MEREDITH ---- Antonio “Tony” P. Cillo, 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer that he faced with quiet strength.
Tony was born on September 5, 1964, in Cabimas, Venezuela, to Alfonso and Igina Cillo.
Throughout his life Tony loved anything with a motor – especially cars and motorcycles. While growing up in Venezuela, he enjoyed building and racing his own. This passion prompted his move to the United States in 1986 to attend the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Tony resided in Watertown, Massachusetts with his late grandparents and later moved to New Hampshire to help his aunt Margo at her restaurant. Tony was the beloved “Pizza Guy” at Rossi’s Restaurant in New Hampton for 38 years, where he later met his wife, Kerry.
Tony was the calm in everyone’s storm and lived a life of kindness that made those around him feel loved and cared for. Above all else, Tony cherished his family. Time with his wife Kerry and two sons Michael and Tommy were his favorite moments. Whether it was kayaking on the lake, celebrating holidays at home, or eating lobster rolls at Wells Beach, Tony was simply happy to be with family – these memories will keep his spirit alive.
Tony is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kerry Cillo, and their sons Michael and Tommy, of Meredith; mother Igina Cillo, of Venezuela; aunt Margo Rossi, of Meredith; siblings Angelo Cillo, of Venezuela, Sabatino Cillo (Angela), of Spain, and Rosalba Cillo, of Venezuela; mother-in-law Irene Quinn; sisters-in-law Kathy Yost (John), Mary Beshta; brothers-in-law Paul Colaianni (Asha), and Luke Quinn (Keri); and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Alfonso Cillo and father-in-law George Quinn.
A Calling Hour will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Narthex of at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 300 NH-25, Meredith, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., also at the church.
Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Meredith, NH.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest making memorial donations to the Cillo Family.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.