Antonio Alfieri, age 91, of Somerville passed peacefully on July 13, 2020. Born in Pratola Serra, Avellino, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Mariannina (Petruziello) Alfieri, and sibling of the late Angelo, Giovannina, and Father Carmine Alfirei. Antonio was the beloved husband of 62 years to Lola (Capone), devoted father of MaryAnn and her husband Luigi of Medford, and Robert Alfieri and his wife Laura of Reading. He was the loving grandfather of Maria, Cristina, Daniela, Christian, and Alex. Antonio is also survived by many loving sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Antonio spent his youth in Italy. As a young man, he traveled to Northern Italy where he worked for many years as a police officer. At the age of 28 he met his future wife, Lola Capone. The two married and eventually immigrated to the United States (Cambridge, MA) where they began their lives together and started a family, welcoming their two children, MaryAnn (Nina) and Robert. He continued to work hard as a laborer for many years thereafter.
Antonio loved the outdoors. He was passionate and proud of the garden he grew every summer. He even won several awards for Best Garden in Somerville. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. The World Cup was another highlight of his pastime. Forza Azzuri!
Above all else, Antonio was a caring and generous person. His family was everything. Sunday lunch with homemade sauce and meatballs always was the staple of the week and the most important meal where the family all came together. It was never missed. He was well known in the neighborhood as "Tony," always willing to help others before helping himself.
Visiting hours with social distancing protocols will be held on Friday, July 17th from 4 through 6 PM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Funeral Saturday, July 18th, at 10 AM from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 11 AM. At the parish's request, all who plan to attend must register online at: www.stsmartinparish.org/register-event. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Antonio's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.