Anthony P. “Moo” Marcello Jr., 84, of Milford, where he has lived his whole life, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Northbridge.
Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Anthony P. and Mary (Romanazzi) Marcello, he was educated in the Milford Schools.
He retired in 1998 from the Medway School System, where he had worked as a custodian.
A U.S. Army Veteran, he reached the rank of corporal during the Korean War, and received the Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal, and the National Defense Medal. He had also served in the Army National Guard for 12 years, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was a past commander of the Italian American Veterans Post #40 in Milford.
He was the brother of James J. Marcello and his wife Marcia of Milford, and the late Frank Marcello, Marie Bonati, and Louise Schiappucci. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St., Milford, will be held on Thursday morning from 8:30 – 10:30 AM, followed by burial with military honors at the Massachusetts Nation Cemetery in Bourne at 12:30PM.