huge positive impact on my life and in the lives of all that you touched. You will never be forgotten as your legacy is something we are all privileged to be able to pass on for generations to come.... There once was a great man who helped,supported,inspired all that where fortunate enough to know him, there once was a GREAT MAN......born and raised in Eastie and kept the Eastie pride power and people United..... There once was a great man......Anthony Albano.....thank you for allowing all of us the privilege to be able to tell a wonderful story to the next generation, the generation that isn't fortunate as we all were to be touched by you. Spread your wings and soar,not only East Boston, not only East Boston high school, but the whole world lost a true asset. You were an asset to the world and men like you are far and few. Love you always and never forgotten XO
Kathi & John, Michael & Matthew Wyatt
October 6, 2014
I was thinking last week while watching a movie of how I hope that I thanked Anthony for helping our son Matt during High School and now it is too late. RIP Mr. Albano - and if I didn't say it to you directly, I said it in my mind a million times - THANK YOU. You were an integral part of making Matt's high school experience a more memorable one.
John Margardo
October 6, 2014
Sorry hear another old friend has passed on.
John M. Cape Code
Gore Family
October 6, 2014
Anthony you will always have a special place in our hearts. Memories with you are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last forever. You were a dad as we all know but for many others in Eastie you were there (DAD) home away from home. You will never be forgotten.....
Denise Manfra
October 6, 2014
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Albano, he is a great person and will be remembered always!!
Edward Cilibrasi Jr.
October 6, 2014
From EDWARD, JOANN,ANGELA AND MARK CILIBRASI, Our sincere condolences to the entire ALBINO FAMILY, Thank you ANTHONY, you touch everyone of us, and and we're better for it
kerri fouhy
October 6, 2014
to the albano fam so sorry for you lass east boston has loss a great man
Kathy & Kenny Chianca
October 6, 2014
We will all remember you.
Mike Butts
October 6, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Albano.
Thanks for protecting us and mentoring us all.
CLASS OF 85
Maura Hennigan
October 6, 2014
Diane and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Anthony. I enjoyed knowing him and working with him during so many campaigns. His passing leaves a hugh void. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lori Bolognese
October 6, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire Albano family, Anthony was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was truly "larger than life".
City Councilor Calvin T. Brown
October 6, 2014
Dear Diane So sorry for your loss. Caring thoughts are with you in your sorrow. You are in my prayers, as well is all your family. May God provide strength, comfort and peace to you as you release your loved one into God's loving care. God Bless!
October 6, 2014
Rest in peace Anthony it was guys like you that kept end guys like me on the straight path to success you were a great man patient with most I'm glad you and I became freinds while I attended eastie high it helped me become adopted into the east boston neighborhood thanks old buddy ????
Anthony J. Raphanella
October 6, 2014
thankyou for the friendship Anthony
RIP
Alex D
October 6, 2014
loved mr Albano, he deff helped me in so many ways when i was in hs, trully will miss him! loved hes attitude, watch us from heaven big guy
Rita Elliott
October 6, 2014
Anthony Albano was definitely one of a kind. My girls absolutely loved him and he would do anything for them. Whenever they had a problem in school I would always say go to Albano, I am sad my younger ones wont have the opportunity to have his great guidance through high school. He always called my little one a superstar and she loved it everytime. God bless his family in this hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will all miss him very much. With all our love. R.I.P.
Rita and Robert Elliott
George Farro
October 6, 2014
To the Albano family my deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful man.he was truly the great one! Whatever he could do for you he was always there . The East Boston Community has lost one of the Great ones.
George Farro and Family
Dominus Tavares
October 5, 2014
if it wasn't for Albano a lot of us wouldn't have Eastie pride, and we bleed blue and gold so… Great Guy to all who he encountered. Peace Great Albano Rest In Power
rochelle marzano
October 5, 2014
You will be missed big guy but im sure you already know this !! You made high school for all of us eastie kids soooo amazing with that funny sense of humor and your big smile & of course them suspenders ;) but most of all you made us all believe in ourselves . Fly high our angel you will always be apart of eastie ?
