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ANTHONY GIOVANNIELLO Obituary

GIOVANNIELLO, Anthony Formerly of East Boston on April 11th at the age of 64. Devoted son of the late Amilio and Josephine (Polignone) Giovanniello. Dear brother of Rocco Giovanniello and his wife Sherry of Winthrop, John Giovanniello of East Boson, Richard Giovanniello and his wife Andrea of Saugus, Robert Giovanniello and his wife Patricia of East Boston and Gary Polignone and his wife Cindy of Middleton. Cherished uncle of Vanessa, Nikkii, Maria and Stephen. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends will honor Anthony by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., EAST BOSTON on Friday, April 17th from 4-8PM and again on Saturday Morning at 9AM before leaving in funeral procession to the Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery, 301 Elm St., Everett, MA for a funeral service at 10AM. In honoring Anthony, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852. Past Employee of over 35 Years of the City of Boston DPW. Past Vice President AFSCME Local 804. Funeral home is handicap accessible. Courtesy valet parking. Ample off street parking. Children's Room available. For complimentary transportation to the funeral home for the visiting hours please call 617-569-0990. For more info or to send an online condolence please visit ruggieromh.com

Ruggiero Family Memorial Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2015.

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Jimmy & Laura Irwin

April 8, 2021

We miss the friendly conversations we had over the telephone, especially all the laughs we had. Rest In Peace my friend.

Jim & Laura Irwin

April 8, 2020

Will always Love you & miss you. Jim & Laura Irwin

Laura St.John

April 8, 2019

Anthony... I left you a message on April 15,2015..telling you what a wonderful friendship we had for over 61 years... and how honored I was to be the Queen to you,the King,@ our 50th high school Reunion..I will always remember you ...forever ...Love, Laura St.John❤

Annette

November 18, 2015

You will always be in my heart, miss you forever , Tony, my friend, rest in peace. Peace to your family.

Michael Zecchino

July 1, 2015

I am deeply saddened to hear the loss of this wonderful person :( ! Anthony was a dear friend with a big heart, and always full of laughter that you Loved. If you asked him for anything it was done without question. The world is now a lesser place ! He will be missed by me and everyone.

Anthony Zecchino

July 1, 2015

I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about this. Anthony was a dear man with a big heart, and a personality full of laughter that you ALWAYS wanted to be around. He will be missed!

April 21, 2015

Sorry to hear about Anthony, Rocco and Sherry. Our prayers are with you Renee and Magne Hovden

April 19, 2015

Anthony,
You will be missed. Thanks for all the laughs over the last 25 years. Sending prayers to your family at this difficult time.
Your friend,
Jack Dooley ( City Of Boston PWD)

Stephanie Smoot

April 18, 2015

Anthony you will be missed so much may you rest in peace.

Marilyn golisano

April 17, 2015

Buddy and I send our love to everyone. I will miss his great smile and sense of humor.

gabe festa

April 17, 2015

SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF ANTHONY...ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS.

GABE & GAIL FESTA

April 16, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Anthony. We will always remember his great sense of humor and smile. We will always have fond memories of growing up with him and the many good times we had. Rest in peace Anthony.
Aldo & John Ferrario

April 16, 2015

RIP Anthony, I remember in my childhood when you and your family were a big part of my life. I always looked forward to seeing all of you. You made my day a little brighter and I will be forever thankful. I think the last time I saw you was at my wedding in 92. I am sorry we did not stay connected but I thank you for all the great memories. To the Giovanniello family I am so sorry for your loss. Denise Winer Brown

April 16, 2015

my condolences to the family Anthony was always funny and witty and a good friend ......Sam Biancuzzo

Janet Hamilton

April 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I will always remember Anthony fondly and have wonderful memories of many times spent together during our younger years!
May your family be a great source of comfort to one another during this sad time.

R.I.P.
Janet & Alden Hamilton

April 15, 2015

I am very sad and shocked of the knowledge of Tony's death. I have good memories of his humor and wit. we hung out at Maverick Square and Border St. Wharf in our younger days. Shared some good times together. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. God Bless, Tom Galiazzo.

Laurie and jake currie

April 15, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of anthony. Our condolences

Sharon McPherson

April 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Anthony's, this news was very sad because I would ruin into Anthony every once in a while at Dunkin Donuts in Winthrop...it was always so nice to see him....such a joker...I will miss him dearly ..... Rest in Paradise my friend

April 15, 2015

Ronnie and I are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Deepest sympathy
Robin

Jim Irwin

April 15, 2015

To my good friend Anthony for almost twenty yrs you were my foreman in District 4 Brighton . Over those yrs we handled snow blizzards, hurricanes,marathons,parades and more. Thru it all you were there to make me look good as a Supervisor overseeing operations. But most of all you were dependable and loyal to me and the City of Boston. You will be deeply missed by me, Laura, Kimberly, Mike, Trevor and Lily. Rest in Peace my Good friend.

April 15, 2015

To All of his family and friends.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Anthony was a good guy and will be missed. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to his family

April 15, 2015

❤You my forever Friend...we have been friends for 61 years...not to many people can say that...we were also the King and Queen of our High School Reunion....Rest Easy My Friend...

Frankie Renzulli

April 15, 2015

One of the all time greatest ball breakers and funniest guys to come from The Square. Loved to hear or tell a good joke. One of the good guys. RIP. Anthony.

Mark Brulport

April 15, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. RIP Anthony

April 15, 2015

My cousin Anthony was the best. He will be missed very badly. So sorry for your loss Debbie and Russell Knights.

Alicia

April 15, 2015

I love you and will never forget you.

Alicia

April 15, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Giovanniello family,

No words can express how much Anthony meant to me. He made everyone so happy with just his smile alone, never mind his natural comedic ways. A beautiful soul who will be missed more than he will ever know. Enjoy your cigar in the sky, my Angel!

April 15, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Anthony's passing. Our deepest condolences to the Giovanneillo family. May he rest in peace.

Joe & Kim Swan

Debbie Ferguson

April 14, 2015

It's the little things and the small everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. Even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss it is these very memories that will help you push the pain away and bring back the smiles. RIP Anthony. Love Debbie & Ron

DAVID BUONO

April 14, 2015

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS R.I.P ANTHONY.

Ken Maddeford

April 14, 2015

To the Giovanniello family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Anthony was a good guy and will be missed. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy and condolences.

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