Anthony J. "Tony" Cravinho

Niantic - Anthony J. Cravinho, "Tony", 87, a resident of Niantic, died at home in the comforting embrace of his family Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Born in Westerly, R.I., he was the son of the late Antone Cravinho and Dorothy (Bergel) Cravinho. Having deep roots in the Town of Stonington, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Stonington High School, class of 1956. He is a 1960 Western Connecticut State University graduate, and he received his master's degree from the University of Connecticut. Tony was a beloved teacher in the Stonington School System for many years until his retirement in 1995.

He will be remembered most for his love and devotion to his family. He enjoyed cooking and baking (especially his signature devil dogs and Portuguese sweet bread), gardening and traveling. Tony also looked forward to his many trips to Seaside Beach Club, Marco Island, and the Maine seashore.

Tony is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Karen (Larsen) Cravinho; his five children; Kathleen Cravinho of Stamford, and her children, Allyson and Jessica; Craig Cravinho and his wife Lynn of Old Lyme and their children, Elizabeth and Megan; Robert Fallon and his wife Jurintha, of Southbury and their children, Teagan and Avery; Stephen Cravinho and his wife, Emilie of Pawcatuck and their children, Julia and Caroline; and John Cravinho and his wife, Jennifer of Bellows Falls, Vt. and their children, Abigail and Jack; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Tony is also survived by a brother-in-law, David Larsen and his wife, Elaine and two sisters-in-law, Andrea Larsen and Bernice Corcoran and her husband, Donald. Tony's family would like to thank Gisele, his caregiver, for the comfort and care she provided to him during his illness. He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Cravinho and a sister-in-law, Kathleen (Tasca) Cravinho.

Tony's family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Located on Route 1 Mystic. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 14, at St. Mary Church, 22 Broad Street in Stonington. Following the mass, he will be buried at St. Mary Cemetery, Stonington.