- Date Of Birth: June 15, 1923
- Date Of Death: February 22, 2016
- State: Connecticut
Anthony (Tony) Badolato, 92, of Plainville, devoted husband of Catherine (Mastrianni) Badolato, passed away peacefully Monday, February 22, 2016 at home comforted by his loving family.
A proud and decorated veteran of World War II, Tony served in the U.S. Army in Company A, 543rd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in the South Pacific and participated in battles and campaigns in New Guinea, the Bismarck Sea and Luzon, Philippines. Tony was employed at the Job Plating Company for many years and U.S.
Married to his beloved wife, Catherine, for 68 years, Tony is survived by his three daughters, Linda and husband, Winslow Lowe, Toni and husband James Matyszyk and Kathleen Badolato; four grandchildren, Marc Fiorillo, Bernie Thurman, Trevor Eckhart and Carissa Ann Owen and husband Patrick; great granddaughter, Sophia Rose Owen; sister, Connie Samuelian; sister-in-law Orsalina Badolato; brother-in-law, Michael Mastrianni, Sr. and wife, Honey; sister-in-law Marylou Reccord and husband, Eddie; and Bavone family from Oakville/Watertown . Tony was predeceased by four brothers, John, Edward and wife Katherine, Frank and Dominic and wife, Gladys; and four sisters, Rose, Florence and husband, Dominic D’Andrea, Sophia and husband, Paul Mallia, Catherine and husband Joseph DeBlasio; brother-in-law Maurice Samuelian, and predeceased bother-in-law Alfred Mastrianni, Jr. and wife Alice. Tony also leaves 14 godchildren, many nieces and nephews and friends.
Tony’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who gave loving care and support (and you know who you are). Special thanks to the Plainville Fire Department, the Veteran’s Administration in Newington, Disabled American Veterans, Dr. Kevin Baran, McLean Hospice and Homecare, Interim Homecare.
