DeMASSE, Anthony "Peeno"- Of Malden, June 13th. Devoted husband of Rosalie (Messina). Beloved father of Paula C. O'Brien and her husband Daniel of Marshfield, Anthony M. DeMasse, Jr. and his wife Pamela of Reading and the late Helene M. Dami. Father-in-law of Peter Dami of FL. Brother of Joseph Piasecki and Joan Collins both of Chelsea. Lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Expression of sympathy in Anthony's name may be made to MSPCA-Angell, Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or to the Pine Street Inn, Attn: Abby Spooner, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. In accordance to his wishes, funeral services are private.
Born in Manchester, NH and a longtime Malden resident, Anthony passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital early Monday morning at the age of 89. A machinist by profession, for over 20 years for Manton Gaulin Company in Everett. A long standing member of AA, on numerous occasions, he was the opening speaker.