MaryLou Antone, 88, of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 8, 2022.
MaryLou was the wife of the late Joseph Antone Sr., to whom she was married for 49 years, until his passing on December 15, 2002.
MaryLou was born, November 12, 1933 in Taunton, MA. She was the daughter of the late James and Antonia(Monteiro) Gonsalves.
MaryLou enjoyed cooking, playing cards and spending time with her family. She worked several jobs in Newport and retired from KVH Industries in Middletown, RI. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Newport and also the Taunton Cape Verdean Club. Marylou leaves a legacy of love with her family.
MaryLou is survived by her 3 daughters, Brenda Boyd of Middletown, Cathleen Fontes, of East Providence, Susan Antone, of Newport and her son James Antone and her daughter-law Candis Antone , of Newport. She is also survived by her sisters, Ann Barros, of New Bedford, MA, and Antonia Monteiro of Newport. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her children, Cynthia Olivera, Joseph Antone Jr., son-in-law Samuel Boyd Jr., grandson Jason Antone and her brothers Alfred, Samuel, Robert and James Gonsalves, and her sisters; Bella Monteiro, Delores Barboza, Hilda Avellar, Joann Lopes and Amelia Sanders, as well as her In-laws; Martin, Francis, Manuel and Albert Antone, Josephine Fields and Marie Hines.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 8:00-9:30 am at Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway in Newport.
A Mass of Christine burial will be held after calling hours at 10:00 am in St. Joseph's Church in Newport.
Burial will follow in Newport Memorial Park 123 Howland Avenue in Middletown.