Mr. Ponziano “Ponzi” Loiacono of East Boston, formerly of Medford, in his 98th year died on Sunday in a Winthrop nursing facility following a brief illness. He is the husband of the late Natalie (Moriconi) and Mary (Reeves) Loiacono.
Born in San Nigandro, Forggia Italy, son of the late Concetta (Augello) and Louis Loiacono he was educated in Italy and came to the United States at the age of 14. Mr. Loiacono worked was a painter and also did wallpapering. For several years he worked doing maintenance for the Middlesex County Courthouse in Cambridge until his retirement.
A dedicated family man, he was well know for his painting and artistry. He enjojed fishing and card playing. Mr. Loiacono was a former member of the Dante Club of Somerville and the Sons of Italy in Medford.
He leaves 3 sons, Robert Loiacono of Medford, George Loiacono and his wife Grace of FL., Richard Loiacono and his wife Kim of Danvers, 3 daughters, Nancy Weymouth of FL, Susan Masley and her husband Chuck of Marlboro and Mary Ann Loiacono of Danvers. Father of the late Louis “Sonny” Loiacono. Loving step father of William Garside of AZ, Robert Garside of FL, Frank Garside of CA., Maureen Jillson of CA., Elaine Sardani of Brockton and the late James Garside. Dear brother of Mario Loiacono of FL., Louis Loiacono Jr. of FL., and the late Connie Grassefa, Armando “Manny” Loiacono, Matthew “Mike” Loiacono., and Vincent “Jimmy” Loiacono. Cherished grandfather of 43 grand, 58 great grand and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Wednesday at 8 am. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church 71 Warner Street Medford at 9 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, it has been requested that expressions of sympathy in Ponzi’s memory be sent to the charity of your choice. Services will conclude with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.