Anthony P. “Pat” DeStito, age 68 of Medford MA, died Saturday in his home. Mr. DeStito was born in Cambridge, MA, the son of Concetta (Froio) Boyden of California and the late Pantaleone DeStito. He served in the Air Force from 07/30/1951 to 01/18/1954.
Mr. DeStito died after a lengthy illness. He was a Medford resident for over forty years. Prior to his retirement He worked as a custodian for the Raytheon company for forty-two years. Late U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Anthony´s memory to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.
He is survived by Wife: Grace C. (Moscuzza) DeStito Medford, MAson: Frank DeStito Plymouth, MAdaughter: Deborah Stanwix Fairport, NYgranddaughter: Gina DeStito grandson: Anthony DeStito granddaughter: Lisa Whelan granddaughter: Michelle Whelan mother: Concetta Boyden CALIFORNIAsister: Jennie DeStito CALIFORNIAsister: Lucy Geith CALIFORNIApredeceased brother: Joseph DeStito
Visiting hours Tuesday from 6 thru 9 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday December 19th at 10 AM in the Sacred Heart Church, 55 Winthrop St. Medford, with the Rev. Robert J. Doherty officiating. Services will conclude withburial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.