Henry A. “Ricky” Anzilotti passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Friday, February 18th. He was 85. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, Ricky was the son of the late Michael and Antoinette (Vita) Anzilotti. A long-time resident of Boston’s North End, Ricky lived in Revere in recent years. He enjoyed a nearly 45 year career in the Suffolk County Courts as a clerk of the Probate Court. Ricky was active in his community. He was a fourth degree member of the Ausonia Council 1513 of the Knights of Columbus and he shared in his family’s long heritage with the Saint Anthony Society. Ricky was also the former President of the Board of Directors of Casa Maria Apartments in the North End.
The beloved husband of Elaine F. (Testa) Anzilotti, Ricky was a devoted father to Andrea Dellato and her husband Daniel of Saugus, and Michael Anzilotti of Boston’s North End. He was a proud grandfather of Alex Dellato. Ricky was a dear brother-in-law to Joey and Nancy Testa, Alfred and Terry Federico, Joseph and Joni Lebranti, Bernadette Testa and the late Philip Testa. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family on Thursday, February 24th from 9-11 AM in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St. Boston’s North End with a funeral mass celebrated at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Rick's name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 89 South Street, Suite LL01, Boston, MA 02111.