THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 12, 2024 Page 13 Anthony P. “Tony” Sacco O f Revere. Joined his beloved wife Joan, who he missed every single day, in Heaven on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was 89. His departure from this earth was as unexpected as it was sorrowful, leaving a void in the hearts of those who loved him. Tony was born on February 24, 1935 to the late Peter and Anna (Belmonte) Sacco. He was a lifelong resident of Revere with the exception of his time in the Airforce from which he was honorably discharged in 1962. Tony married his high school sweetheart Joan (Ciampa) in 1956. They raised six children in the home where Tony was born. He loved his wife dearly; they were the best of friends and were inseparable. After Tony retired from the US Postal Service, Tony and Joan would spend winters in Florida where they had many friends. When not in Florida, Tony could be found at his daughter Antonia’s restaurant, Periwinkles, slicing meat, frying eggplant or doing whatever else he could to help his daughter. That’s how Tony lived his life... helping people without hesitation. He was devoted to his family and for many years worked two or more jobs to provide for them. Tony owned and operated Swim World of Revere for many years, building swimming pools all over the Northshore. Sacco RE was where Tony helped people fulfill their dreams of home ownership. He serviced many a Singer sewing machine! His absolute favorite pastime was spending time with his family and looked forward to every visit. His love, kindness, and wisdom touched the lives of everyone around him. By the way he lived his life, he taught his children the value of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of family. He was a man of unwavering faith and a lifelong member of the parish of Saint Anthony in Revere. His life exemplified humility, compassion and kindness. He had a huge heart and will always be remembered by his family and friends for sharing that heart. Tony was predeceased by his wife Joan, his parents, his siblings Jessie, Evelyn, Marie, Frank and Nicholas. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his children Audrey (Dennis) Kivley, Adrienne Sacco (Daniel) Maguire, Alisa (Louis Morelli) Sacco, Antonia (Edward) Steriti, Anthony (Erin) Sacco and Peter Sacco; his grandchildren Dennis, Arianna, Michaela, Alexa, Alea, Whitney, Meghan and Anna; great grandchildren Dennis, Steven, Christian and Edward and his grandpup Gabe. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Sunday, July 14th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His Funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, July 15th at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. OBITUARIES Anthony F. Bicchieri “Tony Bari” his father, Anthony Bicchieri, best known as “Tony Barrie” bandleader of the Tony Barrie Marching Band. Anthony delighted audiences since performing at the age of sixteen at the 1967 World’s Fair in Montreal, Canada. Anthony traveled the seven seas as an accomplished pianist and musical director on board beautiful ocean liners, before making Bermuda his home in 1984. Anthony was Bermuda’s A nthony F. Bicchieri, best known as “Tony Bari”, 73 years old, of Warwick Parish, Bermuda passed away suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at King Edward Hospital after being recently diagnosed with cancer. Anthony was born to Anthony L. “Tony Barrie” and Ann (Divisione) Bicchieri, in Lynn, Mass. on September 29, 1950 and grew up on Bristow Street in Saugus. Anthony is survived by his beloved mother, Ann, of Saugus; his loving and devoted wife, Marlene, his daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” and his son, Anthony “Tony”, their mother, Sandra Outerbridge-Every and her husband, Mark Every all of Bermuda; his sister Anne and her husband, Salvy Migliaccio of Lynn, Massachusetts, his sister, Jane Jepsen of Center Harbor, New Hampshire, his brother-in-law, Douglas DeLuca of Stamford, Connecticut; his nephews Salvy Rocco and his wife, Jenniffer, Anthony and his wife, Laura; his niece, Fay Anne Migliaccio; his nephews Kerry, Nicholas and Kyle Jepsen, and Kyle’s wife, Cassie Jepsen; his nephews, Jesse and Marc DeLuca; his great-nephews Dante Anthony and Salvy Rocco Jr. Migliaccio, Reed and Jack Jepsen. Anthony was predeceased by very own “Piano Man”, Ambassador and so much more. Tony was recently honored by Shine Hayward at the Duke Ellington Tribute/International National Jazz Day Event on April 29, 2024 celebrating his 40-year contribution to Bermuda’s music, entertainment and tourism industry. Anthony played his last song at Fourways on Saturday, May 25, his last Masses at St. Joseph’s and St. Anthony’s on May 26 and his last rehearsal with St. Anthony’s 2024 First Holy Communion Class on Friday, May 31. A Full Roman Catholic Funeral Mass was held at 11AM on Saturday, June 22, 2024, officiated by Bishop Wieslaw (Wes) Spiewak at the Cathedral of St. Theresa in Hamilton, Bermuda. Dearest Anthony, thank you for all you gave to us, each and every one reading this today, know that we will hold you in our hearts forever, please know how very much you were and are loved. Until we meet again, Ciao for Now! A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12 Noon at St. Anthony’s of Padua Church; 250 Revere Street; Revere, MA 02151 https://stanthonysrevere.org/ Please consider making a donation in Tony Bari’s memory to: The Agape House (441232-0859), Bermuda School of Music https://www.musicschool.bm/ P.A.L.S. https://pals.bm/donate-now/ Funeral Arrangements were handled by Mr. Leon Amis; Amis Funeral Home; Bermuda Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. Job Opportunities Available: PTH is seeking an Operations Assistant and a Licensed Social Worker to join our team! If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information; or, email: nita@portaltohope.org. 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