Anthony Tomasiello

Honorable Anthony N. Tomasiello Sr., 87, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday April 21, 2008 in St Vincent Hospital. Anthony is survived by his loving family; his wife Mary C.(Bodinizzo) Tomasiello of Shrewsbury, a son Attorney Anthony N. Tomasiello Jr. and his wife Janet (Amorello)Tomasiello of Holden, a grandson Samuel A. Tomasiello, two sisters Josephine Arell and Mary Delaney. Anthony is also survived by a niece Sandra Paradis, two brothers in law Joseph and Michael Bodinizzo, and three sisters in law Frances Walkowiak, Theresa Paretti, and Annette Pellegrino all who assisted him so dearly in his years of declining health, and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother Fiore Tomasiello and a nephew Dan Tomasiello. Judge Tomasiello was born in Worcester son of Donato and Lena (Russo) Tomasiello and lived in Shrewsbury most of his life. He served in the United States Army during WW11.He was a graduate of Commerce High School, and the College of the Holy Cross class of 1943. He received his Law Degree from Suffolk University. Judge Tomasiello started his law practice in 1951 upon passing his Bar Exam. He became the Assistant Clerk of the Worcester Superior Court in 1969 and served in that position until 1978. He served four years as the Clerk Magistrate in the Milford District Court until 1982. From 1982 he served as the presiding Justice for the Nantucket District Court and retired in 1991. Among Judge Tomasiello's many memberships he was a life member of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel-St Ann Church, The 1st Friday Club, The East Side Post # 201, The Worcester Lodge # 168 Son's Of Italy in America Cristoforo Columbo, The Knights Of Columbus, a past President of the Unico Club, and was the Secretary for the Holy Cross Purple Knights for his class of "43" he was also a member of the Indian Meadows, Pleasant Valley, and Wachusett Country Clubs where he enjoyed playing golf. Judge Tomasiello was a recipient of the St. Thomas Moore Award. Anthony and Mary enjoyed many winters in Florida with their friends, and were long time patrons of the San Vitaliano Society Judge Tomasiello's funeral will be held Saturday April 26, from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM in Our Lady Of Mt Carmel-St Ann Church 24 Mulberry St.Calling hours in the funeral home are 4-7PM on Friday. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Our Lady Of Mt Carmel-St Ann Church 24 Mulberry St. Worcester, Ma. 01605.