Antonio P. Maglione, Jr.

Antonio P. Maglione, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Retired Air Force Major Antonio P. Maglione, Jr., who died following a long illness on Wednesday, November 5th, at 87 years, at his nephew’s Revere home, where he had been living for the past five years.  His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, November 12th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m.  Interment & military honors will be rendered at the Massachusetts National Cemetery of Bourne (Cape Cod), at 1:15 p.m.  Born & raised in Revere, he attended Revere schools & was a 1945 alumnus of Revere High School.  He entered the United States Air Force in July of 1946 & served until September 30th, 1966, with over 20 years of service with the Air Force, & retired as Major.  His term of service extended from the end of World War II, to Korea, & through the Viet-Nam Era.  “The Military” never left  his life nor his personality.  He attended schools throughout his military career & continued to improve his educational background well into his sixties.  For over 20 years, he worked for the IRS as a tax examiner & supervisor.  He was a long time member of the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171 & the Beachmont V.F.W. Post #6712.  He also taught within the Revere School system for several years at the High School level, before retirement.  He was the beloved son of the late Antonio P. Maglione, Sr. & Caroline (Marotta).  He was the dear brother of the late: Louise M. DeRosa, Revere Patrolman Carmine J. Maglione, George Maglione, Sr., Mary Clark, Carmella Santosuosso, Celia D’Agnese, Peter, Michael, & Rocco Maglione.  He is lovingly survived by his nephew & best friend, George Maglione, Jr. of Revere, with whom he made his home for the past five years.  He is also lovingly survived by many other cherished nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  The family acknowledges with an abundance of gratitude his health-care providers, Nancy & David, for their extraordinary care & attention to “Uncle Tony.”  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne (Cape Cod), following the Funeral Mass, at 1:15 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.