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NORTH BERWICK, Maine - Anthony (Tony) W. Ranni, 72, of North Berwick, Maine and Everglades City, Fla., passed away Friday, December 20, 2013.
He was born in Bronx, N.Y., Aug. 3, 1941, the son of Constantine and Adeline (DeDominicis) Ranni.
Tony graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut and Maine. He also taught in the Vocational School in Sanford, Maine.
Tony was a Boy Scout leader and past president of the North Berwick Garden Club. Tony belonged to the Hackamatack Summer Theater, where he was active in a few plays and thoroughly enjoyed the participation with the players.
Tony led an active life. He had a bright and positive outlook about living and the people around him. He believed that when you gave of yourself, anything was possible. Tony was generous in helping others.
Tony married a woman from Honduras, the love of his life and they had a wonderful life together. Tony helped many family members from Honduras. He made sure that they had food and clothing and a place to live. He was a giving person.
Survivors include his loving wife, Dilcia Maritza Ranni; a daughter Amy Roth, husband and 2 children; a son Micha Ranni, wife, and 4 children.
A memorial Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at St Peter's Church, 30 Saint Peter Lane, Higganum, Conn. followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden, Conn.
Memorial contributions in Tony's name may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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mari varallo
January 7, 2014
My condolences to Dilcia and family. Tony was a wonderful person. He was kind, exrtremely generous, full of life and a lot of fun to be with. He will be missed by all that were touched by him. Rest in peace.
Gregg Drew
January 6, 2014
My condolences to Delcia, Micha, Amy and grandchildren,
Choppy, your garlic will be up in the spring and everything else you grow. You are now without pain and sorrow as you will be with your mother you never knew.
How sweet and comforting to know your at peace and with your loved ones.
Till we meet again, love ya pal, and you were the beast cook in Maine, but I have your recipes.
Susan Caron
January 4, 2014
Dilcia and family, We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a wonderful part of the Hackmatack family, always willing to help out even on short notice. We will greatly miss his positive attitude and love for life. Sue, Rich, Betsy and Cathy Caron
Shannon Broadhurst
January 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to my friend Amy and her family and to Micah and his family. I spent many days in there home growing up. Tony was a wonderful and wacky man. That was a lot of fun. RIP.
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Andrea (Williams) Berry
January 3, 2014
Amy and family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. It has been a long time since I have seen you Amy and I remember the birthday parties at your house growing up. Your dad was always a great and funny guy. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Rick & Susan Budka
January 3, 2014
Choppy, take care in the next chapter of your life. We will miss you on Maine vacations during the summer. You added great character to everyone's life you touched.
Lisa Ryan
January 2, 2014
To Tony's family I want to send my condolences. I spent many evenings working with Tony at Hack. Always an interesting story!
January 2, 2014
When I see a Daffodil I will think of Tony. Peace be with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. June and Roger Guptill
Lorraine Cayes
January 2, 2014
Although I never knew your Dad, I can see he was a wonderful, caring, generous person and I am so sorry for your families loss. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers..
Paul Levesque
January 2, 2014
I will miss you, my brother. Will see you someday and we can go get that "Bass" we always wanted..
RIP, Tony. Love, Paul
Micah, Amanda and children Ranni
January 2, 2014
We love and miss you every day you will always live on in our hearts
CAROL & BRIAN BOYER
January 2, 2014
DILICIA WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TONY'S PASSING. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND THAT WE KEPT IN TOUCH WITH THRU EMAIL. HIS HUMOR AND KINDNESS WERE HIS GREATEST ASSETS. GOD BLESS YOU. THE BOYERS
Micah & Amanda Ranni
January 2, 2014
We love and miss you every day dad may you forever RIP
Paul & Dona Plourde
January 2, 2014
Micha, Amanda and family, we are so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort and strength in the multitude of memories that come rushing back to you. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
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