March 25, 2020
LaMonica, Anthony S.
Anthony Santo LaMonica, a resident of Medfield, and formerly of Dedham, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Norwood Hospital. He was 78. “Owl” as he was known to his childhood friends, was born on November 20, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts. The son of Philip and Clara (Carlucci) LaMonica. After high school, his family moved to Dedham where he was inducted in to the US Army in 1960. Tony served honorably until his discharge in 1962. He returned home to marry his wife of 57 years, Carol Jean (Porter). In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Tina Anderson and her husband Michael of West Roxbury and Denese LaMonica of Norwood; his sons, Philip LaMonica of Framingham and Stephan LaMonica of Fort Lauderdale, FL.; his four granchildren, Stephanie LaMonica, Staff Sergeant Nicholas Batson, Felicia LaMonica and Patrick McDonald; his two sisters, Yolanda Lague, and Paula Cambell and her husband Ian; as well as two very close cousins, Richard Flamboras and Connie Landy; and many nieces and nephews. Tony was the brother of the late Hugh LaMonica. He was one of the original founders of the Dedham Youth Commission and an avid coin collector. He loved music and dance and often entertained others with his beautiful singing voice. He was a member of the Living Waters Church in Norwood, and his greatest joy came from his willingness to help others through their personal struggles. Services for Tony will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11AM, at St. Luke’s Church, 950 East Street, Dedham. Burial Services to follow at Brookdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road, #200, Framingham, MA 01701 and would be appreciated.
Comments(17)
My sincere condolences to Denise and all her family.
So so sorry Tina my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tony, You are forever in my heart. You have always been like a father to me.
My heart is with the entire LaMonica Family at this sad and difficult time.
All my love, Cheryl
Denese and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you Dee but please know I am just a phone call away
I will remember and love you forever as my “other” Dad….. DaddyTony… Thank you for accepting me into your extended family… I admired your faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and appreciated our Bible discussions and listening to Christian music and praying together… I will continue to love and support my “other” Mom , Carol, my dear friend Denese and the rest of your family. It was a privledge and an honor to get to know you..See you in heaven if I’m found worthy, I know that’s where you are… All my Love DaddyTony..❤️✝️❤️ Kathy
Dear sweet brother of mine, I will miss you all so very much..I’ll miss our long conversations..memories we shared as children with our brother Hugh (Jimmy) and our baby sister Paula…memories we shared about hanging out with your friends and my loving sister n law Carol your wife…I’ll miss you dear brother until we meet again..
Denese and Family
I’m so sorry for your Loss God Has Another Angel
Rest in peace my Sweet Uncle and God father! I will be asking you for faith advice from a different curcuit now but I know you will hear me. Love your little Tony. Only you could call me that. XO! Rest in sweet peace. Another Angel to watch over me. I got a fleet now. ❤
Rest In the sweetest peace Uncle Tony.Ever since I was a small boy you were always larger than life and a real life “super hero” in my eyes. You will always be that way in my heart.
Our prayers are with your family.
God bless and rest easy
Mr LaMonica!
Only a call away D.
Goodbye old friend. Our good times together and the memories of them have enriched my life. I am looking forward to sitting and talking about them when I cross over and join you.
Yolanda, so sorry for the loss of your brotherGod bless you and your family ❤️
to Carol and family, so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I have so many fond memories of all of you! you are in my prayers.
You will be deeply missed, you were like a second father to myself and other kids in the East Dedham neighborhood. Rest in peace Tony
Tony …..Thank you for your love, your wisdom, your time, your friendship and sharing your faith with me.But most of all thank you for taking me to waters Church in Norwood.You had something inside that I didn’t and you took me where you received it..(at the cross) The Lord used you to bring me into the kingdom where I will never be the same again…You introduced me to pastor Tommy!!! I am looking forward to seeing you again walking the streets of Gold…You taught me so much that I can hear you voice often when I have the privaledge to encorouge others..love you …miss you ….thank you…your brother in Christ …Gerry Foley …
Tony I may not be here if not for you. I met you in Fl 30 yrs at the lowest point in my life & you guided me. You took me & others to Church & I found my savior. That along with the many days & nights we spoke has made me the Husband, Father & Friend i am today. I still use your 1 liners & I still reach out to help the hurting as you told me to. My heart is broke in one way but in another I also know you rest forever in the Arms of the Lord you introduced me to. You always said “Dan one day I won’t be here so ill need others to carry what was freely given to me. Tony I have and I will continue to until we meet again. Our Friends Bill & Bob are proud of faithful servant. I love you & your Family are all in my prayers.
Papa, I miss you so much