Photo courtesy of Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts
Anthony G. Cerrone,82 of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday March 4, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 61 years Janet L. (Farrar) Cerrone, a son James A. Cerrone and his wife Elizabeth of Lawton Oklahoma, a daughter Lynn A. Restuccia and her husband John of Worcester. Anthony was the doting grandfather to Jamie, James "Tony?and Katie, also great grandfather to 7 great grandchildren. Anthony is also survived by two sisters; Catherine Lemerise, and Natalie Aspero, as well as a sister in law Anna Cerrone, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson Cpt. Michael Cerrone who was killed in Enduring Freedom in Iraq. Anthony was also predeceased by a brother Albert Cerrone, and sisters, Helen Tyan, and Mary Breault.
Anthony was born in Worcester son of the late Antonio and Teresa (Marcoccio) Cerrone and has lived here all his life. Anthony was a graduate of Worcester Jr. College and attended both Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Anthony worked as an Industrial Engineer for Worcester, Millbury and Grafton Wyman Gordon Company plants for over 35 years before he retired. He was a long time active member of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and enjoyed playing handball. He was also a 50 year member of the YMCA. However his most treasured times were those spent with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Anthony?s funeral will be held on Monday March 10, from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 1290 Grafton St. Visiting hours with the family will be held on Sunday from 3:00PM to 6:00PM in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the VNA Care Network/Hospice 120 Thomas St. Worcester, MA.01608-1280.To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Anthony please visit his memorial site at (mercadantefuneral.com)
Eleven years without you seems like a lifetime. I miss your hugs. I muss our dance everynight before you went to bed. I miss your wisdom and guidance. You'll always be my hero. I love you Dad.
Lynn Restuccia
March 05, 2025 | Worcester | Family
Dad, 10 years ago today you left us. We've had some struggles, some good days and some not so good days. Through it all your spirit is with us. You have 13 great grandchildren that would have made you so happy. Oh how you loved kids. You would be proud of each and everyone of them. You'd be proud of mom too. She too has her struggles, but her faith remains strong and she knows she will be with reunited you.
March 04, 2024 | Worcester | Family
Miss you everyday! Love you forever.
March 05, 2023 | Family
Missing you so very much today! Wishing you were here to hug.
February 15, 2022 | MA | Family
Truly the best Dad a little girl could ever hope to have....missing you so very much.
Lynn Restuccia
February 27, 2020 | Worcester, MA
We all miss you so very much...until we meet again
February 26, 2019 | MA
Dear Auntie Janet, Lynn & Jimmy and your families ~
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of Uncle Harpo. He was a truly wonderful man with a truly wonderful family. I struggle to find many people as kind and loving as he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Always,
Melissa Breault Pace
MELISSA PACE
March 23, 2014 | DENVER, CO
Jimmy and Betty Cerrone, we are so sorry to hear about your recent loss. The whole Bergman family sends you both big hugs and you are in our prayers! We know you have always been there for us and, although we may not be there physically, you are in our thoughts and conversations. God bless! Karen McCann (Bergman) and the rest of the Pioneer Road clan.
March 16, 2014
To Tony's Family,
I am very greatful to have had the pleasure to work with Tony for many years. Always a gentlemen, consistently professional, and most importantly a friend whose friendship came so naturally. God Bless.
Jim Rossow
March 09, 2014 | Millbury, MA