Anthony P. LaRosa

Anthony LaRosa of Stoneham, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was 83 years of age.

Anthony is the beloved husband of Sandra (Marotta) LaRosa. He is the cherished father of Lillian Mahoney and her husband Brian;  Charles LaRosa and his wife Jennifer (McCabe);  and Denise LaRosa. Devoted grandfather of Kyle Soares and his fiancé Erica Hoey;  Luana Soares;  Kevin Mahoney;  Caitlyn Mahoney;  Charles W. LaRosa;  and Joseph Caporale. Dear brother of Olympia Rizzo and her husband George; Leonardo LaRosa and his wife Susan; Lillian LaRosa; and the late Charles LaRosa and his surviving wife Peggy. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

Anthony, fondly known as Tony was born to Charles and Lillian LaRosa on January 11, 1941 in Everett, MA. Growing up he was part of a close knit Italian family that instilled in him the values of love, compassion & hard work.  Throughout his life, he cherished his family above all else.  Tony was a talented athlete in his youth who loved playing all sports especially baseball which he played for both Everett High School and Northeastern University.  Shortly after graduating college, he met the love of his life Sandra at the French Club in Everett, MA.  The two were happily married for over 56 years.  Together, they built a beautiful life raising 3 children, Lillian, Charles and Denise. Tony adored his grandchildren, Kyle, Luana, Kevin, Caitlyn, Charles and Joseph, and took great joy in watching them grow and thrive. 

Tony started his career as a High School business math teacher at Dorchester High School where he worked for over 38 years. Soon after he and Sandra purchased their first home in Malden, MA and 8 years later moved to their forever home in Stoneham MA.  In addition to being an educator, he built a successful family painting business that lasted over 40 years.  Tony's crew was a unique cast of characters composed of his brothers, brother-in-law, cousins, friends and basically anyone who could lift a paintbrush!  Tony would eventually recruit his son Charles and many of his close friends expanding this fraternity where existing relationships were strengthened and new bonds were formed. During both of his careers, Tony made a positive impact on the lives of many while at the same time he mentored countless individuals who later went on to start their own successful painting businesses. 

Tony was a soft spoken, mild mannered yet spiritual man who enjoyed spending free time with his family and friends.  For fun he enjoyed watching sports, physical fitness, days on the beach & listening to music. Tony was an avid reader as well as a self taught stock market enthusiast who enjoyed learning about new investment opportunities in order to build a better future for his family.

Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St.(RT28) STONEHAM on Saturday February 17th, 2024 at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Anthony's Eternal Life in St. Patrick Church 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10 am. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Stoneham. 

Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share memories with the family on Friday February 16th, 2024 from 4 pm to 8 pm in the funeral home. Parking attendants and elevator available. 

Please consider donations in memory of Anthony to the Alzheimer's Association at  https://www.alz.org