Anthony A. Laurentano of Medford died on Friday, January 15, at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Born and raised Boston's North End, he was the son of the late Alfonso Lauretano and the late Jean "Gina" (Matarazzo) and her late husband Vito Maniscalco. Anthony lived for many years in Somerville, where he was employed as a carpenter, before moving to Medford ten years ago.
Anthony was the beloved husband of the late AnnMarie (Testa) Laurentano, and the devoted father of Anthony Laurentano and his wife, Maribeth of Lynnfield, Joseph Laurentano and his wife Sandy of Florida, Elaina and Alan Laurentano, both of New Hampshire, and Christine Laurentano of Boston. He was the loving grandfather of Melissa, Julianna, Gianna, Jayden and Brandon, as well as two loving great grandchildren. Anthony was the cherished brother of Josephine Maniscalco, Dolores D'Alfonso and her husband Tony, Albert and Rudy Maniscalco, and is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Saturday, January 23, from 9:30 through 11 AM followed by inurnment at St. Michael Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anthony's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.