Anthony R. "Bobby" Lombardo

Waltham—Mr. Anthony R. "Bobby" Lombardo, of Waltham, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was 61 years old.

Bobby was born in Boston on November 2, 1959 to the late William and Veronica (O'Brien) Lombardo. Raised in Waltham, he moved to Lincoln Street when he was a child and had been a resident ever since. He graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1977 and continued his studies at Mass Bay Community College and Coyne Electrical School.

He had worked as an electrician at the Raytheon Corporation, with the IBEW Local 103, and most recently at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he made many friends and acquaintances.

Bobby was a man of many interests and talents, but above all, he loved his family. He and his beloved wife, Cynthia, were never far from one another and the pair made a wonderful team. From yard work to projects around the house to fun activities on family vacations, the two did everything together.

He had a love of music and his classic vinyl albums filled his home with his favorite tunes. Bobby and Cynthia also enjoyed yearly vacations to Salisbury Beach where the cottage overlooking the beach brought him peace, light, joy and refreshment.

In addition to his beloved wife, Cynthia J. (Cantone), he leaves his children, Melissa A. Lombardo of Roslindale, Anthony M. Lombardo (Carolyn) of Waltham, Brian E. Lombardo of Framingham, Danielle M. Lombardo of Waltham, and Kimberly J. Lombardo (Eric Escobar) of Waltham; his granddaughter, Victoria Lombardo; his siblings, Diana Lombardo of Henderson, Nevada, Thomas Lombardo (Patricia) of Waltham, Deborah Tallini (David) of North Reading, Annette Robertson (late Dwight "Bucky") of Framingham, Laura Fleury (late Wayne) of Tewksbury, Janet McDevitt (William) of Manchester, New Hampshire, William Lombardo of Maynard and John Lombardo (Jayne) of Hudson; his mother-in-law, Martha Rice of Deerfield Beach, Florida and several nieces, nephews, and their families.

He was also a son-in-law of the late Gaetano Cantone.

Family and friends will honor and remember Bobby's life by gathering for calling hours on Thursday, May 6th from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning at 11 a.m. in Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.
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