Antonio Sinopoli

West Newton – Mr. Antonio Sinopoli, of West Newton, died peacefully in his home on Monday, January 11, 2021 surrounded by family. He was 89 years old.

Antonio was born in Sambiase, Provincia di Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy on December 15, 1931, a son of the late Fortunato Francesco and Concetta (Romanello) Sinopoli.

In 1966 he immigrated to the United States, and made his home in West Newton. His wife, Isabella, joined him a short time later and the couple made West Newton their lifelong home. They were longtime members of Saint Bernard's Parish.

Until his retirement Antonio worked for years as a machinist for Godino's in West Newton which later became Production Methods, Inc. He retired in 1991.

An accomplished handyman and gardener, Antonio kept his home in tip top shape and had a landscape that was meticulous.

He leaves his beloved wife, Isabella M. (Murone) Sinopoli; his children, Concetta Costa (Salvatore) of Brockton, Franca G. Morgan (James) of West Newton and Francesco M. Sinopoli (Carole) of Marlborough; his grandchildren, Maria Lisa Sullivan (Jay), Sofia Constantino (Robert), Charles Anthony Costa, Nicholas, Joseph, Robert, Steven and Giulia Morgan and Cameron and Christopher Sinopoli; his great-grandchildren, Nico Sullivan and Cecilia Constantino; his sister, Innocenza Mineo of West Newton and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Antonio was also a brother of the late Maria Pellico, Vincenzina Davoli, Domenico Sinopoli, Salvatore Sinopoli and Franceschina Curcio.

Family and friends will honor and remember Antonio's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Friday, January 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. His Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church and burial in Calvary Cemetery will be private.

Those who would like to view Antonio's Mass may do so via this link at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 16: https://my.gather.app/remember/antonio-sinopoli

Memorial donations may be made to the The Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 www.alz.org or to The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 www.diabetes.org
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020 – a note from the funeral home pursuant to Governor Baker's recent order:

During times of uncertainty and crisis one might wonder what to do at the loss of a loved one or how to show support to a friend given the limitations that the pandemic continues to present.

Telephone your friend to offer words of love, support and a verbal hug, drop something delicious by the house, leave a condolence on the funeral home website, make a donation to their favored charity, send a card or flowers or have a Mass said, remain in touch, and above all else . . . say prayers for the deceased and their family and the world during this difficult and unprecedented time.

These simple gifts of sympathy and charity are more valuable than you will ever know.

When public wakes are held capacity limits mean that your visit to the venue where they are held should be brief to allow other guests time to say hello to the family. Only members of the immediate family remain present throughout.

It goes without saying that people who have lost someone are especially sensitive and understanding to the concerns that some of their own family members and friends may have about visiting any public places right now. If this does not feel like the right time for you to venture out please don't.

Space limitations also mean that funeral services inside the funeral home and in many places of worship will also be private. Most services, at the family's request, will also be livestreamed and recorded for future viewing. The link to access the channel is found at the bottom of the obituary notice online.

Cemetery services are included in the current outdoor gathering limit of twenty-five people.

During any events, public or private, common sense precautions prevail. That includes masks covering your nose and mouth, staying with your household group throughout the services and keeping a sensible distance. Thank you . . . again . . . for your patience and understanding.