Antoinette "Toni" Montonari

Antoinette “Toni” M. (Papagni) Montonari, 82, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Toni is survived by her loving husband of fifty-eight years, John F. Montonari; two sons, John Montonari, and Anthony P. Montonari and his wife Kelly, all of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Erica George, John Michael Montonari, Taylor Marie Montonari, and Anthony P. Montonari, Jr.; a sister, Josephine O’Mara of Shrewsbury; nieces and nephews.   Her daughter, Gina George predeceased her in 1994.  Antoinette was born in Worcester, daughter of Antonio and Angelina (DiPilato) Papagni.  Toni and her husband raised their family in Shrewsbury.  She was dedicated as a wife and mother, making sure that her family came first and her love for them was boundless.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and baking.  Toni spent many years, working part-time at Dunkin Donuts, offering customers their daily coffee and her friendly smile. There are no calling hours.  Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in her memory may be made to, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, One Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, Worcester, is assisting her family with arrangements.