October 5, 2014
Anthony loved his family, friends, students and East Boston. He never looked away or turned his back on East Boston...he was the " go to guy " to get things done and set things right. He helped & protected so many.
To the Albano & Fagone families, thank you for sharing Anthony with us all. Our sincerest condolences to you & yours,
The Letteriello sisters, Donna & Christine ( maverick projects)
Janice Tritto
October 5, 2014
Anthony. What a life to lose. Heaven is getting a great person. Please say hi to my sister and my mother. I'll miss u.
Patty Guarino and Family
October 5, 2014
I will miss seeing you around Eastie..In the school ..on the corner holding signs or sitting in the back..your own section at dunkin donuts..lol...even though you would yell something "extremely loud" when you saw me I would always leave you with a smile! I will use you as an example to my kids and grandchildren as to what a "good person" can accomplish in a lifetime! We will love and miss you!! There must be an important job in heaven that only ANTHONY ALBANO can do for GOD to take you from all of us..:) Rest in Peace my friend!
MaryJane Ciulla
October 5, 2014
My fondest memory of Anthony was in 1982, I was a sofemore and was writing out the late passes at the entrance of East Boston High School. It was my 16th birthday and Anthony sang the song 16 Candles to me. Just thinking about that brings tears to my eyes. Anthony had a heart of gold. May you Rest In Peace Anthony. You will never be forgotten to all those people whose lives you touched.
October 5, 2014
I can't say enough about Anthony.. I knew him since High School.. and from there he has assisted me in all three of my sons high school endeavors... no matter what time it was or when i showed up at the school... Anthony made me feel like I was the only person that mattered... He would sit me in his office.. .smile.. and tell me.. "Don't worry, we can fix this" no matter how bad it looked.. or how serious it was.. he had a solution.. I watched my last son of three walk across the stage to get his diploma... In spite of the obstacles my family ran into these last years.. He saw to it that our needs were met regularly.. I will miss his voice.. his laugh and his "go to" attitude most of all.. he will live on for many years to come in all of us... God Bless You Anthony, and thank you... Maria Castiello
Chuck LaBella
October 5, 2014
R.I.P. Anthony!
elaine shaw
October 5, 2014
He was a great friend and a big help when my daughter was in high school.
October 5, 2014
Anthony loved his family, friends, & students. He was the " guy to go to guy". He helped so many and he never turn his back on or away from East Boston. He always had Eastie covered. To the Albano & Fagone families, thank you for sharing him with us. We will miss him.
Our sincere condolences , The Letteriello Sisters , Donna & Christine (Maverick Projects)
October 5, 2014
Anthony was a great guy, who always put a smile on my face. He will be remembered fondly.
Dolly Finocchio and the entire Finocchio Family
Adele Keyes-Raines
October 5, 2014
First my own children, then my grandchildren. He made quite an impact on my family. Thank you so much Mr. Albano
When God sent him down to earth, he didn't send a pebble, not even a boulder. He sent down a mountain. A man who had a heart the size of a mountain. The compassion, the size of a mountain. His love of kids, the size of a mountain. His care for his community, the size of a mountain.
Rest in peace Anthony. You have deserved it. But this community didn't deserve to lose you so soon.
October 5, 2014
Sorry for your lost he was a great person
John Paolini
October 5, 2014
Its a sad day in EAST BOSTON,we will miss you dearly, my heart goes out to the
Albano family. God bless You Anthony.
George Stack
October 5, 2014
Well done Anthony! You were "The Good Shepherd"
to generations of "Eastie" students. It was a pleasure,and joy to have worked with you for 20 years. I suspect that the color scheme in Heaven will immediately be changed to the BLUE AND GOLD
Sorry I will not be able to be there Sunday.
