In loving memory of

Joseph Antone
June 29, 1954 - March 23, 2021

Life-long local, Mr. Joseph Antone, Jr., age 66, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away mid-afternoon on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his Kingston Avenue residence. He was born on June 29, 1954 at Newport Hospital to father, Joseph Antone, Sr. and mother, Mary Lou (Gonsalves) Antone.

Antone graduated from Rogers High School in 1972. He was a recently retired Finish Painter for Smyth Painting Company. Antone was loved by many. He was selfless and provided help and guidance to those in need. After a short battle with cancer Antone was called home on Tuesday while surrounded by his loved ones.

Joseph married Candis (Johnson) Antone of Newport, Rhode Island, on September 20, 1975 at St. Mary's Church in Newport. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Antone, Sr. and his sister, Cynthia Oliveira. He is survived by his mother and siblings, Brenda Boyd, James Antone, Cathleen Fontes and Susan Antone, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Joseph will be extremely missed by his wife and three children, Aleta Antone, Joseph J. Antone and Alyse Antone Smyth, and his son-in-law, Douglas Smyth. He was an amazing Papa and will be missed by his grandchildren, Colin, Justice, James, Angelo, Kaden, Amalya, Jordan, Micah, Mahlia, Alaya, and great-granddaughter, Natalya.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021, from 4PM to 7PM at Memorial Funeral Home, in Newport. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Joseph Antone, Jr. will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church on Broadway in Newport. Mass will be followed by a repass from 11AM to 2PM at Vasco Da Gama at 15 Fenner Avenue, in Newport.

Additional information at www.memorialfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Tuesday wrote on Apr 12, 2021:

"Sending prayers and love to Joey?s family. He will always be remembered as a kind man. May he Rest In Peace. Candy so sorry for your loss "

Lois Platts Robinson wrote on Apr 12, 2021:

"My deepest condolences to the family in the loss of your love one. May God be the source of your strength during this difficult time. Know that Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal."

Paul Gallagher wrote on Apr 5, 2021:

"RIP Joey!??? My condolences go out to family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ????"

Catherine Baham wrote on Apr 5, 2021:

"Candy I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord guide you at these trying moments. May Joey rest in peace Sending my Love to you and your Family. Cathy Baham"

Shirley wrote on Apr 3, 2021:

"My sincere condolences to Mary Lou Antone and her family, l didn\'t know MrJoseph Antone , l worked with his beautiful sweet mom at K V H and l wanted to send her my love and blessings to the family God Bless ???may he rest in peace ? Lots of love ?? Shirley Sullivan?"

Sonya Simmons wrote on Apr 3, 2021:

"To Brenda your sister with deepest sorrow, we all had a lot of fun growing up on the hill. Joey you were a nice guy. Love to your wife and children, Sonya and Butch Simmons"

Detra Fisher wrote on Apr 3, 2021:

"To my dear cousin Candy and family, we send lots of love and prayers??. ?To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.? 2Corinthians 5:8 May God?s ever loving spirit be with you all and keep you in this time of bereavement. Love Aunt Vina Mae, Romaine, Bruce, Detra and Silas and family "

Cathleen Fontes wrote on Apr 2, 2021:

"It just doesn?t feel real, I love you so much Brotha and I miss you so much already! Been sitting back thinking of all the good times we share. You will be in my heart forever!People always say it will get easier as time goes by but , I don?t believe that ,cause loosing a loved one is never easy for me! I will always cherish you til we met again! Please tell all our loved one I love them and brotha you can rest easy in peace and no more pain! I?ll never say good by cause I will see you again! I miss and love you til eternity!???????????????????"

Andy Bacon wrote on Apr 2, 2021:

"Jim,and the entire Antone family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very trying time. May Joey rest in peace.."

Clifton and Juanita wrote on Apr 2, 2021:

"Prayers to the Family."

The Pertilla Family wrote on Mar 31, 2021:

"We are sorry to hear of your husband and father?s death. It is a trying time for you and your family take heart. You are always in our thoughts. We love you all! The Pertilla Family from Tifton Georgia! "

Alicia m gonsalves wrote on Mar 31, 2021:

"Cousin dance with the angels thank you for all the love you always gave me as one earth please always look over your baby cousin tell my daddy and my husband thank you I\'m going to miss you cousin I still will always look over Leta???"