Anthony Perfetti

“Non piangete, saro un angelo invisibile” – Do not weep, I will be an invisible angel.

Anthony Perfetti of Norwood, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on January 27, 2026.He was 94 years old.

Raised in Ortona, Italy, Tony grew up in a traditional Italian household with his mother and 5 siblings. He lived through the hardships of the Great Depression and the German occupation of World War II as a young child. These formative years instilled in him a quiet strength, an unbreakable work ethic, and a deep appreciation for classical values his family taught him that shaped the man he became. For Tony, family was everything.

In the 1950s, seeking a better life, Tony immigrated to America, bringing with him his remarkable talents as a carpenter and mason. He married his soulmate Julie where the love and devotion they shared for one another was incredible to witness, defined truelove, and is what everyone hopes their marriage to be. They were never apart in their 57 years of marriage.

Tony built a respected reputation for his master craftsman skillset, eventually finishing his distinguished career as a Building Project Manager for the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He was a master craftsman who would build keepsakes for his family that we all cherish because our Uncle Tony created it with his heart and skill.

Cherished as a father figure to many, Tony was a man of virtue and a dynamic spirit. He taught us to face life’s challenges with no complaints, dealing with problems with dignity and quiet strength. From the streets of Ortona to his life in America, Tony taught us that a life well-lived is not about fanfare, but about integrity and quiet strength.

Tony was the dear and devoted husband of the late Julia “Julie” (Handy) Perfetti. Dear brother of Emma DiGirardi of Italy and the late Domenico Perfetti, Enrichetta Pompilio,Carmella Pompilio and Mafalda Curran. He is also survived by many loving nieces,nephews, grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews.He was a man of strength, classical values, and immense heart.

Riposa in Pace.

Tony’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday January 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Melkite Cathedral 7 VFW Parkway in West Roxbury. Visitation in theCathedral beginning at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Service will be available for viewing at www.bostonmelkite.org/zoom-liturgy 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tony’s memory may be made to the Cathedral or to VNA Care – Needham, 199 Rosewood Dr. Ste. 180, Danvers, MA 01923.

Tony will be laid to rest with his beloved Julie at Mt. Benedict Cemetery.