- September 23, 1924 - June 11, 2016
- Boston, Massachusetts
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“You are always in my prayers. Miss you. Did Tony make a cake for you to share with his parents in your memory? ☺
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1 of 5 | Posted by: Carol Reppucci - Quincy, MA
“"Always multiply, never divide"
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2 of 5 | Posted by: Ka Day - Waynesville, OH - Friend
“I was beside myself when I heard I missed Peter's wake and Funeral. I loved Peter, he was such a dear friend of my husband, Anthony "Tony" "Chigau"...Read More »
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3 of 5 | Posted by: Carol Reppucci - Quincy, MA
“Uncle Peter,We love you and miss you. I will always remember the gatherings where everyone was happy being together as a family. You lead a long life...Read More »
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4 of 5 | Posted by: Nick,Laura,CJ,Alex and Noah Canto - MA
“Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God's words at Roman's 8: 38, 39 bring some comfort at this time.
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5 of 5 | Posted by: Toni
CANTO, Peter A.- Of the North End, June 11th. Devoted son of the late Domenic and Sabina (Gisi) Canto. Life long companion for 50 years of the late Blanche "Vi" Benish. Beloved brother of Helen Cacciola of Everett and the late Mary DiTomasio, Edward, Domenic, Guy and Anthony Canto. Lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Leonard's Church, at the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets, North End on Wednesday, June 15th at 9:45 AM. Visitation with the family prior to the Mass beginning at 8:45 AM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Life time member of the Knights of Columbus Asonia Council. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Peter's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905