Anthony C. Manbucca, 89, of Milford, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Atria Draper Place in Hopedale. He was the husband of the late Jean M. Manbucca (Stefanoni) for 59 years who passed away in 2017. He was born in Milford, son of the late Amada and Elizabeth (Morelli) Manbucca and was a lifelong Milford resident. Tony was a graduate of the Milford High School class of 1951 and a Northeastern University college graduate. Tony was employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Draper Corporation and then Polaroid Corporation retiring in 1995. As a Specialist 3rd Class during the Korean War, he was deployed as a Radio Operator to a Military Intelligence Unit with the Army.
He was a lifetime member of the Maspenock Rod and Gun Club and served as a director for 10 years. An avid fisherman and runner who participated in many 10K’s, half and full marathons. After retirement, Tony started his own company, Plastic Component Design, where he designed, developed, and manufactured two tools used in the automotive industry.
He is survived by his two children, Anthony P. Manbucca and his wife Mary of Daytona Beach, FL, Lisa, and her husband Gary Tashjian of Milford, his sister Elizabeth Speroni of Chandler, AZ, and granddaughter Amanda Plante and her husband Brian of Milford.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 10 A.M. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main St. He will be buried with Military honors. A calling hour will be held prior to the funeral Mass from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St., Milford.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or by calling 800-227-2345.