Anthony R. DiBona

Anthony R. DiBona, Captain, Quincy Police Department, Retired, age 65, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly and peacefully, Thursday, December 20, 2018, in the comfort of his home. Tony was born in Quincy to the late Louis G. and Jeanne M. (Salisbury) DiBona. Raised in Braintree, he was a graduate of Braintree High School, Class of 1971, and also graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He later earned two Masters degrees; a Criminal Justice Masters from Anna Maria College and a Masters in Law Enforcement from Northeastern University. He had lived in Braintree the past seventeen years, previously in Quincy for eighteen years. Tony was proudly involved in law enforcement for forty years. He was appointed to the Quincy Police Department on August 31, 1981, promoted to Sergeant on April 17, 1987, Lieutenant on June 3, 1993 and to the rank of Captain on December 22, 2004. He recently retired on September 30, 2018 after thirty-seven years of service in Quincy. He had previously worked as a patrolman with the Braintree Police Department for several years. He was well-respected by his peers and was always a champion for the underdog. Tony loved books, was an avid reader, and had a knack for investments. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, playing the trumpet, and painting. He was an active fitness enthusiast and runner. In high school, he had excelled on the track team. He was a member of the Quincy Police Superior Officers Association, the Massachusetts Police Association, and the Quincy Lodge of Elks. Most of all, Tonys passion was for his family. He was first devoted to his late parents and his sisters; later, his wife and most especially, to his sons. Kids first, he actively supported all their many activities and accomplishments. Together for sixteen years, Tony was the beloved husband of Audrey Jean (Samara) DiBona. Devoted father of Anthony M. DiBona of Quincy and Christian D. Wybieracki of Braintree. Loving brother of Cheryl A. Authelet and her husband Keith of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Diane M. Lutz and her partner Paul H. Frazier, Chief, Braintree Police Department, Retired of Braintree. Dear uncle of Kayla, Michelle, Jonathan, Sarah, and Jenna. Son-in-law of Janice E. (Ross) Samara of Worcester and the late Randolph G. Samara. Brother-in-law of Sharon Moore, her husband Charles and family of Worcester; Elaine Stratton, her husband Michael and family of Shrewsbury. Lifelong best friend of Paul Dowd, Lieutenant, Braintree Police Department, Retired, his wife Paula and family of Braintree. Tony is also survived by many law enforcement colleagues and friends. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Friday, December 28, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy at 10 oclock. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visiting hours at the funeral home Thursday, December 27, from 4 - 8 p.m. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Tonys memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial Contributions, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 022284-9168 or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.