"My deepest sympathy to Mary Lou family, I worked with her at KVH she was was a beautiful lady with sweet soul she will be sorely missed by many. Rest in peace? my dear friend, God Bless??Love Shirley"
In loving memory of
Mary Lou Antone
November 12, 1933 - October 8, 2022
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.
Tributes
"My deepest condolences to the entire Antone Family for the lost of their beautiful, gentle, loving mother. Ms Mary Lou was one of the kindest people I've known and will be sorely missed. I am keeping you all in my heart, thoughts and prayers...God Bless.. "
"My deepest sympathy to the family at the passing of Miss MaryLou. She was a niece lady. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort. Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. (Perkins) Smothers "
"So sorry to hear of Marylou?s passing. So many fond memories of growing up in Chapel Terrace. She will certainly be missed by all especially her loving family. Prayers and condolences are with the entire family. Doreen Pruitt"
"wrote on Oct 19, 2022: "Nana Lou you was definately the most kindest soul anyone has ever met you definately showered your love to everyone that walked in your life especially your family. Your enjoyment was family When I first came into your family in 1995 I was so amazed of how tight and close you all were Sunday dinners late nights at Brenda?s you are the Matriarch to this family and instilled that in each and every family member of yours. You are a beautiful person inside and out and your whole family is the same way. You will definately be sadly missed but always loved and never forgotten. We all love you?.. Now your with Papa Joe and Aunt Cindy Uncle Joey and your brothers and sisters? RIP Nana Lou" "
"Nana Lou you was definately the most kindest soul anyone has ever met you definately showered your love to everyone that walked in your life especially your family. Your enjoyment was family When I first came into your family in 1995 I was so amazed of how tight and close you all were Sunday dinners late nights at Brenda?s you are the Matriarch to this family and instilled that in each and every family member of yours. You are a beautiful person inside and out and your whole family is the same way. You will definately be sadly missed but always loved and never forgotten. We all love you?.. Now your with Papa Joe and Aunt Cindy Uncle Joey and your brothers and sisters? RIP Nana Lou"
"To the fonts family.my condolences for ur loss."
"Jim and the entire Antone family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very trying time. May your mom rest in peace. "
"Oh, my Lord, Mary Lou as I think of having been reared in Taunton, Mass right up the street from the 19 Berkley Street gang...I think of how much all of them were my family to this day! Yeap...each and every one of the Gonsalves including your father and mother were my most precious family as well. There were many laughs and fun times right to the end at the Berkley St home. There will not be a time that I will not recall going to pick you up, driving to Taunton, to pick Jo Ann up, then to New Bedford to pick up Nunie, and then on to Newport to harass Toni! She did not want to come with us! Off we were to get something to eat and well.... a day of a wonderful long-lasting memory for me! I will end with a goodbye to ya and to your survivors I send my love and deepest sympathy. Cousin Gala...."
"To the Antone family I send my sincere condolences. May your mom rest peacefully in the arms of Angels. Blessing to you all ??"
"Rest Easy Ms Mary Lou. Such a beautiful soul. So loving and Kind. Peace Blessings and Condolences the family."