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Anthony McDermott Obituary

McDERMOTT Anthony J., of South Boston, December 23, 2015. Loving father of Riley and Brandon McDermott. Devoted son of Edward John Scanlon of Quincy and the late Theresa (Peterson) Scanlon. Loving brother of Denise Peterson of AZ, Ralph McDermott, his wife Christie of South Boston and Danielle Scanlon of Quincy. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St. SOUTH BOSTON, Monday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid Church, Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Relatives and friends are invited to attend all services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Anthony's memory to St. Brigid Church, 841 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.

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Published by Boston Herald from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3, 2016.

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Jon Herak

December 26, 2024

Miss you friend, I often think of what is missed not having you around. I think of your family and hope they are well. God Bless friend.

Lynne Pierce

December 23, 2020

We all miss you so much but we keep your spirit alive by constantly sharing memories of your amazing life

Kate Hartlund

March 27, 2017

Anthony, I don't even know where to start. The day I met you, I knew you were something special. We became fast friends and I was better off for it. Your heart was even bigger then your smile and I am truly honored to have called you my friend. I will miss you more than I could ever tell you. All my love, my dear friend. Xoxoxo

Suzanne Lawless

January 30, 2016

Dear Ralph and Danielle,
So sad to hear about Tony, my deepest condolences to you both and to all who are grieving with his loss.

Lynne Conley

January 9, 2016

Missing you more and more everyday.

January 9, 2016

insidefortlauderdale this was Tony's restaurant Such a shame he was such a people person.

Serge Sallaberrry

January 7, 2016

To the McDermott Family,
Please accept our Deepest condolences. Anthony was a wonderful man who he had the biggest heart with immense passion for his work and family. He shared his good fortune, never wanting anything in return. He had a way about him that made you feel special. We will miss Anthonys smiling eyes, laughter and sense of humor.

Serge and Judy Sallaberry

jon Herak

January 5, 2016

To all: Anthony told me once if he died he wanted it to be Irish! a celebration like how he was, Large and strong full of stories. That he was and then some.
To his sons and Family an Irish toast:Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
To Anthony: Thank you my friend! Because of you I have a long list of stories of my own with its ups and downs. You were very generous and helped so many and without you I never would have met the love of my life of with whom I have a beautiful 4 month old daughter. So again from our family to you Thank you brother! May you find peace.
Jonny.

Jeff Levinson

January 4, 2016

You taught me so much, gave me multiple opportunities, and always made me laugh... Your spirit was one of a kind, and learned so much from you... You always did everything you could to help people...

"Rome wasn't built in a day, if it was, I would have hired a contractor"

RIP Ant...

Jeff Levinson

Steve Durant

January 4, 2016

Riley and Family,
Deepest condolences from all the Durants. May your father rest in peace!

Peggy Plante

January 3, 2016

So sorry to learn of Anthon's passing. Such a tradegy

Betty & George Washburn

January 3, 2016

To the Scanlon and McDermott Families: So very sorry to hear about Tony's passing. I remember him as a young boy up the cottage and all the crazy pool parties in Quincy. We all had wonderful times together. He will be missed. Keep his memories with you and you have another angel in heaven watching over you all.

Gene & Karen Ross

January 2, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karina Valencia

January 2, 2016

My Dear Angel, my heart is in pieces, words can't describe my pain and how empty my soul is without you, you were the best thing God put in my life, with you I spend the best 5 years of my life, I will always love you, Now you are in God arms, I miss you like crazy my baby, you were and always will be an inspiration in my life!!! You are not forgotten my love, no one will ever fill your vacant place, the best days of my life Were by your side, you'll be forever in my heart, till we meet again! May the lord have you in his Glory... R.I.P My sweet Angel!
Lots of prayers to the McDermott family, God bless you all...

Deborah and Mark Conley

January 1, 2016

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Rita Fenton

January 1, 2016

Condolences to the Mcdermitt family

Mary Fenton

January 1, 2016

I'm so heart broken over your loss , you were and always will be 1 in a million , you had such a big heart for everyone and you will forever be in my heart Anthony xxoo love you , mary

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