Anthony "Tunney" Buono

Buono, Anthony “Tunney” of Revere on November 20, 2019 at the age of 93. Born in East Boston on September 11, 1926 to the late Nicola and Fortuna Buono. Married in 1954 to the late Mary Fitzgerald Buono, with whom he had three children. Devoted father of Thomas Buono of Tewksbury, Michele McGinnis and her husband Chuck of Shrewsbury, and the late Patricia Buono. Cherished grandfather of Michael McGinnis and his wife Jill, Matthew McGinnis and his wife Emily, Stephen McGinnis and his wife Michelle, and Jennifer Buono. Adoring great grandfather of Rose, Norah, Alexandria and Scarlette. Dear brother of the late Arthur, Peter, Michael, Joseph, Phyllis and Mildred. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII as a combat medic in the Philippines and received the Asiatic & Pacific Theater Ribbon. Growing up, Anthony was an undefeated boxer and was given the nickname “Tunney” named after the great professional boxer Gene Tunney. In 1943, he graduated from East Boston High, ranking second in his graduating class. For the past 40 years, Anthony lived on Revere Beach, a place he truly loved. He was an avid swimmer. He enjoyed spending his days sitting on the beach wall, engaging in conversations with the many many people he knew throughout the city. He was fondly referred to as the “Mayor of Revere”. Anthony will be sorely missed by his family and the many people he touched throughout his lifetime. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere St, Revere on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11:00am (Everyone to meet directly at Church). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

St Anthony's of Padua Cath Church

Phone: (781) 289-1234

Address: 250 Revere St Revere MA,

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