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Anthony Paolillo Obituary

Anthony G. Paolillo, retired Chief of Police City of Cambridge, of Belmont, July 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary (Dioguardi) Paolillo and loving father of Mark and his wife Christine of Belmont, Anthony and his wife Maureen of Watertown, Leonard and his wife Cynthia of Belmont and John and his wife Lisa of Arlington. Dear grandfather of; Kathleen, Lynne, Anthony, Matthew, Stephen, Joseph, Sarah, Alyssa and Gianna. Brother of the late Jim, Ralph, Mary D'Onofrio, Lucy Ciano and Nick Paolillo. Relatives and Friends are invited to visit on Friday, July 17, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown and to services on Saturday, July 18, commencing at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of christian burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, East Cambridge. Interment will be in Highland Meadow Cemetery, Belmont.

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Published by The Belmont Citizen-Herald from Jul. 16 to Jul. 24, 2015.

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Carmen Bray

September 19, 2015

To the Paolillo family: Many thoughts are with you and each one brings a prayer, that you will know God's comfort during this time of despair. ( John 14 : 18 )

Barbara Sawtell-Taylor

July 25, 2015

I worked for the Cambridge License Commission when he was the Chief of Police, he was a great guy, sorry to hear this news, my condolences to his family.

July 23, 2015

So so sorry to the Paolillo family for the loss of a great man. We were neighbors growing up and I've known his son John for all my life. So sorry John for your loss. RIP Chief Anthony Paolillo. Sincerely, Trooper Julie Sabota (RET).

michelle plakas-kaiser

July 21, 2015

rip

July 19, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Tony knew my father when he was new on the force before my father passed in 1957. Tony was a great guy. Thoughts are with you all.

Mary-Lynn Cosgrove Parenteau (friend of Rosalie ang Dick)

Joe McCarthy

July 19, 2015

To the Paolillo family - Tony was a great friend and great chief. He will be missed.

July 18, 2015

Mark
I would like to express my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

Ron Blanchette

July 17, 2015

Sorry for you loss. He was a good man.

Barbara and Ronnie Mattos

ANTHONY BRINCOLO

July 17, 2015

Dear Mary Anthony Mark Lenny and John.I am so sorry to hear of your loss.He has always been in my thoughts as the nickname he gave me way back from the east cambridge days is still used today.Sincerely BRINK !!

Joe and Carole Cellucci

July 16, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Paolillo family. So sorry to hear about the loss of my great friend.

July 16, 2015

TO THE PAOLILLO FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, I WORKED WITH TONI FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS A GREAT CHIEF AND FRIEND.
JOHN FERRANTI

July 16, 2015

We are thinking of you all. Love The Tingos Family

July 16, 2015

Mark, i am sorry to hear your father's passing. May the memories held deep in your heart. Adriana D'Andrea

Bob & Joan Reardon

July 16, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

M. Toman

July 16, 2015

To: The Paolillo Family
Our deepest condolences at the loss of your husband and father. You have our prayers.
From: The Toman Family

Ann Tennis

July 16, 2015

Paolillo Family.....My husband Jack Tennis worked with Tony and had the deepest respect for him, as a Police Officer, his Police Chief and a gentlemen.... He will be waiting for him....lots of traffic in Heaven..... Thoughts and prayers are with the family...

July 16, 2015

Johnny, Bel and I send you and your family our prayers and condolences with the passing of your Dad, Bel and Eileen Rocha

July 16, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Richie George

July 16, 2015

Mary, you have my deepest sympathy, Tony was a good man who was loved by many, I shall never forget him.

July 16, 2015

To my Godmother and my Cousins, It is never easy when a loved one passes away. Please find comfort in all your wonderful memories. In time the grief you feel will lessen. Your memories will live in your hearts forever. Love Cousin Judy

Michael and Walter Sullivan

July 15, 2015

To the Paolillo Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. The Chief was a great guy and friend to two generations of Sullivans. He served the people of Cambridge well.

You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Sincerely,

Michael and Walter Sullivan

July 15, 2015

TO THE PAOLILLO FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE CHIEF'S PASSING. HE WAS A WELL RESPECTED GENTLEMAN AN FAMILY MAN.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
MARIE AND BOB BONGIORNO
ARLINGTON, MA

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