Anthony Onorio

Anthony Onorio, age 72 of Plymouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA.

He was born in Tripoli, Libya on November 30, 1952 and was the son of the late Gaetano and Girolama (Ferrante) Onorio.

Anthony grew up in Gloucester, MA and was a graduate of Gloucester High School, Class of 1970. He attended Salem Commercial College in Lynn, MA, Class of 1972. After graduating college, he began his career as an IT professional at American Mutual Insurance Company. He then went on to work at Bank of New York Mellon for 27 years. Anthony was admired greatly by his colleagues for his expertise, knowledge, and team collaboration.

Anthony was a devoted and loving son, husband, and father who cherished his family and friends. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and dogs Sofi and Buddy. Watching his daughter’s dance performances would light up his life.

Anthony’s passion for music throughout his life led him to become a lead vocalist and guitarist for many bands, performing at multiple venues throughout the greater Boston area. Recently, Anthony had joined a new band in Plymouth where they were rehearsing for upcoming gigs. He was also a member of the Saint Joseph Church adult choir for several years where he enjoyed immersing himself in liturgical music.

Anthony had a natural eye for landscape architecture where he designed and created meticulous gardens. He loved opening his home to family and friends and enjoyed cooking original creations. He had an innate ability to bring laughter and joy to all who crossed his path, always quick with a joke.

He was the beloved husband of Diane (Campatelli) Onorio. He was the loving father of Danielle (Onorio) Madanjian and her husband Jason. He is survived by his sister Angela Russo and brother Gabriel Onorio; his sister-in-law Valentina Onorio; and his aunts Franca Levasseur and Luciana Ferrante. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, godchildren, cousins, and numerous friends.

Anthony was predeceased by his son, Eric A. Onorio; his mother and father, Giroloma and Gaetano Onorio; his brother-in-law, Onofrio “Nofrie” J. Russo; his aunts, Margherita “Rita” Peritore and Alberta “Bertina” Ferrante; his uncles, Michele and Domenico Ferrante and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dorothy and Arthur Campatelli.

Relatives and friends are invited to honor and celebrate Anthony’s life at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield, MA on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be held at Saint Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, MA on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Boston Music Project. Online gifts can be made at https://www.bostonmusicproject.org/