Anthony J. Colombo, a 14 year resident of Melrose and former longtime resident of Chelsea, died on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an 11 month courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.
Anthony was born in Chelsea on November 28, 1949 to the late Guy A. and Anita E. (Gusmini) Colombo. He grew up in Chelsea where he attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1967. Anthony went on to attend The Culinary Institute of America in Connecticut for 2 years. Anthony has worked for America West Airlines and has been a supervisor for U.S. Airlines for the last 17 years. Anthony enjoyed playing cribbage and botche and most of all going fishing with his son Anthony John. He was a member of the Chelsea Yacht Club and a good friend of P.P.C.(Polish Political Club)of Chelsea.
Anthony is the beloved husband of 18 years to Georgette "Gigi" (Mastrangelo) Colombo. He is the devoted father of Gina Colombo of Stoneham, Alana Colombo and Anthony John Colombo both of Melrose. He is the beloved brother of Mareann Kaddaras and her husband George of Wakefield, Louis Colombo of Naples, Florida, Robert Boccuzzi of Revere, Lucy Lally of Swampscott, Vito Boccuzzi of Revere and Anthony Boccuzzi of Peabody. He is also the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Anthony's Funeral on Friday, February 26, 2010, at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 1159 Main Street, Melrose, followed by his Funeral Mass in The Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main Street, Wakefield, at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hours are on Thursday, February 25, 2010, from 3 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Anthony's name to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.