George Stack
Eastie retired
Rita Lombardi
October 5, 2014
Diane, Andrea, Antoinette, Anthony and families,
I am truly sorry for your great loss. Anthony did everything in a big way and when he walked in a room, his presence was felt by all and now the sorrow of his passing will be felt by all. He loved his work at EBHS, his political work, but there was no doubt that his greatest love was for his wife, his children & his grandchildren. "Anthony, The Great One" was truly one of a kind in every sense and the EB community will never be the same.
My heartfelt condolences to you Diane, your children Andrea, Antoinette, Anthony & their spouses and your 4 grandchildren.
May God bless you all and bring you Peace!
The Fougere Family
October 5, 2014
RIP Anthony
a Friend
October 5, 2014
God bless and comfort your Family. So much good because of one man...if only...Spread some kindness and think of Anthony!
Parent family
October 5, 2014
Mr. Albano, you made such an impact in the life of my boys at East Boston High and always had a kind word for me whenever and wherever you saw me. Your presence will be missed in East Boston, especially in Jeffries Point. Thank you so much, if I didn't tell you enough.
October 5, 2014
Albano Family, My family and I were so sad too hear of your loss. The Great Albano.Will be sadly missed.
Our deepest sympathy,
George Hoey and family
Miss (Carol) Stella
October 5, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Albano family . Thank you for sharing this amazing man with so many through the years. Anthony has impacted so many lives and made a difference in this world. His legacy lives on through his family, students, and friends. I know that he will continue to carry on his caring work with the angels. They are truly blessed to have him in their presence.
Eastie has lost a true son. The high school will never be the same. I will carry the memory of your voice, humor, personality and Stellaaaaaa with me for ever. Rest in Peace.
October 5, 2014
My deepest condolences to Diane and Family, Tony was truly "one of a kind", always funny and going the extra mile to help anyone. I remember him with smiles when he was an usher at our wedding in "68" and was complaining that he didn't want to wear that "monkey suit". lol May you always treasure the memories you shared, I know that Mikey, Paul, and now Tony are all together...RIP Tony and thank you for all the great things to did for EB's kids
Cathy (DiGiulio), Selvitella
Denise Armstrong
October 5, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family..he left a tremendous impact on the East Boston community..he will be sadly missed..fly with the angels..rest in peace..
michael smith
October 5, 2014
Nobody and I mean no nobody touched so many student and teacher lives in so many positive ways than Mr. Albano. His compassion and support for all students was simply second to none. He always found a way to support and nurture those most in need. He will forever be remembered as the "GREAT ONE!"
October 5, 2014
Anthony and I couldn't have been more different, and I couldn't have held him him in higher esteem. Our community is less for his absence, but richer for his many contributions.
A truly great East Bostonian has left us a giant legacy
Bob Strelitz
Sharon DiMarzo
October 5, 2014
Today we say goodbye to Easties Mayor. If you never heard his loud mouth then you were never blessed to have known such an incredible man. He touched and watched over Easties children like no other. EAST BOSTON HIGH will never be the same but I know in my heart you will still be walking down the halls screaming "GET TO CLASS". I know the Heavens has gotten its gem. God Bless your entire family as well as East Boston because it will never be the same without you. You are already sorely missed by all you touched and I am so lucky to have that honor of knowing you.
Rich & Theresa McDonough
October 5, 2014
A legend and an institution of East Boston High School has left a hole in the heart of a great city and the students and faculty whose lives he touched. You belong to the heavens now Anthony. God Speed.
kris g
October 5, 2014
Fly high East Bostons Finest ??
Tanya Pizzi
October 5, 2014
Going to miss you Uncle Ants!!! XO
Tanya Pizzi
October 5, 2014
Albano Family & Family:
My deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. Anthony was a great man to all. He is going to be missed by many. His love, support, and friendship he has given showed he was a true legend. Hold those memories close to your heart. Heaven has gained another wonderful person, angel. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP my friend until we meet again...
