Calapa, Anthony J.

Anthony J. Calapa, 94, of Quincy, passed away May 19 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton.

Born and raised in the South End of Boston, he was educated in Medford and was a medic in the Army during WWII. Anthony lived for many years in Quincy where he was involved in the Adam Shore Association. He worked as an electrician for the John Hancock Building in Boston for many years before retiring. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and went to the Adam Shore Dunkin Donuts with his friends every day. He also enjoyed playing poker, bingo, and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Beloved husband of the late Irene (Cashman). Father of Karen A. Sobelman and her husband, Marc, of Attleboro, Deborah S. DiIeso and her husband, Paul, of Canton, and Donna M. Brodsky and her husband, Ron, of FL. Grandfather of Michael J. Sullivan, Marc L. Sullivan, Nicole Anuszczyk, Stephanie DiIeso, Michelle DiIeso, Sheena Birster and Tonya Overfelt. Great-grandfather of Evangeline, Adeline, Riley, Eli, Korbyn, Lynken, Warryn, and Benjamin. Brother of the late Laura Volpini and Lilla Malzone.

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, Wednesday, May 29, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral mass in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Quincy Thursday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. Burial Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony’s memory can be made to DAV. Mail donations to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or call 877-947-VETS or visit www.dav.org. To sign guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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