Antonio

Depina

Antonio passed away on Monday December 27th after a brief illness.  He was 70 Years of age.

Born and raised in Brava, Cabo Verde, he was a beloved son of the late Antonio and Anna Depina.  He received his formal education in Brava and started raising his family in Brava.

He came to the United States in 1986 and settled in Chelsea for several years before moving to Lynn 22 years ago.  Antonio worked for many years with Housekeeping Services at the Hilton Hotel at Logan Airport.

As a young man he demonstrated his athleticism playing soccer and running in several Marathons in Cabo Verde.  He was an all-around Boston sports fan and followed several other national sports teams.

He was the espoused companion for many years to Lucinda Monteiro.  Devoted father of Anna Depina Alfama and her husband Ivanilson of Taunton, Manuel Antonio Depina and his wife Alia of Lynn, Adelina Depina, Neusa Depina and Julia Depina, all of Cabo Verde, Elizabeth Depina of Boston, and Kenny Depina at home in Lynn.  He was the cherished grandfather of 10 and dear brother of Adelina Depina of Chelsea, Arminda of Pawtucket RI, Izaura of Cabo Verde and Manuel Depina of Portugal.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday January 3rd from 4 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Per order Chelsea Board of Health all visitors are required to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday January 4th at 10:00 A.M.

Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

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