Frank & Tanya D'Amelio
Kimberly Shaw
October 4, 2014
R.I.P. Anthony!!!! You will be sorely missed by many. i remember when you were a security guard at the high school and you were always there to help others. Heaven has gain another angel.
Marie Buonopane
October 4, 2014
You will live forever, Anthony in the hearts of all people whose life you touched. May God bless you and your family
Nicole De Marzo
October 4, 2014
I have never met a man quite like you and never will again. You were a great man and leave behind a legacy that everyone should aspire to. You are already deeply missed. My thoughts go out to your family. You have touch so many of us growing up. Watch down from heaven and keep us safe.
October 4, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Tony was such a great guy and loved by all. There will be a great void in East Boston. I hope he is up there playing ball with Paul Pingaro and all the guys from the projects and Eastie who have all left us way too young.
With deepest condolences,
JoAnne Overlan Vitiello
Dolores Waters-DiFillipo
October 4, 2014
Coach Albano will be missed. I have very fond memories of playing softball at EBHS 1982-1986. God bless him and my condolences to the Albano family.
Ed & Karen Contilli
October 4, 2014
Dear Diane & Family, May wonderful memories help all of you through this sad time. We will forever miss Anthony. He will always be Ed's best friend. God Bless & love to all of you.
Kathy Lomanno Anderson
October 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy for the entire Albano Family.
Sherri
October 4, 2014
R. I. P.- Anthony.
October 4, 2014
Andrea...I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and your family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...
-Tracie Miles
Daniel Nigro
October 4, 2014
Tony was and always will be Mr. East Boston. He was a living legend in his own time and will always be missed by everyone he touched. Please accept my deapest sympathy and never forget his presence in life.
Mark Obrien
October 4, 2014
To The Albano Family
Sorry for your loss we lost a great friend my he rest in peace
Mark & Mara OBrien and Family
debra strazzulla
October 4, 2014
A true icon of east Boston....rip Anthony....you will be missed by many
Jerry Cole
October 4, 2014
All our prayers from Boston and Chelsea Juvenile Court. Mr. A ....was a wonderful man and advocate for the youth of East Boston / Boston... througfhout the years there were countless time he assisted and helped our clients-he will be missed but never forgotten...
pat g
October 4, 2014
to the big munushka rip
Dawn & David Doyle and Amanda & Josh Tritto and family and Eric Doyle and Jen Salazar
October 4, 2014
Our hearts ache for Anthony's family and also because he was a dear friend of ours. We feel blessed and I feel especially blessed and lucky to have had the 2 conversations that I had with him. He had a heart of gold..I could go on forever on how amazing this man was. His legacy will live on as will the impact that he made on so many students as well as friends. Always ready to help someone else even at his own expense. We love you Anthony....Godspeed to you our friend. We will love and miss you forever!
Jean Thompson
October 4, 2014
sorry for your loss Albano family Ill always remember him at EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL
maggie L
October 4, 2014
great person and a role model for many of us who attended to east boston high school always getting us out of trouble always there for us. R.I.P Mr Albano
Kenny Noto
October 4, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Albano family. God bless Anthony and his family , I will miss his compassion and sense of humor most.
October 4, 2014
We lost an East Boston icon. Inside that rough exterior beat a heart of gold. He saved thousands of lives and made thousands richer. He was put on this earth to make the huge impact, to truly "make a difference"I feel sorry for those whose loss is the greatest, those who never knew him'Rest in peace my friend.
Eddie Deveau sr.
Sonny Noto
October 4, 2014
Great Guy Better Friend You Will Be Missed By All.
Bobby Vincent
October 4, 2014
He made our city and EBH a safer place for the kids. Tough on the outside gentle on the inside. I will miss your personal words for me. RIP my friend
October 4, 2014
not a street or a road or even a park will make up for all that you gave to eastie GOD you are missed much will we ever see a another anthony albano guessing not in my life time alwasy my friend
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