Enjoyed playing sports and being with his many friends
NORTH READING — Anthony J. Micelli, 35, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
He was born in Lawrence on February 26, 1988 and was the son of Frank and Kathleen (Gill) Micelli of North Reading.
Anthony grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, class of 2006. Anthony’s interest was sports and he played hockey, football, basketball and baseball in the Wakefield youth programs. He also played hockey and football for Pope John High School. He especially loved being with his many friends.
Along with his parents, Anthony is survived by his aunts and uncles: Nick “Buddy” and Susan Micelli of Wakefield; Richard Gill and family of Wisconsin; Maureen Gove and family of Maryland; Nick Gove and family of Florida; Laura and Jim Bacus of Nevada; and Perry and Ginger Verge and family of Medford. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Frank and Gloria Micelli of Boston and John and Anne Gill of Wakefield; and his aunt and uncle, Johnny and Elaine Gill of Lynn.
Visitation for relatives and friends was held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield, on Tuesday, January 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. His funeral was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, January 3 at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10 a.m. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or a charity of one’s choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.mcdonaldfs.com.