Anthony Puopolo, Jr.

Anthony J. Puopolo, Jr., 82, of Wakefield died Friday, January 23 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Malden on May 14, 1932 he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Margaret (Peleo) Puopolo.

Mr. Puopolo was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1950. He then served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for the Malden Evening News and was a retired printer. He was an avid tennis player and belonged to the Winchester Tennis Club.

Mr. Puopolo was the beloved husband of Gerry Puopolo. He was the loving father of Lisa P. Brown and her husband Thomas of Middleton and Paul A. Puopolo and his wife Karen of Pittsburg. He was the brother of Donald Puopolo of Malden and the late Angelo Puopolo. He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Connor, Gillian, Anthony, Jacklyn and Melissa.

Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday, January 26th from 3 to 7pm. His funeral will be held from the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29th at 9am, followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10 o'clock.. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield.

January 26, 2015
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

January 29, 2015
10:00 AM

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880