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Anthony
Joseph LaVerde Sr. Anthony Joseph LaVerde Sr., 83, a retired letter carrier, died on Monday, September 25, 2000 at his home in Medford, MA, after a brief illness. He was born in Everett, MA and after completing school he served in the U.S. Army during World War II having attained the rank of Tec 4. He enlisted on January 13, 1941 in Somerville, MA and was discharged on February 22, 1944 in Topeka, KS. He participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal from Dec. 1942- Feb. 1943. He received the American Defense Service Ribbon and the Asiatic – Pacific Theater Ribbon. He was also a disabled American Veteran. When he was discharged he became a postal carrier in Medford and always had dog treats for all the dogs on his route and lollipops for the children. He loved to paint different signs that were needed at the post office and play the musical saw with either a bow or a piece of wood. He was a member of the Saugus VFW Post # 2346 and the Winchester Knights of Columbus Council # 210. Mr. LaVerde had been working at Johnny’s Food Master in Medford, for the last 5 years until his illness. He was also a member of the Postal Union. Mr. LaVerde has resided in Medford, MA for the last 17 years after spending five years of his retirement in Eliot, ME, where he had moved after spending 37 years in Malden. He is survived by his wife Rose M. (Verrengia) LaVerde of Medford his daughter, Rosanne M. and her husband Joseph Denaro of Bedford, Patricia Goen (Former daughter-in-law), Gennaro LaVerde (Brother) of Medford, Margaret Neff (Sister) of Everett, Eleanor Bazylinski (Sister) of Melrose, and the late Guy and Frank LaVerde (Brothers), Josephine Gaskill, Mildred Leggiero, Marion Manzi (Sisters). Also survived by Carleen R. West (Granddaughter) of Bedford, MA, Kelly M. Stewart (Granddaughter) of Wakefield, MA, Anthony J. LaVerde III (Grandson) of Everett, MA and Rene' M. LaVerde (Granddaughter) of Portsmouth, NH. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Anthony J. LaVerde Jr. He was born December 28, 1916 in Everett, MA the son of the late Gennaro and Josephine (Colella) LaVerde. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory maybe made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 A memorial service will be held on Friday Sept. 29th. at 11:00 A.M. at the Weir- MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, MA . Fr. Paris of St. Peter's Church in Malden will be the celebratant.
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