Mr. Anthony J. Bongiorno, age 67, died suddenly on Saturday May 7th at Somerville Hospital. Anthony was born in Somerville, he was the son of the late Marianna (Toscano) & John Bongiorno. Anthony was the husband of the late Joanne M. (DiRocco) who died in March, 1999.
Anthony was a chef for over 40 years, working in many area restaurants. Most recently for the past 2 years he has been the owner of Bianca´s Sandwich Shop of Tewksbury.
Anthony loved being a chef, not only cooking for his customers, but also cooking at home for his family and friends. Anthony also enjoyed dancing at different functions with his wife Joanne. He was a member of the Arlington Elks and Arlington Sons of Italy.
In addition to his beloved late wife Joanne M. (DiRocco) Anthony is survived by his devoted children Marianna Murphy and her husband Robert, and Anthony J. Bongiorno all of Billerica. Loving grandfather of Colin and Max Murphy. Brother of Janet Young of Cambridge, Robert Bongiorno of Arlington, John Douglas Bongiorno of Medford and Richard Bongiorno of Cambridge. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Thursday at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Agnes Church, 51 Medford St., Arlington at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 4 thru 9. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made in Anthony´s memory to the American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009-9804.