Anthony L. "Sonny" Latino

Anthony L. "Sonny" Latino, 84, of Worcester, joined the love of his life and wife of forty-three years, Maria G. (Dell'Olio) Latino, in Heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2015. Anthony is survived by his daughter, Donna Dryden and her husband Jeffrey of Oakham; a son, Anthony "Tony" Latino and his wife Wendy of Leominster; five cherished grandchildren, with whom he loved to spend time, Alicia and Amanda Dryden, Kyle, Olivia, and Lauren Latino; two brothers in law, Louis Dell'Olio of Worcester, and Domenic Dell'Olio of Holden; three sisters in law, Lucy Murphy of Worcester, Teresa Ferretti of Santa Monica, CA, and Marion Chaput and her husband Arthur of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Paul and Antoinette (Trotto) Latino; and was the last surviving of their ten children. He was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters, Pasquale, Frank, John, and Matteo Latino, Marion Lacava, Mary Seger, Josephine Angelovich, Margaret Latino, and Doris Hurley. He was born in Worcester, and graduated from Commerce High School and Suffolk University; he was only away from the City while he proudly served his nation in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, a United Nations Service Medal; a Combat Infantry Badge, and a National Defense Service Medal. Anthony and Maria had a truly romantic and wonderful relationship, and similar to what might happen in a fairy tale, Anthony seized an opportunity to visit Tokyo to visit with his future bride while she was dancing on a U.S.O. Tour. Anthony worked for many years as an Insurance Inspector for Travelers Insurance Company, before retiring in 1985. He was a member of Indian Meadows Country Club, where he was Club Champion in 1968 and 1969, as well as Foursome Group Champion. He also enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Columbus Civic Club. Anthony's family would like to give a special "Thank you" to all the home health aides and nurses from Epic Heath Services, who took such good care of Anthony in the past years of his life. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m. at Saint Anne's Church, 120 Boston Turnpike Road (Route 9 East), Shrewsbury, MA. Entombment will follow at Notre Dame Mausoleum, Worcester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005 or at www.heart.org.