Anthony R. Libertini

Mr. Anthony R. Libertini, of Waltham, died at home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was 87.

Anthony was born on August 11, 1934 in Watertown a son of the late Italian immigrants Domenico and Christina (Piombo) Libertini. Raised and educated in Watertown he was a graduate of Watertown High School and then earned an Associate's degree in Business from Newbury College. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He married Elaine F. Field on July 18, 1969 and has been a Waltham resident since 1994.

For over thirty-two years he worked as a service repairman for AT & T Telecommunications. He then worked for McNabb Company for three years before enjoying retirement in 1997.

Anthony was a member of the Joseph F. Hill Post #156 American Legion and the Communications Workers of America. He was an avid gardener.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, Elaine, he leaves his children, Mark A. Libertini (Rachel Kellner) of Bayside, Queens, New York and Christina E. Libertini of Waltham; his grandchildren, Antonio and Nicholas Libertini and Jacob Kellner; his sister, Eleanor DelRose of Watertown and the late Umberto Libertini and Maria Torcoletti; many nieces & nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Anthony's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, October 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by military honors and a funeral service at 4 p.m. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Watertown is private.

Those wishing to view Anthony's services may do so via this link beginning at 3:45 PM on Sunday: https://my.gather.app/remember/anthony-libertini