Antonia Raponi

Antonia Raponi, 102, of Revere, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by her close family and loved ones. Born on March 11, 1923, in Monte San Giovanni Campano, Frosinone, Italy, to Tommaso and Salome Pomente, Antonia was married to the late Giovanni Raponi. She lived a life devoted to her family, friends, and faith. In Italy, she was a proud and skilled business owner in clothing making. Her home was always open—filled with warmth and a welcoming place for family and friends to gather. She is survived by her children: Romeo Raponi and his wife, Marcella; Armando Raponi and his partner, Miriam; and Marisa Maffeo and her husband, Nicola. She was also the loving mother of the late Tommaso Raponi and the late baby Armando Raponi.Antonia leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Gianna Raponi and her fiancé, Christopher; Elina Maffeo; and John Maffeo. She is also survived by her sister, Natalina Pomente; her brother, Rocco Pomente; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Her final place of rest will be in the homeland she held so close to her heart—Monte San Giovanni Campano, Frosinone, Italy. Antonia’s kindness touched everyone she met. She will be missed dearly and remembered always.